Tenerife is significantly upgrading its summer wildfire prevention with a new high-tech operation. The 2026 campaign will deploy drones for aerial surveillance and helicopters equipped with night vision, alongside army ground patrols. Read on for the full details of this crucial initiative to protect the island’s natural landscape.
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A high-level NASA delegation has visited Tenerife to evaluate the Canary Islands’ emergency response capabilities. The focus is on a potential scenario where an Artemis mission capsule splashes down in the Atlantic near the archipelago. Read about the strategic talks and the medical and logistical resources inspected.
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Gran Canaria’s government, businesses, and trade unions have jointly called on the Spanish government to urgently convene the nation’s first offshore wind energy auction. They propose the island as the ideal location for a pioneering commercial pilot project, citing its unique energy needs and ready industrial base. Read the full article to learn how this move could transform the island’s economy and energy independence.
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The National Geographic Institute has detected fresh seismic activity beneath Tenerife in two distinct areas over the weekend. The events, near Izaña and west of Las Cañadas del Teide, are similar to previous episodes and pose no increased eruption risk in the short term. Read the full report for details on the depth and magnitude of the tremors.
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Swedish authorities have allowed a Russian-origin cargo ship bound for Gran Canaria to continue its journey after its captain admitted to illegally dumping coal waste into the Baltic Sea. The vessel was boarded and detained, with the commander posting bail for a future fine. This incident is part of a wider Swedish crackdown on environmental and regulatory violations by ships linked to Russia.
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A Russian cargo ship destined for Gran Canaria has been boarded by the Swedish Coast Guard on suspicion of illegally dumping coal waste in the Baltic Sea. The Panama-flagged vessel was intercepted following an aerial investigation. Read the full details of this environmental enforcement action.
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A high-level NASA delegation is visiting the Canary Islands to evaluate medical facilities for potential Atlantic rescue scenarios linked to space missions. The focus is on the advanced hyperbaric medicine and strategic location of Tenerife’s main hospital. This could position the archipelago as a key logistical hub for NASA’s Artemis programme.
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Artisanal fishermen in northern Lanzarote blamed sharks for a dramatic 48% drop in their catches. New scientific research, however, points to a major climate pattern, the North Atlantic Oscillation, as the real culprit. The findings highlight the growing vulnerability of fisheries to a changing ocean.
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A court in Tenerife has ordered a precautionary halt to part of the controversial Cuna del Alma tourism project in Puertito de Adeje. Environmental group Greenpeace welcomes the move but insists the entire development must be stopped and the area restored due to severe environmental impacts. The case is now part of a criminal investigation into potential planning and environmental offences.
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Tourists have again been photographed walking off-limits on the fragile Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria, causing cumulative damage to the ecosystem. Despite clear signage and barriers, visitors are choosing to ignore rules in search of the perfect photo. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of protecting this living, moving landscape.
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