Macaronesia
Archipelagos off the Atlantic coast of North Africa and Europe
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Tenerife
American film 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera', directed by Christian Gudegast, was largely shot in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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| 2024 | Subtropical Storm Patty impacted the Azores. |
| 2024 |
Cape Verde
Daniel Varela de Pina became the first Cape Verdean to win a medal at the Olympic Games.
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| 2024 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde was ranked 90th in the Global Innovation Index, indicating its ongoing efforts to improve technological and research capabilities.
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| February 2 2024 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde became the third African country to be free of malaria.
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| January 1 2024 |
Tenerife
Official population estimate reached 964,021 inhabitants, making Tenerife the most populated island in Spain. About 22% (211,436) lived in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and 40% resided in the Santa Cruz–La Laguna metropolitan area.
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| 2023 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde was ranked 8th by the World Education Forum for its educational system, considered one of the best in Africa.
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| 2023 |
Cape Verde
Portugal signed a debt-for-nature swap agreement, forgiving €140 million of Cape Verde's debt in exchange for the country's commitment to invest in environmental projects, marking one of the first such agreements in Africa.
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| 2023 |
Cape Verde
UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Cabo Verde to raise global awareness about the country's climate change challenges, emphasizing its status as a frontline nation experiencing existential climate disruptions.
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| 2023 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde national basketball team made their first appearance at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Cape Verde national football team (Blue Sharks) played in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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| 2023 |
Cape Verde
French film 'Ama Gloria' by Marie Amachoukeli was filmed on location in Cape Verde.
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| August 15 2023 |
Tenerife
A forest fire determined to be caused by arson occurred, forcing the evacuation of 12,000 residents within a week, highlighting the impact of global climate change on the island.
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| 2022 | Tropical Storm Gaston affected the Azores. |
| 2022 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde recorded a total population of 593,149, with approximately 236,000 residents concentrated on the main island of Santiago.
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| June 2022 |
Cape Verde
TechPark Cabo Verde is slated for completion in June, as part of the country's strategy to develop its digital economy and technological infrastructure.
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| 2021 | A scientific paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences presented evidence of early human settlement, proposing that Viking-era climate conditions with weaker westerly winds would have facilitated Norse maritime travel to the Azores. |
| 2021 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde began experimental use of small unmanned aerial drones capable of carrying up to 5 kg, primarily for delivering medicines between different islands in the country.
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| 2021 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde national football team (Blue Sharks) played in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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| 2021 |
Cape Verde
The national census was conducted, providing updated population statistics for the country's major islands and cities.
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| November 2021 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde opens its first embassy in Nigeria.
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| November 9 2021 |
Cape Verde
Jose Maria Neves was sworn in as the new President of Cape Verde.
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| October 2021 |
Cape Verde
Jose Maria Neves of PAICV won the presidential election.
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| January 2021 |
Tenerife
Tenerife-La Gomera Marine Area became the first European designated Whale Heritage Area, highlighting its importance for marine conservation and cetacean populations.
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| 2020 |
Cape Verde
TechPark Cabo Verde project is ongoing, funded by the African Development Bank and the government of Cape Verde, with the goal of attracting international companies and supporting local businesses and start-ups.
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| 2020 |
Cape Verde
Forest cover in Cape Verde increased to 45,720 hectares, with 13,680 hectares of naturally regenerating forest and 32,040 hectares of planted forest.
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| 2020 |
Tenerife
Singer Blas Cantó, Spain's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, recorded the video for his song 'Universo' in Tenerife and Lanzarote.
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| 2019 |
Tenerife
American film 'Rambo: Last Blood', directed by Adrian Grunberg and starring Sylvester Stallone, was filmed in various Tenerife locations including Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Úrsula, Arico, and around Teide National Park.
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| 2018 | The Azores Destination Management Organisation (Açores DMO) was established to coordinate sustainability efforts across public and private sectors, NGOs, and local communities. |
| 2018 |
Cape Verde
Women comprised one-third of students but two-thirds of graduates in Cape Verde's higher education system.
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| 2018 |
Cape Verde
Cape Verde ranked with a Democracy Index of 7.88, classified as a 'Flawed democracy' in global and regional rankings
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| January 2018 |
Cape Verde
The government announced a minimum wage increase from 11,000 CVE to 13,000 CVE (€118) per month, effective mid-January.
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| January 1 2018 |
Tenerife
Foreign population demographics recorded, with Venezuela leading with 42,586 residents, followed by Italy (19,224) and Cuba (17,745).
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| 2017 |
Cape Verde
One in four young people in Cape Verde attended university, with one-third of students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
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| 2017 |
Cape Verde
A Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development was created for the period 2017–2021.
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| 2017 |
Tenerife
Spanish singer Manel Navarro recorded the video for 'Do It for Your Lover' in various locations in Tenerife, including Macizo de Anaga and El Porís (Arico), which represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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| 2016 | Hurricane Alex and Hurricane Gaston both impacted the Azores in the same year. |
| 2016 |
Cape Verde
Gracelino Barbosa became the first Cape Verdean to win a medal at the Paralympic Games.
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| 2016 |
Cape Verde
Movement for Democracy (MpD) wins parliamentary election, ousting the ruling African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) after 15 years. Ulisses Correia e Silva becomes prime minister.
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| October 2016 |
Cape Verde
Jorge Carlos Almeida Fonseca is re-elected as president of Cape Verde.
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