A helicopter from the Canary Islands Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) rescued an injured hiker from the difficult terrain between Güigüí beach and Tasartico in Gran Canaria. The man, who had sustained a lower limb injury, was airlifted to Doctor Negrín Hospital. His current condition is not yet known.
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A new statistical indicator tracking daily average sea temperatures off Spanish coasts has recorded its highest value in the Canary Islands on 7 October 2024 at 25.78°C. The data, published by Puertos del Estado and the Ministry of Transport and Mobility, is considered crucial for monitoring climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.
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Civil Protection in the Canary Islands has issued guidance on preparing an emergency backpack for quick evacuations. The kit should include documents, medication, cash, a battery-powered radio, water, non-perishable food, and pet supplies. Tailor the contents to your household’s specific needs, including for babies, the elderly, and pets.
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A new study published in Nature reveals that desert dust from Africa has increased by up to 25% in southern Europe over the last decade, with the Canary Islands among the worst-hit areas. Researchers warn that climate change is driving this trend, carrying serious implications for public health across the continent.
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The Cabildo of Tenerife has taken decisive steps towards decarbonising the island by approving a land agreement for green hydrogen at the port of Granadilla. The project will enable the development of renewable energy and storage infrastructure, including a future green hydrogen plant, as part of a strategic push to triple clean energy penetration in the Canary Islands.
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The Spanish government has given the green light for the operator of the future Güímar pumped-storage hydroelectric plant in Tenerife, a €1 billion project set to transform the island’s energy system. The plant will act as a giant battery, storing renewable energy and meeting a third of Tenerife’s electricity demand. The Council of Ministers also approved over €50 million in funding for dependency care, unaccompanied migrant minors, and desalinated water treatment in the Canary Islands.
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The Canarian Foundation has warned that beach closures due to faecal contamination in the Canary Islands are no longer isolated incidents but signs of a chronically incomplete sewage system. 403 discharge points have been recorded across the archipelago, with 72% lacking valid authorisation. The EU condemned Spain in December 2025 for failing to comply with urban wastewater treatment regulations.
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Just before midnight on Saturday, a green streak from an unidentified object crossed the sky over the Canary Islands, astonishing thousands. The Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC) has confirmed it was a fireball the size of an orange or a football, which likely burned up entirely in the atmosphere. The event was captured by the Gran Telescopio Canarias and the AMOS experiment cameras.
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Three seismic movements were registered in the Canary Islands over the past few hours, two off the coast of Fuerteventura and one on the island of El Hierro. The earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 2.0 to 3.2, are a common occurrence in the volcanically active archipelago.
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A giant mural of Quevedo has appeared on the abandoned Neptuno hotel in Bajamar, Tenerife, painted by local artist Beto. The artwork celebrates the Canarian singer’s latest album and has gone viral on social media. Discover the story behind this striking tribute.
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