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78 people rescued from a boat near the coast of El Hierro

The occupants of the cayuco, including eight minors, have been taken to the port of La Restinga.

05 July 2026Local

Cayuco carrying 78 people arrives at La Restinga harbor

The vessel was located eight miles off the coast of El Hierro and escorted to port for medical assistance.

05 July 2026Local

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Senegalese migrants seek asylum in El Hierro following new European regulations

A group of 20 Senegalese individuals have requested international protection on the island after the arrival of two boats, aiming to avoid deportation.

02 July 2026Local

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Police Request Expulsion of 82 Migrants from El Hierro with Senegal's Acceptance

First mass expulsion case in the Canary Islands post-European Migration Pact, based on Spanish law and confidence in return to Dakar.

29 June 2026Local

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Canary Islands Justice Denies Migrant Minor Internment in El Hierro

The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands clarifies that a young woman claiming to be a minor was sent for a bone test, which determined she was over eighteen.

27 June 2026Local

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Canary Island Councils Offer Aid to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes

Island corporations express solidarity and prepare resources to support the Venezuelan community and affected areas following the seismic events.

25 June 2026Politics

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El Hierro mobilizes urgent aid for its community in Venezuela after earthquakes

The island council coordinates social and health support for residents affected by the seismic events in La Guaira.

25 June 2026Society

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CNN Highlights El Hierro as Europe's Secret Tourist Gem

The US network's feature praises the island's uniqueness against mass tourism destinations, emphasizing its nature and authenticity.

19 June 2026Local

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El Pinar withdraws concrete loungers project in Tacorón after local outcry

The City Council and the Salvar Tacorón platform agree to discard the project and restore the bathing area affected by the works.

18 June 2026Local

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Judge Prosecutes Businessman for Disclosing Health Data of El Hierro Councilwoman

A court in Valverde sees indications of criminality in the dissemination of sensitive health information without consent.

15 June 2026Local

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Tragedy Live: Cayuco Rescue in El Hierro

A RadioTelevisión Canaria team narrates live the dramatic capsizing of a boat with over 150 people on board at the port of La Restinga.

14 June 2026Society

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Costas halts concrete sun lounger installation in El Hierro cove

The Directorate General of Coasts stops El Pinar's municipal works in the protected Tecorón area following a complaint.

10 June 2026Local

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