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TEIDE FIRES MAY HAVE BEEN ARSON P
OLICE are investigating whether two fires in the space of a month in the Teide national park were started on purpose.
Concerns have been heightened because the latest, near the Roques de García, had two starting points. The investigation is being led by specialists of the Service of Protection of Nature (Seprona). The first fire took place on May 15th at a remote point located between La Fortaleza and Montaña Grande, affecting a couple of hectares of shrubland. The difficult location meant it could only be reached by air and proved very difficult to control. The second fire happened on June 20th. The flames affected about three hectares.
SHOCKING TOLL OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN CANARIES
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shock death in Icod de los Vinos has once again turned the spotlight on domestic violence, with new figures showing the problem is cause for great concern in the Canaries. A 63-year-old Swiss woman was found dead in her home in Icod on Friday, June 21st, sparking a full-scale police investigation and at one stage, the arrest of her partner, also Swiss and aged 64 The results of an autopsy were still being awaited as the Tenerife News went to press but it is understood she had suffered injuries and her partner was interviewed in connection
with possible domestic abuse prior to her death. Whether or not this turns out to be the case, latest figures make uncomfortable reading. The islands are currently leading the national ranking of sexist crimes so far this year with some horrendous cases. According to data from the Government Delegation against Gender Violence, this year there have been five confirmed
sexist crimes in the Canary Islands, plus two other cases under investigation: the death in Lanzarote of Romina Celeste Núñez, whose partner is in provisional detention with charges of murder and illtreatment; and the death of the woman in Icod. The total number of victims rises to eight if the child who was killed along with his mother by a German citizen in a cave in Adeje on April 24th is taken into account. The Canary Islands is currently the community with the highest number of women
killed in sexist crimes so far this year in Spain, ahead of Madrid, which has triple the population and has four victims. Shocking cases here include a woman found in a burning car in La Laguna, the murder of a woman in her house in Santa Cruz and the death of a 42-year-old Swedish woman in Gran Canaria. A 39year-old Colombian woman was also shot dead by her partner, also in Gran Canaria before he committed suicide. According to Spanish media, 1,671 women received protection measures for
sexist violence in the Canary Islands during 2018, 24.8 per cent more than in 2018 (INE). The increase of women with protection measures in the
islands triples the observed at the national level (+7.9%).
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“HONEYMOON PERIOD”
Capital gets tough with new batch of traffic regulations
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ISITORS and residents of Santa Cruz are being warned about a tough new approach to traffic rules which will eventually incur fines.
The city ’s new traffic regulations are now in force, covering aspects such as the prohibition of activities like begging or illegal “valet parking”, as well as regulating loud music in vehicles or the prohibition of riding on pavements. The ordinance also allows for the possibility of limiting vehicle access to the city due to environmental issues and the implementation of rotating car parks. Local Police have the power to hand out fines but the Department of Security and Mobility says there will be a transition period in its application until agents and residents get to know the new laws. There will be various meetings to inform the local police of the different aspects of the ordinance and its application by the agents, plus
a public information campaign aimed at the residents. Among its main novelties, the traffic ordinance already in force highlights the limitation of traffic in the city due to environmental (air quality), safety or flow (traffic jams) issues. In this way, the city council may prohibit all or part of the traffic in specific areas of the city, for all vehicles or for
BIG INCREASES
La Laguna becomes a hotspot for tourist stays
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OURISM is booming in La Laguna as visitors of all nationalities discover the charms of this historic city.
A total of 28,996 tourists stayed at hotel and non-hotel establishments in La Laguna during the first four months of this year, a figure that represents a growth of 21.4 per cent in relation to the same period of 2018. The largest increase occurred in non-hotel establishments, in which there was an increase of 75 per cent, with 8,891 tourists staying, while in hotels, the increase was 6.9 per cent, with 20,105 guests. In that period, 114,045 tourist overnight stays were registered in La Laguna, 29.9 per cent more, and the average stay of tourists who
stayed in the municipality was 3.93 days, being higher in nonhotel establishments, with 6.68 days. The average stay in the hotels was 2.72 days. The index of occupation of the accommodations was 40 per cent, 13 per cent less than between January and April of last year. As for the origin of tourists, most come from Spain, with 13,695 of the total and 23.3 per cent growth. The total of foreign tourists who visited La Laguna between January and April totalled 15,301. Among them, those from Germany (5,558), France (2,617) and the United Kingdom (1,555) stood out.
Tressardi opening hours
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UR recent Wine and Dine review singing the praises of the restaurant/pizzeria Tressardi in Puerto de la Cruz inadvertently included the wrong opening times for which we do apologise. The correct times are 3pm to 11pm each day with the exception of Wednesday when it is closed and on a Friday and Saturday when the times are 3pm to midnight.
those established at any time. This restriction will also allow the closing of certain roads, forcing the passage through a specific route or allowing the use of roadsides or reversible lanes. Emergency services, fire services or public transport are exempt if the limitation applies. In the section dedicated to MVPs, such as electric
scooters, it has been decided to regulate them in a similar way to bicycles. This means that they can not drive on pavements and must comply with the standards of these when they drive on roads. It is also established that its users are required to wear a helmet when they are under 15 years old and are prohibited from carrying passengers.
