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Spain rescues 319 migrants off Canary Islands, 18 more feared dead

Most of those rescued are believed to be from both northern and central Africa.

Spain

Number of people lost at sea trying to reach Spain 'doubles in a year'

The group Walking Borders says a clampdown on migrants crossing the Mediterranean has led to more people using the Atlantic route to reach Spain's Canary Islands.

Spain

Three dead, ten missing after two migrant boats sink off Spanish coast

Authorities were alerted after a passing vessel heard cries from the water on Sunday night.

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Reconstruction is underway on La Palma after volcano declared inactive

In the district of La Laguna, on the island of La Palma, excavators continue to dig their way through the lava flows, with the aim of restoring connections as soon as possible.

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Volcanologists can't rule out future reactivation of La Palma volcano

"We can never say that volcanoes are completely stopped until years or even many months. So the longer the time it is in this position of 'no activity', the more probable that the eruption has finally ended," volcanologist Alexis Schwartz told Euronews.

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Hardened lava removed from La Laguna Cross on La Palma Island

Emergency teams on the Spanish island of La Palma began removing hardend lava from La Laguna Cross on Monday.

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La Palma volcano eruption may be over after three months

A volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma may be over after almost three months of daily explosions, earthquakes, lava rivers and toxic gases.

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Ash cleanup operation on La Palma

A volcanic eruption in Spain’s Canary Islands shows no sign of ending after 85 days, becoming the island of La Palma’s longest eruption on record Sunday.

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Aerials of La Palma's erupting volcano

Sunday marked 85 days since the eruption of the volcano on La Palma began, making it the longest eruption on the island since records began in the 16th century.

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La Palma volcano: Activity 'intense' after recent lull, say scientists

After a 30-hour lull, scientists recorded some 130 earthquakes early on Wednesday.

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La Palma volcano experiences second eruption after hours of reignited activity

After the La Palma volcano's main cone stopped emitting lava for 30 hours, Cumbre Vieja resumed its destructive activity and presents cracks that threaten the houses in its immediate surroundings, which until now had been spared from the lava flows.

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Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to erupt

La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano continued erupting into the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Spain

La Palma announces new lockdown for 3,000 as lava reaches the sea

The measure will be maintained for at least 24 hours.

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Volcano on Spain's La Palma island continues to erupt

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma Island continued to erupt on Wednesday.

Spain

In 2 days, 10 migrants die trying to reach Spanish islands

o far this year, more than 17,000 migrants and refugees have reached the Canary Islands by boat, a 24% increase compared to the same period last year.

Travel News

Giant lizards choke on condoms as tourists have sex on Spanish beach

A new report finds that 300 ‘sex spots’ in the Dunes of Maspalomas are having a devastating impact on local plant and wildlife.

Spain

La Palma urges residents to stay indoors due to volcanic ash cloud

Many tourists who had travelled to see the volcano have been queuing for ferries to leave the island after flights were cancelled.

Spain

Banana farmers lose livelihoods as lava devours La Palma

Thousands of farmers and workers on Spain’s La Palma island have had their livelihoods put in jeopardy by the destruction wrecked by volcano that is still erupting after six weeks.

Destinations

The Canary Islands: Rugged volcanic landscapes like no other

Spain’s eight Canary Islands are home to breathtaking lava fields, lush forests and black sand beaches. Here’s what to see and do during your stay.

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Canary Islands volcano still erupting, ash worries locals

According to emergency officials, some lava flows reached a height of 40 meters (over 130 feet) as strong magma overflows from the previous days didn't advance much.