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HOTEL BOSSES UNITE IN FURY OVER TOURISM “STALEMATE” H
SPAIN ACCUSED OF LACK OF EMPATHY
OTEL bosses in the Canary Islands have joined forces to launch their most powerful attack ever on the Spanish Government for “its lack of empathy and support” for the biggest sector of business in the archipelago, tourism. In an unprecedented show of unity, the four major organisations representing the multimillion euro industry have called for major reforms in the way such matters as beach and hotel regenerations are dealt with, together with the issue of licences for important works. They say the State’s attitude towards the Canaries is unacceptable and want decision-making devolved to a local level so projects are not held up or take months, if not years, to get the go-ahead. “We demand speed in the numerous stagnant projects aimed at enhancing the coastline, as well as improving infrastructure on the coasts, renovating establishments and providing quality to the tourist destination,” they urge. The joint criticism comes from the hotel employers’ association, Ashotel (representing Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro) ; FEHT (the Federation of Hotel and Tourist Establishment Businesses in Gran Canaria); Asolan (representing the hotels of Lanzarote); and Asofeur (representing Fuerteventura). In a hard-hitting statement, they say the Canary Islands should take over responsibility for matters of coastal management, territorial matters, what the beaches can or cannot be used for, kiosks and other matters of general interest to tourism.
They quote examples such as the RIU Oliva Beach Resort Hotel in La Oliva on Fuerteventura which has been waiting a year and a half for the approval of a renovation licence and delays for other major projects like Playa de Martiánez and the sports/fishing port, both in Puerto de la Cruz, as well as the port of Fonsalía in Guía de Isora. And as another example, they point to Gran Canaria where they say there are new beach kiosks “in store” which could replace the current “totally obsolete and inadequate” existing ones. They are also fed up with having to wait for Spain’s permission to replenish washed away sand on the beaches. The groups say that a few months ago, a meeting was held with the Secretary of State for Tourism, Isabel Oliver Sagreras who showed concern for the issues but nothing had been done since. They point out that the Canary Islands have wonderful assets (beaches, weather, active tourism, weddings, fashion, conventions etc) but are being denied the chance to progress and compete with other destinations because of the stalemate. “We are being vetoed the possibility of offering a quality service on our beaches and our coasts, despite the willingness expressed by our companies to invest,” say the presidents.
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Cabildo tackles termite problem
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ENERIFE Cabildo has informed town councils about the protocol of action and the treatment of termites which are causing problems on the island.
During the meeting, which was attended by the president of the Island Corporation, Carlos Alonso, technicians from the environment department explained the treatment of waste that may be contaminated by these insects, mainly household goods and pruning remains, and the procedures to which they are submitted when they arrive at the Tenerife Environmental Complex. The meeting also served to deliver informative material to the municipal representatives with the aim of raising awareness among the population about the behaviour of the “Reticulitermes flavipes” and the mechanisms to detect their presence in the dwellings. This information will also be provided to the technicians of each municipality to contribute to this task of diagnosis and control. In this sense, the Cabildo will make available to the town councils a specific work team made up of a technical advisor and professionals specialised in the application of the products for the eradication of this species.
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BREXIT UPDATE
An open letter from HMA Simon Manley to British citizens living in Spain I ’M sure you have been following recent developments in the Brexit negotiations very closely, so I wanted to give you a quick update about what all of this means for British people living here in Spain.
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The European Council has agreed what is being called a “flexible extension” to the process of our departure from the European Union, until 31 October. Flexible, because if the Withdrawal Agreement is approved by both the UK and the European Parliaments before then, we will leave on the first day of the month after that approval. So for example, if we pass a deal in the first three weeks of May, the UK will leave the European Union on the first of June. That would also mean we won’t take part in elections to the European Parliament. If, however, a deal is not passed by that point, European Parliamentary elections will take place in the UK. And if you are registered to vote in European elections here in Spain, then you should be able to do so. I understand all of this is unsettling and frustrating for many of you. You want to know on what terms we are going to leave the European Union and what that may mean for you as a UK national living in Spain. During this extension period, the UK remains a full member of the EU and consequently your existing rights will not change. So, for example, your rights to healthcare, to residency and to travel
throughout the EU, remain exactly as they are today. Nonetheless, during this extension period, as we prepare to leave the European Union, it remains really important to ensure that you are correctly registered. I understand, however, that many of you are finding it difficult to get appointments. Let me assure you that we are talking with the Spanish authorities about this. Meanwhile, the Spanish Government has advised that if you can’t get an appointment now, you should make sure that you’ve got proof that you were living here before we leave the European Union, whether that be a padrón certificate or utility bills. The Spanish Government also advises on their Moncloa website on Brexit contingency measures, to keep checking for new appointments to become available. Should we leave the EU with a deal, as we very much hope, you will have until the end of the Implementation Period, currently set at 31 December 2020, to register, if you have not done so already. Should we, however, leave without a deal, as could still happen, the Spanish Government has said you will have a 21-month grace period from the date of our departure
to register. You can also prepare by signing up for email alerts for our Living in Spain guide on gov.uk or by joining our Brits in Spain Facebook community, where you can also find some
videos on what you need to do to prepare for Brexit on issues such as registration, driving licences, healthcare and travel. I wish you and your families a very happy Easter.
Easter dates bring a drop
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OTEL and non-hotel establishments in Tenerife estimate an average occupancy rate of 82 per cent during this Holy Week, almost one and a half percentage points less than last year.
However, tourist chiefs say it is imporant to bear in mind that Easter this year falls in a month, April, which is outside the winter season, which is the highest in the Canary Islands. While in the southern area of Tenerife an occupation of 85 per cent is expected, very similar to the actual occupation of 2018; in the north an average of 74 per cent is estimated, a drop of six points with respect to the previous Easter. Santa Cruz expects an average occupations eight points higher (58 per cent) compared to the real occupation of the same period last year. However, these figures are far from the real occupations of 2016 (70.8%) and 2017 (73.3%), years in which the capital of Tenerife accommodated the overflow of the island. With respect to the rest of the islands, the decline is accentuated in the case of La Palma, where the average occupations are estimated at 76 per cent, compared to 82 per cent of actual occupancy last year. La Gomera expects 82 per cent, a drop of six points, whilst occupancy in El Hierro should be 85 per cent, 14 per cent down.
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Puerto’s road programme enters new phase
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UERTO council has started to pave the road commonly known as the Punta de la Carretera.
The repaving works started on April 10th and will be carried out at night to avoid, as much as possible, inconvenience and traffic congestion. The award budget amounts to 46,877, 04 euros. The Mayor, Lope Afonso, said these asphalting works are effectively contributing to the regeneration of the municipality’s roads. “The council has arranged the two phases of the asphalt plan and is executing it with its own resources,” he said. “With these actions, those already carried out and future ones, a significant percentage of the most relevant roads in the municipality and with the most volume of traffic will be resurfaced and improved.” Councillor of general services, Ángel Montañés said: “This latest plan will solve problems in one of the most important communication nodes of the municipality, with the restoration of the surface
of a road that suffers intense traffic and was very degraded.” The programmed works will consist in the regularisation of the road surface by applying a hot asphalt mix layer and will be executed by the company awarded the contract AMC Construcciones y Contratas 2014, s.l. Puerto council will also begin in the coming weeks the execution of the second Municipal Asphalting Plan. This will renew the surface of
A 14 roads of the municipality, which by its volume of traffic, connectivity and level of deterioration are priorities in
the development of resurfacing initiated on the most important roads of the municipality.
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Stabbings in Costa del Silencio
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WO men, 35 and 66 years old, were detained after both suffered knife wounds inside a house in Costa del Silencio.
It is understood they suffered the injuries during a fight. The younger man had a stab wound to one leg while the other needed treatment for a knife injury to his face. It is understood the two men were not relatives but knew each other as they both live in the area. The incident was attended byagents of the Armed Institute and members of the Local Police of Arona, as well as health personnel of two ambulances.
woman was arrested at Tenerife’s north airport for trying to smuggle nearly seven kilos of cocaine.
Agents of the Civil Guard belonging to the Fiscal Unit of Tenerife-Norte airport, in collaboration with the Tax Agency, became suspicious of the 35-year-old passenger in the arrivals hall. Her suitcase was searched and it was found to have a double compartment inside,
under which they found 12 plastic packages containing a white substance. This turned out to be cocaine with a weight of 6,554 grams. The woman was arrested and placed in the hands of the courts in La Laguna. She faces prosecution for a crime against public health for drug trafficking.
Child rescued from pool
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five-year-old Irish child was resued with minor signs of drowning in Lanzarote.
The incident happened in a the pool of an hotel in Tias in the mid-afternoon. The 112 emergency control centre was told that the child had been rescued from the water and a lifeguard was doing first aid. Medics and the local police attended and took over assistance before the youngster was taken to hospital.
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Puerto pledges increase in local police force
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UERTO de la Cruz has been promised more bobbies on the beat following a new agreement between the local council and police.
Negotiations had been ongoing since last December and a deal has now been signed. Among the improvements planned is a greater police presence due to more officers on each shift. The council will also be providing the material resources and new facilities. Councillor for human resources, Antonia María Domínguez said the deal would also cover reinforcements in order to meet deficiencies that may arise, as well as adequately responding to the celebration of the many events that are taking place in Puerto, “guaranteeing the provision at all times of this security service by the Local Police.” Puerto’s Mayor, Lope Afonso said: “We have acquired the commitment of
Police warn over avocado thefts
providing the Local Police with the individual or collective means that are necessary to provide the service with the best guarantees. In this way, residents and visitors will be offered the best response to their demands.” New police units will be created and new patrol vehicles acquired.
“We are working to ensure that all vacant seats can be filled as soon as possible,” stressed the Mayor. The CCOO and CESIF unions have also thanked the administration for their “willingness to reach an agreement with the trade union representatives and seal a new agreement in the area
of the Local Police that will improve the security of the municipality in every way “. Councillor for security, Pedro González said: “We will continue to work to ensure a greater presence of police officers in our streets to continue providing a fast and efficient response in all that is required.”
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IREFIGHTERS carried out a difficult rescue after a lorry careered off a road in the north of Tenerife and was left dangling over a ravine.
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The warning comes after officers caught five men in the act of another theft. They are believed to have stolen around 1,000 kilos of avocados. This is the time of the year when avocados are in their most abundant on the island. Officers discovered that the five people, with common ties between them, acted in a separated and independent manner. “They knew very well the area in which they were going to act,” said a spokesman. “The offences were committed in full daylight, specifically in
afternoon hours. They knew the best accesses to the fincas so they would not been seen and the exact working and rest hours of the staff.” Once inside the farms, the gang carried the avocados in bags of 50 kilos and used pickup vans to transport the fruit to their destination. The thieves were caught in the act with 300 kilos of avocados, which were then returned to their owner. As well as continuing their controls, police regularly visit shops and markerts to check on the sale of avocados.
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The incident happened on calle Hoya Giles in La Guancha just before 10.30am. The Canary Emergency Service, Tenerife firemen, the Civil Guard and a road maintenance crew all attended. The alert was raised when the 112 control centre received a call to say a lorry had come off the road and was titling over a 16ft precipe, with the driver trapped inside. Police said he was unable to get out of his cab because of the sheer drop beneath him and the instability of the vehicle. Firefighters were able to release him and he was placed on a spinal board before being taken to hospital.
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Inspectors seize fish in wave of inspections
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ISHING inspectors with the Canary Government have seized a total of 290 kilograms of salty fish marketed irregularly in Gran Canaria.
The most prominent violations were the fraudulent sale of 70 Nile perch fillets, a total of 250 kilos, offered as cherne. “Some of these products were exhibited at the fishmonger’s counters without the mandatory information boards that define their main characteristics - commercial and scientific name, origin, form of obtaining or presentation form,” said a spokesman. “In other cases, although the products were accompanied by the corresponding identification labels, the information included was not clear or was incomplete, inducing confusion or deception to the consumer.” The inspections have been carried out since March to different operators dedicated to the sale of saltwater fishery products with the main objective of affecting the fraudulent marketing of salted fish due to the boom in sales of this product during these dates.
