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THIS “STUPID AND SENSELESS” VANDALISM HAS TO STOP NOW! Campaigners denounce more violations of Canary’s protected landscape
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ONSERVATIONISTS in the Canary Islands have again slammed sightseers for defacing protected landscape with “stupid” acts of vandalism and destroying natural spaces and say it has to stop NOW! The latest violation involves the creation of huge stone circles and triangles which have appeared in Fuerteventura whilst in Tenerife, an entire sitting room complete with armchairs and coffee tables was discovered on a nature reserve right next to the sea! The incidents follow on from a number of previous incidents which include names and love messages scrawled on the famous sand dunes in Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria, as well as in the shadow of Tenerife’s Mount Teide vol-
cano and protected natural parks. Police have also found huge stone crosses made from the volcanic stones, stone circles, carvings in the ground, graffiti on stones, giant hearts and even faces carved into the rocks as in Hollywood. All the actions are illegal and are punishable with fines and even prison if the culprits are caught. The campaigning group Telesforo Bravo-Juan Coello Foundation has been inundated with photos and messages on its social net-
work, alerting the experts to the damage which is being caused to the environment and backing its campaign for tougher action. They say love messages in the Maspalomas sand dunes, together with dozens of footprints and initials, are so huge that they are visible from space in pictures taken by Google maps and have affected the landscape. Environmentalists believe tourists are mainly to blame as they are taking selfies with their “works of art” . The Foundation says the stone circles could be linked to rituals but are probably stupid acts of random vandalism. “They are being committed without respect or knowledge about our natural environment, landscape and heritage, “ said
a spokesman for the group. The Foundation says this is “abuse to the environment” and is launching an educational campaign first before calling for increased sanctions and more patrols. Furious supporters of the group say visitors arriving at the airports in the Canaries should be given leaflets warning against such damage instead of tourist maps of the island. Another suggestion is to hand them information on the flights half an hour before landing. In Tenerife, the island’s government says it won’t tolerate such damage in its protected parks, including around the Teide volcano, and is reporting all incidents to the police. They say culprits will be fined up to
600 euros as well as being told to pay the cost of the restoration work. “The Cabildo of Tenerife wants to express its condemnation towards this type of act against one of the main environmental and tourist patrimonies of the island. It also appreciates the collaboration of citizens and points
out the importance of notifying the staff of the Teide National Park in case of witnessing this type of incident indicating the location as accurately as possible to act and take appropriate measures,” said a spokesman.
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New no-deal Brexit advice for tourists and residents
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HE British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley has welcomed Spain’s Royal Decree on Brexit contingency measures, saying it provides assurances to citizens and business alike. “I am pleased to see that the Spanish Government has announced a series of detailed Brexit contingency measures, should the UK leave without a deal. The Royal Decree offers important assurances on issues like residency and access to healthcare for the more than 300,000 British nationals who have chosen to make Spain their home, and for the many millions more British tourists who visit Spain each year. I welcome too the announcement on customs procedures to avoid potential obstacles to the free movement of goods, which will be important to both British and Spanish businesses who trade in or between our two countries. It is also welcome that the Spanish government has made clear
that the measures will apply to Gibraltar, with special consideration for maintaining flows across the border. This will provide some certainty to citizens and businesses in Gibraltar and Spain, and helps to protect the close economic and social relationship between the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar.”
ORANGE VALLEY
Puerto chosen for yet another film shoot
Health Minister Stephen Hammond said: “This is a positive step forward in securing an agreement which will enable British expats to access Spanish healthcare in the same way they do now. “This should also give reassurance to the millions of British tourists who travel to Spain every year using the
EHIC scheme for free or reduced medical costs if they need to see a doctor or nurse. “Our next priority will be to continue our work with other EU member states, so that healthcare access for all UK and EU nationals are protected in a no deal scenario.”
MAN STABBED
Knifepoint robbery in Santa Cruz
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bar owner was stabbed in the arm during an attempted robbery in Santa Cruz.
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UERTO de la Cruz is once again hosting a new film shoot. The producer Orange Valley returns to the northern municipality, for the second time in a row, to record another of its productions. This time it will be a Scandinavian film that will be entitled ‘Charter’. Filming will last for six weeks. This project will have an economic impact in the city of about 600,000 euros, and will give employment to 350 extras, in addition to the direct benefit to small companies that have been selected and that will help in the production work of this feature film, which will be presented at different international festivals. The producer and owner of Orange Valley, Thomas Kristensen, explained that from the first time he came to Tenerife, at six years old, “he
had a dream, which was to produce a film in Puerto de la Cruz.” Thirty years later, it has become a reality. Sr. Kristensen also announced that they are “very close to bringing to Puerto de la Cruz the filming of a series. Here there is a lot of friendship and it will not be the last time we come, “ he said. Puerto de la Cruz has established itself as an important enclave in the filming of films that take place on the island. It was already the site, just a few months ago, of the filming of several scenes of the cinematographic blockbuster Rambo V.
He was injured after a man pulled out a large knife and demanded all the money from the till. However, the bar owner refused and grappled with the wouldbe robber who picked up a chair and hit him in the stomach. A brave passer-by heard the commotion and gave chase which ended with the aggressr jumping over a wall. Police said the knifeman, aged about 40, was well-known in the area of La Cuesta and he was arrested shortly afterwards. Several businessmen in the area say crime has increased in the area and are calling for a greater police presence.
Man arrested at south airport
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ATIONAL police officers arrested a wanted man as he arrived at Tenerife’s south airport on a flight from London.
A court in Madrid had previously issued a warrant for the 24year-old Romanian man for the crime of robbery with force. The order came to light as police were carrying out a routine control of passengers.
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La Orotava gets a drone to help with police work
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Cabildo backs new visitor centre for Teide National Park
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OLICING in La Orotava is to be helped with the arrival of a drone.
The local council has acquired the new equipment for the Local Police and the Municipal Technical Office. The police will also form a new drone unit. Mayor Francisco Linares said: “The main objective of this initiative is to reinforce security work and significantly search for people, as well as act in other emergency interventions.” La Orotava is a municipality with a very large territorial extension, covering some 214 square kilometres, so that tools of this type become a breakthrough in search and rescue operations. The councillor responsible for the area stresses that “in the latest cases of research we have had in the municipality, we have requested the participation of this type of equipment that has proven its effectiveness, being able to cover areas of difficult access as in the case of ravines, shortening response times for emergency resources.” There are two pilots, an agent of the Local Police and a technician of the Municipal Technical Office, while another agent is in the phase of obtaining the degree, “which guarantees that we can have response capacity in situations where the use of the Drone is required.” The chosen drone is a Yuneec model H-520. It has two cameras, one normal and another ideal thermal for the search of people. The professional apparatus has six propellers and different sensors that give it great stability in flight.
ENERIFE Cabildo, through the department of sustainability and environment, will enable a new visitor centre of the Teide National Park in the municipality of Guía de Isora.
These facilities will be thematic and will be devoted to current environmental issues such as climate change or the importance of water within the limits of this natural space. The announcement of this future installation took place during a meeting held between the insular vice president José Antonio Valbuena, the director of the Park, Manolo Durbán; the Mayor of Guía de Isora, Pedro Martín; and the town councillors of urbanism and environment, José Miguel Mesa and Francisco Baute, respectively. Pedro Martín highlighted the high number of users who choose the southern slope of the island to access the Park and put in value that this project responds to a request
from the municipality and its residents. “Administrative aspects have been advanced over these years and during this meeting we have specified that the location of this centre is the old Bodegas Bilma,” he added . Sr. Martín explained that it is a project agreed with residents and has involved the
modification of the General Plan of Ordination (PGO) of Guía de Isora. He thanked the Association of Neighbours of Chío Pino Abete for the contributions made to the project during its processing in 2018. Area councillor, José Antonio Valbuena, explained that this infrastructure will encourage the use of public
transport in the Park and reduce the transit of private vehicles. In this regard, Sr. Valbuena noted that the Cabildo is working on other complementar y measures aimed at counteracting the harmful effects of the thousands of vehicles that transit through this protected natural space every year.
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ASPHALTING PLAN
Puerto aims to improve 14 more roads
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UERTO council continues to execute the first phase of the Municipal Asphalting Plan aimed at restoring the road surface of three of its roads with the highest traffic of vehicles in the municipality. The budget, entirely municipal, allocated for this first phase of the Plan is 1,142,289.30 euros. The Mayor, Lope Afonso stressed also “the tender for the second phase of the Municipal Asphalt Plan that includes the improvement of 14 more roads in the muni-
cipality.” “We will continue investing the municipal budget in the renewal of the city’s road, since there are still many streets that need urgent action,” he pledged. Sr. Afonso said they hoped to “renew the main access roads to the municipality
before the end of the mandate, since in 30 years they had not seen a layer of asphalt.” The execution of the works of the Avenue Francisco Afonso Carrillo, started last week, consists of the regeneration of the asphalt, including two layers on the car park to cater for the large amount of traffic. Councillor for public works, Ángel Montañés also announced the partial restitution of the Luis Lavaggi promenade. Work in Avenue Francisco
Afonso Carrillo will also include attention to green areas. The railing of the coast, which is deteriorated, will also be improved and all defective sections will be repaired, in addition to painting and replacement. “With these measures we will achieve an image of the avenue completely renovated and according to a road that is well travelled by pedestrians and road traffic,” said Ángel Montañés.
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Residents evacuated after garage fire
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ROUND 200 people had to be evacuated from a block of flats in La Laguna when fire broke out in the basement garage.
Members of the Tenerife Fire Brigade Consortium, based in the La Laguna and Santa Cruz parks, as well as volunteers from La Laguna and Tegueste, were called out to deal with the incident at the residential building in Baltasar Núñez and Seis de Diciembre streets. The alarm was raised in the late afternoon by a passer-by who saw a large amount of smoke coming from a garage.
The fire crews found the fire had started in three vehicles parked inside the garage so evacuated the residents. The smoke also affected other nearby vehicles, the water pipes and the electricity of the building. They proceeded to extinguish the flames and ventilate the property for several hours. Local Police, National Police and the SUC also attended.
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New “Mayor” to address nightlife issues in Tenerife?
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Spanish organisation which aims to control nightlife so it does not present a nuisance to holidaymakers is proposing the new role of “Mayor of the night” and Tenerife could well be one of the first to adopt it.
The sector of Night Leisure in Spain has been proposing for several years the implementation of this figure, an idea which will be addressed in the framework of the First Nightlife Nightlife Congress to be held at the Hard Rock Hotel of Tenerife on March 27th and 28th. “We are talking about a figure that is increasingly widespread in destinations such as Amsterdam, Zurich, Berlin, New York, Tokyo or Paris, and that reconciles the development of business activity with local rest and respect for administrations,” said a spokesman. There is already a world president of mayors of the night, Mirik Milan, who was also the first mayor of the world night in Amsterdam. “Our wish is to enter this international circuit, taking as an example the success of this figure in the Dutch capital where it has been possible to get more out of nightlife as a tourist attraction, applying in all the establishments a series of protocols of good practice agreed with all the actors involved,” the spokesman added. “The problem is that the traditional mayor can not be operational 24 hours and that is why the role of this figure that we propose to implement is so important. It is a figure without authority or executive power, but of great help for the mayor or mayor of the city when it comes to addressing problems that are associated with the sector such as the bottle parties, noise, incivility, alcohol consumption between minors and so on.”
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Man dies near El Fraile
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man died after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest in a place of difficult access on the coast of Arona.
The event occurred shortly before 9.30am on the coast of Punta Rasca between El Palmar and El Fraile. The 112 emergency control centre received an alert in which it was reported that it had located a person who was unconscious in an area of difficult access in the coast. Rescuers of the helicopter of the Emergency and Salvage Group (GES) confirmed he was in cardiac arrest and practised cardiopulmonary resuscitation whilst he was taken to the heliport in Adeje. Once on the ground, resuscitation was continued on the way to hospital in the south but without success and his death was confirmed.
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Granadilla makes progress on wake rooms and others to follow?
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RANADILLA de Abona council will invest a budget of more than one million euros in the construction project of the wake rooms for the centre of the town.
Adeje opens a regional LGBTIQ public office
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DEJE council has opened a new service, the first regional office in South Tenerife, to attend to the LGBTIQ public in particular.
With the Algarabía association and the Red Prisma, the initiative works to meet the demands of this collective and to extend the remit to a wider public, improving public services in general for the LGBTIQ members of our society. The Algarabía office is based in the department of health where other public services such as InfoSex, services for women, the consumers’ office, the oncology
service with the Spanish cancer association and other personal attention offices are located. Health protection councillor Amada Trujillo Bencomo said: “This is an important moment for us as we are delighted to add Algarabía public office to our list of services, as people who work with us for the rights of lesbians, gays, trans-sexuals, bisexuals, inter-sexuals and others. We have given over this
The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado; councillor of works, María Concepción Cabrera and the municipal architect, Ana Delgado Navarro, revealed details of the plan, in which four companies are already interested, foreseeing that the start of the work will be before next summer. The building, which will be undertaken on a plot of land
office so that the groups can work together to meet their needs and the demands of many people affected, above all offer social services, personalised attention and work to defend the rights of all.” The decision to locate the office here has relevance too, says the councillor, as it is beside the Plaza Pedro Zerolo, named for a man who worked tirelessly for equality, diversity and social inclusion. The office will be open to the public on Fridays from 9am – 1pm.
located on Calle del Pino and in an area of 1,153 square metres, will have two floors and three different spaces: one for the entrance of the coffin from the street, separate and independent of the family and general public; a room for the preparation of the deceased
Caught cheating in driving exam
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HE Civil Guard has detected in Tenerife two people who used a sophisticated electronic system to copy in the theoretical exam to obtain permission to drive from class “B”. The scam was based on two mobiles, one of them hidden under clothes and another, also hidden, which received the answers. The examiners were suspicious of the behaviour adopted by the two men.
and an exhibition area and the area intended for the public, with toilets and with direct entrance from the street. The building will have two entrances, one from the street and another through the courtyard, in addition to places reserved for people with reduced mobility in front of the main entrance. It will also have a large parking area of more than 1,000 metres. Sr. Regalado said that this project is intended to cover an “urgent” need and a historical demand on the part of the residents of this part of the municipality. “Until now, “ he said,” the population has to move to other
rooms located in the nuclei of Charco del Pino and El Médano.” He added that it is a project that has had a long journey and in which work began in the last quarter of 2016 and took the opportunity to congratulate the work of the Technical Office and all the areas involved. The design of the facilities has taken into account the heritage and landscape values of the place, as well as local demands, “so it will be a work fully integrated into the environment and comfortable accessibility.” For the future, it is hoped to provide new funeral wake rooms in Granadilla and San Isidro.
