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Major flooding occurred on the island of Lanzarote due to heavy rains

Flooding occurred in the Canary Islands, particularly on the island of Lanzarote, after heavy rains. Despite significant damage, there were no casualties, and the state of emergency has been lifted.

News of the World • April 13, 09:53 PM • 2786 views

“Cocaine Queen” of Europe caught after two years on the run

32-year-old Instagram model Tania Gomez, who has been on the run since 2021, has been arrested in the Canary Islands. She is accused of drug trafficking and laundering €17 million through a dog rescue network.

News of the World • February 28, 08:37 AM • 31995 views

Mysterious belt fish found in the Canaries, which is associated with disasters

A rare deep-sea beltfish, which is considered a harbinger of natural disasters in Japanese folklore, was discovered on the beach of Playa Kemada. This is the second such discovery in recent weeks after the same fish was found in Mexico.

News of the World • February 19, 11:42 AM • 101533 views

30-year-old German citizen dies after shark attack in Atlantic Ocean

A 30-year-old German citizen died after being attacked by a shark in the Atlantic Ocean, 514 km from the Canary Islands. The woman was evacuated by helicopter, but died on the way to the hospital due to blood loss.

Health • September 17, 07:40 PM • 59406 views

People protest against mass tourism in the Spanish Canary Islands

Thousands of people protested in Tenerife, demanding temporary restrictions on tourists to curb the boom in rental housing and hotel construction that is depleting resources and housing on the Spanish Canary Islands.

Society • April 21, 03:00 AM • 34802 views