Thousands of demonstrators gathered across Spain's Canary Islands, urging authorities to address overtourism and its impact on local communities, including rising housing costs, congestion, and strained services.
Marching under the slogan "Canaries have a limit," demonstrators also highlighted concerns about the strain on water resources.
More than a million foreign tourists visit the Canary Islands monthly, far exceeding the islands' 2.2 million residents. Protesters argue this influx has led to skyrocketing housing prices, traffic congestion, and limited access to health services during peak seasons.
Similar protests have occurred in other Spanish tourist hubs like Mallorca and Barcelona. Canary Island officials are now seeking EU funds to address housing shortages in the region’s outermost areas.
Following Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the pontiff, thanking the Holy See for offering to host direct Ukraine–Russia talks and affirming Kyiv’s readiness for any format that could end the war.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Sunday to launch long-term EU–U.S. trade talks, with both sides having already exchanged negotiating papers to tackle their tariff differences.
The U.S. says any deal with Iran must ban uranium enrichment. Tehran says enrichment will not stop. Both sides appear far from an agreement.
On Sunday, Russian authorities detained a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged oil tanker after it departed Estonia’s Sillamäe port and entered Russian territorial waters, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said.
Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix victory at Imola, sweeping past Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and holding off a late charge from Lando Norris. The win—his fifth of the season—extended his Imola dominance as Norris and Charles Leclerc completed the podium.
Following Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the pontiff, thanking the Holy See for offering to host direct Ukraine–Russia talks and affirming Kyiv’s readiness for any format that could end the war.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Sunday to launch long-term EU–U.S. trade talks, with both sides having already exchanged negotiating papers to tackle their tariff differences.
The U.S. says any deal with Iran must ban uranium enrichment. Tehran says enrichment will not stop. Both sides appear far from an agreement.
On Sunday, Russian authorities detained a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged oil tanker after it departed Estonia’s Sillamäe port and entered Russian territorial waters, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said.
Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix victory at Imola, sweeping past Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and holding off a late charge from Lando Norris. The win—his fifth of the season—extended his Imola dominance as Norris and Charles Leclerc completed the podium.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
China will allow citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay to enter visa-free for one year starting June 1, aiming to strengthen ties with Latin America. The move follows a forum where President Xi pledged $9 billion in credit and new investments in the region.
Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign travellers to Thailand, regardless of visa status or length of stay, must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before being allowed entry into the country.
Türkiye’s skies were more crowded than ever in 2024, as hot air balloon tourism soared to a historic high with a record-breaking 933,195 tourists taking flight across seven scenic regions.
Starting this week, three major Japanese airports will introduce new electronic kiosks to streamline immigration and customs checks. This will simplify the current process, which requires passports to be shown multiple times.
From Wednesday, European visitors to Britain will need to purchase an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving, as the UK implements new pre-entry screening measures to tighten border controls.
Following Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the pontiff, thanking the Holy See for offering to host direct Ukraine–Russia talks and affirming Kyiv’s readiness for any format that could end the war.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Sunday to launch long-term EU–U.S. trade talks, with both sides having already exchanged negotiating papers to tackle their tariff differences.
The U.S. says any deal with Iran must ban uranium enrichment. Tehran says enrichment will not stop. Both sides appear far from an agreement.
On Sunday, Russian authorities detained a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged oil tanker after it departed Estonia’s Sillamäe port and entered Russian territorial waters, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said.
Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix victory at Imola, sweeping past Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and holding off a late charge from Lando Norris. The win—his fifth of the season—extended his Imola dominance as Norris and Charles Leclerc completed the podium.
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