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Heroic José saves tourist’s life after cardiac arrest
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security guard has been hailed as a hero and life-saver after he came to the aid of a tourist who had collapsed with a cardiac ar-
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José Juan Ortega was working for the company Securitas at the hotel Marylanza Suites & Spa in Playa de las Americas when the emergency happened on the morning of March 26th. He sprung into action when the man’s wife called for help early as her husband was not breathing. Immediately, the Securitas worker took the hotel’s defibrillator and went up to their room. The Marylanza is affiliated to the hotel association, Ashotel and a spokesman explained: “José found that the man was not breathing and didn’t have a pulse. He began to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (RCP) which allowed him to resuscitate the client until an ambulance from Quirónsalud Costa Adeje arrived and took the patient to the hospital centre. There he suffered a second arrest and once
stabilised, as he needed an urgent catheterisation he was transferred to Hospiten Sur, where he was admitted.” ”The tourist, of Norwegian origin, was then in a coma, However, only a few days later, members of his family reported that he was almost totally recovered, and they thanked the rapid intervention of the security guard, who was decisive in saving his life, as doctors subsequently confirmed to Ashotel,” It was the first time that José Ortega had used a semiautomatic defibrillator in real time and performed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation in which he had previously received training on a mannequin. This is not the first time an incident like this has happened in a Tenerife hotel with a happy ending. In September 2016 there was a similar case in Apartamentos
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ENEH Cherry, Hercules & Love Affair, Miss Caffeina and Monarchy will all be part of the ARN Culture & Business Pride 2019 event in the south of Tenerife this summer. Casablanca, in Puerto de la Cruz, also associated with Ashotel. “These situations thus reveal the enormous importance of the fact that tourist establishments are properly equipped with semiautomatic defibrillators and also have their trained personnel. In fact, Ashotel has been part of the network of cardioprotected spaces since last year and has signed an agreement with a specialised company for the installation of DESA and the training of its
EASTER WORKSHOPS
Museums offer fun for children
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ENERIFE Cabildo has programmed several children’s workshops in the Museums of Tenerife for Easter, aimed at children from four to 12.
The activities will take place at the Museum of Nature and Archeology, the Museum of Science and the Cosmos and the Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife (at its headquarters of the Lercaro House in La Laguna). Youngsters are invited to participate in a varied educational offer during this holiday period. Thus, the established hours are from 9am to 2pm although there is a possibility of staying from 7.30am to 9am and from 2pm to 4pm. The price per day is 15 euros and includes breakfast. The activities took place on April 15th and 16th and finally, on April 17th.
personnel,” said the Ashotel spokesman. The director of Marylanza Suites & Spa, Fernando Josa, points out that the establishment he runs has had a DESA since 2015 and has trained his staff. Josa considers that “it is an exercise in responsibility to have this equipment in public places as well as hotels, and although of course we always expect to not have to use it, it can be assumed - as in this case - the difference between a person’s life and death.”
Marijuana found in garage
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42-year-old Italian man was arrested in Adeje after police found a marijuana plantation in his garage.
In the operation, 425 plants and 1,065 marijuana cuttings were intervened, which would have allowed obtaining 27 kilograms of narcotic substances. He faces prosecution for a crime against public health.
Nancys Rubias, Putochinomaricón, David Rees, Lawrence Casals and La Jalada will be supporting the Equal Human Rights concert to be held on June 21st and 22nd in Playa de las Américas, in a totally accessible, free and 100% heterofriendly attraction, all in the framework of the third edition of the ARN Culture & Business Pride festival organised by Arona council. The main festival is between June 18th and 23rd and will feature the pop concert which last year brought together 12,000 people. The Concert for Equal Human Rights will present the most ambitious line-up of its history: a list of artists headed by the veteran Neneh Cherry, an artist with more than 25 years of career. The programme mixes different styles such as the New York band led by Andy Butler, Hercules and Love Affair, the breath of fresh air from an urban talent like Putochinomaricón; the absolute lack of prejudices of the Nancys Rubias and the discovery of new talents such as David Rees; one of the indispensable groups of the national panorama, Miss Caffeina together with the electronic pop of the Monarchy duet; and the Caracas band of reggae fusion and La Jarana rock with the techno house of
the Costa Rican DJ Lawrence Casal. Entrance is totally free and interested parties can benefit from travel packages to attend this unique pride thanks to a collaboration with the travel agency of El Corte Inglés and Tenerife Les Friendly. ARN Culture & Business Pride will maintain the structure that in just two editions has made it a reference event created in the face of the need to offer an international meeting point that caters to the news of the sector from the most diverse points of view, always with free entrance , open and accessible in all its areas. In addition to the Beach Conferences, RN Networking, a programme dedicated to offering a professional and business platform for the LGTBIQ group, will be held and will become a background of a world summit called the LGTBIQ WORLD SUMMIT ARN, in which it is already working with leading companies in the sector. Adding its two previous editions, this festival has attracted an approximate number of 29,000 attendees in total, generating an economic impact of 1.66 million euros per year and receiving an investment return of close to 150%.
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Adeje’s summer university unveils 27th programme
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HE University of Summer of Adeje will have 14 courses and 13 workshops this year.
The 27th edition was launched by the Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga and the rector of the University of La Laguna, Antonio Martinón, who has described it as “the most brilliant example of university extension policy carried out by the institution.” The summer courses of Adeje have been held in July uninterruptedly for all those 27 years, overcoming the crisis period and both the content and demand of users have been strengthened with the introduction of workshops and more flexible formats. Enrolment is from May 2nd. The presentation also unveiled this year’s poster, an acrylic on canvas by the Israeli artist Yaron Lambdez, based in Adeje. The proposals include sign language, the media in the internet age, hotel management software, basic palliative care,marketing, microplastics, tourism, debate, emotional management, Canary wines and cheeses and an introduction to 3D design and printing, as well as creative writing and social skills. Information and registration online: http://www.uvadeje.es and https://www.ull.es/portal/cursosextension/
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Arona council furious over road planning as it backs traffic jam petition A RONA council has given its full backing to a group of business people in Los Cristianos who have collected 1,300 signatures in a protest over traffic jams. The authority says they are “absolutely right in the face of the continuous queues and traffic jams that form in the southern region and the access roads to the town.” “The Cabildo must raise real solutions, abandon sterile ideas such as the socalled “turbo rotonda” and take into consideration the projects that the corporation has been considering for a year, such as the internal interconnection of the El Mojón Partial Plan and the direct departures from it to the highway and the general highway, without going
through Los Cristianos,” said a spokesman. The corporation considers that it is not acceptable that, despite the traffic problems in the south, the Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands have just tendered a million euros in works in 2017 - for the capital of Tenerife - and only 50,000 euros last year, all in a municipality that already has 100,000 inhabitants and a region that exceeds 300,000. Specifically, in recent months the corporation has insistently requested both the
Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands to adopt a series of measures to alleviate the traffic of entry and exit to Los Cristianos, especially at a time when they have put in progress different works corresponding to the El Mojon Partial Plan. “These solutions, to which the Cabildo responded with the “turbo rotonda”, go through internally linking the traffic of the zone of the partial plan, so that it does not affect the transit of Los Cristianos, and that from this the traffic can leave directly both the highway and the road to Guaza, so that the accesses and exits to and from Los Cristianos are significantly reduced,” said the spokesman.
Arona council, in addition, is willing to fully meet the costs of the project that would improve internal mobility in El Mojon and a double height road, which would allow the passage from east to west and vice versa, without having to access any roundabout, or Los Cristianos or the highway. The corporation is blaming “the lack of planning and an evident failure of the mobility model, both of the Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands.” “Fiestas like the Carnivals,” the corporation recalled, “are once a year, but the lines of entr y and exit of Los Cristianos occur 365 days before the neglect of both the Cabildo and the Government.”
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Adeje backs Flight returns after understanding of co-pilot falls ill autism with new group H OLIDAYMAKERS leaving Tenerife for Scotland were caught up in a mid-air emergency shortly after take-off when one of the pilots fell ill.
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HE non-profit organisation Autismo Sur – mi lado azul (my blue side) has been launched in Adeje.
The association’s mission is to improve the quality of life of those with ASD (autism spectrum disorder – aka TEA in Spanish) and that of their families, with services, specialised assistance, and also increasing public awareness about ASD and the need for increased respect of the rights of all to a proper inclusion in our society. The association will have the help of the Canarian Autism Federation, run by parents and professionals dealing with ASD, lobbying for needed services and family assessments, as well as specialised training and education. The association was born in 2017 with the main goal being to help society in general understand autism, at a personal and professional
The Ryanair flight was forced to do a U-turn and return back to the island’s south airport where the emergency services were activated. The budget airline has confirmed the incident but was unable to give further information about the co-pilot’s condition due to privacy laws.
The alert happened on a Prestwick flight just 13 minutes after it had departed from Tenerife. Air traffic controllers tweeted: “Flight from Tenerife South to Scotland returns in emergency due to medical problem of one of the pilots. Maximum priority. The route is cleared, medical attention is
coordinated and the emergency protocol is activated.” A spokesperson for Ryanair said: “This flight from Tenerife to Glasgow (April 7th) returned to Tenerife Airport shortly after take-off after the first officer became ill inflight. In line with procedures, the captain contacted ATC, the aircraft landed normally, and the first officer was met by medical personnel. Customers disembarked and departed to Glasgow shortly afterwards.”
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level. Carmen Fernández, the president of the association, says that is why they have launched their current campaign, ‘conecTEA’ working with therapists, from school to home. In other words, she explains, working to fully educate all those who are in contact with the person with autism in their daily lives. The association is placing
special emphasis on working to help in the family setting, finding out how to help and improve assistance in the home. Attending the official launch of the association here in Adeje were the councillors for health, Amada Trujillo Bencomo, for tourism Ermitas Moreira García, and for heritage, Desiderio Afonzo Ruiz.
British Embassy alert over passports, travel and health insurance
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HE British Embassy in Spain has once again issued urgent advice as part of its information campaign on Brexit implications.
“It is always important to make sure your passport is valid for travel but be aware that if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, you will need to have at least six months’ validity remaining from your date of travel,” a spokesperson has warened. “This is not quite as straightforward as it sounds! If you last renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to the normal 10 years’ validity and these will not be counted as valid.” To double check your passport would be fit for travel use the quick passport checker (https:/ /www.passport.service.gov.uk/check-a-passport). After the UK leaves the EU, there may also be some changes to access to emergency healthcare while travelling. If the UK leaves the EU with a deal, nothing will change until the end of 2020, meaning Spanish-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) can be used in the UK, and friends and family coming to visit can use their UK-issued EHICs here in Spain. However, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, whilst the Spanish government has said through their Royal Decree that they will continue to provide healthcare to British visitors, it is important to note that UK EHICs may not be accepted elsewhere in Europe. In any case, you should always buy comprehensive travel insurance, because your EHIC will not cover any private medical healthcare or costs, such as needing an air ambulance and it is not valid on cruises either. And make sure you match your insurance to your trip. If you have a health condition or take part in sport or hazardous activities, including scuba diving or skiing, you might need special cover. Many people have been asking in outreach events and on social media about how easy it will be to travel in the future with a British passport. Rest assured, in any scenario, your British passport remains valid and UK citizens will have the right to enter and stay in the Schengen space without a visa for short-term visits. This means that, even in a no-deal scenario you would be able to travel in Europe for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without needing to apply for a visa. So, if you live in Spain and want to travel to France and Germany, for example, you will be able do so on your UK passport, without a visa, as long as you don’t stay longer than 90 days. British Consul Charmaine Arbouin said: “We recognise the current uncertainty for UK nationals in Spain and we will continue to do all we can to update citizens as and when we have more information. To make sure you enjoy your much-needed holiday, ensure your passport is valid in any scenario, that you have comprehensive travel insurance and check our travel advice for any updates. We also recommend that you travel with your residency document as well as your passport if you are leaving Spain to avoid any confusion on re-entry.” Whenever you plan to travel, keep an eye on our travel advice pages on gov.uk (gov.uk/ foreign-travel-advice) to keep up to date with any changes in requirements. Advice for UK nationals living in Spain can be found at: gov.uk/living-in-spain where you can sign up for alerts that update you when there is new information or on our Brits in Spain Facebook page www.facebook.com/britsinspain
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Puerto confirmed as Intelligent Man trapped between truck Tourist Destination and wall P UERTO de la Cruz has obtained the “Intelligent Tourist Destination” badge after fulfilling all the requirements.
