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Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Coverage of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Nexus archive.
- Pope Leo’s plane grounded, so Spain’s king gives him a ride
Pope Leo's Iberia charter was grounded due to a technical issue, so Spain's King Felipe VI offered his private jet for the trip back to Rome. Pope Leo and his delegation boarded the Falcon at Santa Cruz de Tenerife airport, departing over three hours after the scheduled time.
- World health chief addresses worried Tenerife residents as hantavirus cruise ship prepares to anchor
A cruise ship affected by hantavirus is preparing to anchor in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, prompting protests from dockers who are concerned about safety protocols. The World Health Organization's chief has addressed worried residents. The protest occurred on May 8, 2026.