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Liner MV Hondius arrives off the coast of Tenerife following hantavirus outbreak

Hantavirus has been detected on board the MV Hondius, resulting in the deaths of three people. The vessel is anchored off Tenerife, where medical personnel are preparing passengers for evacuation.

Health • May 10, 05:03 AM • 8692 views
The EU has stated that all passengers on the liner with a hantavirus outbreak are considered high-risk contacts

Eight people fell ill on board the MV Hondius, and three passengers died from hantavirus. Everyone present on the vessel is being repatriated for mandatory self-isolation.

Health • May 10, 02:53 AM • 10366 views
"This is not another Covid" - WHO chief sends message to Tenerife as hantavirus-stricken liner approachesPhoto

Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.

Health • May 9, 05:58 PM • 6380 views
NATO countries prepare for Trump's withdrawal of additional troops from Europe - Bloomberg

Allies expect a large-scale withdrawal of US troops from Germany, Italy, and Spain. Trump plans to cancel the deployment of long-range missiles in Europe.

Politics • May 9, 02:29 PM • 4464 views
Search continues worldwide for passengers who disembarked before hantavirus outbreak on liner – what is known so farPhoto

Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.

Health • May 8, 03:09 PM • 5107 views
Media: In 2024, Russians received more Schengen visas, but significantly fewer multiple-entry ones

Last year, Russians were granted over 620,000 Schengen visas. The share of multiple-entry visas dropped to 12%, with France issuing the highest number of visas.

News of the World • May 7, 05:26 PM • 4845 views
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine in Europe's largest operation

Spanish police have seized a record 30 tons of cocaine on a vessel near the Canary Islands. 23 people were arrested, and the value of the cargo exceeds 812 million euros.

News of the World • May 7, 03:33 PM • 9045 views
Risk to Europe from hantavirus outbreak on liner remains "very low" - ECDC

The risk of the Andes hantavirus spreading from the cruise liner to Europe is low. Passengers are expected to be evacuated in the Canary Islands wearing protective gear.

Health • May 7, 12:50 PM • 4220 views
Cruise ship with hantavirus leaves Cape Verde and heads for the Canaries

The vessel MV Hondius has left Cape Verde following the evacuation of three individuals due to a hantavirus outbreak. Two patients in serious condition have already arrived in the Netherlands.

Health • May 7, 06:05 AM • 5207 views
Masks, social distancing, and deaths on board – how passengers of the MV Hondius are living amid a hantavirus outbreakPhoto

Three people have died on board the MV Hondius due to a hantavirus outbreak. Five Ukrainians are among the crew, and the liner is currently en route to Spain.

Health • May 6, 02:56 PM • 45429 views
Liner with hantavirus outbreak requested landing in Tenerife on Saturday

The liner MV Hondius, with a hantavirus outbreak, will arrive in Tenerife on May 9 for evacuation. Canary Islands authorities criticize the delay in the repatriation of passengers.

Health • May 6, 12:38 PM • 4616 views
Three people evacuated from liner due to hantavirus; WHO assesses public health risk as "low"Photo

Three patients with suspected hantavirus were evacuated from a vessel to the Netherlands. The head of the WHO assesses the overall risk to human health as low.

Health • May 6, 11:30 AM • 4087 views
Italy tops ranking of European countries with worst air pollution - media

Italy has the highest level of PM2. 5 pollution in Europe. Over 90% of Europeans live in conditions with air quality that is hazardous to health according to WHO standards.

Health • May 6, 10:23 AM • 5922 views
Canary Islands reject entry of cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak; South Africa reports Andes strain

Canary Islands authorities ban the entry of the MV Hondius cruise ship due to a hantavirus outbreak. South Africa reports two cases of the Andes hantavirus strain, which is transmitted from person to person, linked to the vessel. One passenger has died, and another is hospitalized.