This project, which develops the transformation of destinations from the innovative point of view under the umbrella of a technological infrastructure, is promoted by the Secretary of State for Tourism, through the State Mercantile Society for the Management of Innovation and Technologies Tourist, SAMP (SEGITTUR), wholly owned by the General State Administration. Puerto’s Mayor, Lope Afonso said the hallmark “is the firm commitment to revalue the destination, increasing its competitiveness, improving the tourist experience and quality of life of the residents”. All this, with the aim of having “a tourist city prepared to face the challenges and transformations posed by the new socioeconomic and technological environment.” There are currently 22 destinations with this distinction in Spain. The transformation into a Smart Tourist Destination means the revaluation of the destination through innovation and techno-
logy, with the aims of increasing competitiveness, improving efficiency, boosting sustainable development and improving the quality of the visitors’ stay and the quality of life of the residents. Projects in Puerto have included the installation of new LED street lighting and a major recycling plan which improves the treatment of waste in the municipality.
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Fire crews from La Orotava and La Laguna were called in to rescue the 56-year-old man of German origin. He was trapped between his truck and a wall in Miguel de Cervantes street in La Orotava, near the bus station. Once released, the man was found to be in cardiorespiratory arrest. He was treated at the scene by medics who tried basic and advanced resuscitation but without succcess. The incident was also attended by the Civil Guard, Local Police, as well as a medical ambulance and a basic life support ambulance from the Canary Emergency Service.
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FTER our recent coach trip to the South of the Island, calling at Scampi’s for the customary Fish and Chips on route, we have now replenished our cupboards and freezers, not forgetting our Easter eggs and Hot Cross Buns. Hopefully you will have some left by the time Easter comes ! The coach was once again filled almost to capacity, and a good time was enjoyed by all. Our next journey to the South will be in June, so you have plenty of time to reserve your seats.
In spite of the uncertain weather, the Car Boot Sale at All Saints in the Taoro Park, on Saturday 6th April, was another successful event thanks to our many helpers. Don’t forget, if you have any saleable items to donate to our cause, Cheryl and Brian will only be too pleased to arrange to collect them. Once again, our heartfelt thanks go to them and their ‘team’ for all that they do for our charity. Our next lunch will be held at the ever-popular restaurant the Petit Los Angeles in Puerto at 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday May 21st. The price to members is 17 euros, including wine and water. On Tuesday June 11th a lunch has been arranged at the Cafe Berlin in Puerto. As customary the time is 1.00 for 1.30 p.m., and the price is 19 euros for members including wine. To book for these events, ‘please contact Maureen on 922 341 979, or Jean on 922 384 809. You can also follow us on Facebook.
HERE are so many customs, and questions, associated with the celebration of Easter that it can be hard to make sense of it all. Why does Easter fall on a different Sunday every year? Why chocolate eggs? Why Easter bonnets, Easter fire, Easter bunnies? And why bother? Being a rather geeky child, my favourite occupation during long sermons in church used to be working out the date of Easter for years to come. In fact the old Prayer Book had a table of dates extending way into the future, but it was more fun to try and calculate the “golden numbers” which the table was based on. And the Prayer Book helpfully had a table for doing that as well. I can’t remember now how it was done, and in any case there’s an easy rule of thumb: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. In fact it would make everyone’s life
easier if we could have a fixed date, but that’s not a debate that will be ended any time soon. Some of the symbols associated with Easter have obvious connections with the idea of new life (the eggs and the bunnies) or with celebration after the dull days of Lent (the bonnets and of course the chocolate). Easter fire, though, is a tradition that we’ve probably inherited from preChristian times. In some countries, especially in northern Europe, fires are lit the night before Easter Day, possibly to celebrate the end of winter darkness, and
celebrations continue throughout the night. The church has incorporated fire into its services, often lighting a fire outside from which a special Easter candle is then lit. That candle then burns throughout the 40 days of the Easter season. This year we shall be having a daybreak service on Easter Sunday, where fire outside the church will represent the light of the risen Lord Jesus. And if our timing and the weather is right, the rising sun will reinforce that power of that light. Why bother? Years ago my late husband, until then a faithful atheist, was given a book called “Who moved the stone?” The book was written by a lawyer who weighed up all the evidence for and against the resurrection of Jesus and concluded that the impossible did indeed
happen. The writer’s argument was enough to change the mind of that atheist, also a lawyer, and our lives were changed for good. Our Holy Week and Easter services at All Saints: Maundy Thursday 18 April: 5.00 pm Communion service with washing of feet Good Friday 19 April: 2.00 pm One hour at the Cross: a time of music, readings and quiet reflection; 5.00 pm German Lutheran service; 6.00 pm Screening of Bach’s St Matthew Passion Easter Day 21 April: 7.00 am Daybreak Communion service (followed by breakfast); 9.30 am and 11.00 am Holy Communion; 5.00 pm German Lutheran service Chaplain: The Revd Dr Paula Clifford Tel: 922 38 40 38; Email: paulaclifford4@gmail.com
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We love our jobs especially at times like this when good things come from something so bad. Thank you all for adopting the puppies and giving them all a new loving home. Our dogs love to go out for a walk so if you do have some spare time during our opening hours below, then do come and visit us and make a dog very happy. They love some exercise and tlc. Please do call the refuge on 664321219 or 602463242 between the hours of 8am -5pm if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs, as well as 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.
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OKY is now 14 years old. He is still playful and adores to play with the ball. So sad to see the old dogs in the refuge. Can you give him a home to live out his final years? If you would like to adopt Noky, you can visit him at the refuge. The Centro de Proteccion Animal de Tierra Blanca is located off the TF1 motorway, about half way between Las Americas and Santa Cruz, by the restaurant Los Chasneros, just 200m above the motorway. They do not ask for adoption fees, only a donation of food and photos to let them know how the dog is getting on in his/her new home. Call Rachel on 629 031 273.
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He never seems phased by living in the kennels and is always very relaxed and chilled. He shares his kennel with 2 other males, Chacho and Erwin and they all love playing together and running around together when they get the chance. When out walking, Nepo likes to be spoiled with treats, but also loves to chase lizards and does a really good job trying to catch them. No bush or wall is too big for him to climb into, or up! He has succeeded a couple of times when it comes to catching lizards. He holds no prisoners! He is fun is walk, and can walk on and off lead. He is a pleasure to walk on the lead and loves getting out to explore the trails around K9. When he is off lead, the podenco in him really comes out as he goes off searching for some unlucky lizards to find. He loves to run and run and run but don’t worry, he will come back when you call him and give him a little reward. His cool calm nature makes him so easy to be around and he is very curious of other dogs. He likes to get to know them and play with them, and seems to get on with most dogs. He is really good with people also, which makes him suitable to walk with any of our walkers. If you have any treats in your pocket, he becomes your best friend and tries to sniff them out but also knows when he is over stepping the mark. He is obedient and super friendly and is always ready for a cuddle.
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PANISH police and officials of the Tax Agency have dismantled a criminal organisation dedicated to the laundering of proceeds from drug trafficking in the Canary Islands. The researchers located movements for a total amount of more than 11,000,000 euros between 2013 and 2018. Members of the network received payments from four organisations engaged in drug trafficking in the Canaries and ensured the money reached Morocco and Mauritania through transfer outside the economic and banking channels. This capital was reintroduced into the Spanish banking system in a legal manner, where it was invested by the organisation on behalf of Mauritanian businessmen in furniture which was finally exported to that country. Eight men have been
arrested, four of Moroccan nationality, two of Mauritanian nationality and two Spaniards. Police received a tip-off about the scam at the end of last year. Seven raids were carried out,
five of them in real estate in Gran Canaria, another in Lanzarote and the last in Tenerife. Police also seized 2,750 grams of hashish and 57,200 euros. The police intervention was
carried out by agents of the Provincial Judicial Police Brigade of Las Palmas and officials Customs Surveillance of the Tax Agency in the Canary Islands.
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A Gomera is expecting a bumper Easter, with occupancy likely to surpass 90 per cent, mainly in the southern towns.
This is a figure similar to that recorded in the two previous years and shows the good expectations that the sector has for this month in hotels, apartments, rural houses and holiday homes. To this is added the arrival of more than 2,000 cruise passengers to the Port of San Sebastian. European markets are those
that prefer to visit the island, since the Germans and English concentrate more than 60 per cent of tourists who come looking for nature as the main attraction, although more and more are interested in the activities of active tourism that are offered as the sighting of cetaceans, birds, cycling or hiking. On this occasion, it will be
the first Holy Week in which the island offers seven cycling routes, included in the new trail map and the application, available for Android and iOS. An application with which tourists will have at their disposal all the information of 50 paths, along with the provision of an incident alert system. La Gomera closed 2018, surpassing one million overnight stays, a figure well
NEW TRAILS above that recorded in 2017 and which keeps the island with an average stay of 11.4 days. In addition, the average cost reaches 130 euros, a figure that is expected to rise at the end of this annuity due to the arrival of a more segmented tourism with a high purchasing power. La Gomera Cabildo says it welcomes the figures as they show their objectives are being achieved and affect all sectors of the island’s economy.
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Council leaders in the municipality of La Oliva in Fuerteventura are so fed up with the situation at “playa del Hierro” that they are backing a major campaign to educate the public about the harm they are doing. The 850 metre-long beach which is accessed by a dirt track several kilometres away from the tourist town of Corralejo - was previously only
Man falls 18ft “Please don’t deplete popcorn down hillside beach”, tourists are urged 53-year-old man suffered multiple injuries after falling 18ft down a hillside on La Palma in the early hours of the morning.
The accident happened on the LP-104 in the municipality of San Andrés y Sauces at 2.20am. The Canary Emergency Service, a medical team from the local health centre, La Palma firemen and the Civil Guard were all called out following a call to the 112 control centre. Firefighters rescued the man and doctors gave him first aid at the scene before he was taken to hospital. His injuries were described as “moderate”.
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It will concentrate on restoration, providing accessibility and security. Special attention is being paid to the finishing touches, masonry, street lighting and a new central access to the beach and staircase. The work will improve the accessibility of residents and tourists to the coast of Valverde, whilst respecting the natural charms of this environment and promoting sustainability. El Hierro citizens are reminded that, while the works last, will be excluded for public bath the area affected by them.
OURISTS visiting a beautiful bay in the Canaries which has been nicknamed “popcorn beach” because of its unusual algae are being urged to respect the environment and not take handfuls away. known to windsurfers. However, its fame has spread so much that it now has its own Instagram site. The “popcorn” is actually fossils called rhodolith, which have a great value to the marine ecosystem. Experts estimate that about ten kilos of the “popcorn” is being “stolen” from the beach each month. That makes around 120 kilos per year,
more than one ton in a decade, they point out. This, they say, hinders the natural process of formation of the future sandy beach. The rhodolith are formed in the sea and only grow at one millimetre per year. Some measure up to 25 centimetres so have lived for 250 years. The beach isn’t in a protected area but it is forbidden by Spain’s coastal law to take them away or any similar sand or stone. If caught, culprits can be fined. The Mayor of La Oliva, Isaí Blanco said the local
population had always taken small quantities of rhodolith to use as a decorative element in their homes but in recent years, with the gradual influx of hundreds of thousands of tourists to Fuerteventura, “it is now getting out of hand”. “They are carrying them home in buckets,” said the Mayor. The awareness campaign “Pass La Oliva without trace” is aimed at residents and visitors of a municipality that receives half a million tourists a year and where more than half of its 25,000 inhabitants are foreign.
