Tenerife News from the Islands of the Canaries
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. […]
The local police in Santa Cruz have not engaged in mandatory firearms training for over six months due to a “shortage of instructors.” The CSIF union highlighted this issue yesterday, bringing attention to the plight of sixty officers that has arisen from “the negligence of the Human Resources and Security divisions within the council, which […]
Developing new parking facilities, both above ground and below, alongside exploring alternative solutions for the existing spaces, is amongst the top priorities of the Government of Puerto de la Cruz to enhance commerce and tourism within the city. One of the initiatives includes revitalising the Plaza de la Constitución project and undertaking renovations of Plaza […]
La Laguna shines bright to welcome the festive season. The city is proudly displaying its remarkable Christmas illuminations following an extensive lighting event held on Friday evening, which attracted more than 11,000 attendees, according to estimates from the Local Police. In the Plaza del Adelantado, in front of the iconic arch of lights on Obispo […]
Last evening, the Alameda del Duque de Santa Elena square was transformed into a grand open-air fashion runway, featuring a total of nine shows that highlighted local businesses and designers affiliated with the Tenerife Moda programme, dedicated to showcasing glamour at the heart of Tenerife’s capital. Nearly 500 individuals attended this remarkable event, which seeks […]
The Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council is undertaking rigorous cleaning of the municipality’s ravines to prevent overflow during rainy periods, mitigate fire hazards, and hinder the proliferation of pests and invasive species. In a statement, the city authorities emphasise the significance of these “preventive actions”, particularly following incidents like the dana that affected Valencia […]
The representative in the Canary Islands stated in Parliament that the job is “detrimental to health”, with an average of 25 rooms serviced daily. SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 22nd Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) – The spokesperson for ‘Las Kellys’, Miriam Barrios, expressed her grievances this Friday regarding the “humiliating and pitiful” wages that housekeepers earn in […]
The Local Police in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has warned residents via its official X (Twitter) account about a potential scam concerning cards left on parked cars. These cards, which are designed in red and white, display a “vehicle in violation” notice stating that the vehicle is parked incorrectly. The deceptive document contains a QR […]
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE Nov. 22 (EUROPA PRESS) – Mercadona, a retail supermarket and online sales enterprise, is participating in the Great Food Collection organised by the Spanish Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL). This initiative starts this Friday and will run until December 1, with involvement from 84 stores across the Canary Islands. The company […]
This Thursday, the Cabildo de Tenerife suspended the Tenerife Island Emergency Plan (PEIN), but advises residents to refrain from accessing the mountain due to the danger of falling trees and branches. Accordingly, the trails leading to the Teide peak, including the Telesforo Bravo path, remain closed for safety purposes. This decision follows the latest forecast […]
