Seven killed as migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands At least seven people were killed after migrants getting ready to disembark their overcrowded boat in Spain's Canary Islands accidentally capsized the vessel, emergency services said, the latest tragedy on the perilous route. World • 28 May
Seven killed as migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands At least seven people were killed after migrants getting ready to disembark their overcrowded boat in Spain's Canary Islands accidentally capsized the vessel, emergency services said, the latest tragedy on the perilous route. World • 28 May
'Go home': Mass tourism sparks backlash in Spain Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector. World • 16 Apr 24
'Go home': Mass tourism sparks backlash in Spain Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector. World • 16 Apr 24
Tenerife battles 'most complex fire' in 40 years Firefighters are struggling to control a huge wildfire on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife that has forced the evacuation of thousands of people, local official said. World • 17 Aug 23
Tenerife battles 'most complex fire' in 40 years Firefighters are struggling to control a huge wildfire on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife that has forced the evacuation of thousands of people, local official said. World • 17 Aug 23
Villages evacuated over Tenerife wildfire Spanish authorities have ordered the evacuation of four villages on the Canary island of Tenerife after a wildfire broke out in the nature park surrounding the Mount Teide volcano. World • 16 Aug 23
Villages evacuated over Tenerife wildfire Spanish authorities have ordered the evacuation of four villages on the Canary island of Tenerife after a wildfire broke out in the nature park surrounding the Mount Teide volcano. World • 16 Aug 23
La Palma lockdown ends as volcano cloud passes More than 3,000 residents of La Palma were allowed to leave their homes when authorities ended a lockdown ordered after a thick cloud of smoke erupted from a volcano that has devastated the Spanish Canary island. World • 12 Oct 21
La Palma lockdown ends as volcano cloud passes More than 3,000 residents of La Palma were allowed to leave their homes when authorities ended a lockdown ordered after a thick cloud of smoke erupted from a volcano that has devastated the Spanish Canary island. World • 12 Oct 21
Canary Island volcano spewing ash again after lull The volcano on Spain's La Palma island began ejecting ash and smoke again today after a brief lull. World • 27 Sep 21
Canary Island volcano spewing ash again after lull The volcano on Spain's La Palma island began ejecting ash and smoke again today after a brief lull. World • 27 Sep 21
Houses, schools engulfed in Canaries volcano Jets of red hot lava shot high into the sky on the Spanish island of La Palma this morning as toxic ash from the Cumbre Vieja volcano coated the surrounding area and authorities sought shelter for people forced to flee. World • 23 Sep 21
Houses, schools engulfed in Canaries volcano Jets of red hot lava shot high into the sky on the Spanish island of La Palma this morning as toxic ash from the Cumbre Vieja volcano coated the surrounding area and authorities sought shelter for people forced to flee. World • 23 Sep 21
Buildings and lands engulfed as Canaries lava nears sea The vast wall of molten lava creeping down the slopes of Spain's La Palma island has destroyed 320 buildings and over 154 hectares of land, Europe's volcano observatory has said. World • 22 Sep 21
Buildings and lands engulfed as Canaries lava nears sea The vast wall of molten lava creeping down the slopes of Spain's La Palma island has destroyed 320 buildings and over 154 hectares of land, Europe's volcano observatory has said. World • 22 Sep 21
Lava engulfs 100 homes as Canary Islands volcano erupts A surge of lava destroyed around 100 homes on Spain's Canary Islands a day after a volcano erupted, forcing 5,000 people to leave the area, local authorities said. World • 20 Sep 21
Lava engulfs 100 homes as Canary Islands volcano erupts A surge of lava destroyed around 100 homes on Spain's Canary Islands a day after a volcano erupted, forcing 5,000 people to leave the area, local authorities said. World • 20 Sep 21
Volcano erupts on Spain's Canary Islands A volcano has erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma, sending jets of lava and a plume of smoke and ash into the air from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island. World • 19 Sep 21
Volcano erupts on Spain's Canary Islands A volcano has erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma, sending jets of lava and a plume of smoke and ash into the air from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island. World • 19 Sep 21
Alert raised over quake surge around Canaries volcano Experts are keeping a close watch on a volcano in Spain's Canary Islands, which last erupted 50 years ago, after observing an upsurge in seismic activity and magma displacements. World • 16 Sep 21
