no comment Sunseekers spring into action as migrants arrive at Spanish beach Sunbathers soaking up the rays in the Canary Islands joined forces with emergency workers on November 29 after a rickety boat carrying two dozen migrants landed unexpectedly on a beach in the Spanish archipelago. 29/11/2019
Spain Gran Canaria wildfire: 2,000 evacuated as blaze rages out of control Around 2000 residents have been moved from their homes on Gran Canaria because of second forest fire within a week. 18/08/2019
Spain Spanish island's UNESCO archaeological zone ravaged by wildfires The heart of Gran Canaria was severely ravaged after five continuous days of wildfires. 15/08/2019
Spain Canary Islands minister calls on EU to scrap ‘tax on women’ The Spanish archipelago is the only EU territory that charges zero tax on female hygiene products. 07/03/2018
Spain Dozens injured in nightclub collapse in Tenerife Twenty two people have been injured after the floor of a night club collapsed in Tenerife, some with serious bone fractures. 27/11/2017
Spain Volcano in Tenerife will not erupt in the next few days Higher seismic activity "is not normal for Teide because he's a lazy volcano but it's not a reason to panic" says expert 02/11/2017
no comment Ferry smashes in to concrete wall Spanish authorities say 13 passengers aboard a ferry were injured when the boat slammed into a sea wall at a port on the Canary Islands. 23/04/2017
Spain {Watch} Passenger ferry crashes into Canary Islands pier A passenger ferry has crashed into a pier in the Canary Islands, causing an oil slick from damaged underwater fuel pipes. 22/04/2017
Spain Cable car rescue drama on the Canary Islands Dozens of tourists had to be evacuated on Thursday morning after a malfunctioning cable-car system forced them to spend the night stranded 3,500 metres up Mount Teide on… 16/03/2017
Spain Explore Europe's first underwater museum Europe’s first ‘underwater museum’ opened today off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. 10/01/2017
world news Wildfires in Provence in southern France force thousands to evacuate homes Around 2000 firefighters are battling out-of-control wildfires in Provence in the south of France which broke out on Wednesday. 10/08/2016
Spain Scores evacuated, one dead as Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on Burnt toilet paper sparks devastating wildfire: one dead, 2,500 evacuated and 3,000 hectares of forest ravaged. 05/08/2016
World Glassblowing, construction and whistling Some children are learning very special skills, which they hope will help them build a career in the future. Glass-working in Italy, construction in 04/06/2012