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Volunteers pass strict rules Tenerife recognises to help at animal centre HE volunteer activities of the Integral Animal Centre of Adeje have now started with seven people who meet all the requirements and rules. From now on, this group of people, which can reach a macimum of ten, will be in charge of walking the pets, brushing them, washing them, developing games and training activities focused on socialisation, as well as providing help in feeding the nursing puppies. Quality of life councillor Amada Trujillo Bencomo said: “Taking forward the volunteering of the Comprehensive Centre for Animal Welfare is a great achievement for our municipality. This is a very important moment for us because we have been preparing for a long time all the regulations and rules for the centre to work properly.” “Counting on volunteers who want to help and contribute to the development of pets that are in the Centre is, without a doubt, a faithful reflection that our people are involved and aware of pets.” The requirements the
seven volunteers had to meet included age, official medical certificate proving that they do not suffer from diseases and an affidavit of not having a history of animal abuse or disqualification for the possession of domestic animals. At the same time, they have had to certify that they belong to a volunteer entity that is legally constituted, endowed with legal personality and lacks a profit motive. The admitted volunteer will spend a compulsory internship period for a month, after which the council will give him his accreditation card. After a year of volunteering, people interested in continuing to be part of the Centre must resubmit their application, thus trying to respond to other people interested in providing their services. The people who commit themselves to the volunteering of the Centre must do a minimum of 50 per cent of the
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ENERIFE hosted 675,000 tourists in five-star hotels in 2018, a figure that represents an increase of seven per cent over the previous
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hours established per month, develop the activity in the agreed time and follow the indications of the responsible personnel. The regulation also states that volunteers cannot perform administrative tasks, nor can they access the veterinary area or perform volunteer work with animals that are waiting to be picked up by their owners, change animals in cages, feed or drink animals, medicate
them, clean spaces and objects of pets, etc. These functions will always be carried out by the personnel responsible for the Centre. The Volunteering Regulations of the Centre are based on the Law 4/1998 of May 15 of Volunteering of the Canary Islands and was approved in plenary session. The complete regulation can be consulted in the website www.adeje.e
House fire in Adeje
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EMBERS of the Tenerife Fire Brigade Consortium, based in the San Miguel de Abona park and volunteers from Adeje, were required to intervene in the extinction of a fire in a house on Playa Paraíso Avenue , in the municipality of Adeje.
The average total expenditure of visitors housed in five stars amounted to 211 euros per person on average daily, 71 per cent higher than the average of tourists who spent their holidays in Tenerife last year, which stood at 123 euros on average. President of the Cabildo, Carlos Alonso pointed out that “the total income that we estimate reimbursed for Tenerife from these visitors amounts to 742 million euros, 16.6 per cent of what the destination receives as a tourist expense. This means that it is a high profitability segment if we take into account that it represents 12 per cent of our tourists staying.” Sr. Alonso added that one of every five hotel places authorised in Tenerife, 17,000 of 152,000, are included in the category of five stars, “an offer that in the coming years will be increased with the opening of new establishments”.
As explained by the island president, the five-star hotel segment “not only generates greater tourist income for the island but also more jobs, with a ratio of 35 jobs per 100 seats compared to 20 out of 100 of the hotels in four stars or ten out of 100 of the apartments”. Its profitability is also higher: 121 euros of income per available room, 56 per cent higher than the hotel average on the island. In addition, fivestar accommodations have increased employment by almost eleven per cent in 2018, well above of the average growth of the sector, which has been 4.2 per cent in the same period. The five-star tourist who receives the island is an average age of 48 years, one year higher than the average visitor (47 years) and has the highest level of average family income, 67,000 euros a year, a 32 per cent more than the average income of the visitor of the Island (51,000 euros).
Knifepoint robberies in Drama at hotel supermarkets The service was managed through the Firefighting Coordination Centre in 112 and activated by the affected party. Once in place, the troops confirmed the presence of a significant amount of black smoke caused by a fire in the washing machine, proceeding to its extinction and subsequent ventilation. Local Police also attended.
RESTAURANT FIRE
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HERE was drama in Playa de las Americas when fire broke out in a restaurant of an hotel.
Firefighters from San Miguel de Abona Park and volunteers from Adeje were called out to deal with the emergency. Specifically, the fire was located on the roof of the restaurant outside the establishment. The crews put the fire out and ventilated the property.
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33-year-old man has been arrested for carrying out three robberies at knifepoint in Santa Cruz and La Laguna.
All three targets were food establishments and during the crimes, staff were threatened with the weapon. “The similarity in the modus operandi of three crimes of robber y with violence or intimidation made the investigators think that it could be a single individual who was carrying them out,” said a police spokesman.
The robber entered the establishment and, at a given time, hid his face with a piece of clothing and then took out a knife to intimidate the employees, then making off with cash from the till. Police were able to identify him after tracing the car he used. A knife was found inside and he was arrested in Santa Cruz.
Paragliding accident near beach
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paraglider was seriously injured in an accident near Las Teresitas Beach in Santa Cruz.
The 55-year-old man suffered chest trauma and was taken to the University Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. The accident prompted a full-scale rescue involving the Red Cross, fire crews, Canary Emergency Service, local and national police. They were activated after the 112 emergency control centre received an alert reporting that a paraglider had crashed on a hillside.
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New initiative aims Endangered macaws fly free in Brazil to reactivate thanks to Loro Parque Foundation Granadilla’s history museum
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HE facilities of the Museum of History of Granadilla de Abona were filled for the launch of the project ‘Granadilla Artesanal’, promoted by the Department of Culture and held on the last Wednesday of each month, in the morning. The start of this activity, which promotes the knowledge of our customs and values the artisans of the municipality, was attended by the Mayor, José Domingo Regalado, the councillors of culture and historical heritage, Eudita Mendoza and Fredi Oramas, respectively , as well as a representation of the students of the IES Granadilla and the CEIP Agache de Güímar. José Domingo Regalado states that the proposal aims to “promote and reactivate the Historical Museum of Granadilla de Abona with activities throughout the year and aimed at the population of all ages, in addition to promoting knowledge of the historic centre and invigorate its environment through different samples of crafts inside the Casa Museo”. Eudita Mendoza explains that “we want to make part of this beautiful project to schools, institutes, groups and hotel sector, with the aim of approaching these municipal facilities and know the work done by different craftsmen in each of their specialties.”
The Museum of the History of Granadilla de Abona is located in a typical Canarian house dating from the late nineteenth century, in one of the stately streets of the historic center of the Historic Village of Granadilla de Abona, the street Architect Marrero. In its different rooms are reflected their customs and the different historical facts more important from the prehispanic era to the present day.
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HE six specimens of Lear’s Macaw born in the Loro Parque Foundation’s facilities in Puerto and moved last August to Brazil for their reinsertion in nature have already managed to adapt to the harsh conditions of their habitat in the Caatinga and are now flying free in the wild. The parrot is one of the most important projects of the Foundation, which has managed to move its category on the Red List of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from ‘critically endangered’ to ‘endangered’. The protection and progressive recover y of this species has been a long road and a lot of work, in which is highlighted the work performed ex-situ by the Loro Parque Foundation, to whom the Government of Brazil transferred two pairs 13 years
ago, in 2006, with the aspiration that they could raise and save a species that was in a situation similar to that of the Spix’s Macaw, now extinct in nature. In a matter of six months, they managed to help the birds start reproducing and, since then, more than 30 specimens have been bred in Tenerife. However, the Foundation’s objective has always been to enable them to return to their natural environment and, once there, to ensure their sustainability. During this time, a
A night of tapas and wine COASTAL EVENT
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HE department of tourism and economic promotion of Guía de Isora council, in collaboration with the Association of Entrepreneurs and Merchants of Guía de Isora, organises the fifth edition of the “Night of Tapas and Wine” that will take place in the coastal town of Playa de San Juan, on Saturday, March 30th from 7pm to half past midnight in the Plaza Eulogia González Taima. This event has become one of the most anticipated gastronomic festivals, forming part of the annual calendar for all great lovers of good wine and local cuisine. The registration period is open (deadline until Monday, March 11) for companies that are interested in participating.
total of 15 specimens have been sent, nine of them to participate in the National Action Plan for the conservation of the species, achieving a notable increase in the population. The last six individuals to arrive in Brazil have spent a period of adaptation in a large aviar y based in a natural environment, with plants typical of the ecology of the species and where they have become familiar with the sounds of nature and with the conditions of the area where the Lear’s Macaw was previously found. During this process, the project team had to face several challenges: that the birds could adapt to eating the fruit of the licuri palm - which the species feeds on - at the same speed as other wild birds, given that they were accustomed to a softer meal, or that they stopped drinking water directly from a drinking trough and began to consume that which they obtained from the fruit of the palm trees are just two of them. However, all were gradually overcome and successfully, whilst they were also trained to increase their cardio-respiratory capacity and to react to sounds of possible predators.
It was the most determined specimen, the most curious of the six that was the first to leave the soft release aviary to inspect the area and serve as an advance guard for the rest of the group. In this situation, and for safety reasons, he made the first flights equipped with a locator to record his movements. Once he established the distances and returned safely to the precinct, the gate was opened for the others. The nearby palms were provided with large bunches of licuri fruits to avoid them having to make great efforts in the search for food during their first experiences in their natural habitat. Thus, they gradually left the enclosure and found very similar conditions without having to make long journeys. With this huge breakthrough, the Lear’s Macaw has reached one of the most important phases in its recovery, and its integration into the natural environment will continue to be monitored by Brazilian scientists - led by biologist Erica Pacifico, General Coordinator of the release project - who, in direct connection with experts from the Loro Parque Foundation, will continue to monitor the evolution of the process.
LOS REALEJOS
Rascayú “burning” rounds off carnival
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OS Realejos has been enjoying its annual calendar and if you are quick, you might catch the last traditional event to round off this year’s proceedings.
The fun, revolving around the theme of “A museum full of life”, has been going on since February 4th and culminates on March 6th with the “incineration of Mr. Rascayú”. This date is appropriately Ash Wednesday. This strange farewell always draws a huge crowd and from 6.30pm in the Plaza de La Carrera, there will be children’s activities and chocolate. At 7pm, a batucada parade will depart from San Agustín to this nucleus, then give way at around 8pm to the transfer of the Rascayú in the opposite direction, arriving around 9pm in the plaza de San Agustín, where the poor chap will be incinerated and then the usual dance of widows by David “El Pescadero” will take place.
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FIVE ARRESTS
Knife-wielding gang committed robberies across Tenerife
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IVE people have been arrested for being members of an organised crime gang which carried out a series of robberies wielding knives in Ten-
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Police say the men, aged between 28 and 39, sought out commercial establishments based on criteria such as its location, activity and opening hours to the public in order to ensure the ease of execution and their subsequent escape. Three of the detainees are believed to have been involved in at least seven robberies with violence and the theft of eight motor vehicles used in the crimes. The other two were involved in the sale of the stolen goods. The gang operated in different muncipalities in Tenerife since October 2018 when police first noticed a pattern emerging and a security device was set up in La Laguna and Santa Cruz where the arrests were made. “Once inside the premises, they used large knives to intimidate the workers and after seizing money and effects, they fled in the stolen cars,” said a police spokesman. Some of the vehicles, cash registgers, weapons and other effects were recovered during a number of raids.
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ESSENTIAL MODERNISATION
Guia de Isora work will be well worth it, says council
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OUNCIL leaders have called for “patience and understanding” as work continues on bringing a new look to the centre of Guia de Isora.
The authority says the project is vital to improve facilities and hope the results will “shine out” as future events are celebrated, including Easter. Pedestrianisation is a key feature as the work ends in calle Abajo and moves to calle Arriba. This means vehicle access to this street will be restricted exclusively to garage owners and residents. Town councillor of Guía de Isora, José Miguel Mesa has transmitted his apologies to local people and businesses for the inconvenience but has stressed: “We have opted for a strong investment with the aim of changing and improving one of the most important points of the centre of Guía de Isora, catalogued as BIC since 2008.” The works include the execution of a new rainwater network that will drain in both points of the Barranco del Valo (or Barranco de Guía), for which the collectors should be extended along the streets El Mentidero, Sor Larai, Guicios
and a section of the parking lot of Avenida de Isora (TF-82). From the sanitation network that currently exists, it will be separated and a new water supply network will be implemented in the streets of Arriba, Abajo, Sor Larai and El Mentidero. Likewise, in these streets the execution of a new underground channeling is planned to bury the wiring of the public lighting, keeping the current lights attached to the
façade, as well as the underground channels for
the low voltage and telephony networks.
House fire in Icod de los Vinos
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house in Icod de los Vinos was left badly damaged after a fire broke out.
The fire crew based in the town were helped by the volunteers from YcodenDaute and Santiago del Teide. Police also attended. The emergency happened in the property on the road to Las Breveritas near the tourist attraction of the Cueva del Viento. A fire spokesman said: “The fire was characterised by having a high thermal load.”
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Arona to offer Hospiten group helps help with saves lives in the Gambia addictions T HE Hospiten Group has donated diverse medical material to the pediatric hospital of Banjul in the Gambia, through a collaboration with the NGO Solidarios Canarios, an association charged since 2015 with promoting human rights and social equality in this African country.
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RONA has launched its first municipal plan to help people with addictions to mobile phones, social networks or gambling.
The Mayor, José Julián Mena, accompanied by education councillor, Leopoldo Díaz Oda, presented the IV Municipal Plan of Addictions 2019-2022 before the Municipal Commission. For the first time, this programme will take into account behavioural addictions, such as the abusive use of mobile phones, social networks, games of chance or video games. The meeting was attended by members of the corporation, representatives of the State Security Forces and Teams, management teams and social educators of the IES, professionals of the Canary Islands Health Service , ANTAD, Proyecto Hombre, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, representatives of futsal, Union Syndicalists, social and technical agents of municipal areas and the Municipal Addiction Unit. Sr. Mena recalled that “Arona is a pioneer municipality in the Canary Islands both in awareness and prevention work, beginning to intervene in the educational and family environment since
1996 and approving in 1999 its first municipal plan of drug addiction. However, the social reality has led us to include in this seemingly harmless habits that can become addictive and that pose a real problem for many people and families, such as internet addictions, mobile phones, video games or gambling, without forgetting the effects of drugs on driving, which is the aim of the workshops we have started in all the driving schools of Arona.” The council says the ddictions included in this municipal plan represent “a complex reality that must be understood as the interaction of multiple factors”. “Addictions to the internet and mobile phone arise when recreational users neglect their daily routines to stay connected or withdraw hours of sleep, academic and work performance or neglect food, among other behaviours,” a spokesman explained. The plan will include a series of workshops and works in schools and youth centres.