Health • May 6, 08:53 AM • 5544 views
EU increased issuance of tourist visas to Russians over the year - media

In 2025, EU countries issued over 620,000 visas to Russians, which is 10. 2% more than last year. France, Italy, and Spain granted the highest number of permits.

News of the World • May 6, 05:50 AM • 4577 views
Spain to accept cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak on board after three deaths

Spain will accept the MV Hondius liner following the deaths of three people from hantavirus. Passengers will be examined and repatriated upon arrival in the Canary Islands.

Health • May 5, 11:33 PM • 9221 views
Arsenal beat Atlético to reach Champions League final for the first time in 20 years

London's Arsenal secured a narrow victory over Atlético thanks to a goal by Bukayo Saka. The team will play in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years.

Sports • May 5, 08:58 PM • 2968 views
Meloni opposes Trump's plans to withdraw American troops from Italy

Meloni disagrees with Trump's plan to withdraw US troops due to the stance on Iran. Italy has always fulfilled its obligations to the Alliance and NATO.

Politics • May 4, 03:14 PM • 3842 views
Eurovision aims to bring back countries that announced a boycott over Israel

Eurovision management plans to bring back the countries that announced a boycott due to Israel's participation. The contest will strengthen control over political interference.

Culture • May 4, 10:26 AM • 9603 views
Israeli court extends detention of Gaza-bound flotilla activists

An Israeli court has remanded two foreign Gaza flotilla activists in custody until May 5. They are suspected of aiding the enemy and terrorist organizations.

News of the World • May 3, 01:15 PM • 3771 views
Spain declares illegal detention of its citizen after Israel intercepts flotilla to Gaza

Spain demands the release of a citizen detained by Israel in the waters off Crete. Israel suspects the man of having ties to the sanctioned group Hamas.

News of the World • May 3, 07:22 AM • 6667 views
Polish PM Tusk Warns of "Ongoing Disintegration" of NATO

The Polish Prime Minister called the internal disintegration of the alliance the main threat to the West. This came following US decisions to reduce its military presence in Europe.

News of the World • May 2, 06:11 PM • 4210 views
Ukraine's Kostyuk wins biggest career title at WTA 1000 tournament

Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva to win the WTA 1000 tournament in Spain. The Ukrainian will set a new personal record, rising to 15th place in the world rankings.

Sports • May 2, 04:54 PM • 3713 views
EU new car sales reached 2.8 million this year, with every fourth vehicle sold in Germany

In the first quarter of 2026, over 2. 8 million new cars were sold in the EU. Germany emerged as the market leader, while the fewest vehicles were registered in Malta.

News of the World • May 1, 02:05 PM • 8472 views
Trump planned to withdraw US troops from Germany, Pentagon was shocked - media

The US President plans to withdraw American troops from Germany following a conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The Pentagon and NATO allies were not warned about this decision.

Politics • May 1, 12:43 PM • 4717 views
Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from two more European countries besides Germany

The US President is considering troop reductions in Italy and Spain due to NATO's refusal to assist in the war against Iran. Trump criticized the allies for their lack of support.

Politics • April 30, 09:32 PM • 11935 views
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of a humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Crete. 175 activists were detained and are being transported to Israel.

News of the World • April 30, 02:10 PM • 3631 views
A conference on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia was held in the Senate of Spain

The return of children abducted by Russia was discussed in the Senate of Spain. The event was attended by representatives of Ukraine and two teenagers who have returned home.

Politics • April 28, 08:55 PM • 3399 views
In Spain's Seville, at a festival, the cable of a catapult attraction snapped, with injuries reportedVideo

At the Feria de Abril festival in Seville, the Steel Max catapult cable snapped at a height of 90 m with two people on it. Four injured, two hospitalized, attraction shut down.

News of the World • April 25, 07:49 PM • 6516 views
Ukraine and Latvia have agreed on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without additional examsPhoto

Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without exams. This is the sixth such agreement, important for Ukrainians abroad due to the war.

Politics • April 25, 12:13 PM • 4724 views