Gaudí centenary and migration crisis to shape Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit in June
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from 6-12 June, in a high-profile visit that will include major religious ceremonies, political meetings, and a focus...
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship eyes Canary Islands after Cape Verde refusal
A cruise ship affected by a possible hantavirus outbreak is now heading towards the Canary Islands as one of the main options for disembarkation, after...
Spain intercepts massive cocaine shipment off Gran Canaria, crew arrested
A major anti-drug trafficking operation has led to the interception of a cargo vessel in the Atlantic carrying a vast quantity of cocaine, in what...
Around 3,000 people protest against irregular migration in Canary Islands
Around 2,500 people took part in rallies in the main cities of the Canary Islands on Sunday against irregular migration, which has seen a huge...
Sánchez changes tourism and health ministers ahead of Spain’s local elections
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced two changes in his cabinet on Monday morning, ahead of the regional and municipal elections that will be held...
Opinion: the world’s first octopus farm in Gran Canaria would be a stain on humanity
Anyone who has watched the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher can be in no doubt that these mesmerising animals are sentient, awe-inspiring, and highly...