Cocaine worth 120,000 euros found on motorway
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WO kilos of cocaine wrapped in a plastic bag was found by police alongside the TF-1 motorway at Guaza.
They believe it was thrown out of a vehicle when the occupants realised police were carrying out random checks on the TF-66 road, in the section between the Buzanada junction and Guaza. .The Civil Guard had already spotted the car acting suspiciously and found the drugs at kilometre 69 in the direction of Adeje. The value of the cocaine on the black market is estimated at 120,000 euros.
Arona hits home message with Olympic challenge
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RONA is aiming to prevent absenteeism and promote responsibility and volunteering among the municipality’s students.
A total of 263 students from IES Ichasagua, Las Galletas, Los Cristianos, Cabo Blanco and Guaza participated in the final Olympics of the Pentathlon project, promoted by the Youth and Education areas of Arona. During the academic year of 2018-2019, 1,600 young people from the third and fourth grades have participated. The objectives are to promote the values of coexistence, responsibility and respect, encouraging participation, preventing school absenteeism and promoting the volunteering outside the classrooms, among others. The gold medal was won by 4ºD of the IES Los Cristianos whilst the silver went to 4ºF of the IES Cabo Blanco and the bronze to 3ºC of the IES Ichasagua. The Olympics included time for various questions and answers, careers, hobbies and games.
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LAWS CONTRAVENED
Police sanctions for illegal fishing and sales
JOINT AGREEMENT
Arona’s green areas to receive top priority
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ENERIFE Cabildo and Arona council have signed an agreement for the management of different green areas adjacent to the island roads that run through the municipality.
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ANTA Cruz police have seized 42 kilos of the traditional Canary white fish, gueldes which had been illegally caught in San Andrés.
Police made the discovery after stopping to inspect a vehicle which had been badly parked. After officers identified the driver, they found the fish in the boot, together with other species. Later it was also verified that this car did not have in force the documentation of the Technical Vehicle Inspection (ITV) for which it was sanctioned. The person responsible for the fish could not prove its origin of the fish. Fishing and commercialisation is restricted only to professional fishermen. The agents transferred the gueldes to a specialised centre and called in the Fisheries
Inspection service under the Government of the Canary Islands. In another police service, a street vendor was intercepted on Jorge Manrique street in the capital of Tenerife, offering fresh fish. The police intervention detected that this individual kept the fish, specifically about 12 kilograms of fresh mackerel, inside a plastic box in his private vehicle, without any maintenance or refrigeration device, with the potential risk that this entails for potential consumers . The man was sanctioned for this fraudulent sale on public roads.
The agreement was signed by the island directors of mobility and development and roads and landscape, Miguel Becerra and Ofelia Manjón, and the Mayor of Arona, José Julián Mena. The Cabildo and Arona council have carried out an
extensive study of the green areas of the municipality in the vicinity of the insular roads in order to locate the different areas of action. After the inventory, it has been agreed that the Cabildo assume the maintenance of some spaces and the Consistory do the
Tourists warned of short change scam
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HE Civil Guard is warning tourists to keep a look out for Egyptian and Mexican currency working its way into Spanish circulation.
The Mexican five peso coin and the Egyptian pound coin are very similar to the two euro coin and on first look the difference would go unnoticed. However the number of “foreign” coins making their way into circulation at tourist hotspots has increased over the past week, according to officials. Tourists are been asked to inspect their change when purchasing items to make sure they don’t receive any of the coins.
same with others. In total, each administration assumes the management and maintenance of about 20,000 square metres. The agreement has a term of validity of four years, extendable for a period of another four additional years. The landscape treatment of road margins is now almost an obligatory practice as it improves road safety and also contributes to reducing noise and environmental pollution, as well as improving the landscape.
The Cabildo will take charge of those landscaped areas that are found on the motorways and in the interurban areas, while Arona council will do the same in the green areas of the urban areas of the municipality. As stated in the document, as far as possible, maintenance work will be undertaken in accordance with both the technical criteria of landscape integration, and the guidelines for environmental and landscape improvement of the Insular Road Network of Tenerife.
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DOWNWARD TREND
Decrease in Tenerife’s hotel occupancy is “cause for alert rather than concern”
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OOM occupancy in Tenerife is expected to fall by five per cent this summer but hoteliers say they are “watchful” rather than worried.
