Much to the relief and delight of the Canary Islands administration, Repsol has announced that it is terminating its oil and gas exploration in Canary Island waters, as reserves were found to be too small and of poor quality.
Storm fatality on Gran Canaria
The storms which swept through the Canary Islands, with winds reaching 100 kph throughout the islands, have claimed the life of a 53-year-old man on Gran Canaria.
Oil exploration project approved
After two years of deliberations and despite opposition from the government of the Canary Islands and environmental groups, the Ministry of Industry has granted permission to Repsol to carry out oil exploration inthe area between Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Morocco.
Missing helicopter located
The SAR helicopter that went down in the waters of the Canary Islands on March 19th 2014 has been found by a robot from the vessel ‘EDT Ares’ belonging to the company Phoenix International, specialists in deep sea rescues and recovery.
Fatality on La Arena beach on the island of La Gomera
A woman died this morning in a rockfall on La Arena beach in Valle Gran Rey on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. The incident happened at 07:45.
Air Europa pilots planning strike action
Air Europa pilots are planning strike action every Monday and Thursday from September 22nd, the industrial action scheduled to continue indefinitely.
Huelva-Canary Islands ferry starts operating today
Today, Thursday, is the start of the new ferry service between Huelva and the Canary Islands, a journey which takes 28 hours.
Preliminary trials for new ferry service
The new ferry ‘Volcán del Teide’, built by Naviera Armas and scheduled to begin service between Huelva and the Canary Islands in March 2011, is already in the port of Huelva for preliminary trials.
Three boats intercepted in Spanish waters
A dinghy carrying six North African adult males was one of three boats intercepted on Wednesday by Marine Rescue and Guardia Civil officers.
Huelva to Canary Islands ferry service
As from March 2011, there will be a boat link between Huelva and the Canary Islands for both passengers and cargo.