22 h. ago Spain red alert as UK tourists told to make 'homemade traps' to combat infestation

Several parts of Spain are on 'red alert' over an imminent mosquito infestation following the heavy rainfall that has swept the European holiday hotspot recently

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44 h. ago Scots tourists warned to make 'homemade traps' after Spain declares 'red alert'

It's feared the accumulation of water and rising temperatures favour the mass hatching of larvae - and these conditions could lead to a surge in cases of the West Nile Virus.

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4 d. ago Two popular European hotspots for Brit tourists on red alert for imminent mosquito infestation

The Spanish regions of Andalucia and Campo de Gibraltar are on red alert for an imminent mosquito infestation because of the recent heavy rains in the area

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7 d. ago Volcano erupts on Iceland: Tourists evacuated from popular holiday spot as 'red alert' is issued

The Reykjanes Peninsula was devastated by a series of major eruptions between December 2023 and December 2024, following intense quakes (Pictured May 2024)

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7 d. ago Sunddhnúksgígar eruption: Iceland tourists evacuated as holiday hot spot in 'red alert'

The Sunddhnúksgígar volcano in Iceland has erupted this morning, sending lava flying and raising fears for tourists at a nearby hot spot who have been evacuated for their safety

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1 week ago UK tourists warned as popular Spanish island placed under amber alert

Weather warnings are in force this weekend for the holiday hotspot

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2 w. ago Security warning for tourists in Spain as Foreign Office issues alert

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a new security alert for British tourists

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3 w. ago UK tourists warned as Canary Islands government issues 'high risk' alert

The government has now extended the risk alert to five municipalities in Gran Canaria

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