Canary Islands Welcomes 12.3 Million Tourists, Generating €18.44 Billion in Revenue

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE/MADRID 3 December (EUROPA PRESS) – The Canary Islands welcomed a total of 12.3 million international visitors in the first ten months of the year, marking a 9.7% increase compared to the same timeframe last year, with total expenditure soaring to 18.44 billion euros, an increase of 13.1%, according to data released […]

Government Clears Refinery Land, Paving the Way for New Urban Development

The Government Council of the Canary Islands made a decision yesterday to halt planning in the vicinity of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Refinery. This is a preliminary measure to initiate a public participation process that will facilitate the creation of new urban planning regulations aimed at shaping development through to 2027. The integration of […]

Celebrating 25 Years of La Laguna: A Time Tunnel and Free Walking Routes

La Laguna is celebrating this week the 25th anniversary of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage City, featuring a comprehensive programme that comprises lectures, dramatized tours, and reflective events centred on its history and heritage. Commencing on Tuesday, December 3, the international symposium “City of La Laguna World Heritage, 25 years later” will unfold […]

A Festive Celebration: Discover Christmas Magic in Santa Cruz!

The Centro-Ifara district in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has initiated the campaign “Christmas starts on La Rosa Street”, aimed at encouraging shopping in this commercial area throughout the festive season, while renovation work continues in the vicinity. Among the actions planned, the distribution of one thousand fabric bags (talegas) to shoppers who make purchases at […]

Domínguez Urges PSOE to Seek EU Assistance for Canary Islands Immigration Issues

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 2nd December (EUROPA PRESS) – The vice president of the Government of the Canary Islands and leader of the PP in the islands, Manuel Domínguez, confirmed this Monday that his party will “adhere” and will participate in the immigration meeting scheduled for this Thursday involving both the central and Canary governments. […]

Enhanced Christmas Security Measures in the Canary Islands by National Police

SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE 2 December (EUROPA PRESS) – The National Police has bolstered the number of officers in the shopping districts of the Canary Islands, where there is a significant influx of the public. This operation will be maintained throughout the Christmas period as part of the enhanced ‘Safe Trade Plan’. This initiative aims […]

Investigation Launched in Tenerife: Three Under Scrutiny for Minor Corruption

Members of the Technological Investigation Team (Edite), part of the Organic Unit of the Judicial Police of the Albacete Civil Guard Command, during the Worldpsex operation, apprehended a 29-year-old individual residing in Madrid, suspected of committing a crime involving the corruption of minors for pornographic purposes, along with threats and extortion through a Turkish instant […]

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 […]

Tenerife’s Thrilling Race for Life Unites Thousands in a Heartfelt Adventure

This morning, the magnificent pink tide against breast cancer surged through the south of Tenerife, bringing with it a wave of hope and solidarity. Thousands of individuals from diverse backgrounds and ages answered once again to the charitable appeal of the Canarian foundation Race for Life. They participated in a vibrant day that began early […]