A woman has died following a shark attack in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. The 31-year-old German national lost a leg in the ...

A German tourist died from a rare shark attack near the Canary Islands while she was swimming alongside her catamaran off the northwest coast of the popular travel destination. The unidentified 30 ...

Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands have been put on high alert over treacherous sea conditions. The local government has issued a 'pre-alert' status through the Directorate General of Emergencies ...

The Canary Islands have been plunged into alert with an urgent weather warning that could impact locals and holidaymakers. The pre-alert status, issued by the country’s General Directorate of ...

A massive ship has been detained following a 1,800-litre fuel spill in the Canary Islands. The Maritime Authority has locked down the Liberian ship Akhisar, responsible for the spill that occurred ...

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo on Friday to address the issue of irregular migration, as the islands struggle to care for ...

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Located at the southwestern tip of the Canary Islands archipelago, seven islands belonging to Spain, El Hierro has been a regular choice destination for African migrants. Francis Mendoza ...

Las Palmas is a popular place to base a Canary Islands vacation. Not only is it the Canaries' largest city, it's also got a number of world-class attractions. Its beach — the 2½-mile Playa de ...

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) received a single bid for two floors in a flagship office tower abandoned during the Covid crisis, as the district struggles with the rise of home working. The east ...

Wooden fishing boats are often used by migrants leaving Senegal (archive photo) At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal's coast. Authorities say more than ...

Locals are dependent on an industry that is destroying their environment. By Stephen Smith In the foothills of Mount Teide on Tenerife, only the salamanders stir in the quivering midday glare. The ...