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Canary Islands could be first place in Spain to get flying ships
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The Government of the Canary Islands is urging the central government to introduce regulations to authorise this new form of maritime transport. The planes would sail on an “air mattress” without contact with the sea surface and would make Spain a pioneer in Europe in this field. Canarian vice-president and public works and transport councillor, Pablo Rodríguez said that in the case of the Canary Islands, the service would be operated by the company Ciwing. In November 2017, at the request of the Government of the Canar y Islands, the General Directorate of Marine Trade launched a specialised working group for the deve-
lopment of a Spanish regulation to commercially exploit this type of transport. Representatives of the General Directorate of the Merchant Navy, the International Maritime Organisation, representatives of the division of naval systems of the National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA-CEHIPAR) and members of the company Ciwing participated. Since its creation and after a dozen technical meetings, the working group approved on February 6th a definitive proposal for regulations for NVR, which must now begin processing to be approved as a legal standard. The NVRs were regulated for civil use by the International Maritime Organi-
sation in 2002. The design features and materials used are more similar to those of an aircraft than those of traditional vessels but are legally ships and its regulation depends, therefore, on the maritime authority. However, given their peculiarities, they need a demanding regulatory development in each country so that they can operate and train their crew. Currently only Russia, Korea and China have a specific national regulation for this type of ships that allows their exploitation and no country of the European Union had developed a regulation for the time being. It is understood the flying ships would cover the route between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de
Tenerife in 30 minutes, travelling at around 200km an hour. Tests could be carried out
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ANZAROTE Cabildo, through its energy department, is studying the possibility of obtaining energy from the waves of the sea.
The project would be through mWaveTM technology, which exploits the potential of ocean waves, abundant in the northern area of Lanzarote, and a technology that respects the environment. This technology, which operates below the surface of the water and at a sufficient depth so that it does not affect marine traffic or any other nautical activity, transfers the energy generated to the coast through an underwater cable. Energy councillor, Ángel Vázquez said: “This ambitious project to generate electricity through the use of a novel technology that obtains the energy of the marine waves is one of the main lines of action that the Cabildo is carrying out
following the agreement signed a year ago with the company specialised in the energy sector, Enzen.” Currently, the company Bombora Wave Power, of Australian origin and belonging to the Enzen group, is installing different wave generation prototypes around the world, including the installation that is being executed in Wales. “The intention is to install in Lanzarote a second phase of this project, which would mean an optimisation to the design of the Wales prototype. This fact would put Lanzarote in a position of advantage in the field of research and development in this type of project,” said Ángel Vázquez. During this year of work, progress has been made in the
in next summer with a view to a full service in June 2021. The planes would probably
have capacity for eight people (six passengers and two crew members).
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burglar landed up in hospital when a robbery nearly had fatal consequences in Lanzarote.
Police who went to the scene of an incident at a bar in Arrecife arrested three men, aged 26, 27 and 34 years, all of Moroccan nationality. A witness had phoned 091 at dawn after seeing three individuals trying to get into the premises. Officers found one of the men lying on the floor with a badly cut arm and they had to stem the flow of blood with a tourniquet to save his life. He was rushed to hospital. A trail of blood took them to the glass door of the bar which had been smashed open, the cause of the man’s injury. The two other men were found nearby.
aspects related to the request for connection to the network, feasibility studies of the project and the evaluation of the energy resource, as well as environmental impact studies, among others. Likewise, work is also being done on the development of a project for Marine Wind Energy that includes the installation of a floating offshore wind turbine,
one of the most promising sources of clean energy in the coming decades in Lanzarote. “From the Cabildo, we continue working on the integration of renewable energies on the island, exploring all possible routes, which also allows us to generate more knowledge and employment,” said Ángel Vázquez.
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All of them were of Iranian nationality and had French documents which airline personnel suspected were fake. They called in the police who arrested two men, aged 40 and 45, another man under the age of 17 and a woman of 20.
Pension Freedoms What has changed? Basically, you have more choice with what to do with the money you save in your pension. From age 55 you will now be able to access all the money which is in your pension pot. Before the changes were made you were limited to what you could take out each year.
You don’t have to do anything with your pension pot now. You can leave it invested until you need it. And it’s at that point you can see which of the options available to you that will best suit your circumstances. It’s important you fully understand all the options and the different tax implications they have. Sebastian & St James will be able to help you with this and give you advise which suits your own needs.
Building your pension pot You can see the amount of choices you have to take money from your pension pot. But to have those choices you will need to have first built up a pension pot. You might find yourself in one or more of the following circumstances, each of which could be the potential solution to increasing the size of the pension pot you have: • You’re close to paying off your mortgage so may soon have further scope to consider an increase in pension contributions. • Your children are leaving home, easing some of your monthly financial commitments. • You have old pension plans that you may wish to take advice on, as to whether or not they may be better served within a new plan. • You’ve received some inheritance that you could consider the merits of investing into your current pension pot. The pension changes have had a positive impact on people’s feelings towards retirement and do give them more choices to help achieve the retirement they want. How you take advantage of the changes is up to you. But speaking to us can help you find out more about the changes or if your current circumstances mean you might be able to build up your pension pot.
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Lanzarote attracting the Brits, French and Irish Lanzarote continues to lead the growth of the arrival of tourists to the Canary Islands
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N February, the island registered an increase of 5.5% compared to the same month last year and 8.5% in the annual accumulated growth, compared to 1.1% and 0.7% increase, respectively, in the average of the archipelago. Minister of Tourism Promotion of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Angel Vazquez, welcomed the figures but stressed: “We must not lower our guard against the complex situation that the European tourism landscape presents, particularly in the United Kingdom.” According to data from the Canar y Islands Statistics Institute (Istac), the number of tourists who visited the island in Februar y amounted to 240,056, 5.5% more than the same month last year and
compared to an increase of 1.1% recorded in the average of the archipelago . Likewise, with 456,448 tourists arriving on the island during the first two months of the year, Lanzarote leads in the Canary Islands the annual accumulated increase with an increase of 8.5% compared to 2018, compared to 0.7% increase in the average of the whole of the archipelago. By nationalities, special relevance has been the increase over the past year of the arrival of tourists to the
island from France both in the month of Februar y (43.2%) and in the first two months of the year (33.5%) , like that of the rest of the national territor y with increases of 17.4% and 21.9% respectively. Also noteworthy is the strength that Lanzarote continues to show in the British markets, with an increase of 8.3% in February and 14.6% in the accumulated, and Irish with increases of 9.4% and 5.6% respectively . The arrival of tourists from Italy has also increased (15.4% and 23.7%, respectively), while the arrival of German tourists has remained stable with an
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Canaries fly high as 35 new routes opened
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This summer season will see the opening of 35 new connections that will link the archipelago with different European and North African cities, as well as improving connectivity also between the islands. Specifically, 32 new routes will connect the Canary Islands with countries such as the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mauritania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Ukraine. In addition, three new routes will unite La Palma with Tenerife Sur, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. These routes will be
imperceptible decrease of 0.2% in the accumulated amount of tourists, despite negative factors that have occurred in the market
such as the recent bankruptcy of the company Germania, added to those previously experienced by Air Berlin and
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Palma begins its tough stance against drunken tourism
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APPY hours and two for one offers are now officially banned in the Mallorca tourist resort of Palma in a bid to stamp out drunken tourism.
operated by Starwings, EasyJet, Jetairfly, Corendon Airlines Europe, TUIfly, Alba Star, Mauritanian Airlines International, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Wizz Air, Tap Air Portugal, Vueling Airlines, Norwegian, Ryanair, SkyUP Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines and Binter. Minister of Tourism, Culture
and Sports, Isaac Castellano, said: “The Canaries now have the best connectivity in their history. Today, more planes land in the airports of the islands and they do so from more cities, thus facilitating not only the arrival of tourists, but also the mobility of the residents themselves.”
Niki, or the preference of the German tour operators for other destinations with aggressive prices as Turkey and Egypt.
Holidaymakers will also have to abide by tough new measures, including no drinking in the street or on the beach, and will be fined up to 3,000 euros if caught. The crackdown will continue until September 30th when the main tourist season comes to a close. The ban on unruly behaviour affects Cala Major, Palma centre, the seafront promenade, the main square (Plaza de Gomila) and Playa de Palma. The local council has designated the five areas as “zones of special tourist interest” which will now be controlled by
orders known as “civic use of public spaces”. Police officers will be out on patrol during the day and night to inform nightclubs, bars and shops about the restrictions. At first, there will be a temporary freeze on fines because of the information campaign but they will be handed out with effect from May. In the five zones, the encouragement of alcohol consumption will not be allowed which means a ban on happy hours or two for one offers in all venues. Advertising of drinking competitions or excursions will also be
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vetoed. There will be special attention to Playa de Palma where promotion reps will not be allowed to hand out leaflets although they will be able to tell holidaymakers verbally. It is hoped this will help to cut out discarded paper which tourism chiefs felt was adding to the resort’s bad image. In all five areas, the display of alcohol products and their advertising is prohibited both inside the premises and on their terraces or facades, as well as in the public space, when they may be visible from the outside. Locally, residents say they will be interested to see just how much the measures are implemented because of local election looming in May.
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Twenty arrests for child Drivers once again pornography offences warned to cut their speed FATAL ACCIDENTS
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This surveillance campaign comes two months after the entry into force of the generic speed limit of 90km on conventional roads, roads where 75% of fatal accidents occur, half of them on exits. In 2017 (the most recent year with consolidated data), 345 people died on the roads in accidents in which speed was one of the concurrent factors. According to the study “Speed and accident risk” carried out by the International Transport Forum (ITF), speeding is the main problem faced by motorised countries.
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GENTS of the National Police have arrested 20 people, and investigated another ten, in an operation against a child pornography exchange network using the internet. An estimate for Norway shows that if all drivers drove below the speed limits, the number of deaths would be reduced by 20% (Elvik 2011) Due to this concern, the campaign is carried out simultaneously in almost 30 countries that make up the International Traffic Police Organisation. The controls will focus on those sections of risk associated with speed, as
well as those points where circulation is carried out above the established limit and there is a high loss ratio. In addition, taking into account the preventive nature of the campaign, drivers will be informed of the existence of controls through the variable message panels or with circumstantial vertical signs, when the track does not have such panels.
Those implicated allegedly used virtual storage clouds to store the files and share them with third parties with great ease. The agents made 30 raids in homes in Zaragoza, Valladolid, Barcelona, Vizcaya, Castellón, Pontevedra, Lugo, Madrid, Tenerife, Jaen, Granada, Malaga, Seville, Almeria and Cordoba. Among the detainees is a football coach from Barcelona and a retiree from Seville who had specialised in encryption and file hiding techniques. The investigation began
when police became aware of the existence of a paedophile material exchange network through the net. The agents found that those involved used virtual storage platforms for their activity, having a greater capacity than the computer terminals used regularly. They were able to share files with great ease and erase them quickly if necessary. It also prevented them from being located easily in the case of a police search or by people from their immediate surroundings.
In addition, two minors, 16 years of age, were arrested in Zaragoza. During the house search, one of them tried to erase the content of the computer material in which the files were found, having to be reduced by the agents and subsequently detained. Another of the arrested, a man of 55 years detained in Almería, had a history of sexual abuse and used the wi-fi connection of a bar near his house to try to evade a police investigation. Finally, two women have been identified in Madrid and Malaga for possession of paedophile material. Both told the agents that they stored the files by mistake.
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Bone marrow Spanish resorts want to promote a safe and upmarket donors hits target two image of nightlife years early S PANISH holiday hotspots are aiming to change their nightlife image by appointing special mayors who would be in charge of entertainment regulations and safety controls.
