Why is there a new surge in migrant boats to Spain’s Canary Islands?
Arrivals have increased by over 50% on the archipelago. El Hierro, with only 11,000 inhabitants, has become the main destination, partly due to unrest in Senegal
Arrivals have increased by over 50% on the archipelago. El Hierro, with only 11,000 inhabitants, has become the main destination, partly due to unrest in Senegal
Bassist and designer Klaus Voormann – who once shared a flat with Ringo Starr and George Harrison – convinced The Beatles to break with the colorful psychedelic trends of the 1960s and release an album with a black-and-white cover
Managers at Software Delsol and CIB Group say there has been no loss in productivity despite the reduced hours. A government program to extend the concept has yet to be launched despite being announced in March 2021
Autopsy on body found at bottom of the sea off Tenerife last year did not find traces of drugs. Her younger sister Anna, also allegedly kidnapped and killed by their father, has not been found
Those who lost their properties or businesses to the lava spewed out by the new volcano are growing impatient over the lack of financial support
The end of the activity on the Canary Island, which was officially declared on Saturday, has prompted relief among citizens. But with thousands left homeless, residents are facing an uncertain future
The pause in activity has given the Canary Island cause for hope, but authorities warn they will wait until Christmas Day before confirming whether crisis is over
Scientists consider it ‘improbable’ that it will reactivate, but are not ruling out that possibility for now
The eruption is now the longest on record on the Spanish island, where residents have been struggling with lava and ash emissions for 85 days
Experts are hoping that the molten rock will come to a stop before it further damages an area that has been evacuated three times already
Lava flow is affecting previously spared areas of the Spanish island, while an increase in tremors and emissions suggests the volcano is becoming more active
The new volcano, located in the Canary Islands archipelago off northwestern Africa, has been active for 67 days, exceeding the duration of Fuencaliente in 1677
The molten rock began to enter the water on Monday, around two kilometers from the existing platform. A total of 43 earth tremors were also detected during the night
Many passengers have been forced to travel to the nearby Canary Island of Tenerife, as winds disperse volcanic ash from the eruption
Two months have now passed since the eruption began, making it the longest to hit the Spanish island since 1712
The volcano, which has been erupting since late September, is losing energy but continues to spew ash and lava on the Spanish island
A 72-year-old man was found dead on the Canary Island after having entered the exclusion zone to clear ash from his roof
Seismic activity has eased and sulfur dioxide emissions are dropping, but scientists say more time must pass before the downward trend can be confirmed
Residents in some areas have been told to stay at home, avoid outdoor sports and wear an FFP2 mask at all times as the volcano spews out more and more lava and pyroclastic material
Residents of the Spanish island are annoyed by the influx of visitors, while the tourism industry warns this is just a short-term situation and that the outlook for the sector is bleak
Seismic activity on the Canary Island has also increased ‘notably,’ with more than 80 quakes recorded since Sunday
The Spanish drone company that was trying to airlift the animals has detected human tracks in the area and is preparing to abandon the project
A river of molten rock reached the town center of La Laguna on Wednesday, forcing many elderly residents to leave their properties
The aircraft that will be used to reach the animals on La Palma traveled a distance of 1.2km carrying a 15.5kg load, and was left with 35% battery
A company that operates large drones is now hoping to save animals trapped by lava from the volcano, after efforts were hampered for days by legal hurdles
Residents of the Spanish island have been dealing with lava, ash and earthquakes since September 19, when the eruption began, and there are no signs that it is about to let up
Aerocámaras is hoping to lift the animals to safety with a large unmanned aerial vehicle, but is still awaiting last-minute authorization for a move that is not legally allowed