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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 6

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 5

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 2

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 4

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 3

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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Spain: Storm Therese Hits Canary Islands With Strong Winds and Rain

Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of thunderstorms and winds of up to 100 km/h this Thursday. March 19, Schools will be closed in six islands, with all of the Canary Islands shutting on Friday, March 20. Storm Therese may also disrupt a major carnival event in Gran Canaria, with the Maspalomas parade still uncertain due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

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Spain: Tenerife Activates Island Emergency Plan Amid Storm Claudia

In response to the arrival of Storm Claudia, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, Tenerife activated its Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) on Wednesday, November 12. The island is currently under an orange alert for adverse weather. As precautionary measures, the government has closed schools for the afternoon and restricted access to Teide National Park and all hiking trails.

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Miesten EM-kilpailut (-14.9)

Former team mates, Finland's Sasu Salin (L) and Giorgi Shermadini of Georgia during the FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinal match Finland vs. Georgia in Riga, Latvia on September 10, 2025. Salin and Shermadini have played together in teams of Ljubljana, Malaga and Tenerife. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Miesten EM-kilpailut (-14.9)

Former team mates, Finland's Sasu Salin (R) and Giorgi Shermadini of Georgia share a light moment before the FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinal match Finland vs. Georgia in Riga, Latvia on September 10, 2025. Salin and Shermadini have played together in teams of Ljubljana, Malaga and Tenerife. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Miesten EM-kilpailut (-14.9)

Former team mates, Finland's Sasu Salin (L) and Giorgi Shermadini of Georgia share a light moment before the FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinal match Finland vs. Georgia in Riga, Latvia on September 10, 2025. Salin and Shermadini have played together in teams of Ljubljana, Malaga and Tenerife. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Outbreak in El Tanque Troops Mobilized - Spain

Aerial means work in the extinction of the fire, on July 28, 2025, in El Tanque, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Ground troops and a total of eight aerial resources are working on the outbreak of fire declared this Monday, July 28, in the area of Los Partidos de Franquis, in the municipality of El Tanque. The situation has caused, for now, the eviction of up to 50 homes in the neighboring municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the area of Valle de Arriba, a preventive measure against the spread of smoke. In addition, it has also been necessary to evacuate animals, which have already been moved to the area of the soccer field of Arguayo. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Military personnel during the military parade after the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Priests during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of the Lord of Forgiveness - Spain

Dozens of people during the procession of the Royal Banner and the Triumphal Entry of the Virgin of Las Nieves, on July 13, 2025, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). Today took place in the island of La Palma, the traditional Procession of the Royal Banner, one of the most significant ceremonies of the institutional calendar, which departed from the Town Hall and culminated in the Plaza de La Encarnación. At the end of the procession, a military parade took place in the Plaza de La Encarnación, in which different Army units participated, on July 13, 2025 in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain. Photo by Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carpet Made with Sand in The Church Square of La Orotava - Tenerife

The carpet made with sand from Teide in the Plaza de la Iglesia de La Orotava, for the celebration of Corpus Christi, June 26, 2025, in Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The creation of these carpets is a central tradition of the celebration of the Infraoctava of Corpus Christi. Every year, during this festivity known as the "Thursday of the Carpets", ephemeral carpets are made in the streets and, especially, a large tapestry in the Town Hall Square. These carpets are made with flower petals, heather and, in the case of the main tapestry, with natural sands from the Teide National Park. Photo by Germán Maymo/Europa Press Canarias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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