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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A man has died after being rescued from a hotel pool in the Esquinzo area of Pájara, Fuerteventura. Emergency services confirmed the death despite resuscitation attempts by a lifeguard and paramedics. The Civil Guard is investigating.
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Tenerife’s Cabildo has confirmed the wildfire pre-alert remains in effect despite improving weather conditions. The island’s Security and Emergencies councillor warns the risk has not disappeared and urges continued caution. Open fires, burning and spark-producing machinery are still prohibited.
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A brilliant green and white fireball lit up the skies over the Canary Islands on Friday evening, spotted by both the Gran Telescopio Canarias and concertgoers at a Sting performance. Scientists from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias are now analysing the bolide’s trajectory and composition using advanced detection systems.
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The director of the ECOAQUA institute has warned about the serious impact of wastewater and brine discharges on marine life around the Canary Islands. He says the loss of coastal water quality affects biodiversity, marine habitats and the health of swimmers. Urgent action is needed from politicians and authorities.
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A Canarian content creator has filmed a rare encounter with the venomous blue dragon sea slug on a beach. Though stunningly beautiful, this small mollusc can cause skin irritation and painful symptoms similar to a Portuguese man o’ war sting.
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A Tenerife-based influencer with over one million followers has pulled more than 50 golf balls from the seabed off the south coast of the island. David Segura has criticised the environmental impact of coastal golf courses and highlighted the risk of microplastic pollution from degrading golf balls.
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A new academic study has uncovered a “sustainability paradox” in the Canary Islands’ coastal tourism plans. The word “sustainable” appears 129 times in planning documents but never once in the binding regulations, exposing what researchers call green marketing rather than genuine commitment.
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The Canary Islands is developing a pioneering carbon footprint register that will allow businesses to offset emissions through innovative projects such as restoring ravines and creating urban climate shelters. Unlike national schemes, it will include native shrub species and smaller plots of land. The initiative aims to be the first of its kind globally.
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The Canary Islands government is creating a carbon emissions register to attract green investment, allowing companies to offset their pollution through local sustainability projects. The initiative goes beyond tree planting to include landscape regeneration, waste treatment and renewable energy, with the aim of having the mechanism ready by spring 2027.
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