The instruments donated specifically by the Hospiten Sur and Hospiten Bellevue centres are several incubators, thermal cradles, transport cradles, an ultrasound scanner, two stretchers and five respirators, among other materials, which were transported by boat to the Gambia from Santa Cruz. The presentation was attended by the manager of Hospiten Sur, Rafael Martínez; the Medical Director, Dr. Tomás Febles; and the director of Nursing, María LópezSalazar, as well as one of the heads of the Association, Aytami Garabote, who thanked the gesture and clarified that “this donation
will bring life to a country that does not have resources, so it will save many lives in such a sensitive collective as the child population.” For his part, Rafael Martínez valued the praiseworthy work carried out in an altruistic and voluntary way by this Canarian association for promoting solidarity in areas punished where any type of collaboration is an unquestionable aid.
Among the projects of Solidarity Canaries highlights the construction of a kindergarten in the village of Jalo Koto with 92 students, in addition to using the centew to teach English to women in the area. For this work to promote solidarity and volunteerism, he has received awards such as the Froilán Hernández González Solidarity Award from
Granadilla de Abona council and the Second Canarian Government Award for the Canary Islands. This collaboration is part of the corporate social responsibility policy that the Hospiten Group is continuously applying and with which it intends to collaborate with society and improve the quality of life of the most sensitive groups.
MORE PLANNED
Los Abrigos gets new calisthenics park T
HE centre of Los Abrigos now has a circuit of workout and a calisthenics park for the practice of outdoor physical activity by the general population, but especially by young people in the municipality.
The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado, accompanied by the first deputy mayor, Marcos González, visited this space that has already been completed and made available to the public for their full enjoyment. The park, located next to the José Alberto Mesa Díaz ‘Alber ’ sports centre, has involved an investment of around 15,000 euros, of which 80% has been paid by the sports department of the Cabildo de Tenerife, and 20% by Granadilla council. Sr. Regalado stressed the importance of “having public spaces like this one, of more
than 70 square metres, for a sports practice that is being increasingly demanded by the young population and who until now did not have places for it; fostering sports and physical activity, as well as healthy values and personal growth.” This first circuit of calisthenics will be followed by other locations such as San Isidro, El Medano and
Granadilla, among others. The circuit has parallel bars and abdominals that offer multiple ways of exercising. Calisthenics is a system of physical activity with one’s own body weight in which the interest is in the movements of muscle groups, rather than in power and effort. It is a training discipline that with the passage of time is gaining popularity.
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Puerto Carnival puts women’s safety in the spotlight
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OMEN visiting Puerto de la Cruz for the annual carnival are being assured of safety and advice under a new initiative.
Asphalting roads is not enough, says Arona council
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RONA council is calling for urgent action on traffic blackspots, such as the junction of the road leading to the El Palmar roundabout which meets the road coming from Costa Silencio/Las Galletas. The authority is telling Tenerife Cabildo that priority on the TF-652 road is the roundabout and the pedestrian, not only the asphalt. The council says it is grateful for the visit made to the municipality by the insular director of roads and landscapes, Ofelia Manjón, in which he promised the asphalting of the TF-652 and TF-653 but the corporation says priorities should be to deal with blackspots such as the Chayofa roundabout, the heavy vehicle lane of the TF-66, between Guaza and Buzanada, the modifications in the Los Cristianos roundabout and the
Guaza crossing, among others. Deputy Mayor and councillor for the environment, José Luis Gómez said the municipality “has transmitted on numerous occasions to the Cabildo and, in particular, to the insular director how important it is for the residents of the area of Las Galletas-Palm Mar-Guargacho have an adequate connection at the intersection of both roads, as well as the connection of a pedestrian bridge that allows citizens to travel the area without any danger, he added. “Paving the roads is fine but does not go beyond the duty of conservation of roads that the
The Department of Equality of Puerto council and the Municipal Centre for Women have launched an information and advice initiative for all those women who require immediate attention or guidance on how to act in the face of cases of sexual violence. For this, several secure information points called “Violet Points” will be installed on March 8th and 9th from 10am to 5pm. The general objective of the
Cabildo has,” he continued. “What is really important is that they not only patch areas of the municipality, but also implement projects and works that are really key, such as the roundabout between the TF-652 and Tf-653, the pedestrian zone or the expropriation, the project and the tender of the Finca Don Virgilio road to provide Las Galletas with an adequate access road and to give a definitive boost to the reform of the promenade.”
project is to prevent acts of sexual violence against women and girls, both in public and private spaces. “We hope this will contribute to society being aware and showing its rejection towards sexual violence,” explained equality councillor Diana Mora. The ‘Violet Points’ offer information, prevention, counselling and accompaniment for people who require it, with informative material prepared for this purpose, coordinated by a professional specialist in sexual violence. In addition, it will have hired and volunteer personnel assigned to the programme, previously trained and specialised in the subject. They will have enabled a phone number and WhatsApp of help and attention, 687-394-417, available 24 hours. Likewise, the action will be complemented with small training and information actions aimed at the different
groups linked to the parties and events such as taxi drivers, drivers of buses, traders and staff of the vending bars for drinks and meals. This training aims to raise awareness among those who receive it that “its implication is necessary to eradicate gender violence”. Those who receive this training will be “awarded the ‘Safe Space for Women’ badge, which assumes the commitment to provide the necessar y help in case of
detecting or witnessing an act that implies gender violence,” said Diana Mora. “In short, we hope that 100% of women who attend the Carnival in Puerto de la Cruz, have a safe and easily accessible space, in which they can be served in case of being in a situation of sexual violence, in addition that the simple presence of the violet point can serve as a brake for those aggressors who use leisure spaces to carry out sexual violence, “ she added.
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All Saint’s news Friends of Tenerife future events
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IVING up something for Lent is a discipline that I have mixed feelings about, and, I have to admit, have had mixed success in following. When I was at school it was quite fashionable to give up chocolate. But because of a childhood allergy to chocolate – which happily I eventually grew out of – this rather passed me by. In more recent years I have occasionally given up coffee or alcohol and the results weren’t quite what I expected. The first time I stopped drinking coffee I was dismayed at the severity of the withdrawal symptoms that I suffered in the first few days. And although I went back to my old ways at Easter, my attitude to coffee had completely changed. It was much the same with alcohol. I am not a big drinker and it was no great hardship to give it up for a while. But one Easter Sunday, when I had laid on a rather fine red wine to have with our celebration lunch, I found that I could hardly bear to touch it. A friend of mine of Caribbean origin had a similar experience with red meat that, as part of her culture, she had previously enjoyed on a more or less daily basis. If nothing else, Lenten abstinence had changed both our attitudes to certain luxury foods. We also did our share of cheating. At one of my previous churches there was almost always a glass of wine on offer after Evensong. On the first Sunday in Lent I was surprised to see that the wine bottles were still there. “Oh but Sundays don’t count” they told me. And indeed, there is a school of thought that goes along with that. The justification for it is, apparently, that although Lent commemorates Jesus’s 40 days of fasting in the wilderness, there are in fact 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. So if you want to fast for 40 days you can leave the six Sundays of Lent out of account. And of course it’s very much easier to give something up just for short bursts of six days at a time. People who find all this unsatisfactory often stress the benefits of marking Lent by doing something positive instead. When I worked at Christian Aid, one of my team devised a programme for Lent called “Count your blessings”. This was a simple fund raiser. Each day you were invited to donate a small amount of money based on what you took for granted. So, for example, you could give 10p for each time you turned on the tap to get clean water on a given day; or each time you turned on the light or used the loo. The appeal still runs: look at www.christianaid.org.uk for this year’s version. This year on Wednesdays in Lent we will be holding Lenten lunches at 12.30 – a basic lunch for €5 which will be given to our diocesan bishop’s Lent appeal. And in case you are giving them up for Lent there won’t be any coffee or alcohol to tempt you either. Our services: Holy Communion on Sundays at 9.30 am and 11.00 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am. Taizé worship on the following Thursdays at 5.30 pm: 14 and 28 March. Chaplain: The Revd Dr Paula Clifford Tel: 922 38 40 38 Email: paulaclifford4@gmail.com
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NCE again our AGM held on Tuesday 26th February in the apartments Teide Mar in La Paz was well attended and the customary following buffet was enjoyed after the close of the meeting. Anyone wishing to become members of the ‘Friends’ and therefore helping to support our local charities, or those who would like to join us on any of our events,please contact
Maureen on 922 34 19 79, or Jean on 922 38 48 09. If anyone booked on one of our future Coach Trips to the south of the Island (calling at Iceland) is unable to join us
and needs to make contact with us at the last minute you can ring 675 218 694. Our next visit is on April 2nd. Forthcoming events are a lunch at the Restaurant MiniGolf in La Paz on Tuesday 19th March. The price of the lunch is 20 euros to members, and the time 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. On 16th April a lunch has been organised at the Indian
Restaurant Delhi Darbar, also in La Paz, the price 20 euros and the time 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. There will be a lunch at the popular Petit Los Angeles on 21st May (17 euros) and at the Cafe Berlin in Puerto on the 11th June (19 euros). Watch this space for further information about the ‘Friends’. You can also follow us on Facebook.
K9
Erwin’s progresive change
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RWIN arrived at K9 in September 2016. My first time meeting him was about 8 months ago and at first, he was very nervous and shy. He was a bit curious but would not let me get too close. Our first walk was not the most enjoyable for him as he was constantly watching me and his tail remained down. He could not wait to get back to his kennel, where he felt safe and secure. To be honest I felt a little sad for him and thought what could have happened to him to make him so nervous of new people. He stayed in my mind after that. Fast forward a few weeks, and he became so friendly towards me, to the point where he jumped up and down with excitement when he saw me. He let me kiss and cuddle him, and was so relaxed and happy on our walks together. I then began working at K9 a few weeks later and he began to trust me more, but I do think the fact I also brought him his food every day, did help! When Erwin is excited, it is one of the happiest and sweetest moments to embrace. He really shows his
love for you and everyone needs to experience it. Erwin is a very friendly, sweet and loving boy who just needs to be given a second chance of a caring home. Once Erwin gets to know you, he is a brilliant dog. He can be walked on and off lead and always comes back when you call him. He is at K9 nearly 3 years now and unfortunately for him, has been overlooked by a lot of visitors looking to rehome a dog. All the workers and volunteers at K9, who have
gotten to know him, adore him and he is a favourite amongst all of us. Erwin is 4 years old, which means he has spent most of his younger days in the shelter. He seems to be quite good with most dogs. It is just people who have let him
down, making him nervous and fearful at first. If you take the time and get to know him, he will fill your life with such joy and happiness. You can meet him at K9! You can call us on 667638468 to meet him, and all our other dogs we have.
A big thankyou from Accion del Sol
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ESPITE the hot weather, our campaign to adopt and not buy a dog was greatly supported and many of our lovely dogs in our care got to have a walk down to the sea all sporting their green neckerchiefs.
The dogs thoroughly enjoyed a well deserved cool off in the sea before their gentle stroll back to the refuge. We’d like to say a big thank you to all of our loyal supporters for joining us.
Sad note
On a sadder note, two of the eight puppies dumped in a plastic bucket didn’t survive after all our efforts to save them. The remaining six are on the road to recovery and once they are fit and healthy and had all the necessary injections etc they will be available for adoption. We do not charge for adopting a dog and every dog is fully vaccinated, microchipped and sterilised or castrated but a donation is welcome towards the vast running costs of the refuge.
Your help
Please do call the refuge on 664321219 or 602463242 between the hours of 8am -17.00 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs, together with blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, and collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.00- 16.00. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction. Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page , action tier Accion del SOL
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Five things you may not realise about UK inheritance tax 2. It affects UK assets and potentially your worldwide estate
By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
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S inheritance tax revenue continues to soar for the UK Treasury year-by-year, it seems more families are getting caught in the net. For expatriates, it can be especially difficult to know where you stand with UK inheritance tax. With rates at 40%, it pays to understand your position and what you can do to minimise exposure for your heirs.
1. You could still be UK-domiciled
For UK domiciles, UK inheritance tax applies to your worldwide estate. Even if you are not UK-domiciled, any British assets attract UK inheritance tax, now including UK residential property owned through a corporate structure (‘enveloped’).
3. A new relief was recently introduced… Previously the only available inheritance tax relief was a £325,000 nil-rate band (£650,000 for couples). But since April 2017, the ‘residential nil-rate band’ or ‘family home allowance’ has provided extra relief when passing on a main home to direct descendants. Starting at £100,000, the tax-free threshold rises each year until it reaches £175,000 in 2020/21. It will then track inflation. As with the standard allowance, you can transfer any unused balance to your spouse/civil partner, making a total potential threshold for a couple of £1 million by 2020/21.
Even after many years of living abroad, you could still be considered UK-domiciled, bringing you into the firing line for inheritance tax. This could be the case, for example, if you still hold UK assets or show intentions to return one day.
4. …but it has limitations
While it is possible to adopt a domicile of choice in Spain by severing all ties with the UK, domicile law is extremely complex and you need to keep up-to-date with changing rules. For the best outcome here, seek specialist, personalised guidance.
To be eligible for the allowance, the property must be recognised as your main home – you must have lived in it at some point. It is only available on one property that is passed directly to children or grandchildren. Homes owned indirectly through certain trusts, for example, may not qualify.
Estates worth over £2 million have a lower threshold, and those valued over £2.25 million (in the 2018/19 tax year) are not eligible at all. Note that your entire estate is counted here, not just property.
5. Your home could tip you over the threshold Residential property accounts for more than a third of a typical estate liable for inheritance tax. As house prices have risen, so has the number of estates that fall outside the tax-free thresholds – and the amount payable. If, for example, combined assets exceed the £2.4 million value threshold for the property relief in 2020/21, the £175,000 allowance could be replaced by a £70,000 inheritance tax bill. Additionally, the standard relief – frozen at £325,000 since 2009 – has not kept pace with inflation in the way that the value of property or other assets has. However, there are ways to mitigate UK inheritance tax. Expatriates can use Spanish-compliant investment structures or trust arrangements, for example, or acquire a domicile of choice overseas. An adviser with specialist, cross-border expertise can help you establish your domicile status and how UK inheritance tax interacts with Spanish gift and succession tax. With good estate planning, you can structure your wealth to take advantage of all reliefs available and ensure your legacy ends up in the right hands without leaving your heirs an unnecessarily large tax bill. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice.
Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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ANZAROTE Cabildo is to commemorate the centenary of the birth of one of its greatest figure César Manrique until April 2020.
The programme of activities will start on April 24th with an institutional act in Jameos del Agua; that same day, El Reducto will host the first of 24 musical performances to be held until May 5th. A technical committee will unveil in March the final selection of projects submitted by the public “whose participation has exceeded the most optimistic expectations,” said Cabildo president Pedro San Ginés. “To celebrate the centenary of the birth of César Manrique must be, above all, as the artist himself would have liked, a celebration of Lanzarote, even better: a celebration of the future of Lanzarote,” he declared. The programme also includes editorial and educational projects, as well as events related to tourism, the environment, the performing arts, exhibitions and other dissemination activities. Among the exhibitions will be “100 years: Lanzarote and César”, coordinated by José Betancort, Mario Ferrer, Alejandro Kravietz and Juan Gopar, which will be held in El Almacén, La Casa Amarilla and MIAC Castillo de San José. It will also travel the islands by an agreement with all the Cabildos until April 2020. The Cabildo has created a website www.manrique100.org to facilitate participation popular in the development of the centennial activities programme. As part of the honours to the famous artist, Lanzarote Airport is being renamed César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport. www.manrique100.org
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Island of the stars invites you to become an expert guide
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A Palma consolidates its positioning as an island of stars and will be the only territor y in the world that, for the second time, will host courses for the formation of Starlight guides.
President of the Cabildo, Anselmo Pestana, accompanied by La Palma’s tourism councillor, Alicia Vanoostende announced at a press conference the holding of these courses subsidised by the island council. This also marked a first for La Palma as it was here in 2011 when the first training of this type was given, from which 12 Starlight guides emerged. The press conference was also attended by the director of the Starlight Foundation, Toñi Varela, the administrator of the Roque de Los Muchachos Observator y, on behalf of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC), Juan Carlos Pérez Arencibia, and the astroentrepreneur and Starlight guide, Antonio González. Anselmo Pestana said La Palma has set precedents of first international order in terms of the protection of the
night sky and astrotourism. This is evidenced by the Starlight declaration of 2007 and the formation of the first guides on the island. “Now it has been the demand of the tourism sector that has led us to subsidise these courses and implement them together with the IAC and the Starlight Foundation, within the framework of the strategic line marked by the Cabildo within the European programme Interreg Night Light,” he explaned. La Palma will be the first
place to host a multiple course, since there will be training modules to update the knowledge of those who are already Starlight guides or monitors; retraining courses will be taught from monitor to Starlight guide; and both the Starlight monitor courses and the Starlight guide courses will be offered properly. The figure of the Starlight guide differs from that of the monitor in the fact that the IAC requires that the Starlight guides have extensive knowledge in the field of disse-
mination of scientific activity that takes place in the observatory facilities, so that, in addition, they are authorised by the aforementioned institution to develop guided visits to these infrastructures. The courses, for which there is a forecast of 90 places, will be held between March 25th and April 13t in different locations in Breña Alta and Villa de Garafía. Registration must be formalised through the website of the Starlight Foundation (https://www.fundacionstarlight.org/)
HAUTE CUISINE
Flavours of El Hierro in new guide Y
EARS of work have come to fruition with the publication of a new tourist guide “El Hierro, an island of flavours” aimed at promoting the agricultural products of El Hierro. The venture is being described as an essential resource for the visitor who wants to “immerse themselves in the smells and
flavours of our land while enjoying unparalleled nature and contact with its people and their hospitality”, according to president and tourism councillor, Belen Allende. “Primary sector, gastronomy and tourism have to grow together and value the local products, essential in haute cuisine.” The guide, available in English and German, will be available in all the tourist establishments and hotels of the island. It highlights the main productions of the island - tropical pineapple, fig, quesadilla, wine , cheese, meat, fish, honey, gofio, olive oil, fig tuno, etc.- with a selection of carefully selected images which highlight the connection of these products, elements of identity, with the origins and traditions of the island. The guide will also be available in digital format for free download.
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Canary tourism Spain and Canary Islands campaign get register more flights five million hits T in ten days!
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promotional campaign launched by the Canaries to hit home its all-year-round good weather achieved more than five million hits in its first ten days. The video “Winter Is Not Coming” is part of the bid to gain notoriety in a context where in Europe it is cold while in the archipelago winter never arrives. Spain is the country that registered the greatest number of visualisations, with 1.2 million, and in second place the United Kingdom, with almost one million (905,448). They are followed by Germany (664,784), France (594,716), Italy (548,232), Holland (342,230), Ireland (250,479) and Belgium (203,851). The launch of the promotion started with the installation of a giant canvas on the Gran Vía in Madrid and the broadcasting of the video on digital platforms. In addition,
people who passed by the canvas also received impacts from the Canar y Islands destination thanks to geolocation. “The objective of this campaign is to generate conversation about the climate, the main attribute of the Canary Islands brand, and reach the key markets of the archipelago,” said a tourism spokesman. The video has been shared on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube, in addition to advertising in digital media using innovative formats to achieve a high impact on audiences. This action is co-financed by 85% by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
HE control centres of Barcelona and the Canary Islands are among the 20 European infrastructures that registered the most delays in January, a month in which the total delays for air flow management at airports fell by 14.6% compared to January 2018, according to Eurocontrol data. The control centre of Barcelona is placed in the 12th position in the list of facilities with the most delays in the month of January. For its part, the Canarian Air Control Centre
(ACC) occupied the 14th position. These delays were mainly due to the inclement weather and road capacity problems. According to the European
Air rescue after El Roque fall HIKER INJURED
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The 61-year-old man suffered cuts and bruises in the accident at the Finca Las Higueras in El Roque in the municipality of Tejeda. The Emergency and Salvage Group with the rescue helicopter, Canary Emergency Service, Civil Guard and local police all attended after they were told a walker had slipped down a hill. “Upon the arrival of the Local Police and SUC personnel who located the affected party, they confirmed that they were in an area difficult to access and that he had to be rescued by air,” said a spokesman. The man was taken directly to the helisurface of the local hospital where an SUC ambulance took him to the emergency service.
Agency for the safety of air navigation, traffic in January this year has increased by 3% compared to January 2018, in line with the forecasts. The daily average for November was the highest since records were taken. Spain occupies the second European position with a total of 234 extra flights per day added to the network thanks to dynamic internal growth (+51 flights per day) and also flows from Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Austria and the Islands. Canary Islands, according to Eurocontrol. By air companies those that
added more flights to the network were Ryanair (+124 flights), easyJet (+80 flights), Eurowings (+49 flights), LOT (+45 flights) and Vueling (+42 flights). The increase in traffic was positive in most of the major European airports. In the case of Spaniards, Madrid-Barajas recorded a daily traffic average of 531 movements in January (+ 4.9%), in Barcelona-El Prat there were 387 registered (+ 7.1%), and Gran Canaria with 181 Aerial movements grew by 0.6%. The growth of 20.2% in the Palma de Mallorca airport stands out.
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Court lifts secrecy order to reveal extent of Canary cocaine gang
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Cocaine found in car near park
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HE Tax Agency, Civil Guard and National Police have dismantled, with the arrest of 17 people, a criminal organisation that manufactured and trafficked drugs in the Canary Islands in an operation that has involved three years of investigations.
In this intervention, called “Heisenberg amphetamines”, they have seized more than 13 kilos of cocaine, ecstasy, cutting substances and 48,000 euros in cash. The operation began in 2014, when Customs officials of the Canary Islands Tax Agency began to detect small postal items that contained chemicalpharmaceutical products, such as ephedrine, a substance commonly used to cut or prepare narcotics and other drugs. As a result, in November 2016, officials of Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency intercepted a kilo of phenylethylamine hydrochloride, a shipment addressed to one of the links of the chain of the organisation. He was kept under surveillance, despite the extreme security measures that he took to hide his activities. When it was confirmed that the band had connections in Tenerife, the National Police began to intervene in the investigations. The joint work of the three bodies allowed, over time, identifyication of different suppliers and recipients of cocaine trafficking, which resulted in successive arrests of people who introduced this substance in Tenerife by “mules.” In 2017 two people of Ve-
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OUR people have been arrested in La Palma for carrying cocaine and MDMA.
nezuelan origin who travelled from South America to Tenerife North on a flight from Casablanca (Morocco) were stopped in Puerto de la Cruz with three suitcases with more than two kilos net of cocaine hidden inside. . The arrests continued in 2018, a year crucial for the total dismantling of the network, since in March a person of Colombian origin was arrested in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, who travelled from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with almost three kilos and a half of cocaine. The following month, three other people were also intercepted at the dock in Santa Cruz de Tenerife from a tourist cruise that had left Brazil. They had six kilos of cocaine. A few weeks later another person with more than one kilogram of cocaine and 12,000 euros in cash was stopped in Tenerife. The operation continued until January, when the court in charge of the case lifted the secrecy of summary, which
meant its completion, with the intervention of 13,412 grams of cocaine, 572 grams of ecstasy, 1,786 grams of hashish, 4,424 grams of
cutting substances and 43,817 euros, plus the arrest of 17 people, including members of the organisation and the couriers of the drug.
Members of the Civil Guard arrested the accused, two men and two women, in a recreational area of Breña Alta. Those arrested are a 53-year-old man, a resident of Arona (Tenerife); another aged 42, resident in El Paso; a 46-year-old citizen from El Paso, as well as another resident from Los Llanos de Aridane. Police on patrol duty became suspicious of a car with four occupants inside. A search revealed five grams of MDMA, 102 grams of cocaine, as well as 525 euros in cash.
Paraglider crashlands on Warning over beach fake 50 euro A notes
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paraglider needed hospital treatment after he crashlanded on a beach in Lanzarote.
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In case of doubt, they recommend not accepting any suspicious notes and report the incident immediately with as much information as possible. “If someone suspects that he has accepted a counterfeit bill, it should not be given to another person, since it would be a crime,” a spokesman warned. The suspect note should then be takend to the police authorities, a credit institution or any branch of the Bank of Spain and, if it were authentic, its value would be recovered. Unfortunately, if the bill is false, it is not redeemable and the owner loses its value.
The accident happened at Tenezar in Tinajo in the mid-afternoon. Medics and the local police went to the scene after a call for help was made to the 112 emergency control centre. The 36-year-old suffered several moderate injuries and was given treatment before being taken on to the Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital.
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fisherman had a lucky escape after he fell in Fuerteventura.
The 46-year-old man was injured in the incident off the beach in Betancuria. The GES helicopter was called in to rescue him because of the difficult terrain. A spokesman for the emergency control centre said the man fell about 15 metres and suffered various injuries. The helicopter took him to hospital where he was admitted for treatment and observation.
Three hikers suffer hypothermia
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The trio, described as “foreign”, were eventually located between the Guayadeque ravine and the Caldera de Los Marteles, in the municipality of Ingenio. The rescue took place at 8.39am. The 112 emergency control centre said they were found to be suffering from moderate hypothermia as a result of their ordeal. They were evacuated by helicopter to the landing pad at the University Hospital of Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín.
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Spain still Spain expects economic growth above European average attractive S option for investment I PAIN’S economy is expected to grow by more than European average this year, with dynamic investment and lower unemployment.
N 2018, Spanish exports of goods rose by 2.9 per cent on the figure for 2017, amounting to a total of 285.02 billion euros, an all-time record for any given year since records began. These were the figures for the balance of foreign trade in 2018, presented by the Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, and the State Secretary for Trade, Xiana Méndez, at a press briefing. Imports also rose by 5.6 per cent to 318.86 billion euros. In terms of the number of companies that regularly export, this rose to 51,768 organisations, 2.4 per cent up on 2017, and set a new all-time record. Furthermore, 2018 was a particularly positive year for direct foreign investment, which amounted to 34.9 billion
euros in the first three quarters of the year (without including Entities Holding Foreign Securities). Hence, Spain is the eight-largest recipient of foreign investment in the world, and remains a very attractive market thanks to economic growth, trade openness, infrastructures and potential talent. Minister Reyes Maroto positively assessed these figures since against a backdrop of uncertainty and moderation of international growth, Spain has maintained a ver y strong and sound foreign trade sector.
Minister for Economy and Business, Nadia Calviño says the government has been working constantly “to heal the wounds opened by the crisis and lay the foundations for an exciting project for the future.” Spain closed 2018 with a growth rate of 2.5%, higher than the Eurozone average, which rose by 1.8%. The
positive growth differential rose in the second half of the year. All forecasts point to continued growth for the Spanish economy above the average of European countries in 2019. Domestic demand will continue to be the main driver of growth, with dynamic investment and a reduction in the unemployment rate to stand at an estimated 14% as
Compensation after dog electrocuted
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local council in Spain has been ordered to pay 7,585 euros to the owner of a dog which was electrocuted by a faulty streetlight.
The ruling was made by a court in Valencia against the council of Pobla de Farnals. The authority says it will not be challenging the directive and has already paid the money. The council says the streetlight was in a poor state which, when combined with an episode of rains, left a puddle on the ground and caused the electrical discharge. The dog, lacking any sort of insulation, touched the post and was electrocuted. The council has apologised and says it would probably not have happened to a human. “It’s a shame, really, we’re very sorry, “ said the Mayor. The authority is blaming previous administrations for lack of attention to basic infrastructures over 20 years and only repairing anything urgent.
an average for 2019. The buoyant economic situation and growing confidence of international markets is said to be facilitating improved financing conditions. The cost of public debt stands at historic lows. One of the factors that explain this confidence is the positive trend of public finance. The government’s handling of this led to 2018 closing with a public deficit of 2.7% of GDP. Accordingly, Spain has exited the “corrective” arm of EU fiscal regulations. Furthermore, there was an accelerated reduction in public debt, falling from 98.1% to 97% of GDP.
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Spanish football clubs get the pip with sunflower seeds!
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Spanish football club is going nuts as it aims to get to grips with a massive problem affecting stadiums across the country fans’ obsession with eating sunflower seeds!
