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Church rules out Papal visit to El Hierro due to infrastructure limitations

The diocese cites airport capacity and logistical constraints as the main reasons for excluding the island from the itinerary.

07 June 2026Local

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El Hierro Island Council criticizes exclusion from official reception for the Pope

The island's presidency regrets not being invited to the official event scheduled to take place in Tenerife.

06 June 2026Politics

El Hierro's Priest to Bring Island's Migratory Tragedy to the Pope

Darwin Rivas, a parish priest on the island, will participate in a meeting in Tenerife to present the migratory situation.

04 June 2026Society

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Cayuco with 19 migrants arrives south of El Hierro

Maritime Rescue escorted the boat to the port of La Restinga, where the occupants received health assistance.

24 May 2026Local

Giant lizard of El Hierro in its natural habitat.

Conservation boost for El Hierro's giant lizard

A new two-million-euro plan aims to save the critically endangered reptile, one of Europe's most threatened species, from its predators.

22 May 2026Local

Close-up of a giant El Hierro lizard on volcanic rock.

Canary Islands Allocate Two Million to Save El Hierro's Giant Lizard

The new recovery plan aims to ensure the survival of this endemic species, currently endangered.

21 May 2026Local

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Casa África Hosts 'Journeys', an Exhibition on Migrant Minors' Stories

The exhibition, open until June 19 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, narrates the journey of 13 young people from their home countries to the Canary Islands.

11 May 2026Culture

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El Hierro Launches Digital Platform to Boost Audiovisual Industry

The new tool from the Cabildo de El Hierro aims to facilitate filming and attract productions with a comprehensive guide and service directory.

06 May 2026Culture

Image of a giant sunfish swimming in the clear waters of El Hierro.

Stunning Sighting of Giant Sunfish in El Hierro Marine Reserve

Divers capture images of a colossal Mola alexandrini specimen in El Bajón, highlighting the island's rich underwater biodiversity.

05 May 2026Local

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Canoe with 39 Minors Rescued in El Hierro After Nine-Day Journey

The vessel, originating from Gambia, was found adrift with 97 people, including 23 unaccompanied minors.

05 May 2026Local

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Rescue in El Hierro: Canoe with 150 people requests aid 30 miles offshore

Maritime Rescue has dispatched a helicopter and a vessel after receiving a distress call from the precarious boat.

04 May 2026Local

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El Hierro Council to Strengthen Healthcare for Its Citizens in Venezuela

The island institution has reaffirmed its commitment to the Hierro community in the South American country, emphasizing the importance of medical-pharmaceutical assistance.

01 May 2026sociedad

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