Cities such as Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona and Seville, as well as the island of Tenerife in the Canaries, are interested in following the lead of Amsterdam which has had the figurehead for five years. So far, there has been no similar appointment in Spain but the Spanish nightlife association “Spain Nightlife” says private and public institutions should seriously consider the move to capitalise on the millions of euros spent each year by tourists and to ensure they get the best quality. The “Mayor of the Night” wouldn’t be an elected position like the traditional Mayor but would liaise with all nightclubs, bars, DJs, customers and organisers of night-time events over issues such as drinking in the street, zero tolerance over sexual harassment, uncivic behaviour, alcohol controls and safety standards whilst generally acting as an ambassador. As well as Amsterdam, there are Mayors of the Night in Zurich, Berlin, New York, Tokyo and Paris but none yet in Spain. “ We believe that the implementation of this figure in certain Spanish cities would bring important benefits,” said José Luis Benítez, president of Spain Nightlife and secretary general of the Ibiza Leisure association “The problem is that the traditional mayor cannot be operational 24 hours and that is why the role of this figure is so important. It is a
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PAIN’S National Bone Marrow Plan now has around 400,000 donors, nearly two years before the planned date of December 2020.
The information was given by the Minister for Health, Consumption and Well-being, María Luisa Carcedo, at the conference “Transplants of Haematopoietic Parents in Spain: New Challenges, New Solutions”, held at the ministry’s headquarters. The event, organised by the National Transplant Organisation, aims to publicise and analyse the main aspects of the National Haematopoietic Transplant Strategy for 2020-2025. “The current challenge of the National Bone Marrow Plan is to increase not only the quantity but also the quality of bone marrow donations,” explained Maria Carcedo. “We not only want to have many donors; we also want registered donors to have an ideal profile so that they are effective donors, and thus to give more opportunities to the patients in need. We want donors so we can carry out more transplants.” In absolute terms, Spain is above France in sixth place of the European bone marrow donation rankings.
figure without authority or executive power but it is a great help for the mayor or mayor of the city.” The First Nightlife Congress Spain Nightlife held in Tenerife revealed that one in three tourists choose their destination because of what it offers at night. In Amsterdam, the appointment of the first mayor of the night has led to a 25 per cent reduction in cases of violence outside nightlife establishments. Tenerife, which shook off its tacky nightlife image over a decade ago, is backing the mayor of the night campaign. Speaking during the conference at the Hard Rock Hotel in the south of the island, president of the Tenerife government, Carlos Alonso said: “The commitment that has been made to quality and high-level hospitality, as we can see in this establishment that hosts this Congress, demonstrates the new vision
of the destination we want to transmit. We want to generate a movement where nightlife generates greater tourist competitiveness and increase spending at destinations.” The mayor of the upmarket resort of Adeje, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga added: “The Canaries are a tourist leader and, in turn, Costa Adeje is the leader of the leader.” “We are very committed to the promotion of tourism, we have all made a firm commitment to quality and excellence and to maintain a high profitability with the great-est security,” he said. “This Congress should change the prospects of nightly entertainment at a national level and for this it is necessary to have the right interlocutors to improve our tourism offer.” Secretary General of Spain Nightlife, Joaquim Boadas said night leisure in Spain involved more people on a weekend than all the first and second division soccer teams.
“RIGHT DIRECTION”
Spanish tourism stays strong, with increases in visitors and spending
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PAIN received 4.4 million inbound tourists in February, an increase of 3.8% on the figure for February 2018.
Their total spending amounted to 4.67 billion euros, up 2.9%. These figures have been taken from the Inbound Tourism Survey (FRONTUR) and Tourist Spending Survey (EGATUR), drawn up by the Spanish National Statistics Institute. In the first two months of the year, some 8.6 million tourists
visited the country (up 3%), spending a total of 9.36 billion euros, an increase of 3.3%. State Secretary for Tourism, Isabel Oliver, explained that the data confirm the strength of the Spanish tourism sector and bolster the government’s commitment to shift the Spanish tourism model towards economic, social and territorial sustainability as a requirement if tourism is to continue to be an engine for economic development and social welfare. The main emitting markets in February were the United Kingdom, with 883,757 inbound tourists, up 2.3% on the same month of 2018; France, with 562,186 tourists (up 3.1%); and Germany, with 549,011 tourists (up 2.4%). There were also significant increases in tourists from the United States (up 21.5%) and Italy (up 12.6%).
The most popular destination region was the Canary Islands, with 1.2 million inbound tourists, a fall of 1.1% on the same month last year. This region was followed by Catalonia, with over 1 million tourists (up 1.4%) and Andalusia, with 626,424 (up 8%). The autonomous regions with the highest spending figures in February were the Canary Islands (with 1.45 billion euros, 2% more than in February 2018), Catalonia (1.02 billion euros, down 0.8%) and Madrid (634 million euros, up 14.1%). In terms of emitting countries, the United Kingdom posted the highest spending figure at 814 million euros (up 3%), followed by Germany, at 565 million (up 4%) and the Nordic countries, at 450 million (down 10.7%).
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TUNNED motorists had to rub their eyes in disbelief after spotting a hippo in the middle of a roundabout in Spain!
The giant beast had escaped from a circus in Almeria and decided to go for a trot around the town, much to the disbelief of passers-by. Police contacted the circus who sent staff out to search for their missing star and it was eventually found and recaptured. It is understood the hippo was being kept in an enclosure at the circus but had some how got out for its impromptu walkabout. Circus officials have ensured the enclosure was secure and they had no trouble in getting the beast back. The incident has re-opened the debate about the keeping of animals in zoos for entertainment. Many parts of Spain have banned their use and animal rights campaigners want a blanket ban across the country.
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OLIDAYMAKERS on their way to the Costa del Sol were caught up in an emergency at Belfast International Airport.
Their easyJet flight to Malaga was grounded following a collision with a pushback tug. As part of normal procedures, emergency services were scrambled to the scene and passengers were asked to disembark. The airline said: “The safety of our passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority and we have launched an urgent investigation with our ground handling provider at Belfast Airport.” No-one was hurt.
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NE of the biggest-ever networks specialising in counterfeit clothing and articles has been dismantled by police in Spain.
The company, based in Zaragoza, not only supplied the fakes to thousands of customers, it also helped other business people to set up their own franchise. It is estimated there were at least 100 such branches in Spain. The police operation was carried out by agents of the National Police and officials of the Tax Agency,. In total they have seized around 8,000 items and 6,000 euros in cash, arresting the three company administrators. The network made around five million euros from the scam. The investigation began in the middle of last year after several prestigious fashion brands raised the alert about a website that offered a multitude of counterfeit products. These complaints increased during the course of the investigation by repre-
sentatives of other fashion brands. Tests determined that all the products were counterfeit with a very high quality. As a result of the investigations, those responsible for the company were identified and the administrators were arrested. They had created web pages with the aim of increasing the routes of trade of their
products, offering buyers the possibility of creating a franchise in exchange for an economic consideration of approximately 25,000 euros. Those now detained were responsible for carrying out all the assembly of the store for the start of the activity, proving that only in Spain had created at least 100 franchises.
In addition to the wholesale business and franchises, they provided products to other customers who owned outlet businesses both in Spain and in other countries. They had also created four stores in Zaragoza, plus another in the process of opening, all generating high economic income since the quality of the products seemed original.
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notice to you, the reader; this article is more of a plea to the cabildo and the ayuntamientos, the central government and local governments of Tenerife, than my normal story from the island’s past, but do stay with it. Regular readers of the ‘Tenerife News’ will have guessed that I’m rather keen on the history of Tenerife (this is the sixty-first article I’ve written on the subject over the past six years), and I’m not alone in having an interest in the past. Back in Britain, every year millions of people visit historic sites that are owned or managed by English Heritage, Historic Scotland, Heritage Wales, and the National Trust, or similar organisations. What is missing in Tenerife, I believe, is the same coordinated form of historic
tourism. Most local governments here have their own heritage attractions, some promoted more vigorously than others, but there is not an island-wide consistency. Tenerife is missing a trick. Admittedly there’s not as much to go on as in mainland Europe, there are no stately homes surrounded by parkland, no mediaeval castles, no prehistoric remains such as Stonehenge, no Roman forts and little or no industrial heritage. At first glance the only obvious historic structures are the multitude of churches, chapels and shrines, and, yes, they do have a great appeal. Then of course we mustn’t forget the grand houses in the older towns, particularly in La Laguna, Orotava and Garachico, but most of them are either in use or sometimes abandoned in rural areas and not accessible to the public. But what else is there? Take a close look and you’ll see that there is much more to the island. On the internet the ‘Historic Quarters’ of various towns are illustrated, inviting visitors to stroll around, but something a little more specialised is needed. Here’s a random list of potential attractions; a railway locomotive, a railway crane and a line of forts in Santa Cruz, La Casa Fuerte in Adeje, possibly the oldest house on the island (part of which the owner would love to open to the public), there are Second World War gun batteries, tobacco factories, a very ruinous house that belonged to the ‘pirate’ Amaro Pargo, old piers, a disused lighthouse, not to mention the many Guanche caves (although how many of these could be made accessible is problematic). There’s quite a bit to go at, more than enough for the tourism department of the cabildo to publish a guide book to the historic attractions of the whole island. A lot of historic attractions are publicised by local governments and private owners, for example the House of Balconies and the House of Carpets (sand and flowers), next door to each other in La Orotava, the Route of the Forts (La Ruta de Los Castillos, in Spanish only at present), the Museum of Nature and Man and the Military Museum in Santa Cruz, the Museum of Science and the Cosmos and the Museum of History and Anthropology in La Laguna, La Casa de Carta in Valle de Guerra, the Butterfly House in Icod, and the Castillo de San Miguel in Garachico. Others are not mentioned anywhere, for example, two small archaeological sites (one tucked out of sight and the other rather neglected) in La Laguna, and the little mineral train on a roundabout beside the motorway, while a leaflet for a walking trail of Santa Cruz would be very interesting. The vast majority of British, and north Europeans in general, are here for the sun in the south of the island, but surely there’s a limit to the novelty and there comes a point when something different is needed, such as exploring the culture of Tenerife. Taking the English Heritage handbook or the National Trust
handbook as a model, can you picture a handbook to Tenerife, in sections similar to the county-by-county arrangement as in Britain, itemising the attractions with a photo, a brief description, opening days and times, contact details, and any charges involved. Also whether the property is in private ownership or can only be viewed from the outside. And then - there is the potential for an islandwide tourist organisation to arrange the outdoor ‘Family Fun’ days and re-enactments a la English Heritage/National Trust with historical themes that are so popular back home. The added advantage with Tenerife is that good weather can be guaranteed - which is not always the case in Britain, it has to be said. As I wrote earlier, this is a plea rather than a story, but if you’ve read so far and agree that your holiday or your residency in Tenerife could be a richer experience, then make your opinions known in your holiday company’s ‘feedback’ invitations, to tourist companies and guides, and your local government. Coordination is the key. In the meantime here are a few photo’s to get you thinking. Where will you see these little-known attractions? Answers in the next edition of the ‘Tenerife News.’
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One size does not fit all when it comes to investments T
By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
HERE is no single investment solution that suits everyone; what will work for you depends on your own objectives, time-frame and risk appetite. With professional guidance you can find the perfect fit for you.
Identifying your risk appetite First, you must be clear about how much risk you are willing to take with your money. In the current low-interest rate climate some risk is necessary to achieve returns that will outpace inflation. But your investment decisions shouldn’t keep you awake at night, so it is essential to pinpoint the right risk/reward balance for you. It is extremely difficult to effectively assess your own tolerance for risk. An experienced financial professional is best placed to ask the right questions and use the appropriate tools to create a clear and objective risk profile for you.
Defining your time horizon
Experts say ‘investing is a marathon, not a sprint’ for a good reason. If you have the means and the patience to invest in the long-term, you are more likely to enjoy better returns. Understanding your time horizon is also the key to futureproofing your investments so you can get hold of them when you need to. In any case, you never know when your plans may change unexpectedly, so it is important to hold some liquid assets that can be sold to release capital if needed.