La Liga stars Real Sociedad is just one of the clubs plagued by a mountain of discarded husks, known in Spain as pipas, as supporters munch their way through an estimated three tons of the tasty snacks each season in their home ground alone. And this figure soars to 100 tons when all the clubs across Spain are entered into the equation! Volunteers spend hours tidying up after time is called and the shells eventually end up in landfill sites. Now, Real Sociedad is taking the lead in a unique recycling programme which will eventually see ever y supporter issued with a biodegradable cardboard container in which to put their husks rather than throwing
them on the floor. Local green group Gipuzkoako Baratzetara has teamed up with the club after devising the idea of turning the empty sunflower shells into fertiliser to be used in the gardens of Kutxa Ekogunea in Gipuzkoa. A spokesman for the football club said: “We are giving fans a biodegradable orange
container to deposit their husks during the game. After the matches, fans can put them into containers of the same colour. Later, they will be mixed with fresh residues from the orchards in compost piles and after a process of between nine and 12 months they will be converted into sacks of fertiliser for the land of Gipuzkoa.!
The project started in the upper ring of the stadium for two games with “outstanding results” and then extended to two home games. It will then continue in phases until the whole stadium is covered. Real Sociedad says it hopes to set an example to other football clubs and society in general.
Fake money purchased through darknet AUSTRIAN PRINTER
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EVEN more people have been arrested in Spain on suspicion of buying counterfeit money through the darknet, having been produced by a printing press in Austria. The arrests have been made in Madrid, Ciudad Real, Lleida and Zaragoza and include a 19-year-old man who had great knowledge of computers and electronics who falsified bitcoins. The operation began last year when the printing press was discovered and dismantled. Since then, police have been sifting through computer information whichm detailed hundreds of buyers of the fake money across Europe. In the previous operation, 235 people were arrested after Europol liaisted with 13 countries.
Buyers paid for the goods through different cryptocurrencies, the most common being bitcoin. In Spain the operation resulted in 18 detainees and the seizure of 14,820 euros in counterfeit bills of 50 and 20 euros.
Benidorm has “just one policeman per 12,500 people on the streets at night”
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HE safety of tourists in Benidorm is being put at risk with just one policeman on duty at night for every 12,500 people, furious politicians have claimed. They say the lack of officers on the street at night is “seriously affecting” the security of the tourist hotspot which is still a firm favourite with hundreds of thousands of Brits despite declining numbers. Socialist spokesman, Ruben Martinez has slammed the situation as “alarming” and wants urgent action. “Benidorm cannot afford to have these staff problems in the Local Police. It is a real shame that a tourist destination such as Benidorm, which should have as one of its fundamental pillars the security of both its residents and visitors, is in this alarming situation,” he said. Blaming the local government team for “negligence and neglect”, he said there were
shifts of the local police in which only a dozen agents were on duty on the streets of a city with 67,558 registered inhabitants “but at no time of the year has less than 150,000 people because of the tourists we receive.” Socialists claim that in the morning shift there are 25 police on the street or 20 in the afternoon but at night there is only one policeman for every 12,500 people. The group claims that security has been increased in some areas where it was not needed but not in the key tourist zones. They also allege that every time the council has tried to recruit a policeman in the last four years, it has been “plagued errors or controversy.”
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Police make another dent in arms trafficking network
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OLICE in Spain have dismantled an organisation that supplied firearms to drug dealers in the Campo de Gibraltar.
The Civil Guard has arrested ten people and intervened 20 firearms and more than 12,400 cartridges, among other effects. Two clandestine workshops have been found in which weapons were manipulated and silencers manufactured. Operation Navero-Sherry was developed in the provinces of Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Madrid and Valencia and is part of an ongoing campaign across Spain. The ten people arrested face crimes of arms trafficking, smuggling, the storage of weapons of war, illegal possession of arms, trafficking and storage of ammunition, theft with force, reception and trafficking of drugs. The operation was started after police found two guns during a drugs raid in the Campo de Gibraltar. They had been smuggled into Spain in vehicles with secret compartments. In addition to the weapons and vehicles used, the Civil Guard seized 12 metres of explosive slow wick, two
smoke grenades, gunpowder, numerous guns and firearms, as well as tools and machinery, night vision equipment and significant amounts of narcotics In the last five years, there have been 30 operations against arms trafficking networks, resulting in 306 people arrested, more than 3,150 firearms seized and 346,700 metal cartridges seized.
Health chiefs want urgent action over “killer heat and pollution”
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XPERTS are calling for “urgent measures” after predicting the heat will cause up to 12,000 deaths per year in Spain in 2050.
In Spain, there are currently 1,400 deaths per year attributable to excess heat and these figures could rise to 12,000 in the 2050-2100 period if the necessar y measures are not taken, according to Julio Díaz, an expert from the National School of Health of the Instituto de Salud Health Carlos III. If this happens, it could cost some 50,000 million euros in terms of health, social and economic implications. “We know that after a heat wave, hospital admissions increase in patients with Parkinson’s, for example. We must act now in areas and groups at risk, such as pregnant women, through prevention plans, “ the expert claimed during a conference organised by the ministries of Health and Ecological Transition to address air pollution and its implications in health.
Minister of Health, María Luisa Carcedo described this issue as “priority” for the “health risks involved.” “Air pollution increases deaths from cardiovascular problems and respirator y diseases, also carries less weight at birth, more premature births and is known to affect psychological development
during childhood,” she said. According to the European Environment Agency, in 2015 some 38,600 premature deaths related to air pollution occurred in Spain. “These data indicate that we must act on all factors, such as industrial emissions, heating or traffic, which are a key factor in cities,” said the
Emails pour in with drug tip-offs
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HE email address antidroga@policia.es is receiving more than 40 tipoffs per day related to the fight against drug trafficking.
The effectiveness of this tool of citizen collaboration increased in 2018 with the reception of 15,000 emails, 5,000 more than in the previous year, all of them analysed meticulously by specialists of the Central Narcotics Brigade of the National Police. The information has led to numerous raids and seizures of drugs ranging from cocaine to hallucinogenic mushrooms. The emails have also given tip-offs about blackspots for drug selling, marijuana plantations and narco-traffickers. The system was set up in 2012 and is now consideresd a vital help for the police.
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minister. “If we do not address this issue, it will get worse. The need to apply effective measures to reduce exposure to pollution is evident. Health costs and hospital admissions, in short, would be reduced with courageous policies, such as good traffic management in the urban environment.”
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Projects promised but do they all come to fruition?
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O, the long awaited “coastal path” in La Paz has reopened. It may well be open, but it isn’t finished, nor, if I choose to be a bit pedantic, is it on the coast. It is really a cliff top path, one with great sea views admittedly; however, the true coastal path, recently renovated by Cabildo which runs alongside the Martiánez tunnel is directly below it. Still what is in a name? I remember, years ago now, when the project was still a pipe dream, it was described as a small part of a much longer coastal path linking San Juan de la Rambla to Santa Ursula, with Puerto de la Cruz forming the ugly concrete bit somewhere in the middle (my description, not theirs). Now, it’s been four years I think, although it may be longer, since the project first began until its recent reopening. Why so long? Perhaps, because the first construction company walked away from the project and it seemed to take forever to find their replacement, or perhaps to find the money to fund it. Almost €1.4 million has been spent on it, but is that the real cost or just how much they paid the second company after the false start. Surely the original company, who had worked on it for a while, received some recompense. It was never really explained why they left the project, but that is water under the bridge now, so long ago, and already forgotten. Yes, it is open, you can enter the path from both ends, it’s just that you can’t walk the whole length of it yet, there is a bit still barricaded off, still unfinished, preventing you. Still I can understand the logic of it, as it has allowed the two very patient businesses who use the walkway as their terrace to reopen, and of course, it allows the Atlantic Mirage Hotel (formerly Bellavista Apartments) which has been completely renovated while the pathway has been under
construction, to showcase their new outdoor dining area and bar. The bit still to be finished, which should be completed within the next two months, at least that is what I’ve read, though the reality could be somewhat different, is where the pathway butts up against calle Agatha Christie, a short tree lined avenue that has been used as a site access. This short street, which has sustained some damage, has become a project within its own right with budget of over €300,000 to make it good, or to improve and enhance it, if you take notice of the official version. If you are a cynic, of course, you could be thinking that the premature opening could have had an alternative motive. Just think, let’s say, to the give them the benefit of the doubt, the project will be completely finished in a couple of months, a deadline which would be cutting fine for the powers to be to be able to milk the project for all its political worth, before the promotion embargo comes into play in the run up to the local elections in May. There may not have been an opening ceremony, not yet anyway, so no ribbon cutting, but there has been the official visit to the site by all the noteworthies and their hangers on. The requisite photos have appeared in all the relevant social media sites to ensure the maximum political exposure, and all the local Spanish press have covered the story. It is a PR success, a job well done as far as they are concerned, but is it really? Let’s put all the positive spin to one side and ask ourselves whether the townsfolk have
been given value for money. This was not a new build. The walkway was already there. It was structurally sound. It was a popular walk. It just lacked general maintenance and cleaning. Broken lights were not replaced, loose tiles were not repaired, litter was not swept away and weeds were not cleared , so the appearance deteriorated, but it was still serviceable. Did it really warrant the €1.4 million plus that has been spent on it? Oh, there is no denying it looks better. The distressed metal railings are colourful if nothing else, and won’t look any worse as the salt in the air attacks them. The concrete walls and floor will be hardwearing and in keeping with the new bus station. At least, they didn’t use those cheap grey tiles from China, the likes of which covers most of the town. I’ve heard this walkway described as emblematic. In a way I suppose it is, it is certainly representative of how most projects in the town are done and that should not necessarily be viewed as a good thing. There is no wheelchair access. There will be, ramps are being constructed to access the pathway from calle Agatha Christie, but wheelchair users and babies in pushchairs or prams will not be able to traverse the path from end to end. There wasn’t wheelchair access in the past, but that shouldn’t be the norm, surely accessibility for all users should be the priority for any project. I read that it was not practicable to do so, but have always thought that anywhere there are steps a ramp could be accommodated; all it needs is a bit of ingenuity and some imagination. It is not as if there are space constraints. They said the same about San
Telmo years ago where amazingly it was not intended to have ramps throughout the whole length of the walkway, until they bowed to public pressure and the evidence is clear, more people walk up and down the ramps than use the adjacent steps. A project not quite completed, but one that they can now tick off the growing list of projects promised that have yet to come into fruition. Quite why this one had priority over other projects that most would feel are more urgent for the town perhaps isn’t quite such a mystery if you give the matter a little thought. Another project nearing completion is the new bus station. A project deemed so important for the town, another project which suffered years of delays. Is it nearing completion? It certainly doesn’t look like it. I am only going by what the constructors said a few months ago when they were confident the project
would be completed by the end of April. I remember the new bus station was a priority of the incoming Mayor almost four years ago. In fact he made an early visit to Madrid to sort out all the paperwork issues he had inherited from the previous administration. So why did it take so long? Never mind the work is in progress and there is light at the end of the tunnel, so I’m sure he will claim it as a success in his re-election manifesto. However, the politicians might be out of luck if they expected to grandstand it, although there is bound be a photo opportunity visit planned in the near future. I remember when the prospect of a new bus station was first raised, it was then described as of a simple design, somewhere for the buses to pull in, with a ticket office, and a bar I suppose, mustn’t forget that. It was to be something very similar to
what is currently in use, only off the road. As the years passed and the project was delayed it grew into something else as did the proposed budget. However, the eventual plan looked really good, at least the artist’s impressions did, light and airy and very open. The result sadly is going to look quite different, since it has become obvious, as the construction continues, most the whole site is going to be surrounded by an odd looking poured concrete wall, with holes in it. I only hope they leave sufficient room for the buses to enter and leave. I am joking, of course, or am I? Ask any of the long term residents and they will say that when the last bus station was opened some of the longer buses couldn’t make the turn into it. Whether this is true or just an urban myth, well, I wouldn’t like to say, although it does have a ring of truth about it, so I wouldn’t be surprised.
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SATURDAY MARCH 16th - ANNUAL PIG ROAST - 2pm An event not to be missed. This year, as well as delicious roast pork, Canarian potatoes, various salads, there will be entertainment and plenty of liquid refreshment to oil your vocal chords if you wish to join in with the singing. Please book early at the Treasurer’s Desk to avoid disappointment. 17 euros. TENERIFE HISTORY GROUP - THURSDAY MARCH 21 - 11.00am - 12.30 Don’t not forget our new and interesting venture The History Group meeting fortnightly on a Thursday morning from 11am-12.30. Hosted by our president Ken Fisher. Come along and discover the fascinating history of this beautiful island. If you require further details Ken Fisher can be contacted on 639310682. We welcome visitors to join us during our opening hours Monday and Friday 3pm to 5.30pm and Wednesday and Saturday 10pm to 1pm. Refreshments are served in the garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings Discover more about us on Facebook, TripAdvisor and our Website ‘theenglishlibrary.es’. Did you know you can access Facebook through our Website. You will find us at Calle Irlanda 5, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Telephone 922 383 098. The books reviewed today conclude the Richard and Judy winter selection which includes three new authors and their debut novels. This husband and wife team always come up with some really interesting pageturners.
THE HOUSE ON HALF MOON STREET ALEX REEVE
her past? Tess knows everything is about to change. What she doesn’t know is that chance will lead her into the lives of two strangers - and uncover her grandmother’s secret from the past. A secret which will illuminate her own future....
SWALLOWTAIL SUMMER ERICA JAMES
her future in danger. Sometimes it’s safer to let things lie.... The police say it was suicide... Anna says it was murder... Who do you believe? When the body of a young woman is wheeled into the hospital where Leo Stanhope works, his life is thrown into chaos. Maria, the woman he loves, has been murdered and the finger of suspicion quickly turns on him, threatening to expose his lifelong secret. For Leo was born Charlotte, the daughter of a respectable reverend, but knows he was meant to be a man despite the evidence of his body he fled his family home at just fifteen and has been living as Leo ever since. Desperate to find Maria’s killer, he now stands to lose not just his freedom, but ultimately his life. Debut novel.
LOVE, IRIS ELIZA BETH NOBLE
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LET ME LIE CLARE MACKINTOSH One year ago, Caroline Johnson chose to end her life brutally: a shocking suicide planned to match that of her husband just months before. Their daughter, Anna, has struggled to come to terms with their loss ever since. Now with a young baby of her own, Anna misses her mother more than ever and starts to question her parents’ deaths. But by digging up their past, she’ll put
They thought they were friends for life - until one summer, everything changed . . . Linston End on the Norfolk Broads has been the holiday home to three families for many years. The memories of their time there are ingrained in their hearts: picnics on the river, gin and tonics in the pavilion at dusk, hours spent seeking out the local swallowtail butterflies. Everyone together. But widower Alastair has been faced with a few of life’s surprises recently. Now, he is about to shock his circle of friends with the decisions he has made - and the changes it will mean for them all. For some, it feels like the end. For others, it might just be the beginning . . .
