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Arona Carnival - 25.02.2010
The date for the Arona (Los Cristianos) Carnival has at last been released. The festivities will commence on Friday 5th March with the initial presentation of the candidates vying for the title of Carnival Queen. The pageant will take place outside of the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre at 8pm.
 
The President meets with Gordon Brown - 25.02.2010
The Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, met in London with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who has dealt with economic issues, matters relating to the Spanish Presidency of the EU and international policy issues.
 
Living on a Volcano - 25.02.2010
Tenerife hosts the International Conference 'Cities on Volcanoes' 2010
 
Candelaria goes Jacko crazy - 25.02.2010
EVERYONE should be dressed up to thrill in a Michael Jackson outfit at the Candelaria Carnival tomorrow night (Saturday).
 
Tiny increase - 25.02.2010
It’s the first positive sign in months; visitor figures to Tenerife recorded an increase of 2.36 percent in January 2010.
 
Spanish workers up in arms - 25.02.2010
THOUSANDS of workers protested in Spain’s major cities this week against government spending cuts, and plans to raise the retirement age by two years to 67.
 
Internet more popular than TV - 25.02.2010
Mediascope Europe revealed that people living in Spain spend an average of 13.6 hours a week surfing the net for leisure, rather than work, purposes.
 
Diverse markets - 25.02.2010
Tenerife tourist attractions have been promoted in Israel.
 
News in Brief - 25.02.2010
News in Brief
 
Government aid - 05.02.2010
As we go to print the Canarian Government has today pledged aid to help those affected by the recent bad weather.
 
San Isidro crowds go wild for Lidl - 05.02.2010
LIDL, the German supermarket chain who have already been operating on the Spanish mainland for 15 years, opened their first two shops yesterday (Thursday) here in Tenerife.
 
USA - National prayer breakfast - 05.02.2010
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, President of the Government of Spain has defended the values of tolerance, freedom, understanding between peoples and respect for all the choices and beliefs.
 
Now Health Minister stubs out - 05.02.2010
TRINIDAD JIMÉNEZ, The Spanish Minister for Health, has backtracked on the Government’s plan for a ban on smoking in cafes, restaurants, bars and public places.
 
Haiti Ambassador overwhelmed by response - 05.02.2010
A CHARITY Dinner to raise funds for the rebuilding of Haiti raised 100.000 dollars at the Hotel Botánico in Puerto de la Cruz.
 
News in Brief - 05.02.2010
News in Brief
 
 

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