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New Carnival themed playground underway in Santa Cruz
New Carnival themed playground underway in Santa Cruz

Mama Loli Park is set to be completed in three months to create a fun and inclusive environments for children and families…

Bus-only access to Masca begins April 18th to curb traffic and protect the area
Bus-only access to Masca begins April 18th to curb traffic and protect the area

As well as shuttle buses there will be visitor number caps, restricted vehicle access, and increased police presence…

Storm Nuria triggers first emergency incidents in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Storm Nuria triggers first emergency incidents in Tenerife and Gran Canaria

There have been several landslides reported in both islands, as well as palm trees blown over due to the extreme winds…

British tourist’s holiday in Tenerife turns into nightmare after £85,000 theft
British tourist’s holiday in Tenerife turns into nightmare after £85,000 theft

A teenager snatched his unlocked mobile phone from his hand which was just the start of his ordeal…

Two arrested for €25,000 theft at hotel occupied by squatters in Callao Salvaje
Two arrested for €25,000 theft at hotel occupied by squatters in Callao Salvaje

They were caught stealing tables, chairs, sun loungers, and industrial kitchen appliances, including refrigerators and ovens from the hotel…

Adeje prepares for a Holy Week marked by the Jubilee of Hope
Adeje prepares for a Holy Week marked by the Jubilee of Hope

Easter, known as ‘Semana Santa’ in Spain, is the biggest cultural celebration of the year…

13 arrested in Tenerife for using fake documents to get on flights to the UK and Ireland
13 arrested in Tenerife for using fake documents to get on flights to the UK and Ireland

They were all stopped at Tenerife South Airport trying to get to the UK before the new ETA system comes into effect tomorrow…

Woman dies after being hit by a car on TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife
Woman dies after being hit by a car on TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife

Paramedics could only confirm the woman’s death due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the impact…

Woman sentenced to six months for racist abuse in Tenerife
Woman sentenced to six months for racist abuse in Tenerife

She has also been fined €2,000 for the insults she shouted at her victim regarding the colour of his skin…

10 years in prison for man caught smuggling cocaine on tourist boat in south Tenerife
10 years in prison for man caught smuggling cocaine on tourist boat in south Tenerife

He used a whales and dolphins excursion boat from Puerto Colon to transport the drugs…

Santa Cruz Council demands 24-hour eviction rule for squatters
Santa Cruz Council demands 24-hour eviction rule for squatters

This is specifically for people who break into and occupy empty properties…

Residents of Masca raise alarm over safety and overcrowding amid surge in tourism
Residents of Masca raise alarm over safety and overcrowding amid surge in tourism

Residents are saying: “Everything is being designed with tourists in mind, but when will someone think about us?”

House fire in Tenerife leaves two people in critical condition
House fire in Tenerife leaves two people in critical condition

Four people were treated for smoke inhalation, burns, and other injuries…

Spectacular solar flare captured by Tenerife photographer during Saturday's eclipse
Spectacular solar flare captured by Tenerife photographer during Saturday's eclipse

The partial eclipse lasted just over an hour and a half as the Moon passed in front of the Sun…

Dramatic quad bike crash in south Tenerife leaves woman hospitalised
Dramatic quad bike crash in south Tenerife leaves woman hospitalised

According to the emergency services, she crashed into a wall…

200 boats and jet skis sanctioned in Tenerife for maritime safety breaches
200 boats and jet skis sanctioned in Tenerife for maritime safety breaches

The most common infractions included operating without the required civil liability insurance and driving without the correct qualifications…

Cabildo to open office in Tenerife to support victims of evictions or illegal squatters
Cabildo to open office in Tenerife to support victims of evictions or illegal squatters

The aim is to reinforce property rights, protect vulnerable groups, and revitalise the housing market on the island…

Suspect arrested after decapitated dog found at owner’s doorstep in Tenerife
Suspect arrested after decapitated dog found at owner’s doorstep in Tenerife

SEPRONA agents located the dog’s body and found sufficient proof to identify a suspect…

Man hospitalised after house fire in Tenerife
Man hospitalised after house fire in Tenerife

He was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation before being taken to hospital for further treatment…

Tenerife and La Gomera set to connect with new underwater cable by December 2025
Tenerife and La Gomera set to connect with new underwater cable by December 2025

This new cable will integrate the electrical systems of the two islands, boosting their energy connectivity…