Over 1,000 Individuals to Undergo Military Evaluation in Santa Cruz

The Hoya Fría Military Barracks will host this Sunday, 22 September, the eleventh edition of the OCR Crossfast Race Civic Military Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This event is organised by the Sports Club Crossfast 49, Infantry Regiment Tenerife 49, and the Sports Service of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council. This year, the event […]

Tenerife Celebrates Excellence with Honorable Titles and Awards

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 20 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – On Thursday, the Tenerife Island Council bestowed its Gold Medals along with the Titles of Favourite Son and Adoptive Son of the Island to remarkable individuals and organisations that have made an extraordinary contribution to the progress and welfare of Tenerife society. The Gold Medal of […]

Unveiling the Surge: 14 Detained Amidst 200 Identified Pedophiles

The National Police have dismantled a child prostitution ring that operated through three psychological centres situated on the island of Tenerife, where several victims were taken to record sexual acts. Fourteen individuals have been apprehended. The operation commenced in July 2022 with an inquiry into a potential case of child prostitution and was divided into […]

“From Silence to Eruption: Our Week of Transformation”

The newly appointed director of the IGN confirms that they are “better equipped” for impending eruptions and emphasises the importance of integrating volcanology into the education system. SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 19 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – Seismologist Itahiza González, from Fuerteventura, has been at the helm of the National Geographic Institute (IGN) in the Canary […]

Tenerife Welcomes Two Cayucos Carrying Nearly 150 Migrants

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 19 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – This Thursday, two cayucos arrived at the port of Los Cristianos, situated on the island of Tenerife, carrying nearly 150 migrants, as reported by sources from Maritime Rescue to Europa Press. The first vessel, which had 64 migrants aboard, including 12 minors, was detected in close […]

EU Vice President Explores El Hierro’s Migrant Reception Initiatives

VALVERDE (EL HIERRO), 19 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, along with the Minister for Social Welfare, Equality, Youth, Children and Families of the regional government, Candelaria Delgado, and the Director General for Relations with Africa, Luis Padilla, visited El Hierro this Thursday to gain first-hand insight into the […]

Unveiling the 400-Year-Old Dispute Over the Virgin: A Historical Mystery

On September 19, 1602, one of the most pivotal disputes in the history of the Canary Islands was concluded: the second “Natives’ Dispute” concerning the ownership of the image of the Virgin of Candelaria. This incident marked a significant moment in the relationship between the Guanches and the colonial powers. As per the academic investigation […]

San Juan de la Rambla Alleges Police Efforts to Halt Pilgrimage

The ruling coalition of the San Juan de la Rambla Town Council, comprising CC, AUP-Sí se puede, and PP, and led by the nationalist mayor Juan Ramos Reyes, has condemned the employment dispute instigated by the local police, asserting that “neighbourhood security is not to be exploited as a means of coercion and pressure.” The […]

Loneliness: A Growing Concern for 70% of Seniors in La Laguna

The La Laguna City Council, via Muvisa, which oversees the municipal initiative for the revitalisation and healthy ageing of older adults, is set to launch a new permanent programme aimed at combating unwanted loneliness. This initiative will provide physical, emotional, and cognitive support within the comfort of one’s home. A study commissioned by the council […]