Tag #Canary Islands

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Canary Islands Migrant Centers Closed Amidst Abuse Allegations

Police in the Canary Islands closed two migrant youth centers run by NGO Quorum Social 77 following allegations of abuse, arresting nine workers and relocating 43 minors; the investigation started with a September 2022 complaint.

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Ocean Warming Disrupts Mating of Critically Endangered Angelsharks

In the Canary Islands, rising ocean temperatures, exceeding 74.8°F (23.8°C) during a 2022 heatwave, caused female angelsharks to avoid traditional mating grounds, while males remained, jeopardizing the Critically Endangered species' already vulnerable population.

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Canary Islands to Sue Spain over Unaccompanied Minors

The Canary Islands government will report Spain's central government to the Supreme Court for failing to take responsibility for 946 unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors, despite a June agreement and a previous Supreme Court order to alleviate overcrowding.

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Spain Transfers 827 Unaccompanied Minors from Canary Islands to National Care

The Spanish government and the Canary Islands reached an agreement to transfer 827 unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors from regional to national care, fulfilling a Supreme Court order to alleviate overcrowding and improve their welfare.

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La Palma Power Outage Highlights Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A generator failure at the Los Guinchos plant on La Palma caused a massive power outage affecting 50,289 users on July 12, 2024, prompting the activation of the Canary Islands Emergency Plan and prompting calls for infrastructure upgrades.

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44 Pakistani Migrants Die in Deadly Atlantic Crossing

In January 2025, 44 Pakistani migrants died during a perilous journey from Mauritania to the Canary Islands, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated and deadly smuggling routes bypassing stricter Mediterranean and North African border controls, costing each migrant \$17,000.

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EU Aid Reduces Migrant Departures from Mauritania to Canary Islands

The European Union's €210 million aid package to Mauritania, including €60 million for anti-immigration efforts, has reduced migrant departures to the Canary Islands from 46,843 in 2024 to 10,882 between January and mid-May 2025; this follows similar EU interventions in Libya and Tunisia.

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Spanish Teen Critically Burned in Alleged Attack by Deportation-Awaiting Migrant

A 17-year-old girl in Gran Canaria suffered burns to 95% of her body after a fire allegedly started by a Moroccan migrant awaiting deportation; the suspect claims it was an accident.

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Cocaine Smuggling Sailboat Apprehended off La Palma

A Czech sailboat, the Lona, was intercepted 80 kilometers off La Palma, carrying approximately 25 kilos of cocaine; one suspect suffered severe burns after setting the boat on fire; both suspects were arrested.

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La Palma Suffers Total Power Outage, Restored in Three Hours

A complete power outage hit La Palma island on Tuesday at 5:32 PM, affecting 50,289 users, due to a turbine trip; power was fully restored within three hours thanks to Endesa's swift response.

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2025 Armed Forces Day Parade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Spain's 2025 Armed Forces Day parade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, attended by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, featured 3,266 military personnel, 45 aircraft (10 fewer than planned due to weather), and a ground display with 67 vehicles and 33 motorcycles, including the Legion's participation with a g...

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Canary Islands Host Spanish Armed Forces Day Amidst Political Debate

King Felipe VI attended the Spanish Armed Forces Day parade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Saturday, marking the 39th anniversary of his last parade there and the event's return to the Canary Islands after 39 years, showcasing Spain's military might while facing political controversy over increased de...

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