Tenerife News and Views

07/10/2025

The Civic Centre presents David de la Torre in "The Dream Maker – Connection," a magic show for the whole family. This show combines amazing tricks, audience interaction, and humour, offering a unique experience where the extraordinary becomes reality.

07/10/2025

The Granadilla de Abona Council, in collaboration with the National Police, will launch a special service for issuing and renewing National Identity Documents (DNI) on October 22nd at the Citizen Service Centre (SAC) in San Isidro. The measure will allow residents of Granadilla to apply for their ID card in the municipality itself, without having to travel to the nearest office, located at the National Police Station in Playa de las Américas, Arona....

The Granadilla de Abona Council, in collaboration with the National Police, will launch a special service for issuing and renewing National Identity Documents (DNI) on October 22nd at the Citizen S…

06/10/2025

This post isn’t mine - I can’t remember where it came from, but I've had it saved for many years, and from time to time, when I am at a crossroads, I read it. 40 things to keep in mind 1) You are not better for being praised, nor worse for being blamed. 2) Never make decisions when you are very angry or very happy....

This post isn’t mine – I can’t remember where it came from, but I’ve had it saved for many years, and from time to time, when I am at a crossroads, I read it. 40 things to keep in mind …

05/10/2025

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of Spain’s Partido Popular (PP), has unveiled a proposal to introduce a “points-based visa” system aimed at regulating immigration in Spain. The initiative seeks to prioritise immigrants who are willing to work in sectors experiencing labour shortages, demonstrate a strong understanding of Spanish culture, and come from countries that cooperate with Spain’s migration policies. The system is modelled on similar schemes in countries such as Canada, Australia, and the UK, where entry is determined by a points-based assessment of skills, qualifications, and personal attributes....

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of Spain’s Partido Popular (PP), has unveiled a proposal to introduce a “points-based visa” system aimed at regulating immigration in Spain. The initiative seeks to …

05/10/2025

Children's Show "El Reino de Caramelo" (The Kingdom of Caramel) on Tuesday, October 7, starting at 7:15 p.m. in the Plaza del Santísimo Cristo de la Salud in Arona.

04/10/2025

Following the dispute in the Madrid council, led by the right-wing People's Party and far-right Vox, requiring health services to warn women seeking abortions about an alleged condition ('post-abortion syndrome'). Sánchez proposed on Friday to protect women's freedoms and rights by including the right to abortion in the constitution.

Spain’s left-leaning coalition government said on Friday that it will seek to enshrine abortion rights in the Spanish Constitution, following uproar over

04/10/2025

BRITISH travellers will face fingerprinting, photos and binding questions at EU borders once the new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force on October 12. The digital scheme will apply to all non-EU citizens entering the Schengen zone, including UK passport holders. However, it will be rolled out incrementally over the first six months. It replaces the familiar manual stamp with a central EU database that records who is coming and going....

BRITISH travellers will face fingerprinting, photos and binding questions at EU borders once the new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into force on October 12. The digital scheme will apply to all non…

03/10/2025

85 people are being investigated for being part of a network that had been stealing suitcases in South Tenerife for years.

In the latest operation, the Guardia Civil arrested 30 people and investigated another 21 for crimes of belonging to a criminal group that stole from the luggage of passengers travelling at Tenerife South Airport. They are accused of belonging to a criminal group, burglary, criminal damage, receiving stolen goods, and money laundering.

At the end of 2023, the Guardia Civil carried out Operation Oretel, launched after detecting an increase in the number of complaints filed by travellers due to thefts and pilferage from their checked luggage. The direct victims were passengers of various nationalities. During the operation, 14 airport employees were arrested, another 20 were investigated, and stolen items valued at more than €2 million were recovered.

The 2023 operation has led to the current investigation. Through this officers discovered that some of the accused had been selling gold, watches, and precious objects stolen from luggage to a jewellry store in Santa Cruz for years. They conducted an inspection yesterday, during which they seized pieces of jewelry valued at more than €59,000.

In the latest operation, the Guardia Civil arrested 30 people and investigated another 21 for crimes of belonging to a criminal group that stole the luggage of passengers travelling at Tenerife South Airport. They are accused of belonging to a criminal group, burglary, criminal damage, receiving stolen goods, and money laundering . than €59,000. .

En la última operación, la Guardia Civil ha detenido a 30 personas e investigado a otras 21 más, por delitos de pertenencia grupo criminal, robo con fuerza,...

03/10/2025

Adele's music has permeated much of our lives, providing the soundtrack to many moments in our personal histories. In this concert, rediscover her discography through the intimacy and transparency offered by three female voices alongside piano and guitar.

03/10/2025

According to recent information, drastic measures are underway to address the pressure of mass tourism in the Teide National Park. Island Council President Rosa Dávila announced plans such as the introduction of shuttle buses, the introduction of an eco-tax, and stricter controls on visitor arrivals. The reason: visitor numbers are out of proportion The concern isn't unfounded. The number of visitors to Teide National Park recently surpassed five million per year....

According to recent information, drastic measures are underway to address the pressure of mass tourism in the Teide National Park. Island Council President Rosa Dávila announced plans such as the i…

03/10/2025

FOR INFORMATION:
October 4th, at 11 a.m., social and citizen groups are gathering in Plaza Weyler in Santa Cruz to demand an end to the arms trade and the severance of relations with Israel.
(If you are visiting the capital do be prepared for large crowds)

02/10/2025

Time seems to stand still in Arona's historic centre every time a new edition of Arona in Traditions arrives. The streets, squares, and corners of the historic centre are transformed into a journey into the daily life of the 1940s and 1950s, where the trades of yesteryear, the timeless music, and the richness of Canarian folklore envelop visitors in a unique experience of collective memory and popular celebration, paying homage to our ancestors throughout the historic centre....

Time seems to stand still in Arona’s historic centre every time a new edition of Arona in Traditions arrives. The streets, squares, and corners of the historic centre are transformed into a j…