Surge in Migration to the Canary Islands The migration route from West Africa to the Canary Islands is witnessing an alarming increase, especially since European border control agency Frontex began monitoring in 2009. This past Christmas, over 300 migrants arrived in the Canaries aboard at least six small boats, highlighting the ongoing influx. Frontex reports […]
Introduction to the GREAT COTONÚ The recent launch of the GREAT COTONÚ marks a significant milestone for Grimaldi’s fleet, now fully operational with six cutting-edge G5 class multipurpose ro-ro vessels. Produced at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea, this impressive ship measures 250 meters in length and 38 meters in width, with a […]
Alberto Tomba’s Sierra Nevada Saga: A Ski Championship Unlike Any Other In December 1996, the world of alpine skiing buzzed as the renowned Italian skier Alberto Tomba made headlines during the World Ski Championships in Sierra Nevada. Originally scheduled for 1995, the event faced an unprecedented delay due to insufficient snowfall, compelling the International Ski […]
Meet the Creative Mind of AS USA The editor at AS USA boasts a rich background in communication, having earned his degree from the University of the Valley of Mexico, Tlalpan Campus. With a profound passion for video editing, he seamlessly combines his artistic talents with his love for sports. This multifaceted individual is an […]
Capturing Human Stories of Migration In an evocative exhibition running until January 17th, Casa África in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria showcases 80 remarkable photographs created by 15 talented photojournalists. This powerful collection reflects 30 years of migration from the African continent to the Canary Islands, featuring contributions from EFE’s own photographers based in Fuerteventura, […]
The Ancient Discovery in Gabon In 1972, a French physicist made a groundbreaking discovery in the uranium-rich deposits of Oklo, Gabon. This site revealed evidence of a natural nuclear fission reaction that had been occurring for over two billion years, long before humans harnessed nuclear power for electricity generation. Nuclear energy is often at the […]