Stories from Gran Canaria · Spain

There has been an increase in migrant journeys towards the Canary Islands, with over ten thousand arrivals reported. Authorities report a rise in the number of people reaching the islands by sea. The broadcast did not specify the number of arrivals or the nationalities of the migrants. The number of illegal crossings to the Canary Islands has risen, with access points to Europe becoming more frequent. This increase is occurring amid rising tensions in the Middle East. An operation on the Canary Islands saw over a thousand migrants arrive on the coast during the day.

The airline Vinted will connect Gran Canaria with mainland Spain starting Monday, with flights running until October 31.

Cadena SER reported on the filming of Moby Dick, describing it as the hardest of the actor's career. The shoot took place in Gran Canaria, an area not typically known for storms.

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was detected 77 km west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The tremor occurred 11 minutes prior to the report.

The COPE station reported that the team Las Palmas could drop points in an upcoming match.

A ship named Hondius is being escorted into the port of Grana, likely Gran Canaria, after entering Spanish jurisdictional waters. Two vessels, the Guardia Civil's Rio Jandula and Salvamento Marítimo's Heroínas de Salvor, are accompanying the Hondius.

Eight cases of Hantavirus have been reported on the Red Diel cruise ship, which is currently undergoing trials in the Canary Islands.

The governor of Canary Province has stated that a recent decision lacks a sound technical basis and sufficient information to ensure public trust or safety. He has requested a further investigation into the matter.

A German passenger died on May 2nd, following the death of another passenger's wife during a transfer to South Africa. Allan Randrup-Thomson stated that despite the many infections, there are no signs of a potential pandemic, though he noted viruses can mutate.

Seven cases of hantavirus have been reported in the Canary Islands. The source stated that the cases were reported on Red Decks and in Lantung. Three fatalities have been confirmed. The origin of the outbreak is currently under investigation.