A cloudy Sunday across the Canary Islands with a chance of light, patchy rain in northern and eastern areas. Tenerife’s high peaks face strong southwesterly winds with locally very strong gusts. Coastal temperatures remain pleasant with a light ocean breeze.
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Discover how researchers determined the last meal of a Guanche mummy from 700 years ago. Thanks to innovative pollen analysis, they uncovered a diet of cereals, pine nuts, and even small crustaceans.
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The Spanish government has activated a major health and logistics operation for the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is continuing its journey to the Canary Islands following a hantavirus outbreak. Authorities insist all passengers remain asymptomatic and that the risk to the general public remains “very low.” The ship is now expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla this Sunday, with a staggered disembarkation plan already in place.
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A mostly dry spring weekend ahead for the islands, with thick cloud cover at 1,500m on the northern and eastern slopes of the mountainous islands. Winds will be light from the west, turning southwesterly on Sunday, while the Atlantic turns slightly rougher with waves up to 2.5 metres.
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Gran Canaria is home to one of the world’s most important collections of Flemish art. a legacy of extraordinary beauty dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. A three-day seminar in Santa Brígida from 18-20 June will open up this exceptional but little-known heritage to the public, with expert talks and a guided visit to a masterpiece by Joos van Cleve.
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The Canary Islands government has activated its infectious disease protocol ahead of the arrival of the cruise ship HV Hondius, which has a hantavirus outbreak on board. Passengers will be evacuated directly to the airport from the vessel, which will anchor off the coast rather than docking in port.
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Clouds will dominate the Canary Islands on Friday, especially in the west where a weak front will bring light rain. Temperatures remain stable with a slight rise in highs. Wind shifts to northwest with stronger gusts in La Palma and Tenerife peaks.
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Víctor de León, an environmental educator and science communicator, explains how he uses social media and humour to raise awareness about biodiversity in the Canary Islands. He discusses the fragility of island ecosystems, the rise of nature influencers, and the need for stricter conservation measures.
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Thursday brings more cloud and intermittent rain, especially across the western Canary Islands. Showers extend to El Hierro, La Gomera and interior Gran Canaria. The eastern islands see mostly clear skies and light winds. Temperatures drop in mountainous areas.
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The Fit Experience Fest, a fitness festival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is facing backlash over its links to far-right figures and the Desokupa organisation. The tenants’ union has launched a petition demanding the withdrawal of public sponsorship, accusing institutions of whitewashing extremism. Organisers insist the event is purely sporting.
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