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"Storm Of The Century" Leaves British Tourists Stranded On Minibus Roof In Spain, Rescue Follows
The rescue took place as Storm Therese battered the Canary Islands for a fifth consecutive day.
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From Volcanic Ash To Vineyards: How Lanzarote Became A Wine Paradise
On the islands of Lanzarote, grapevines thrive in the fertile soil created by black volcanic ash. To protect the vines from harsh winds, farmers plant them in pits dug into the ash.
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7 Dead As Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands Port In Spain
At least seven people died when a migrant boat capsized as rescuers were escorting it to port in Spain's Canary Islands, regional emergency services said on Wednesday.
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Elderly German Tourist Sunbathing On Spain Beach Run Over By Pickup Truck
A 64-year-old German tourist was killed after a pickup truck ran her over while she was sunbathing on the beach. The incident took place on Gran Canaria Beach in Spain's Canary Islands earlier this month.
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This Country Fines Tourists Rs 2 Lakh For Picking Rocks From Its Beaches
Authorities in the Canary Islands issue strict fines to deter tourists from collecting sand, stones, and rocks from beaches, citing detrimental effects on ecosystems and shorelines.
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"Seems Disrespectful": Spanish Influencer Faces Backlash For Swimming In Banned Canary Islands Cave
A Spanish social media influencer is facing backlash online for taking a dip in a cove where bathing has been banned following several deaths.
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Thousands Forced To Flee Homes As Wildfire Spreads On Spain's Tenerife Island
Emergency services said the fire was now affecting 10 towns, although 11 had been evacuated as a precaution.
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Over 2,500 People Evacuated After Fire On Spain's La Palma
Spanish officials said Saturday they had evacuated more than 2,500 people from La Palma in the Canary Islands, where fire has destroyed 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) of land.
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86 Migrants From Africa Rescued Off Boat Near Canary Islands
Spain's coastguard said Monday it rescued 86 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa aboard a boat near the Canary Islands that had been spotted earlier in the day by a rescue plane.
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9.5 Kg Of 'Floating Gold' Found In Dead Whale In Canary Islands
On inspecting, the pathologist found a remarkable treasure worth over $250,000.
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"Storm Of The Century" Leaves British Tourists Stranded On Minibus Roof In Spain, Rescue Follows
The rescue took place as Storm Therese battered the Canary Islands for a fifth consecutive day.
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From Volcanic Ash To Vineyards: How Lanzarote Became A Wine Paradise
On the islands of Lanzarote, grapevines thrive in the fertile soil created by black volcanic ash. To protect the vines from harsh winds, farmers plant them in pits dug into the ash.
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7 Dead As Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands Port In Spain
At least seven people died when a migrant boat capsized as rescuers were escorting it to port in Spain's Canary Islands, regional emergency services said on Wednesday.
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Elderly German Tourist Sunbathing On Spain Beach Run Over By Pickup Truck
A 64-year-old German tourist was killed after a pickup truck ran her over while she was sunbathing on the beach. The incident took place on Gran Canaria Beach in Spain's Canary Islands earlier this month.
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This Country Fines Tourists Rs 2 Lakh For Picking Rocks From Its Beaches
Authorities in the Canary Islands issue strict fines to deter tourists from collecting sand, stones, and rocks from beaches, citing detrimental effects on ecosystems and shorelines.
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"Seems Disrespectful": Spanish Influencer Faces Backlash For Swimming In Banned Canary Islands Cave
A Spanish social media influencer is facing backlash online for taking a dip in a cove where bathing has been banned following several deaths.
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Thousands Forced To Flee Homes As Wildfire Spreads On Spain's Tenerife Island
Emergency services said the fire was now affecting 10 towns, although 11 had been evacuated as a precaution.
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Over 2,500 People Evacuated After Fire On Spain's La Palma
Spanish officials said Saturday they had evacuated more than 2,500 people from La Palma in the Canary Islands, where fire has destroyed 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) of land.
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86 Migrants From Africa Rescued Off Boat Near Canary Islands
Spain's coastguard said Monday it rescued 86 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa aboard a boat near the Canary Islands that had been spotted earlier in the day by a rescue plane.
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9.5 Kg Of 'Floating Gold' Found In Dead Whale In Canary Islands
On inspecting, the pathologist found a remarkable treasure worth over $250,000.
