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Maritime Rescue intercepts a boat with 61 migrants on board near Los Cristianos
Maritime Rescue intercepts a boat with 61 migrants on board near Los Cristianos

It was first spotted by a Fred Olsen ferry 13 miles off the south coast of Tenerife…

61-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after fall on Tenerife hiking trail
61-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after fall on Tenerife hiking trail

A rescue helicopter was needed to retrieve her due to the terrain she was in…

Paraglider seriously injured after falling onto a road in Tenerife
Paraglider seriously injured after falling onto a road in Tenerife

He has been admitted to hospital with severely broken bones...

Guardia Civil arrests thief targeting abandoned properties in Tenerife
Guardia Civil arrests thief targeting abandoned properties in Tenerife

He is accused of committing multiple break-ins and thefts, amassing stolen goods valued at approximately €33,000…

Adeje reinforces public safety with 20 new trainee police officers
Adeje reinforces public safety with 20 new trainee police officers

They will complete 1,200 hours of training before fully joining the force, bringing the corps up to 125 active officers…

Four hospitalised, one in critical condition, after two road accidents in Tenerife
Four hospitalised, one in critical condition, after two road accidents in Tenerife

One man suffered a serious head injury and is receiving urgent treatment…

The 30 metre mural of Los Cristianos will officially be inaugurated on Monday
The 30 metre mural of Los Cristianos will officially be inaugurated on Monday

It spans the wall that encloses the empty plot left by the tragic collapse of the José Julián building on 14th April 2014…

Three imprisoned for the murder of eight people on a migrant boat in the Canary Islands
Three imprisoned for the murder of eight people on a migrant boat in the Canary Islands

They allegedly murdered four of their victims on the boat as a warning to the others as to what would happen if they didn’t follow orders…

Tenerife’s train in detail: 79 kilometres and seven stations in 39 minutes
Tenerife’s train in detail: 79 kilometres and seven stations in 39 minutes

Here is a complete overview of the project which will be built in sections, starting with San Isidro to Costa Adeje…

7-year-old girl hospitalised after being hit by car on pedestrian crossing in Los Cristianos
7-year-old girl hospitalised after being hit by car on pedestrian crossing in Los Cristianos

She was on her toy scooter when a car driving in the wrong lane hit her…

Tenerife resident fined €1,500 for feeding pigeons in public spaces
Tenerife resident fined €1,500 for feeding pigeons in public spaces

Feeding any wild animals is seen as a serious offence as it can cause sanitary issues…

Loro Parque announce that Morgan the orca is pregnant
Loro Parque announce that Morgan the orca is pregnant

It is extremely rare for a natural pregnancy in captivity so Loro Parque’s team of vets and trainers will closely monitor her health…

VIDEO: Drug smugglers caught in the act unloading two tons of hashish in Tenerife
VIDEO: Drug smugglers caught in the act unloading two tons of hashish in Tenerife

Six people have been arrested who were unloading 53 bales of drugs from a boat onto El Guincho beach…

Arona City Council condemns vehicle arson in Los Cristianos
Arona City Council condemns vehicle arson in Los Cristianos

The Mayor and the Local Police Councillor have visited the area and increased surveillance…

Female fugitive facing 20 years in prison arrested in the south of Tenerife
Female fugitive facing 20 years in prison arrested in the south of Tenerife

She is wanted for high-tech cyber and financial fraud affecting the economic interests of the European Union…

Government to provide “transparent” updates on seismic activity at Mount Teide
Government to provide “transparent” updates on seismic activity at Mount Teide

They have called for “calm and prudence” and urge trust in the experts who are conducting constant monitoring…

Relief as missing Brit found alive and well in Tenerife
Relief as missing Brit found alive and well in Tenerife

Family confirmed that he has been 'found needing medical care' after flying out to search for him…

Arsonist strikes again in Los Cristianos setting 12 cars on fire
Arsonist strikes again in Los Cristianos setting 12 cars on fire

The infamous "Black-Clad Arsonist" has resurfaced keeping police and firefighters on high alert…