Alert raised over quake surge around Canaries volcano Experts are keeping a close watch on a volcano in Spain's Canary Islands, which last erupted 50 years ago, after observing an upsurge in seismic activity and magma displacements. World • 16 Sep 21
17 migrants found dead off Spain's Canary Islands Seventeen people were found dead on a boat drifting off El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands, officials said, as migrant arrivals to the islands surge despite the deadly dangers of the crossing. World • 27 Apr 21
17 migrants found dead off Spain's Canary Islands Seventeen people were found dead on a boat drifting off El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands, officials said, as migrant arrivals to the islands surge despite the deadly dangers of the crossing. World • 27 Apr 21
Eight dead as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands At least eight people were drowned after a boat carrying more than 35 migrants from the Maghreb region of North Africa and heading towards the Canary Islands capsized yesterday, emergency services said. World • 25 Nov 20
Eight dead as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands At least eight people were drowned after a boat carrying more than 35 migrants from the Maghreb region of North Africa and heading towards the Canary Islands capsized yesterday, emergency services said. World • 25 Nov 20
Canary Islands to ban outdoor smoking to tackle virus Spain's Canary Islands is to ban smoking outdoors when social distancing cannot be guaranteed to curb the coronavirus. World • 13 Aug 20
Canary Islands to ban outdoor smoking to tackle virus Spain's Canary Islands is to ban smoking outdoors when social distancing cannot be guaranteed to curb the coronavirus. World • 13 Aug 20
Irish left stranded in Fuerteventura feel 'abandoned' Irish passengers stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic have described feeling "abandoned" as they scramble to get home. Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20
Irish left stranded in Fuerteventura feel 'abandoned' Irish passengers stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic have described feeling "abandoned" as they scramble to get home. Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20
Canary Islands airports reopen as sandstorm clears All eight airports on Spain's Canary Islands have reopened a day after a sandstorm shrouded the archipelago, forcing their closure, the transport ministry said. World • 24 Feb 20
Canary Islands airports reopen as sandstorm clears All eight airports on Spain's Canary Islands have reopened a day after a sandstorm shrouded the archipelago, forcing their closure, the transport ministry said. World • 24 Feb 20
Irish flights cancelled due to Canary Island sandstorm Hundreds of flights to and from Spain's Canary Islands were diverted or cancelled after a sandstorm from the Sahara hit the archipelago, coating the islands with orange dust and limiting visibility. World • 24 Feb 20
Irish flights cancelled due to Canary Island sandstorm Hundreds of flights to and from Spain's Canary Islands were diverted or cancelled after a sandstorm from the Sahara hit the archipelago, coating the islands with orange dust and limiting visibility. World • 24 Feb 20
Irish boy dies following hit-and-run in Tenerife Police in Tenerife have arrested a man after a 10-year-old Irish boy died following a hit-and-run incident. News • 31 Mar 18
Irish boy dies following hit-and-run in Tenerife Police in Tenerife have arrested a man after a 10-year-old Irish boy died following a hit-and-run incident. News • 31 Mar 18
Cooler temperatures aid Spanish firefighters Cooler temperatures and favourable winds are helping firefighters battle an 11-day wildfire on the Canary Island of La Gomera. News • 15 Aug 12
Cooler temperatures aid Spanish firefighters Cooler temperatures and favourable winds are helping firefighters battle an 11-day wildfire on the Canary Island of La Gomera. News • 15 Aug 12
Thousands forced to flee Canary Islands wildfires More than 4,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Spain's Canary Islands because of forest fires that are difficult to control due to a heatwave and strong winds. News • 14 Aug 12
Thousands forced to flee Canary Islands wildfires More than 4,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Spain's Canary Islands because of forest fires that are difficult to control due to a heatwave and strong winds. News • 14 Aug 12
Spanish regions rebel against deficit targets A growing number of Spain's regions are rebelling against government attempts to rein in their spending. Business • 01 Aug 12
Spanish regions rebel against deficit targets A growing number of Spain's regions are rebelling against government attempts to rein in their spending. Business • 01 Aug 12
