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Lichens in Monteverde: A Study Highlights Their Worrisome Decline in Tenerife
The researchers Cristina González Montelongo and Israel Pérez Vargas from the Department of Botany, Ecology and Plant Physiology at the University of La Laguna have recently published a study in the journal ‘Journal of Fungi’ investigating the epiphytic lichens—life forms that thrive on tree bark—to assess the state of conservation of Monteverde or Canarian laurisilva. […]
Logistics Support from Security Forces for Solidarity Telemarathon Event
The Army, the Civil Guard, the National and local Police, along with other security forces and agencies such as Firefighters, Forestry Brigades (Brifor), Samur and Civil Protection are mobilising all their resources to support the Solidarity Telemarathon. The initiative by Mírame Televisión #CompartirCanarias aims to gather aid for over 40,000 individuals in the Archipelago who […]
Sculptural Tribute to the Stick Game in La Esperanza
La Esperanza pays tribute to the stick game and the Los Verga family, who have represented generations of traditional sports in Canarian wrestling and the stick game. This tribute was marked by the unveiling of the book The Canary Stick Game, featuring contributions from Francisco Osorio, alongside the inauguration of the sculptural ensemble Homenaje al […]
Tegueste Unveils Exciting Family-Friendly Christmas Events for 2024
The Council of the Villa de Tegueste has officially unveiled its festive programme for 2024, which will feature over 50 activities and events catering to all demographics. The schedule of events will commence on December 1 with the customary illumination of the Christmas lights along with children’s activities, continuing until January 7.
Marichal Critiques Long Lines at the Southern Airport
The scenes of queues lasting several hours with hundreds of individuals waiting for a taxi—families accompanied by children and older adults, even in the early hours—occur almost daily, particularly when the arrival of multiple flights coincides at Tenerife South airport. The president of the Hotel and Non-Hotel Association of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Ashotel), Jorge […]
Farewell to Keto: The Beloved Elder Orca of Loro Parque Passes Away
Keto, the oldest orca globally, passes away at Loro Parque following several weeks of health issues, as stated by the Tenerife zoo via its social media channels. The orca, aged 29, was among the first to arrive at the Puerto de la Cruz facility from Orlando to launch the Orca Oceans show in February 2006. […]
Candelaria Lights Up Christmas at Plaza de la Patrona in the Canary Islands
The festive cheer will commence in Candelaria on Friday the 22nd with an array of activities designed for everyone. The Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias will be adorned to celebrate the traditional tree lighting, which will herald the start of a programme brimming with magic and thrill.
Sunshine and Safety: Beachgoers Ignore Swimming Ban at Playa Jardín
Tenerife is experiencing an unusual November. At the close of October, the initial rainfall occurred, continuing into the first days of the eleventh month. Nonetheless, a significant shift in weather has resulted in a warm front establishing itself on the Island this weekend, with temperatures soaring above 33ºC.
Heartfelt Farewell: Tenerife Firefighters Bid Adieu as They Move to Valencia
The Canary Islands extended their support to Valencia right from the outset of the disaster: in light of the flooding and its severe repercussions, both the president of the regional Government, Fernando Clavijo, and the heads of the island councils expressed their readiness to dispatch personnel to the Valencian Community to assist in rescue and […]