Stories from Las Palmas · Spain

Two passengers on the MV Handius are facing a suspected Hanta virus outbreak. The vessel is operated by a Netherlands-based company. Authorities are considering screening the passengers and allowing them to disembark in the Canary Islands.

Two crew members, one British and one Dutch, require urgent medical attention while in the Atlantic Ocean. The cruise operator Ocean Wide Expedition stated in a communiqué that the passengers were not authorized to disembark. The company is considering heading toward the Canary Islands, approximately 1,500 km from Cape Verde. The operator noted that Las Palmas or Tenerife could serve as entry points for medical assistance. Five French nationals are listed among the passengers on board. The government expects it will take several days to arrange a tugboat to move the vessel and complete a cause analysis. The ship is expected to depart from the Green Coast within hours, heading for either the Canary Islands or the Netherlands. World Health Organization spokesperson Anne Lindstrand is communicating with the Health Department regarding the situation.

Unión Deportiva Las Palmas secured a victory against Real Valladolid during Sunday's Segunda División matchday. The win marks the sixth consecutive home victory for Las Palmas this season. The match took place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

A large shipment of cocaine was intercepted near the Canary Islands.

A large shipment of cocaine has been intercepted by authorities near the Canary Islands. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects who fled on motorcycles. This detail was presented as part of a general news update.

The Spanish Federation rescheduled the final between Las Palmas and Atlético Madrid to 9:00 PM on May 16. The match was originally set for 7:00 PM at the Gran Canaria stadium. The delay follows a scheduling conflict with a Segunda División match between Almería and Las Palmas.