She was all the things we are. She was a girl, a young woman, a bride, a mother, a friend. She ran, and swam, and rode a bicycle. She laughed, and she loved. She lived. Tess’s happy childhood memories are mostly of the grandmother who helped raise her. And now she has a secret to tell Iris - one which will turn so many lives upside down. But how can you confide your future in someone who barely remembers
It’s 1963, and Alison Wilson returns home to find husband Alexander dead. Soon afterwards, a woman unexpectedly arrives at the door, claiming to be Alec’s ‘real wife’. Alison embarks on a mission of discovery to try and find out who her husband really was: but from their wartime romance whilst working for the secret service, to a mysterious period in India - it soon becomes clear that Alec died holding his secrets close to his chest. Alison is left craving the truth as she makes discoveries that threaten to tear her carefully crafted world apart.
ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You’ll need to exercise control. If you’re willing to cut loose you will find yourself in the midst of an exciting encounter. You may feel a need to make changes to your legal documents. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You’ll find it easy to talk about your feeling today. Don’t hesitate to find out what your mate’s intentions are. Stay away from social unpleasantness. You will find that unfinished projects at home will be most satisfying. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Be prepared to overcome frustrations and obstacles at work. You will be overly sensitive when dealing with your personal life. You will accomplish the most in the work environment today.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Dig deep to find out how costly a new venture will be before you sign on the dotted line. You’ll be an emotional basket case today. Don’t take any comments too seriously. You must be sure not to be frivolous, because as the saying goes, easy come, easy go. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can make favorable changes in your home environment. Sports, physical fitness programs, exercise in general will make you feel better and show some pretty quick results. You’ll find love and you’ll get into tiptop shape at the same time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You need to put some trust in others. Don’t second guess yourself, just go to it. Your changing attitudes may be causing concern for your partner.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You mustn’t give too much to your children. Be considerate and avoid being overly opinionated, or arguments will ensue. You will benefit by taking care of other people’s concerns.
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Common age-related horse disorders Arthritis With advancing years comes an increased risk of arthritis. Most older horses will gradually develop joint stiffness in the form of arthritis, this is often accelerated in a joint which has been damaged in the past. Generally you will notice a shorter stride, slower movement and reduced flexibility. However, good management and appropriate exercise on veterinary advice, can reduce the degree to which it inhibits the horse. There are many feed supplements available which are widely used to aid joint repair and reduce stiffness.
Liver and kidneys Possible signs that a horse may be suffering from potential liver and kidney problems are general poor body and coat condition and in some cases loss of appetite, which in turn leads to weight loss. Prolonged use of certain drugs to manage other health problems may have a lasting adverse affect on a horse’s liver and kidney function. Veterinary advice should be sought if the horse is showing signs of ill health, before embarking on sustained drug therapy for other conditions.
Cataracts A cataract is a cloudy opacity which forms in the lens. It can occur progressively in some horses as a symptom of old age. Sight may be lost because of the cataract. The partially sighted horse requires careful management, being approached and handled with consideration.
Sarcoids and melanomas Melanomas and sarcoids are the most common skin tumours of the horse. More commonly seen on the aged horse, they usually develop on the more sensitive areas of the body, such as the inner thigh, belly, eyelids, udder, sheath and dock. Sarcoids often grow rapidly, frequently ulcerating and becoming infected. Notorious for recurring, early diagnosis and treatment of sarcoids is essential. Most elderly grey horses have at least one melanoma, though often without any problem as this type of tumour is slow growing and generally less aggressive than sarcoids. Older horses, especially greys, should be inspected regularly for signs of skin nodules or growths and their development monitored with your vet.
Degenerative joint disease Degenerative joint disease causes lameness in horses affected by this condition. Cartilage that protects the bones of the joint is gradually worn away over time and can affect any joint. The areas most susceptible include the upper knee joint, fetlocks in the front legs, hocks, and coffin joints in the forefeet. As the horse ages, the cartilage may wear down considerably, resulting in bone grinding on bone, causing the horse a more increased level of lameness. Veterinary advice should be sought at early signs of lameness.
Loss of body condition Loss of body condition is a common cause of complaint from owners of older horses, particularly of the less hardy breeds,
such as thoroughbreds. Aged horses cannot readily replace weight losses and become more susceptible to physical stress and disease. In general preventing your old horse losing weight early in the winter is best; it is far harder to try to get weight back
onto the horse after the new year. For a horse prone to losing too much weight in winter, begin rugging and extra feeding in autumn as soon as the nights begin to get cooler and the grass slows its growth.
POTENTIAL RISKS
Why smoking if you have a pet isn’t a good idea! Passive smoking doesn’t only harm human health, it has recently been suggested that it also poses a potential danger to pets.
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ECENT research carried out by a team at the University of Glasgow found that dogs, cats and small animals such as guinea pigs and birds could be just as much at risk from secondhand smoke as people. Other studies have shown similar findings. So why are pets at high risk of passive smoking? Many pets love to snuggle
up with their owners or stay close, so they breathe in more smoke as a result. They usually spend more time in the house than their owners, lounging on carpets and furniture covered in carcinogenic particles. Those particles can also settle on their fur, so pets – particularly cats – can then ingest them as they groom themselves. Aside from the risks, the smell of tobacco smoke can also be unpleasant for pets as they have far more powerful senses of smell than humans. Second-hand smoke might also exacerbate conditions like bronchitis and asthma.
What are the dangers of passive smoking to dogs?
There is evidence to suggest that tobacco smoke increases the risk of nasal cancers in
dogs. But not all cases of these types of cancer in dogs will be down to passive smoking. Whether you are a smoker or not, it’s important to keep your eye out for breathing difficulties or severe nasal discharge in your pet as this could be a sign of respiratory cancer, although it’s rarely the cause.
What are the dangers of passive smoking to cats?
Cats are more at risk than other pets due to self-grooming which means they can ingest the toxic particles. This, and regularly inhaling secondhand smoke, could possibly increase the risk of blood cancer lymphoma and mouth cancer.
What can I do to protect my pet if I smoke?
Not smoking around your pet is the only way to protect them completely. Smoking outdoors will help and having a cigarette in a different room will reduce the amount of
smoke that they inhale, but not solve the problem as the particles will still remain on your clothes and any furniture nearby. Good ventilation to avoid smoky air stagnating is crucial and regular vacuuming of soft furnishings will also help lessen the amount of potentially dangerous particles in the home.
Is it safe to use vaporises or electronic cigarettes around pets instead?
While there have been no studies to suggest that fumes from electronic cigarettes pose any danger to pets, there is a risk of poisoning if they are ingested. The Veterinar y Poisons Information Service has seen an increase in cases of electronic cigarette poisoning over the past few years, with 113 reported in 2016. The real figure is likely to be far higher. So, while electronic cigarettes are a better alternative to harmful tobacco smoke, be sure to keep them well out of the reach of pets.
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The Oriental
Brunelli’s Steakhouse
Cafeteria Gourmet Plan B
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Inaugurated in 1996 by Queen Sirikit of Thailand, our Oriental restaurant offers Asian style ‘haute cuisine’, which includes a wide range of delicious dishes with the unique flavor of an essential continent within the international gastronomic scene. The menu changes regularly and offers the best of the delicate and tempting, yet sophisticated cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Japan. The unforgettable experience in El Oriental is also felt though the traditional decor of the restaurant, which reflects both the magic and fineness of Thailand, making this restaurant the ideal place for a perfect dinner.
Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, Brunelli’s Steakhouse is waiting for you to explore the delights of the palate. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, this restaurant is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava, in northern Tenerife, and offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. Flavors like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and their ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more of 800ºC, highlighting all its properties and making your dinner simply perfect.
“Fantastic food and drink at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for!” is just one of the accolades given to his buzzing bar/cafeteria in Puerto. It is run by owners Umberto and Brian, two Italians with more than 15 years’ experience each in cuisine. They specialise in Italian pizza/foccacia genovez and all the dishes are home-made with the emphasis on healthy food. Nothing is fried. Their cooking is a fusion between Italian and Canarian cuisine although they also offer a variety of international dishes. They also specialise in cocktails as they have a qualified barman. Gourmet Plan B can also offer you a catering service for events and beautiful occasion cakes (pick-up at restaurant). Find this little gem in La Paz in a quiet area near the “El Mirador”. Open every day from 9:30am to 2:00am, closed on Wednesdays
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/el-oriental
For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com
Edificio Aceviño 12, Puerta 6 La Paz Puerto de la Cruz
II Pappagallo
La Parrilla
Mamma Rosa
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Playa de las Américas
Il Pappagallo restaurant perfectly combines the old art of making pasta dishes and innovative side dishes that will both delight diners. The menu has been entirely renovated to offer diners a modern culinary repertoire that matches our attention and love for details, as well as our passion for excellence. A varied buffet and a great selection of Italian specialties await you in its terrace overlooking the Atlantic, ideal to enjoy unforgettable sunsets and the tranquillity of the night during summer. In addition, our wine cellar houses the best Italian wines, chosen amongst the most traditional wines of the country.
The inmistakable Andalusian style of La Parrilla restaurant carefully decorates an architecture that blends rustic wood elements with southern Spain typical houses – an environment where diners live a gastronomic experience with the hallmark of excellence in restoration. The succulent cuisine with grilled meats, fresh fish and tapas challenge the most discerning palates in an evening paired with the best wines of the Canary Islands and Spanish Peninsula. In addition, our chef offers the freshest market daily. Enjoy the rustic setting and relaxed atmosphere of La Parrilla, which make this restaurant the perfect place for a romantic dinner or an entertaining encounter among friends.
Mamma Rosa is one of the longest established restaurants in the south of Tenerife and has an extensive menu and a modern ambiance which appeals to all ages. For more than 22 years, it has offered elegance, top-class cuisine, an excellent varied wine list and, of course, the service you would expect. The cuisine is described as classical Italian and Scandinavian with Spanish and French influences, blended together and cooked in a modern style. Part of the new approach is to offer a very extensive fish menu. As with the meat, the restaurant tries where possible to buy local produce and support the islands’ agriculture.
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/la-parrilla
For reservations call 922 794 819 Avda. Santiago Puig, Apartamentos Colón 2 Playa de la Américas www.mammarosa.com / mammarosa@mammarosa.com
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Harriet’s
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English Tea Room
Restaurante Gom
Tressardi
Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé
Santa Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Very much a Tenerife business success story, Harriet's English Tea Room and Restaurant in Los Cristianos has a very welcome addition to its extensive menu - Sunday lunches for 9.95 euros which are served between 12 noon and 5pm. With a big sunny terrace and beautifully designed interior, this lovely restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bus station at the San Marino building (ie turn left at the bottom of the bus station and it is 100 yards or so on your left, in premises formerly occupied by the Heritage bar). In addition to the fantastic Sunday roasts, with "proper" roast potatoes, you will find the most gorgeous food, all home-made and great British cooking, including all day breakfasts, mouthwatering cakes, salads, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and rolls, home-made burgers, pancakes, ice-creams, evening meals and numerous varieties of teas and coffees served in china pots and cups. There are also many gluten-free and diabetic options.
This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford. The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market. They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day. You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.
If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price with a lovely terrace, look no further than Tressardi. It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for! So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups. Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.
For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com
WINTER OPENING TIMES 15:00 -23:00 pm Wednesday closed Friday & Saturday: 15:00 -24:00 pm For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz
Bar El Pincho
Sook
Restaurante Magnolia
Las Vistas, Los Cristianos
Santa Cruz
At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean. They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas. They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find. Do try their fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks. Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm
Summer has arrived and the wonderful SOOK restaurant has devised a refreshing and appetising menu for the hot months. New mouth-watering dishes are home-made salmorejo with extra virgin olive oil, diced Iberian ham and bread croutons, avocado from our islands in tempura, served with sweet chilli sauce and soy, tuna tataki with seaweed salad and caramelised soy sauce and duck breast soft grilled, with papaya chutney. In addition, the air-conditioned restaurant continues to offer its refreshing desserts such as seasonal fruit salad with guava mayonnaise. SOOK is now also opening with its a la carte during the weekend, both for lunch and dinner. The opening times are 13:00 to 15:30 and 20:30 to 23:30 and for your convenience, there is a parking area. You might also like to try the full breakfast buffet open to the public from 7am to 11am from Monday to Sunday. Ideal to start a day of shopping or tourist visit to Santa Cruz. The price is 16 euros per person.
Puerto de la Cruz
For reservations call 922 712 791 Los Cristianos, San Marino building. Open daily from 9am to 11pm. Playa Fañabé,56 Central Commercial. Open 9am to 10pm, closes 5pm Saturday and Sunday
For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com
Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hoteles-silken.com
Restaurante Magnolia has come a long way, starting life as a small intimate restaurant with an outdoor terrace to the finished article we see today, with the terrace now covered and well spaced tables inside. The kitchen is open plan and creates the most wonderful national and international dishes with an extensive menu of fish, shellfish, lamb, steaks, pastas. This venue is always busy and customers are full of praise for the Restaurante Magnolia as one of the finest places to eat on the island. The quality and service certainly stands out and the cost is very reasonable indeed. They are open every day from 13:00 - 16:00 and 19:00 to 23.30.
For reservations call 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com
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Donde Mario
La Bodeguita de Enfrente
Cuesta de la Villa
Cuesta de la Villa
Cuesta de la Villa
A great part of the fun of wining and dining in Tenerife is finding somewhere different and it’s well worth a trip out to Santa Ursula to the warm and inviting Donde Mario. Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is elegant and captivating. Restaurateur Mario Torres surprises us every day with his extensive use of produce in season, and his unbeatable experience with wines and cookery. Just try his Cherne warm salad, a super-healthy Canarian fish soup, or his Lomo de Vaca Morucha. You will be captivated.
Set in a series of old Canary houses, this restaurant is made up of a labyrinth of inter-connecting rooms leading off from the bar area in the centre. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English country pub with its low ceilings with wooden beams and warm décor. The food is fundamentally Canarian. They grow most of their own produce at their allotment and only use olive oil to cook with. Their ethos is a simple one, only use the best, fresh produce and cook it with thought and care. The menu is described as Picoteo, slightly more than tapas without reaching the full-blown three-course meal status. It is delicious and affordable. “La Bodeguita de Enfrente” won the “II Gastronomic Awards Cruzcampo Gran Reserva El Día-Mesa Abierta”, which took place last year.
