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Hantavirus cruise latest: France confirms new case

All the passengers have been evacuated to their home countries, where they will undergo quarantine.

Health news

Canary Islands says cruise ship carrying hantavirus cases cannot dock

The Canary Islands reject the Spanish government's decision to transfer a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak to their territory, as health authorities coordinate a medical evacuation from Cabo Verde. South African authorities have detected the Andean variant, which is contagious between humans.

Health news

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three patients to the Netherlands

All those infected with hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being evacuated from Cabo Verde to the Netherlands aboard medical aircraft.

Europe News

Spain seizes record cocaine haul in Atlantic, Civil Guard union says

Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe.

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Moments

La Gomera hiking trail named one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet

Looking to swap your daily walk a view worth going the distance for? New guide book ‘Where to Go When: Hiking’ includes more than 90 routes across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing popularity of walking tourism.

Smart Regions

Atlantic Europe: Rapid alert against coastal risks, reinforced

In partnership with the European Commission

Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures.

Travel News

Discover Europe with an island-hopping trip this summer

In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe.

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‘Our coastline is completely dead’: Canary Islands residents protest against fish farm

Several hundred people protest on one of the beaches of Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, to denounce fish-farming activity close to the shoreline.

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Five ways to feel La Gomera’s essence all year round

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For travellers who crave discovery over distraction, La Gomera rewards curiosity at every turn.

World News

More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025

This year's figures represent a drop in migrant arrivals from North Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world's deadliest crossings for migrants hoping to reach the EU.

Spain

Police dismantle Spanish cult that used illicit drugs in its rituals

Spanish police arrested five people running a group that charged hefty sums for rituals involving animal sacrifice and illicit drugs. The cult leader was jailed after followers required psychiatric treatment.

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The hidden gem of the Canary Islands: La Gomera, Europe’s next eco-destination

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La Gomera, the Canary Islands’ quietest retreat, is a 100% Biosphere Reserve offering ancient forests, sustainable stays and unforgettable island flavours.

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Peter Salzmann's milestone wingsuit flight over Canary Islands

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has taken human flight a step further with a rare altitude-gaining run over El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands.

Travel News

Canary Islands hit new overtourism records despite new regulations

The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures.

Destinations

Spain smashes visitor records in 2025 despite overtourism measures

Together, the two months saw 22.3 million tourists flock to Spain, far outstripping 2024’s figure of 21.8 million for the same period.

Travel News

Ryanair cuts one million seats on routes to Spain this winter

Ryanair’s latest move will greatly shrink low-cost travel options to Spain for European travellers, amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Travel News

Why September in Spain could feel like peak season

About one in six Spanish travellers will go on holiday this September, part of a surge in off-peak trips.

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Windsurf freestyle World Wup concludes early in windy Fuerteventura

The PWA Windsurf Freestyle World Cup was just celebrated at Sotavento Beach in Fuerteventura, where strong winds allowed the Double Elimination round to conclude by day two.

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Dance of the Dwarves returns to La Palma after a decade

After a ten-year absence, La Palma’s iconic Dance of the Dwarves returned this week as part of the Bajada de la Virgen de Las Nieves festival.

Senegal

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 migrants on Atlantic route to Europe

While there is no accurate death toll for the Atlantic route because of the lack of information on departures from West Africa, but a Spanish migrant rights group estimates thousands have died this year alone.