Reducing risk through diversification The higher your concentration in one particular area, the higher the risk. Investments skewed towards UK-based assets, for example, are more vulnerable to downturns in the British market. A good portfolio minimises risk by spreading investments across multiple, unrelated areas through diversification, by asset type – cash, fixed income (government and corporate bonds), shares and ‘real assets’ such as property – as well as by geographic region and market sector. You can further diversify by choosing an adviser who uses a ‘multi-manager’ approach to spread investments out among several different fund managers selected for their expertise in specific markets.
The impact of taxation Without suitable tax planning in place, you could find your returns are slashed by taxes that could have been avoided or at least significantly reduced. British expatriates can make the most of tax advantages in both Spain and the UK with personalised advice from a regulated adviser who specialises in both tax regimes. They can recommend tax-efficient structures that legitimately protect you – and your heirs – from paying more tax than necessary. Remember that your circumstances and objectives change over time – as can tax rules – so what works for you now may not be suitable in years to come. It is crucial to regularly review how you manage your wealth to make sure it keeps up with your situation. As the UK prepares to leave the EU, it is sensible to consider a financial ‘health check’ now to protect your wealth from Brexit uncertainty and take advantage of today’s opportunities while you can. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment 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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Whether you are spending Easter on the island or planning a visit to family, friends or just a trip away, our president and all volunteers wish you all a very Happy Easter. SATURDAY APRIL 27 - 12noon The Library are delighted to announce a visit from the Mayor of Puerto de La Cruz, Lope Afonso. This will be the first visit from the Mayor of Puerto for 20 years and we are honoured to be fitted in to his busy schedule. If you wish to meet with Lope Afonso please leave your name at the treasurer’s desk, this visit is also open to non library members. THURSDAY MAY 9 - CONSULATE VISIT Our president Ken Fisher and Library Secretary Jane Stewart received a visit from the British Consulate’s newly formed Brexit Support Group. The team of Deepika Harjani and colleagues Mohammed and Louie have provisionally arranged to hold an open meeting on Brexit for all residents on Thursday May 9th. More details in the next edition of Tenerife News, on our website ‘theenglishlibrary.es’, or Facebook. If you wish to attend please leave your name at the Treasurer’s Desk. 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.
ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Come to your own conclusions rather than taking the word of someone else. Try to include the one you love in your plans today. Be prepared to take care of the issues at hand. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You will enjoy lavish forms of entertainment and should consider making arrangements early. If you are not already, think about going into business for yourself. You can make a big difference to children if you are understanding of the difficulties they are experiencing. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will be quite excitable today. Don’t be too quick to spend money. Work quietly behind the scenes.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
MUNICH ROBERT HARRIS
Munich, September 1938. Hitler is determined to start a war. Chamberlain is desperate to preserve the peace. They will meet in a city which forever afterwards will be known for what is about to take place. As Chamberlain’s plane judders over the Channel and the Fuhrer ’s train steams south, two young men travel with their leaders. Former friends from a more peaceful time, they are now on opposing sides. As Europe’s darkest hour approaches, the fate of millions could depend on them - and the secrets they’re hiding.
everyone in the dark about her encounter with Milkman. But when first her brother-in-law sniffs out her trouble and rumours start to swell, middle sister becomes ‘interesting’. The last thing she ever wanted to be. To be interesting is to be noticed and to be noticed is dangerous.... Milkman is a tale of gossip and hearsay, silence and deliberate deafness. It is a story of inaction with enormous consequences.
nothing: no job, no family, nowhere to go. He needs to assume a new identity and rebuild his life. But he soon finds himself digging up the past in a way he never anticipated. If the collapse was not an accident...who caused it? And why? And what if they find out who he used to be?
LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Accept the inevitable. You may be up for some changes in your home. Do not overexpand if you have your own business. Sit tight.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Opportunities to make financial gains will develop through your connections with other people. Get out and rub shoulders with people in high positions if possible. Don’t be too quick to judge those you live with. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Be discreet and don’t reveal any personal information. Your charm will attract someone special. You will have the discipline and fortitude to accomplish what you want today.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your romantic inclination should lead to a committed relationship. Investments that deal with property will pay off but could cause conflict with some family members. You can pick up additional responsibility that will lead to higher wages and a better position.
MILKMAN ANNA BURNS
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You will be in the mood to socialize. Peers may not be on your side. Financial limitations are likely if you take risks.
THE FALLEN ARCHITECT CHARLES BELFOURE When the Britannia Theatre’s balcony collapses, killing more than a dozen people, the fingers point to the architect. He should have known better, should have made it safer, should have done something. Douglas Layton knows the flaw wasn’t in his design, but he can’t fight a guilty verdict. When he is finally released from prison, he has
A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW AMOR TOWLES
Over spending or unexpected bills could set you back. Chances are you split up the last time because you didn’t really want to make a commitment. Your personal situation is fluctuating.
The Man Booker Prizer winner 2018. In this unnamed city, to be interesting is dangerous. Middle sister is busy attempting to keep her mother from discovering her maybe-boyfriend and to keep
On 21 June 1922. Count Alexander Rostov - recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt - is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. But instead of his usual suite, he must now live in an attic room while Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval. Can a life without luxury be the richest of all?
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) It would be in your best interest to stay away from any intimate involvement with a client or coworker. Sudden changes at home will affect family members more than you anticipated. Do not let your mate annoy you; patience will be the key. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You will find that unfinished projects at home will be most satisfying. Get involved in volunteer work that will bring you satisfaction, not an empty wallet. You are best to sit back and think it through, rather than add to the ranting and raving. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your partner’s a little jumpy. Your persuasive nature will win the heart of someone you’ve had your eye on. Someone around you may not be trustworthy.
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XPERIENCING a relationship breakdown is usually a stressful time for all parties involved. It can be made even more upsetting when considering what to do about your pet. Many of us think of our pet as one of the family and the thought of losing them, as well as dealing with the emotional turmoil of a break up, can at times feel too much. Sadly, ten per cent of people said they had lost a pet during a break up with a partner, with more than five per cent saying they had had to work out visiting hours with an ex. However, there are a few things that you can think about in order to make the transition for your pet an easier one. While pet owners will disagree, in the UK pets are considered property from a legal standpoint. If a decision can’t be mutually reached on custody of your pet and you don’t have proof of ownership in your name, a court could decide on legal ownership and the return of the animal. However, they don’t have the power to
order the legal owner to give access to the dog to the nonlegal owner. A court may take into consideration the following: who bought the dog, who the key provider is, whose name is registered on the dog’s microchip and insurance, who is registered with the vet. The best thing is to settle pet custody outside of court, and to come to a mutual decision together. These can be hard conversations to have but, if you can, you will need to sit down with your partner and discuss what the arrangements will be regarding who will be keeping your pet, and whether the decision you have made will be the best for them. The best decision will depend on what pet you have. For instance, if you have a dog and are considering sharing custody, you should consider
what schedule will work best for your dog. They should have a key carer who has both the time and money to be able to care for them on their own. This is slightly different for cats, as they become more attached to their environment and are better staying with the partner who is remaining in the same house. If neither of you are staying in the same place, then you can discuss who is in the best position to keep the cat, bearing in mind things like money, time and location (i.e. is it away from a busy main road?). NOTE: If you are discussing some form of shared custody, be sure that your training remains consistent – if your pet is allowed on the sofa in your house and not in the other’s they will soon become confused about what they are allowed to do.
Who gets custody with two pets?
If you have two pets, you will need to think about their
relationship with each other. If you have two pets that are attached then, while it may seem like the fair decision to have one pet each, this may not be the best decision for them. However, if your pets are not particularly fond of each other, or seem more content when they are on their own, then splitting them up may be the
right option for ever yone involved. It’s important to remember that your pet can easily sense changes in their environment. This means that if there is tension in the home or arguing, they can pick up on this and this may cause behaviour changes. If you can, tr y to keep arguing and emotional discu-
ssions to a minimum around your pet. Be sure to carefully monitor your pet for any changes in behaviour or appetite - this can be an indication that your pet is feeling anxious or stressed. A hormone diffuser such as Feliway or Adaptil can help keep your pet calm during what can be a stressful period of time.
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ABBITS remain one of the nation’s favourite pets - and no wonder as they are amazing animals. But these cute smallies remain one of the most misunderstood pets. 1. Rabbits communicate using a secret code. Well, it’s not actually a secret code, but you could be forgiven for thinking it is because their body movements are so subtle. Bunnies clench their facial muscles and change their body position when they are feeling worried; signs you wouldn’t notice if you weren’t looking out for them. This is one of the main reasons why they’re so often misunderstood, particularly by children. 2. These masters of hearing can turn their ears 180 degrees. Wow. 3. And that impressive rotation can pinpoint the exact location of a sound 4. Pet bunnies may come in domesticated colours and breeds, but their perspective on the world remains ever so close to that of their wild relatives. Because they are a prey species, life is all about survival and they are in a constant state of alert. This explains why many rabbits
don’t like being picked up and may nip if you try – your hands are not too dissimilar to a bird of prey swooping down to catch them. 5. Baby rabbits are called ‘kittens’ 6. A single bunny is a lonely bunny. Rabbits are social creatures and are happiest in the company of their own species. The best combination is a neutered male and neutered female. They can become extremely sad and depressed if kept on their own. 7. Rabbits are banned from some ferries. Legend has it that bunnies being transported for food chewed through the hull of a 17th century ship, causing the deaths of many sailors. To this day, you cannot bring your bun with you should you wish to cross the Channel on Brittany Ferries. (Not that you would want to as rabbits find travelling even on short car journeys extremely stressful.) 8.
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problems are preventable. Many owners see making multiple trips to the vet because their bun has developed a tooth or associated mouth problem, like abscesses, as part and parcel of giving a rabbit a home. But the vast majority of rabbit tooth troubles can be prevented simply by feeding them the right diet. Rabbits need a constant supply of hay or fresh grass to nibble on – in fact, 90 per cent of their daily diet should be made up of the stuff. An endless supply of hay and grass are essential if bunnies are to maintain digestive and dental health. Note: freshly cut grass is toxic to rabbits, so should not be fed to them. 9. Bunnies ‘binky’ when they’re happy. You’ll know a rabbit is binkying because the happy hop in the air, twist of the body, and kicking of the feet look unmistakably like pure joy. 10. Young rabbits that don’t have enough space to run about are more likely to break bones, according to studies. This is because they don’t get the right opportunities to build up their bodies properly.
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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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Restaurante Gom
Tacoa Restaurant & Brewery
Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé
Santa Cruz
El Sauzal
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.
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
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.
For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com
Different types of craft beers can be enjoyed here. At the moment, for instance, they have ten! Two are the most recent, namely “Winter Porter” and a “Tajinaste”, with Teide floral honey. Specialities: a wide range of snacks, delicious salads, smoked food, various types of sausages, Geman grills and roasted knuckle of pork. Also home-made desserts. And new on the menu: vegan cuisine. This super brewery/restaurant is even more popular because it sells its bottled beer to the public who can walk here just like they can to other bars and restaurants!
Carretera General del Norte, 122, El Sauzal Open daily from 13:00 to 23:00, Frid. & Sat. until 12:30am Wednesday Closed. Tel: 922 56 41 73
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 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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Adeje expects massive crowd for Passion Play
Mueca 2019 dates won’t change after all T
MAY CONFIRMED
HE dates of the 2019 international street festival held Puerto de la Cruz, Mueca won’t be changed after all.
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HE municipality of Adeje has already started its Easter celebrations, with the famous Passion Play once again the highlight.
The entire programme can be consulted on the municipal website www.adeje.es in English and Spanish. The local council has also published a batch of printed programmes that can be purchased at the municipal offices. The Holy Week of Adeje is known locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for the “Representation of The Passion and Death of Jesus”, which is celebrated every Holy Friday (April 19th) at noon on the Calle Grande in Adeje town. This year, it will be broadcast live by Televisión Canaria regionally, by 13 TV
stations for the rest of the country and for the whole world through the social networks of the Adeje council. Other symbolic acts are taking place, with processions, church services and music. On Easter Saturday, April 20th, the faithful can take part in the silent vigil and 11pm mass, and on Easter Sunday all of the borough’s churches will be celebrating mass to mark the Resurrection. As well as the many liturgical events this year also sees the return of the popular Lenten Cookery Tapas Route.