Why not try a touch of “picoteo”, the Spanish-style of eating where, as the name suggests, you pick a selection of dishes and share with your companions. You will find “El Calderito de la Abuela” in Santa Úrsula and it offers a unique and homely atmosphere combining Canary cuisine with modern creativity. In 2016, “El Calderito de la Abuela” won the “Best Canarian Kitchen Restaurant Award” in the first edition of the “El Dia-Mesa Abierta” Awards on July 28th. The exterior of this property belies what you will find inside as it is full of charm and carácter and there is an incredible view of La Orotava valley. “A gem” is how it is described.
For reservations call 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net
For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net
For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net
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VARIED PROGRAMME
Puerto hails Women take the spotlight at Alfredo Kraus in March best ever Carnival with a month of fun
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HE Auditorio Alfredo Kraus in Gran Canaria is repeating this year the cycle “Authors”, an initiative framed in the month of March, month of women, which highlights the role of creators in the musical environment.
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UERTO de la Cruz has kicked off one of the most ambitious editions of its International Carnival.
With over a century of history to its credit, and dedicated to space, in the words of the Mayor of the northern municipality, Lope Afonso: “We are, without a doubt, one of the best!” The fun began on February 16th but continues until March 10th, offering a full month of events which use the street as a natural setting. Visitors and local people alike have already enjoyed an exhibition of old cars, the election of the gala adult and child queens, the opening parade and announcement, children’s fancy dress competition and the Rondallas Festival. In this 2019 edition, the
traditional burial of the sardine will be on Wednesday, March 6th with the parade starting at 9pm from Av. Colón to the fishing pier, followed by fireworks and the grand ball with live music in the Plaza del Charco. On Thursday March 7th at 8pm, the traditional reception of the embassies of the German Carnival of Düsseldorf will take place. The localities of Neuss, Mönchengladbach, Eschborn and Erkelez will be received in the plenary hall of Puerto council by the mayor and members of the council. One of the most anticipated
This is the second edition of this initiative that seeks to give visibility to young artists
based on equality and enhancing talent as the main value. “Authors” offers three
moments of the Carnival will arrive on Friday, March 8th at 8pm. The Masculine ‘Mascarita Ponte Tacón’ will celebrate its 25th edition where debauchery, irony and self-confidence come together in such a crazy trial. Last year, more than 30,000 people cheered on the event which had 441 runners. This time, organisers hope to break records as the participants will tr y to overcome the obstacles whilst wearing big platform shoes! A live ball will round off the proceedings at midnight. On Saturday, March 9th, the tourist city will say ‘goodbye’ to the Carnival with the Great Coso Apotheosis, which this year will begin at 4pm. At 7:30pm,the big dance
will begin with performances by Grupo Saoco, Tony Tun Tun, Nueva Fuerza and David Laurentini, at Plaza del Charco; and DJDY & Dany Méndez and William Becker, on Perdomo Street. The last carnival act will be on Sunday, March 10th with the traditional Piñata Dance, in the Plaza del Charco and the performance of the Neri Group, from 3pm to 7pm. The programme of the Carnival events will be available on the web pages of the council and the department of Fiestas (www.puertodelacruz.es and www.carnavalpuertodelacruz.com) and on the official profiles of the social networks Facebook and Twitter.
small format concerts in the Chamber Hall of the capital’s Auditorium. The first was on March 1st but still to come is Carmen Boza on March 16th and Ida Susal on March 24th. Composer, guitarist and Cádiz-born singer Carmen Boza started exploring new sounds and landscapes when just 15. She shows interest in many proposals of the socalled “commercial” music, while at the same time by other more alternative projects that lead to the torrent of influences that can be seen in the compositions of this original artist. Canarian Ida Susal’s repertoire is full of very varied rhythms and styles, which make emotions dance with sincere stories. In June 2014, this illustrator and composer published her first album ‘CaraA caraB’, a self-produced disc-book that was selected by the programme AIEnruta de la AIE (Society of Management of Performers, of the Ministry of Culture), to make a tour of the peninsula, for the first time with a full band and with an interpreter for sign language. The route
took her to Seville, Córdoba, Jerez, Málaga, Madrid and Barcelona. Opera will also have a female protagonist on March 12th, 14th and 16th with Norma by Bellini. This is the story of two women who love the same man and is produced by the Association of Friends of the Opera with the Auditorium and Theatre Foundation and stars the Philharmonic Orchestra of Gran Canaria and the Choir of the Opera of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria . On Saturday, March 23rd, with two performances at 6pm and 9pm, the actress and singer Robin Torres presents’ Mecano. Hija de la Luna ‘, a tribute to the mythical Spanish group with which he is touring throughout Spain with his personal voice and staging, 25 years after the last tour offered by Mecano. And the month ends on the 31st, also with a female presence at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium: the Gran Canaria’s Women Band in concert. This is the first band composed exclusively of women in the archipelago and the second, in the rest of Spain.
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Bird watching provides new tourism theme for Los Realejos 50% of its land is protected by environmental laws at national, regional, European and international level. The Department of Tourism, directed by Carolina Toste, has published a specific guide for its promotion. The guide collects about 100 references of birds, some of them endemic and others migratory on their way through the island. Brief technical sheets of each species are included, indicating data such as length and span, its scientific name and its name in Spanish, English, French and German, thus facilitating its identification for
tourists from different origins. Most of the images are the work of photographer Isidro Felipe Acosta but also with pictures from José Manuel Siverio, José Juan Hernández, Francisco Cruz Alvarado, Josep M. Torras Payerol and Pedro Felipe Acosta. The guide includes an identification map of the municipality and also includes a description of up to eight observation points and the location of the future bird obser vator y with its corresponding coordinates so that they can be identified and accessible by nature lovers.
The species most likely to be seen from each of these places are collected in each section. “Observing birds is a very enriching experience. In Los Realejos we can find a great wealth of fauna with unique species in the world. But for the survival of these species we must bear in mind that the great majority of them live in very fragile ecosystems and that the alteration of these can have a negative influence. Therefore, the welfare of birds and their habitats is and should be the first thing we consider before this practice,” said a council spokesman.
EL ROSARIO
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OS Realejos has published its first guide of ornithological tourism with about 100 references of birds.
The provision of several viewing points and an observ-
atory with information panels in different languages com-
plement the project. The municipality of Los Realejos is one of the most privileged of the island in terms of its natural wealth, which is evident in the fact that almost
“Altos de Arico” kicks off new walking programme
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L Rosario council begins on Saturday March 16th the season of walks 2019 with the route called “Altos de Arico.”
This edition will again have seven hiking routes, extending until November, with the traditional rest in the months of July and August. Those enrolled in this first event will enjoy a route that runs through the municipality of Arico, crossing places such as the village of El Contador. The registration period is now open. The route is of medium difficulty and will take about four and a half hours along eleven kilometres approximately. The price of all scheduled routes is five euros for people registered in El Rosario and seven euros for others. The price includes the presence of a monitor, a guide, transportation by bus and travel insurance. Those interested in attending any of the routes can register through the area of Youth of the City of El Rosario, by calling the Youth House of El Chorrillo, on 922 68 46 99, or by email to cultura @ ayuntamientoelrosario.org. The rest of the scheduled routes will take place on April 13th (Caseríos de Guía), May 11th (Choza de Sventenius - Los Realejos), June 29th (Santiago del Teide - Puerto Santiago),
September 14th (Orticosa - Las Lagunetas ), October 19th (Erjos - Las Portelas) and November 9th (Pinar de La Guancha). Hiking and excursions make up one of the animations most demanded by the youth
of El Rosario to enrich their schedule of free time in a healthy way, away from habits harmful to their health. As always it is recommended to wear something warm, comfortable shoes and a small backpack.
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LA RECOVA
La Orotava rounds off Exhibition captures images of Santa Cruz Carnival HE Art Centre La Recova in Santa Cruz is hostCarnival celebrations ing a pictorial exhibition about the city’s fa-
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ARNIVAL under a rain of colour” is bringing a full programme of fun to La Orotava until March 9th.
The Mayor Francisco Linares and councillor of fiestas, Delia Escobar presented the programme accompanied by Elisa Martín Hernández, representative of the Mixed Commission of Carnival. Also present were Giovanni González, who, together with Aarón Delgado, are the authors of the carnival poster. Tuesday, March 5th was the big day of the Carnival but there is still much to come, including the burning and burial of Crispin on Ash Wednesday at 11pm. The evening will end with the performance of the group 101 Brass Band. On Friday the 8th from 7.15pm in Villa de Arriba there will be the Parade of the Groups of the Carnival and from 8pm there will be the Carnival Festival in the Plaza de San Juan Bautista. It is an initiative that has been held since last year and has the participation of all the groups of the carnival. On Saturday, March 9th from 10.30pm in the Plaza de San Juan Bautista, you can enjoy the Piñata Dance with the performances of Parranda La Vendimia, Wamampy Orchestra and Corinto Band Orchestra. The final highlight of these festivities will be Sunday, March 10th, starting at 6pm with the Festival of Rondallas del Carnaval at the Liceo de Taoro Cultural Society.
mous Carnival.
The exhibition, which can be visited until March 15th, consists of more than 30 works made with various techniques. The mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez, and the third deputy mayor and councillor of culture, José Carlos Acha, inaugurated the collective exhibition of painting entitled ‘El Carnaval chicharrero’ in Room L of the La Recova Art Centre. Both the mayor and the councillor referred to the importance of the festivities, not only in their entertainment aspect but also as an artistic manifestation of the first order. The exhibition, in which
more than 20 artists participate, is composed of almost 40 works of medium format made with numerous techniques, including oil on canvas, watercolour and mixed media. The great majority of painters present figurative creations, although there are also some who abandon conceptual interpretation in favour of abstract art. Colour and originality are aspects that characterise this exhibition, curated by Joaquín Castro San Luis. The complete list of artists who show their creations are: Miguel González, Julio
Padrón, Dámaso Carrillo, Toba, Celestino Mesa, Catalina Moldovanu, Ana García Ramos, Eugenio Díaz, Velina Ivanova, Jaime Graham, Merche Aparicio, Ciro Romero, Tatiana Ivanova , Florentina Perez, Felipe Torres, Alfonso Ara-
quistain, Eduardo Yanes, Conrado Diaz, Aida Diaz, Angela de la Garma, Malena Rivero, Febles Orchid, Jorge Pérez Rodríguez, Julio César Ossorio, Francisco Olivos, Yvonne Moré, Nayra Expósito, Eduardo Hodgson and Luis Zárate.
Cuba theme for Granadilla festivities COUNTDOWN BEGINS
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RANADILLA de Abona already has a poster for Carnival 2019, dedicated this year to Cuba, after being the theme chosen in the last edition by popular vote. The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado and the culture councillor, Eudita Mendoza unveiled the image that will represent the municipality’s annual festivities. The Carnival fun begins on March 15th, with the announcing Cavalcade, and continues with the ‘Day Carnival’ on Saturday 16th; the Grand Gala of Election on Friday the 22nd; El Coso on the 23rd and it will be concluded, on March 24th with the Burial of the Sardine.
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What are age-related cataracts?
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ATARACTS are when the lens, a small transparent disc inside your eye, develops cloudy patches.
Over time, these patches usually become bigger causing blurry, misty vision and eventually blindness. When we’re young, our lenses are usually like clear glass, allowing us to see through them. As we get older, they start to become frosted, like bathroom glass, and begin to limit our vision. Cataracts usually appear in both eyes. They may not necessarily develop at the same time or be the same in each eye. They ’re more common in older adults and can affect your ability to carry out daily activities such as driving.
You should see an optician if you have any of these symptoms: Your eyesight is blurred or misty You find lights too bright or glaring You find it harder to see in low light Colours look faded If you wear glasses, you may feel your lenses are dirty and need cleaning, even when they don’t. Cataracts aren’t usually painful and don’t make your eyes red or irritated, but they can be painful if they’re in an advanced stage or if you’ve got another eye condition.
Testing for age-related cataracts
Your optician will do a series of eye tests, including a visual acuity exam, which measures how well you see at various distances. If your optician thinks you have cataracts, you may be referred to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) for more tests and treatment. If your cataracts aren’t too bad, stronger glasses and brighter reading lights may help for a while. But cataracts get worse over time, so you’ll eventually need surgery to remove and replace the affected lens. Surgery is the only treatment that’s proven to be effective for cataracts.
TEMPORARY PROBLEM?
Lost or changed sense of smell A change in your sense of smell can be unpleasant and affect how things taste. But it isn’t usually serious and may get better in a few weeks or months. Changes in sense of smell are most often caused by a cold or flu, sinusitis (sinus infection), an allergy, like hay fever or growths in your nose (nasal polyps). These can cause loss of
smell (anosmia), smelling things that aren’t there (phantosmia), like smoke or burnt toast, reduced sense of smell (hyposmia) or the smell of things to change (parosmia). It’s also common to lose some of your sense of smell as you get older. Cleaning inside your nose can help. Rinsing the inside of your nose with a salt water solution may help if your sense of smell is affected by an infection or allergy. You can make a salt water solution at home. Some pharmacies sell sachets you can use to make a salt water solution and devices to help you
rinse your nose. See a GP if your sense of smell doesn’t go back to normal in a few weeks They’ll
check for any obvious causes, such as sinusitis or nasal polyps. They may refer you to a specialist for tests if they’re not sure what the problem is. Your sense of smell may go back to normal in a few weeks or months. Treating the cause might help. For example, steroid nasal sprays or drops might help if you have sinusitis or nasal polyps. A treatment called smell
training can also help some people. The organisation Fifth Sense has more about how to do smell training. Sometimes changes in sense of smell can’t be treated and may be permanent. Important If you have lost your sense of smell, you may not be able to smell things like gas leaks, fires and food that’s gone off.
