Canary Islands, Spain and Migrants

A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.
Spanish authorities say more than 180 migrants have reached the Canary Islands
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Spain's Canary Islands Received Record 46,843 Migrants In 2024: Ministry
A record 46,843 migrants reached Spain's Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly deadly Atlantic route, the second consecutive year of unprecedented arrival numbers, official data showed on Thursday.
Migrant situation in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘unsustainable,’ says president
After a record-breaking year of migrant arrivals, the president of Spain’s Canary Islands called the situation on the islands “unsustainable” on Monday.
First illegal migrants arrive in Canary Islands in 2025 with 2 deaths confirmed
MADRID, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Maritime Rescue services confirmed on Thursday that a total of 366 illegal migrants arrived in Spain on the first day of 2025, with 268 of those reaching the Spanish-controlled Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
Record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024
A report by NGO Caminando Fronteras said last month that at least 10,457 migrants had died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea from January 1 to December 5 2024, a 50 per cent increase from 2023 and the highest toll since the organisation began keeping records in 2007.
Canary Islands warning as Gran Canaria brings in new tax for British tourists
A warning has been issued to British tourists as Gran Canaria brings in a new tax for visitors. Mogan town council approved ...
Diver spots ‘large’-eyed sea creature lurking in cave — and discovers new species
During his dives and other survey efforts, Wittmann found dozens of shrimp with “large” eyes. He took a closer look at the ...
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Aragon, the Canary Islands and the Balearics lead increase in crime in 2024
Aragon, the Canary Islands and the Balearics lead increase in crime in 2024. Among the most populated Spanish cities, Malaga ...
Lederer on Language: Happy New Year! It’s nice to have You Near!
Calendars were first made so that people could predict recurring events, such as planting and harvest times. In 45 BC, Julius Caesar ordered that the new year be celebrated on January first to ...
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Spain’s ‘saturated’ holiday destinations to avoid in 2025, according to prestigious tourism guide
THREE popular Spanish holiday areas have been put on a list of 'forbidden destinations' by a prestigious travel guide due to ...
Brits urged to avoid 'collapsing' European destinations in 2025
According to Fodor’s, while these European destinations are stunning, they are quickly becoming victims of their success, ...
Canary Islands: Europe's new migration crisis hub as Atlantic route deaths soar
In 2024, the Canary Islands have become the focal point of Europe’s migration crisis as the perilous Atlantic crossing ...
Hugely popular British holiday spot saw record numbers of migrants arrive in 2024
The Atlantic route from North Africa to the Canary Islands remains the most frequently used, with 46,843 migrants reaching ...