Just last week, it was announced that the event was going to move to September to avoid “any possible colours’ influence” sandwiched between the general election and local elections taking place in April and May. Now, however, the decision has been reversed. Tenerife Cabildo has announced the festival WILL be held from May 9th to 12th as originally planned. A statement read: “Hand in hand with its most genuine spirit, from participation and consensus, Puerto de la Cruz will host a new edition of the Mueca Festival on the originally scheduled dates, that is, between the next 9th and 12th of May. This was agreed and transmitted by the Cómplices Mueca Platform, the City Council of Puerto de la Cruz and the
Cabildo de Tenerife, after the meeting held on Friday, April 12, at the headquarters of the Urban Development Consortium for the Rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz.” “In the course of the meeting, the representation of the City Council reiterated its apologies, both to the present members of the Platform and to all Puerto citizens, for the errors that motivated the communication of the change
of the date of the festival to the month of September, as well as by the way in which it was made public without consulting the Platform itself.” “The recovery of the dates planned for the festival has been possible thanks to the involvement of the Cabildo de Tenerife who, at the request of the City Council of Puerto and through the signing of a collaboration agreement that will be signed between the two adminis-
trations, will facilitate administrative management , as well as the hiring and other necessary aspects for an event of these dimensions and transcendence.” “ It recovers in this way and reinforces for the future the Mueca Festival as a model of cultural management and citizen participation, characteristics that define its essence and for which it has received numerous international awards.”
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Los Realejos prepares to light up its skies with fireworks
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OS Realejos in the north of Tenerife is very proud of its traditions and none more so than the festival of fireworks and decorared crosses.
The “Cruces y Fuegos de Mayo” are classified as of national tourist interest and attract visitors from all over Tenerife and beyond, not least holidaymakers. Councillor for fiestas and culture of Los Realejos, Isabel Socorro, and the artist from Tenerife, Jorge Pérez Rodríguez, recently presented the official poster. It depicts three scenes in oil, each of them referring to the three devotional milestones of these celebrations. On the one hand, the face of the royal image of Our Lady of Los Remedios stands out, on the other hand the revered Cruz de Plata and in the central scene there is a couple of dancers evoking a moment of dance during the Romería in honour of San Isidro Labrador and Santa María de la Cabeza, all crowned with fireworks. Visitors can expect to find on May 2nd and 3rd more than 300 floral crosses all over the town, not just in obvious places but tucked away in doorways and on balconies and windowsills, as well as in the local chapels and churches. The grand firework exhibition is unique in Europe and lasts for about three hours, lighting up the Los Realejos skies in brilliant colours. Keep up to date on en.losrealejos.travel or losrealejos.es
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PHOTO CONTEST
Capture the Pascua Florida on camera
If you enjoy photography, visiting Guia de Isora during its Easter celebrations could pay dividends
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HE municipality has become known for its wonderful floral displays during Holy Week which make a wonderful picture to capture. The event is known as the Pascua Florida.
On Good Friday, April 19th, the town will run its annual photography contest which will reward those who take the best photo of the celebrations. Entry is free to all amateurs and professionals who use a digital camera. You can enter the same day of the contest in the Department of Culture, on Calle La Vera, between 9am and 10.30am, between 1pm and 2pm or between 7pm and 8pm. The winner of the contest will have a prize of 300 euros and a diploma. The second prize is endowed with 200 euros and a diploma, while the third one will receive 100 euros and a diploma.
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May 3rd will see more than 50 crosses in La Laguna
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HE Cross of Stone is the protagonist of the poster of the May Crosses of La Laguna, the work of the artist Miguel Rocha R.
In this new edition, there are 50 crosses registered in the rutometer, among which there are the five historic chapels, as well as those made in churches, convents, halls, courtyards, and even several of them located outdoors throughout the town and districts of the municipality. Culture councillor Atteneri Falero said: “It is a cultural and patrimonial festival with traditional and religious roots.” The tradition is being recovered more year and year and on this occasion, there are eight more crosses. The public are invited to see them on May 3rd, which is Día de la Cruz.
Exhibition of individual styles
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HE Museum of Granadilla de Abona is hosting a collective exhibition of the students of Miguel Ángel González’s painting school, entitled ‘MundoArte Granadilla de Abona’.
The inauguration of this pictorial exhibition, organised by the Department of Culture led by Eudita Mendoza, was attended by students, family and the general public. The authors of the artistic works, which can be visited until April 30th, point out that year after year they are surpassing their creative art thanks to the didactic and methodological support of the teacher. This school, which began its steps in 2008, currently has 25 adults and 20 children. Eudita Mendoza invites the public to come to these facilities to enjoy this beautiful and varied artistic sample of very different stylesfrom Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm. For his part, Miguel Angel Gonzalez emphasises that the classes offered are personalised and that each person chooses the motive and style; orienting them to achieve their goal and cultivate the technique they want to achieve according to their dexterity. Miguel Rocha R., painter, draftsman and sculptor, studied Fine Arts at the University of La Laguna, and currently teaches in Gran Canaria. He has exhibited works in public and private institutions throughout the islands. He has also exhibited at the Stunt Art Gallery in La Laguna, at the La Recova Art Centre in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and at the Cultural Hall of Barlovento City Hall. The programme of events includes the celebration of the proclamation that will take place on April 25th at 8.30pm
at the Casino de La Laguna. Regarding the sample of the crosses, the opening to the public of the chapels and crosses will be on Wednesday, May 2nd at 5pm although the main festival will be on Thursday, May 3rd. The chapels and crosses located in the historic city and its surroundings can be visited from 10am to 8pm. That same day, May 3rd, a parade will be held by the San Miguel de La Laguna Bugle and Drum Band, which will tour the main chapels and crosses of the historic centre from 6pm.
Holy Week in San Juan de la Rambla S
AN Juan de la Rambla is delighted to bring an international exhibition called “Artesacro: Passion and Pain “ to the municipality.
The event will give visitors the chance to get to how the sacred festival of Holy Week is celebrated throughout of the world. The exhibition will feature a dozen busts, sculptures and collector pieces, as well as more than 500 photographs and paintings. The show is directed by the artist Santiago González Arbelo and is considered a tourist attraction for the Rambla municipality. The show can be visited from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 10pm until April 21st. The programme of Holy Week 2019 for San Juan de la Rambla can be obtained in both parishes, in the municipal offices or consult the web sanjuandelarambla.es.
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POLLEN COUNT
Getting relief from hay fever
MEDICAL ADVICE
Action over jellyfish stings
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OULD you know what to do if you or some one near you has been stung by a jellyfish?
It’s important to get help if possible. Ask a lifeguard or someone with first aid training. If help is not available:
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AY fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it’s warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. Symptoms of hay fever include sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watery eyes, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears, loss of smell, pain around your temples and forehead, headache, earache and/or feeling tired. If you have asthma, you might also have a tight feeling in your chest, be short of breath or wheeze and cough. Hay fever will last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after one to two weeks. There’s currently no cure for hay fever and you can’t prevent it. But you can do things to ease your symptoms when the pollen count is high. Tips include putting Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen, wearing wraparound sunglasses to
stop pollen getting into your eyes, shower and change your clothes after you’ve been outside to wash pollen off, stay indoors whenever possible, keep windows and doors shut as much as possible, vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth and buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a special HEPA filter Don’t cut grass or walk on grass, do not spend too much time outside, do not keep fresh flowers in the house, do not smoke or be around smoke (it makes your symptoms worse), do not dry clothes outside (they can catch pollen) and don’t let pets into the house if possible as they can carr y pollen indoors. Speak to your pharmacist if you have hay fever. They can give advice and suggest the
best treatments, like antihistamine drops, tablets or nasal sprays to help. If steroids and other hay fever treatments don’t work, your GP may refer you for immunotherapy. This means you’ll be
given small amounts of pollen as an injection or tablet to slowly build up your immunity to pollen. This kind of treatment usually starts in the winter about three months before the hay fever season begins.
Rinse the affected area with seawater (not fresh water). Remove any spines from the skin using tweezers or the edge of a bank card. Soak the area in very warm water (as hot as can be tolerated) for at least 30 minutes – use hot flannels or towels if you can’t soak it. Take painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
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Do not use vinegar. Do not pee on the sting. Do not apply ice or a cold pack. Do not touch any spines with your bare hands. Do not cover or close the wound.
HEART DISEASE
Why it’s wise to trim the fat from your diet T OO much fat in your diet, especially saturated fats, can raise your cholesterol, which in creases the risk of heart disease.
Current UK government guidelines advise cutting down on all fats and replacing saturated fat with some unsaturated fat. A small amount of fat is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. Fat is a source
of essential fatty acids, which the body can’t make itself. Fat helps the body absorb vitamins A, D and E. These vitamins are fat-soluble, meaning they can only be absorbed with the help of fats. Any fat not used by your
body ’s cells or to create energy is converted into body fat. Likewise, unused carbohydrate and protein are also converted into body fat. All types of fat are high in energy. A gram of fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, provides 9kcal (37kJ) of energy compared with 4kcal (17kJ) for carbohydrate and protein. As part of a healthy diet, we should try to cut down on foods and drinks high in saturated fats and trans fats, and replace some of them with unsaturated fats. Saturated fats are found in many foods, both sweet and savoury. Most of them come from animal sources, including meat and dairy products, as
well as some plant foods, like palm oil and coconut oil. Most people in the UK eat too much saturated fats. The government recommends that men shouldn’t have more than 30g of saturated fat a day, women shouldn’t have more than 20g of saturated fat a day and children should have less. If you want to cut your risk of heart disease, it’s best to reduce your overall fat intake and swap saturated fats for unsaturated fats. There’s good evidence that replacing saturated fats with some unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol. Found primarily in oils from plants and fish, unsaturated fats can be either polyunsaturated or monounsaturated.
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ARTEDENTAL
Smile in uncertain times: local ecological responsibility for a global success Artedental spotlights on an unusual dental challenge
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O you know how long it takes for a toothbrush to degrade? Approximately 75 years.
Do you know what happens with your toothbrush when the time has come to dispose of it? You can imagine two possible paths: the brush finishes in the recycling bin or it doesn’t. In reality, toiletries such as floss, razors or the brush itself are not containers and the recycling of the various plastic materials that make up the bristles and the toothbrush handle, to date, still poses a challenge as regards recycling. But there are even more questions: do you know how many kilos of toothbrushes a person discards throughout his life in a country like Spain? It is estimated at five kilos, due to the recommendation to change the brush at least once every three months. There is one last question: is oral health and ecology concepts opposed for the moment? The adaptation of daily habits to climate reality is essential. On the other hand, the ecological responsibility of the companies must be a priority obligation when it comes to providing solutions to the ecological transition as a challenge for the next decades. Amaya Sáez, director of Artedental, talks about the commitment in new techniques of implantology such as autologous grafts, in which the implant is made through tissue obtained from the patient, and therefore, they are organic. The centre committed itself a few years ago to reduce the impact as much as possible through measures such as the gradual renewal of its equipment to guarantee a lower electrical cost or the sending of digital radiography to save on printing plastics. “As a company, we must find ourselves in the ecological
forefront to preach with the example to our patients.” For some months now, the clinic offers customers ecological toothbrushes such as the Brushboo company, made from bamboo moso and whose bristles are nylon 4, the plastic with the highest biodegradability. From Artedental they suggest that at the time of disposing of the brush the wooden handle of the bristles should be separated, being able to deposit these within the yellow container. But much remains to be done until the world of dentistry becomes a clean industry. Many of the biggest issues come from, precisely, the products we use regularly. For full cleaning of the mouth, the use of floss is essential. However, the conventional threads are not recyclable, since they are usually manufactured with nylon, whose degradation is very slow. There are dental yarns made from vegetable fibres, which of course manage to degrade biologically like any other organic fabric and that can be acquired through the internet. On the other hand, the dental mercury used for the production of amalgam fillings has resulted not only in an important ecological problem, but also a harmful element for the neurological health of
people, and it is estimated that their prolonged contact could result in ailments . As of 2018 its use in the European Union has been suspended. It is also considered that the people who previously had this type of fillings should have them
replaced by less damaging materials as much for their health as the one of the environment. The amalgam can be replaced by materials without any toxicity such as composite or resin. Finally, it is worth
remembering that the greenhouse gases emitted by vehicles are one of the main causes of global warming. It is important that our activity and consumption take place as close as possible to the environment in which we live
to save on preventable pollution. Better to go to local dental clinics, instead of leaving even the islands or Spain to visit the dentist, is an important step towards achieving that, among all, we live in a healthier planet.