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DON’T EXAGGERATE, ARTEDENTAL ADVISES
Natural is beautiful. New approaches in dental aesthetics The expression
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ORE and more people are looking to improve their oral aesthetic with solutions that don’t modify their own attributes in an exaggerated way. Excessively white teeth, extreme proportion, mathematical symmetry. The canons of beauty are consolidated today in natural models. The face, the part of the body that is previously identified, is a fundamental part of individual beauty; and the smile has a fundamental weight in it. If someone does not feel comfortable with their teeth, they will smile less. It seems silly, but this in many cases determines the character of the people. “Our recommendation to patients is always to look for a smile that is as natural as possible, an enamel whose tone escapes from excessive targets and that the alignment of the teeth is typical of a correct bite,” the team from the Artedental clinic in Puerto de la Cruz expains. They know a lot about smiles. They have more than a decade specialised in the placement of dental implants, veneers, and with the practice of orthodontics or whitening. They flee from artificial solutions that “get noticed” in excess, and they value previous studies as fundamental to know what a patient really needs. “A tooth that has varied its colour due to the effects of time, tobacco or the intake of
medications for example, a fracture, wear or a position that damages the functionality of the teeth are reasons to initiate a treatment that will help improve the welfare and health of patients, “ they explain. However, the solution is not to create a perfect substitute, but to create or modify one or several pieces in a way that fits the rest of the mouth, giving a natural look. “There is a growing demand for customised pieces, that is, created to measure for each mouth. Veneers or prosthesis with a natural look, realistic and balanced tones. The surface is worked so that the volume, the texture, the relief or the curvatures are the most similar to the natural teeth, and the dentist supervises it in the clinic conscientiously, “Artedental manager Amaya Sáez says. Today there are solutions for virtually any aesthetic problem of the mouth: gingival smile (one that shows too much gum), teeth not aligned or in incorrect positions, the disproportion between the lower lip and the upper line, darkened areas, gums with appearance not healthy,
missing teeth, fractured or worn. But it is important, when it has been decided to apply a treatment of oral aesthetics, to ensure that a multidisciplinary team intervenes. On the one
hand, the dentist must assess the previous studies and the patient taking into account the space, shape, texture and colour of his teeth. The orthodontist should advise on whether a treatment is
necessar y to correct the position of the teeth, and the hygienist should prepare the mouth so that he is in a position to initiate any intervention. “The goal is to increase the self-esteem and well-being of
patients not with fast and artificial treatments, but with natural solutions that improve the functionality of the mouth and with which each person feels comfortable,” conclude Artedental.
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Happy days for Early Birds
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HE Early Birds Bowling Club Open Pairs Competition 2019 was held at The Happy Days Sport Club, Costa del Silencio.
Congratulation to John and Alison Stock who were worthy winners. The event was sponsored by Los Cristianos Properties and supported by Happy Days and other local organisations and provided an excellent day of competitive bowling.
SIXTH EDITION
Pinolere Trail puts date a day back due to election
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HE sixth edition of the Pinolere Trail, a mountain race organised by the Athletics Club Orotava-Clator and La Orotava council, with the collaboration of Tenerife Cabildo, has had to modify its 2019 date, initially scheduled for April 28th. Due to the recent announcement of Spain’s General Election, organisers of the race have decided that it will be held one day before, on Saturday, April 27th. This variation does not affect any other organisational detail and, of course, the distances and routes initially planned are maintained, which, in addition, are already being monitored by members of Clator 3.7.
“Despite the upset of this date change for the organisers themselves and for the runners already registered, there has been no choice but to place the test on the calendar the day before, as this is the weekend already planned for its conclusion,” said a spokesman. “Logically, this situation is caused by an unexpected event and unrelated to the organisation of the race, which is already
HE Franciscan Convent in Granadilla hosted the presentation of the poster of the seventh edition of the popular race La Espíritu Triabona, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday June 1st and whose registration deadline is already open. As every year, the best of
working on having everything planned for the sixth edition of Pinolere Trail one day before in initially indicated.” In fact, the supervision of the routes through which the three modalities of the event run (Marathon of 42 kilometres, half marathon of 27 kilometres and the smaller event of 11 kilometres) has begun. The members of Clator 3.7, the mountain section of the Athletics Club Orotava-Clator, have verified on site that all the roads are in optimal conditions to host one of the most outstanding mountain races of the island. This maintenance will continue taking place in the next weeks, in order to guarantee that Pinolere Trail keeps intact its seal of being a trail test that runs through a unique natural territory. Registration to participate will be operational until April 1st on the official website (www.pinoleretrail.com). Pinolere Trail is sponsored by Intersport and Clínica Vida.
athletics will meet in this test, in the modalities of children, adult and baby crawling. The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado, was at the presentation, together with the first deputy mayor, Marcos González; councillor for sports, Sara Cano; the president of C.D. Triabona Spirit, Alexander Pérez and several members of the organising team; the president of Cáritas de Granadilla, Clara Delgado; the president and the representative of Pequeño Valiente, José Juan Jeréz and Nuria González, respectively, among others. Once again, the Triabona Spirit 2019 will be a day in which sports and festivities join together along the main streets. The route of the Triabona Spirit is characterised by being very flat and fast and since
2015, is one of the few Canarian circuits approved by the RFEA in the distance of 10km. The 5km will start at 6.30pm whilst the 10km will begin at 6.40pm with great outstanding athletes at island and regional level. The Plaza de San Antonio de Padua will be the starting point and the official goal for both races and the nerve centre of this great sports and social celebration. The test is organised by C.D. Spirit Triabona with the support of Granadilla council. The inscription, whose cost is 12 euros for the 5-kilometre race and 15 euros for the 10kilometre mode, can be done through the web pages www.triabona.com and www.laespiritutriabona.com (filling in the form of registration individually with personal data
and making payment as indicated on the page with credit or debit card). Also, you can sign up physically at the ‘Base Deportes Salud’ stores in Los Cristianos, Las Chafiras, Puerto de la Cruz and Concorde Shopping Centre in Taco. The registration deadline will be Monday, May 27th for the 5 and 10km races (over 14 years) and May 31st for the “Los Pequeños Solidarios” children’s races (between three and 14 years). The lower categories of juvenile, cadet, infant, juvenile, baby, prebenjamín and babies, will only pay two euros, which will go to the Pequeño Valiente Association, apart from the kilo of non-perishable food to be delivered the same day of the test, which will be delivered to Cáritas de Granadilla de Abona.
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THREE STARS
Granadilla applauds Jiu Jitsu success
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HREE Granadilla sportsmen have won a gold medal and two silvers in the Canary Jiu Jitsu Championship, organised by the Royal Spanish Federation of Judo and Associated Sports held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Specifically, the highest award went to Pedro Clemente, in the -94 Ne Waza modality; and the two second places went to Rubén Molina, in -64 Me Waza, and Pedro Lara, in Kumité. The athletes, from Club Ryoshinkai Tenerife, have qualified, after these brilliant results, for the next Championship of Spain that is scheduled to be held in March in Madrid. Councillor for sports, Sara Cano, conveys her congratulations to the three martial arts professionals, since it is the
first time that a representation from Granadilla will attend a national competition. She also highlights the trajectory of this club, which began its journey in the municipality in 2003 and teaches up to five different disciplines for adults and children in the municipal pavilion of Granadilla and the M3 centre in El Médano. In addition, the Club Ryoshinkai Tenerife, integrated by professionals and experts in martial arts, is a pioneer in the south in matters of personal defence and women.
GUIA DE ISORA
Plan to improve sports facilities forges ahead
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HE improvement of the municipal sports facilities of Guía de Isora continues with the implementation of a new irrigation and turf system at the Tomás Hernández Alonso soccer fields in Guía de Isora and El Mirador de Alcalá.
With the intention of minimising the impact on the practise of the clubs and users of the fields, the installation work of the irrigation system began last week at Tomás Hernández Alonso and, once completed, will be moved to El Mirador so that users can alternate their use during the works. The Mayor of Guía de Isora, Pedro Martín, praised these new works as “one more step” in the plan to improve and update the municipal sports spaces that is linked to the installation of the new biosaludable and calisthenics parks in the municipality. “During this mandate we have worked on expanding and improving the sports offer of the municipality with the previous improvements in El Mayato and Aguadulce, as well as the new indoor soccer field in Chiguergue,” said Sr. Martín. Councillor for sports of Guía de Isora, José Rivero, explains that at first the intention of the City Council was to change the lawn exclusively, but once the state of the irrigation systems was analysed, an integral action was taken. “The new systems will allow us, in addition to solving breakages, to implement a first-rate savings and efficiency model,” says Sr. Rivero. The work involves an investment of €42,500 and has an execution period of two months. Once the installation of the irrigation systems is completed, the construction of two new changing rooms in the Alcalá field will progress.
Santa Cruz backs Canarian wrestling
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ANTA Cruz council wants to see a resurgence of the traditional sport of Canary wrestling or “lucha” throughout the municipality.
It has been ageeed to offer the Government of the Canary Islands the possibility of implementing a centre for the modernisation of this sport in the capital. The initiative would be led by the Department of Sports and would occur in coordination
with different areas of public administration and counting, in the same way, with the collaboration of different cultural, social and sports organisations in the city. The agreement, signed unanimously by all political groups, also highlights that the
TRAINING BOOST
New carpet raises lots of cheer in El Rosario
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HE Department of Sports of El Rosario council has recently installed a new carpet for the practice of rhythmic gymnastics in the El Chorrillo pavilion to improve the levels of comfort and safety in the teaching of exercises associated with this discipline. Councillor for sports, Ivan Armas, who oversaw the installation of the carpet,
underlines the importance of improving, as far as possible, comfort and safety benefits “to
be able to offer high-level sports education”. This new training carpet is added to the 14 square metre carpet that was installed in 2017, when the Club Batistana Tenerife started its school Batistana de El Rosario, to improve sports practises on the ground.
To all this, it is necessary to add the six metre long mirror that was placed on one of the walls of the El Chorrillo pavilion to improve the practise and sports lessons of disciplines such as rhythmic gymnastics, dance or choreographic dances of cheerleaders.
Consistory “continue working, together with the different federations, in the creation of the Municipal School of Canarian Wrestling, which would be managed, directly, by the Club of Fight Campitos”. Councillor for sports, Verónica Meseguer, explained that the council, through the Municipal School of Native Sports, develops the programme
‘Knowing Our Sport’ which “promotes and disseminates the Canarian culture through knowledge and participation of schoolchildren in vernacular sports.” Similarly, she explained that, in this school year, this initiative “has visited a total of 37 Primar y and Secondar y schools of the municipality, reaching more than 1,500 students.”
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HILST all drivers, well we sincerely hope so, are away of the highway code and general driving regulations in their own country often they forget them or ignore them when in a foreign country such as British people living or just driving on holidays in Spain. In addition to the general rules of the road some countries have their own rules and Spain is no exception. As a simple example, if you park badly i.e. over two marked out spaces, or sideways across two spaces or even on the end of a row of marked out spaces where there are no markings, you would be considered to have parked illegally as you would be causing an obstruction. Now many people will consider this to be a private car park, think Asda, Tesco etc, here in Spain the likes of Carrefour, Mercadona, Lidl etc, the owner of the car park is actually Carrefour who in turn permits its customers to use it, making it land being used by an indeterminate community of users, it is not a public car, which would be where anyone could have access to park. As such whilst they are private car parks, Spanish law applies and the local police can be called or indeed act on their own imitative and an infraction or
fine be given for parking illegally or dangerously. This however only applies during their opening hours and when the shop is shut to the public and it closes its barriers or garage doors from that time until reopening the rules change and those authorised to use it during these hours would NOT BE subject to Spanish Traffic laws! So, you should bear in mind that the use of your mobile phone in such car parks whilst still driving or not wearing your seatbelt, means that you COULD find yourself in hot water with no recourse. Turning now to the event of an accident the normal thing is that both parties, provided there are no injuries sustained, would leave their vehicles and start a discussion, sometimes heated, as to who was to blame. If you do this without putting on your reflective
jacket, placing warning triangles and moving vehicles if possible to a safe place, these three actions or lack of them are considered serious offences, so be aware and be warned. All drivers should drive with due care and attention or as it is described in Spanish with diligence and caution in order
to avoid damage to themselves and other road users. Of course, it is an infraction subject to a fine or worse if you drive in a negligent or reckless manner. Under Spanish Traffic laws the interpretation of negligence is careless or lack of care and is a serious infraction. Reckless driving is when a driver is shown to
be aware of his or her actions , with the knowledge that their actions may endanger their own safety and that of other road users included in this are pedestrians .If a serious offence is committed it will become a criminal offence and points will be affected. One thing that is particularly
important here is when someone throws a lit cigarette end out of a window, this is considered a serious offence with the potential to lose four points from one’s licence. Notwithstanding that if it is done in the summer months it can easily cause fires especially in the Teide National Park .
Spanish property market growth slows down in 2018 T
HE number of Spanish home sales in scribed in the National Land Registry rose by 11% in 2018 compared to the previous year, show the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), as illustrated by the chart above.
There were 465,083 Spanish home sales inscribed in the Land Register in 2018, and 515,051 if you include subsidised homes (known as VPO), all according to the latest figures from the INE, based on source data from the Spanish Land Registrars’ Association. The next chart shows how the recovery in sales, which began in 2012, showed the first sign of slowing down last year, with growth falling from 16% in 2017 to 11% in 2018. In December there were 30,494 residential property sales inscribed, up 6% compared to the same month the previous year. Despite lower growth in 2018, sales of both new and previously occupied homes were positive in December, with growth in new home sales having been positive almost every month for the last two years. That said, whilst resales have recovered much of the ground they lost in the bust, new homes sales are still a far cry from what they were in the boom years.
2018 Spanish Home Sales by Region
By region, home sales in 2018 increased in almost every region of interest to foreign investors, with the exception of the Balearics, where sales were 3% lower than the previous year, perhaps partly due to a lack of supply given land limitations on the islands. Sales growth was also subdued in the Canary islands, perhaps for the same reason, and in Catalan provinces (Barcelona in particular), where political uncertainty is likely to be taking its toll on investor confidence. The biggest increases were to be found in small markets like Murcia, Castellón, and Cádiz, where a small increase in sales from a low base translate into big percentage gains. Compared to past years, the sales growth in the key regions of Alicante (Costa Blanca) and Málaga (Costa del Sol) were relatively subdued. Looking just at December, we see sales down heavily in the Canaries and to a lesser extent in the Balearics, sales surprisingly flat in Alicante, and surprisingly strong in the Catalan provinces of Barcelona and Girona (Costa Brava). Written by Mark Stücklin Mark Stücklin is a Barcelona-based property market analyst and consultant, and author of the 'Spanish Property Doctor' column in the Sunday Times (2005 - 2008).
He can be reached by email on ms@spanishpropertyinsight.com.
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