La Laguna Sets Guinness Record for Largest Gathering of Tajaraste Dancers

La Laguna enjoyed a uniquely significant evening this past Friday as it secured the Guinness record for the largest exhibition of Tajaraste in the history of the Canary Islands. Over 800 individuals from approximately twenty groups across the Archipelago participated, encompassing nearly 600 dancers and over 200 musicians, who filled the town of La Laguna […]

Francis González Critiques Icod Government for Revoking Public Officials’ Salary Hike

Francis González, the local general secretary of Coalición Canaria in Icod de los Vinos and former mayor of this Tenerife municipality, has accused the government team led by his successor, Javier Sierra (Alternativa Icodense), of “opposing the interests of municipal employees, local police, and national representatives.” Furthermore, he is of the opinion that the current […]

Clavijo Urges Support for Canarian Universities Amidst Immigration Controversy

LA LAGUNA (TENERIFE), 13 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – The President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has requested assistance from the two public universities this Friday to guide the Executive in its decision-making concerning the two significant issues for the reopening of the political season: immigration and the ‘Catalan quota’. While addressing […]

Three Arrested in Tenerife Amidst Child Corruption Crackdown

Three individuals are currently in custody as part of an operation targeting the corruption of minors (involving payment for sexual acts, child pornography, and sexual assault) that was initiated last year in the Court of Instruction Number 3 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The Communications Office of the High Court of Justice of the Canary […]

Carnival 2025: Santa Cruz Unveils Exciting New Stage Design

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council unveiled the new theme for the Carnival 2025 this morning, titled “Secrets of Africa”, which will take place from 31st January to 9th March. A massive tree will dominate the central area of the stage; this creation by Nareme Melian will involve an investment of 210,000 euros, featuring […]

Missing La Victoria de Acentejo Man Found Deceased After Days of Search

The SOS Desaparecidos organisation has announced the discovery of a deceased 42-year-old man from La Victoria de Acentejo, Tenerife, who had gone missing on Wednesday. The individual is identified as Oliver C., described as a “vulnerable person,” according to the alert that was issued by SOS Desaparecidos, which has since been deactivated. The alert included […]

Santa Cruz Police Lacks Psychological Assessments for Firearm Licensing

The local police department in the capital currently lacks an active psychological assessment service for firearm carrying, as the tender announced in March 2023 has yet to be awarded. This situation has resulted in 50 officers being withdrawn from duty owing to their lack of a license and the inability to take this obligatory examination,” […]

“Temporary Doctors in the Canary Islands Call for Stabilization Talks: ‘We’ve Had Enough’”

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 12 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Canary Islands Medical Employees Union (SEMCA) has urged this Thursday that the Ministry of Health establish a dedicated negotiating table for physicians to finalise the staff stabilisation process. “We are fed up,” Sunil Lakhwani, a spokesperson for the organisation, remarked during a press briefing. He […]