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Serbia one step closer
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police officer is one step nearer to his European dream after gaining further sucess in a shooting competition held in La Laguna.
Jorge Gutiérrez, who is a police shooting instructor in Santa Cruz, achieved third place in the I President’s Cup. His goal is to participate in the European Championship in Serbia in September Jorge competed against leading national sportsmen, many of them members of the National Police, the Civil Guard and the Army. The event was organised by Club 7 Alfas with the collaboration of the Canary Federation of Olympic Shooting. Jorge competes in the Production category and plans to attend competitions in Granada and Lérida to try to get the necessary points that will allowmhim to attend the European tournament.
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Major soccer tournament brings teams from mainland T
HE V National Cup Villa of Los Realejos of Benjamín football tournament will be held on April 26th, 27th and 28th at the Estadio Ivan Ramallo.
Mini Olympics feature chess for the first time
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HE sixth Mini Olympics of Los Realejos disputed in the present course 2018-2019 continue to be a great success.
The second stage was held in the municipal pool where about 200 students of 5th and 6th grades of ten local schools took part in the swimming events and another 40 in the new chess modality. The departments of sports and education promote this project, with the collaboration of the centres of Infant and Primary Education (CEIP) Agustin Espinosa, La Montañeta, Perez Zamora, Toscal Longuera, Palo Blanco, San Sebastian and Mencey Bentor de La Cruz Santa, the CEO La Pared of Icod El Alto and the Pureza de María and Nazaret schools, as well as clubs and sports schools in the municipality.
There are about 600 schoolchildren from Los Realejos participating in the current edition of the Mini Olympics which feature sports such as basketball, handball and volleyball played in November at the Sports Complex Basilio Labrador , the disciplines of swimming and chess just recently and the different athletics events that will take place in the Estadio Ivan Ramallo next May 17th with the delivery of medals
of all the appointments of the course and the closing ceremony . More than 2,500 boys and girls from Los Realejos, Ciudad Amiga de la Infancia since 2014, have participated in this sporting experience during the first five editions of the School Mini-Olympics, whose main objective is the promotion of physical activity, life habits healthy, coexistence and other values and social skills.
For the first time, there will be a total of 25 teams, among them the Soccer Club quarries Barcelona (returning from last year), Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla Club de Fútbol and Real Betis Balompié. There will also be five teams from Los Realejos (UD Realejos, UD Cruz Santa , UD Palo Blanco, CD Trigales and UD Longuera Toscal), along with 15 other teams from the islands. The soccer event was presented in the Plenary Hall of Los Realejos City Hall, in the presence of deputy mayor, Adolfo González, the tournament’s technical director, Juan Carlos Gutiérrez, and the godfather of this edition, the former player, among others, of Fútbol Club Barcelona, ??Valencia Club de Fútbol and Deportivo Alavés and international with the Spanish National Team on several occasions, Gerard López. The
event was also attended by the councillors of sports and tourism, Benito Dévora and Carolina Toste, respectively. Gerard López praised the organisers, saying: “This type of sporting event is an opportunity for life experiences for more than 300 children throughout Spain, many of them from the Canary Islands, many of them from the municipality of Los Realejos, those who will never forget.” Adolfo González highlighted “the marked social character that this initiative once again brings, since admission throughout the tournament is free, but a symbolic donation or solidarity contribution will be required to be allocated to the Association Blue Vision for awareness of autistic spectrum disorder.” The turf surface of the Iván Ramallo Stadium will be divided into two playing fields
where the matches of 25 minutes each will be combined, starting the dispute of the group matches (from 3pm on Friday, April 26th to 8.30pm., in which all the clubs will coincide, including those arriving from the peninsula, for the reception and official opening of the tournament). Saturday, April 27th will see play from 9am to 8pm approximately. The semifinals and the grand finale are reserved for the 28th at noon, competing for two 20-minute periods. Once held, around 1pm, the awards and acknowledgments to the participants will take place. The goal of the tournament is to promote fair play. When dealing with young children it is intended that everyone has a positive attitude, respecting the children of the other teams, respecting the decisions of the children.
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Poignant touches for 2019 Pinolere Trail T
HE sixth Pinolere Trail is taking shape. The La Orotava event, which will be held on April 27th, will see an emotional occasion before the big day of the race with a series of talks entitled Capsules of Life. Marcos Fumero and Javier Vega will relate their life experiences full of struggle, tears and overcoming challenges. Cases very different from one another but they touch when trail running appears in their lives. These conferences will take place on April 26th,
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OS Realejos council’s sports and tourism departments have once again combined to offer prizes in their “Four Experiences” bonanza.
The competition is for 20 treats, through the Facebook page “Los Realejos con los cinco sentidos”, including five parasailing flights, five surf courses, five guided tours with lunch for two and five double rooms on May 3rd in the town. Entries remain open until April 22nd. In the first ten days, more than 500 participants are
already registered. This campaign, in which Los Realejos links active tourism with sport, focuses on the four elements of nature, air, water, land and fire. Each one has to do, respectively, with the experiences of parascending, surfing, running or walking along local trails and with the pyrotechnic tradition of the
municipality and its great display at the Cruces and Fuegos de Mayo festival, declared of national tourist interest The experiences are five paragliding flights from the Mirador de La Corona to the Los Quintos landing runway or to the beach of El Socorro for May 1st, five surfing courses on the aforementioned beach on April 27th and 28th, five guided routes for two people from the Mirador de La Corona to Madre Juana, El Lance, Vueltas de Tigaiga, Realejo Bajo and finishing in San Agustín with lunch at Tasca El Tejadito on May 1st and five lodgings with a companion at the Active Route Hotel on May 3rd with dinner, transfer to the area of the fireworks display of Cruces and Fuegos, return to the hotel, overnight and breakfast on May 4th. Paragliding flights will be coordinated with the Parapente Municipal School of Los Realejos and the Club Aventados. The surfing course will be taught by AR2SurfProject.
starting at 6.30pm, at the facilities of Intersport,at the El Trompo Commercial Multicentre in La Orotava. Last August, a little boy called Liam lost his life shortly before his fourth birthday. His struggle was tireless, that of his loved ones and that of the whole society as well. He died after fighting a tough battle against Tay-Sachs disease. It cannot be said that he lost the war. Not even a battle. He managed to turn the spotlight on a rare disease that affects the central nervous system. Marcos Fumero is his father and member of the Orotava-Clator Athletics Club, the organiser of the race. Marcos has proposed that his son’s fight not be forgotten. Marcos will start his sportingsolidarity challenge this month, which consists of running up the three highest peaks in the United Kingdom in 24 hours. It will start in Scotland at Ben Nevis, which is the highest peak in the whole
UK at 1344 metres. It will continue with the Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England with 978 metres above sea level; and will end with the Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, with a height of 1,085 metres. After passing through English territory, he will return to Tenerife to tell how things have gone and will reveal if he has managed to reach the equator of its challenge, which will be completed by participating and finishing the Ultra mode (101 kilometres) of the Tenerife Bluetrail on June 7th. Javier Vega dreamed of cars when he was young. He became fond of rallying while he began his professional military career. Precisely a car stole part of his life. He lost a third of his left leg in a traffic accident in 1993. Logical doubts then assailed him. What would be of his life? He found in trail running a way to overcome and now
it is usual to see him in the mountains of Gran Canaria training or in a multitude of tests facing distances of even 65 kilometres. The delivery of numbers for the Pinolere Trail will take place on April 25th and 26th, also in the facilities of Intersport, in the Multicentro Comercial El Trompo. All registrants must pass through the shop of one of the sponsors of the event to pick up a bag that gives a technical shirt commemorating the event and other details as a gift. The pick-up time will coincide with the opening hours of the establishment. Another aspect that differentiates the Pinolere Trail from the rest of the tests is the care it gives to the details. For example, the absolute winners, male and female, of the three modalities that compose the test, 11, 27 and 42 kilometres, will be awarded a ceramic trophy hand-made by an artisan from La Orotava.
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Some common causes of bad driving T
HE most common causes for bad driving according to the DGT is that of tiredness behind the wheel. We are all probably aware of the slogan in the UK on various roads “TIREDNESS KILLS“ a very powerful slogan but all too often busy lifestyles get in the way and people drive when they are tired or overtired and stand the chance of falling asleep of nodding off momentarily behind the wheel when driving. According to the DGT in Spain (as a whole) fatigue causes 20 to 30% of road traffic accidents. Their findings also state that being under a lot of stress has adverse effects on driving as people are tired, lack concentration and reduced attention to driving and are therefore more likely to have accidents. As is often the case, prevention of this is in the hands of the driver. It goes without saying that we should not drive tired and if we feel tired it is better to pull over and rest, have some coffee to wake yourself up before resuming your journey. Its far better to arrive a
little late than not at all. Some of the other things that effect driving in an adverse way are:
Tunnel Vision
Tunneling is the narrowing of the vision of the driver due to driving too fast. This means that
at a higher speed, peri-pheral vision is reduced and we then fail to see part of the whole area. We must always adapt the speed limit to the conditions that occur at the time and as we see, tunnel vision can contribute to accidents.
Highway Hypnosis
This is one of the most strange and peculiar things that can occur whilst driving. It generally occurs in monotonous situations e.g. on motorways. Sometime this occurs when you are calmly driving and that the driving is predictable, then the brain will
disconnect and our mind will drift to other things. In these cases, the driving returns automatically and we may often not know anything has occurred.
Fatigue This is by far the most common cause of accidents and is easily remedied. The best way is to ensure that you sleep well, you are hydrated
correctly with plenty of fluids (not alcohol) and that you allow yourself sufficient time to get to your destination. However, fatigue also depends on the roads and the car too.
Spanish mortgage news in the first quarter of 2019 T
HE latest Spanish mortgage news from the first quarter of 2019 – interest rates, mortgage costs, and mortgage market lending volumes from Spain. 12-month Euribor, the base rate used to calculate interest payments on most mortgages in Spain, came in at -0.109 for its average in March, a slight decline on the previous month, but 42,9% higher (less negative) than the same month a year before. As a result, borrowers in Spain with annually resetting Spanish mortgages will see their mortgage payments rise by around €4 per month for a typical €120,000 loan with a 20 year term. On a quarterly basis Euribor went from -0.129 at the end of December 2018 to -0.109 at the end of the first quarter 2019, following a trend towards positive territory started in March last year. However, as the chart above illustrates, Euribor bucked the trend and dipped slightly for the first time in a year during March. What might have caused Euribor to turn down for the first time in a year? Negative data from the Euro economy such as a manufacturing slump in Germany suggested that the ECB might have to delay any move towards tighter monetary policy, which means base rates will remain low for longer. That’s good news for borrowers, and bad news for savers.
Latest Spanish mortgage lending data Mortgage lending to home buyers in Spain was up 6.1% in January to 19,390 new loans, according to provisional figures from the Association of Spanish Notaries, the latest figures available. The average new loan made in January had a value of €135,616, an increase of 0.9% in a year. As long as mortgage lending for residential acquisitions continues to increase, as it has done for the last few years, the Spanish property market will continue to grow. The next and final chart, which uses mortgage lending data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) that counts new mortgage loans inscribed in the Land Register a month or two after the notaries count them, paints a similar picture. You can see how the number of new mortgage loans collapsed between 2007 and 2013, and have been gradually increasing ever since, though the overall market remains a fraction of what it was in the boom years, still down something like 70%. 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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