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A flight carrying at least one passenger from the cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Amsterdam on May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Three deaths on a cruise ship: What we know about the Andean hantavirus

The Andean virus is not highly transmissible between humans. But it is deadly, and the incubation period can be long, so we must remain vigilant, says the virologist.
Crowds of people next to the Cathedral of Santa María de Palma (Mallorca). Shutterstock

How much water does tourism consume in the Balearic Islands?

One out of every four litres of water used in the Balearic Archipelago is a result of tourism. In the municipalities with the highest number of tourist lodgings, related consumption exceeds 58%.

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