The hotel and non-hotel establishments of the island are expected to reach an average occupancy of 78% this summer, a figure that represents a fall of five points compared to last summer, according to the Hotel Association of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. This fall in the forecast of hotel occupancy follows the path already started last summer, after the closure of an extraordinar y 2017, outside the usual behaviour of the sector. The economic slowdown or change of cycle and the recovery of other competing markets of the Mediterranean arc some of the reasons behind this fall. Ashotel says is not cause for concern although it is alert to the current trend. By areas of Tenerife, hotels and non-hotel establishments in the south of the island have the highest occupancy rate in the months of July and August, with 82% (-3 points compared to 2018). With respect to hotels in the north, they plan to reach
68% of their accommodation capacity during the summer season (-9 points), while in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the estimate is 47% (-14 points). This downward trend, more pronounced in the north and the metropolitan area of Tenerife, is also reproduced in La Palma, which in 2018 achieved an excellent 92%, when this year the average is 68%. La Gomera, which usually shows a fairly stable trend and high levels in the summer with local tourism, especially in August, foresees an average occupation of 77% (-11),
although as the weeks pass that occupation is higher . In fact, in August, La Gomera is at 84% right now. July shows a lower figure at present, 71%. El Hierro’s average occupancy forecast is 70% and the pattern per month is similar to La Gomera, with August at 80% and July at 60%, data very similar to last year. Ashotel believes that these signs of falling tourist arrivals are not a cause for alarm and justifies them in the midst of a
change in the cycle. However, it does consider it important to continue working for a destination where excellence and quality of service and facilities prevail with a fundamental strategic element: the urgent commitment to the sustainability of establishments and destinations, keys to continue being the economic engine of the archipelago and to compete in the top positions of world tourism.
INCREASED SECURITY
Ministry launches “Operation Summer” across Spain, including Canaries
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N July 1st, Spain’s Ministry of the Interior will activate Operation Summer, which implies a reinforcement of security due to holidays, the increase in travel and the large influx of visitors to tourist areas. This reinforcement will materialise in a set of actions aimed at preventing the commission of criminal acts described in instruction 9/2019 of the Secretary of State for Security, under the Ministry of the Interior. Operation Summer contemplates an increase in surveillance at strategic points for tourism, such as stations, ports, hotels, beaches and campsites, and its validity will last until August 31st in Andalusia, Asturias, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia and Valencia. In the Balearic Islands, it will be activated until September 30th. The summer resorts, as well as the access roads to them, are considered the points of greatest vulnerability to criminal acts, and therefore will receive specific attention. The large agglomerations in leisure areas, taking as reference the 83 million foreign citizens who visited Spain last year, will also be one of the priority focuses of the Operation, with preventive
measures against possible terrorist actions that will reinforce those of level 4 of the anti-terrorist alert. The instruction includes six operational measures. The first is the reinforcement of police means, with an increase in the staff of National Police and Civil Guard in preventive functions in areas of high tourist concentration. The rest of the actions are summarised in an intensification of collaboration with the tourism sector, greater facilities in terms of documentation for foreigners to avoid discomfort derived from loss or theft, a series of specific measures to neutralise the terrorist threat, and a close involvement of special units such as TEDAX / NRBQ teams and canine guides, as well as National Police and Civil Guard helicopters. The Summer Operation will be supervised and evaluated by the Office of Coordination and Studies of the Secretary of State of the Ministry of the Interior.
“STEALING ANYTHING”
Farmers call for more police as rural thefts escalate
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HE Association of Farmers and Cattlemen of the Canary Islands (Asaga Canarias-Asaja) has appealed to the police authorities to strengthen their presence in the farms of the municipality of Vilaflor, specifically in the area of Trevejos, as well as in the highlands of Arona , San Miguel and Granadilla. Their plea comes in the wake of a repeated wave of robberies in recent months, a situation that has been denounced on numerous occasions by farmers. They say the thieves are now taking the opportunity to steal anything of potential value or
which could be turned into scrap. Their man target is agricultural material, especially those containing iron and copper such as pipes, water faucets, sprinklers, tillage material and even batteries and engines from trucks and tractors. However,
they are now also stealing crops and even household goods that are located on the farms. The robberies are carried out in the afternoon and evening and it is suspected that those who commit them monitor the movements of their owners because they know that these farms are far from urban centres and many of them lack light and surveillance. Farmers say that they are at their limit and, although they have filed several complaints, since many of them have
suffered more than one robbery, they feel powerless and do not feel that the situation will be resolved until the culprits are arrested. President of Asaga Canarias, Ángela Delgado said they are worried a serious incident may happen. Both the town councils and the farmers affected demand more police services, especially rural patrols, in addition to controlling the scrap buying and selling points to prevent this type of crime from being committed.
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SUPPORT IN SPAIN PROJECT
Useful information website for older and vulnerable British people living in Spain expands coverage into Tenerife
The website seeks to help tackle the challenges of an ageing foreign population and was launched this week at networking events for voluntary groups on the Canary Islands.
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HIS week the British Consulate and the University of Birmingham launched local coverage in Tenerife of their support website for older and more vulnerable British residents. The website, Support in Spain (www.supportinspain.info), contains useful information on how to get extra support and help on a wide range of topics, such as health care, disabled services and benefits, as well as a directory of local support organisations. Helen Keating, British ViceConsul – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, said ahead of the launch: “It is exciting to see this website expanding into Tenerife after a successful start in mainland Spain.” “There is some incredible work carried out by so many
volunteers across the islands to support foreign residents who are in need. As the Consulate cannot be in all areas at once, we hope that this website is a useful support tool for voluntary groups in their work and for residents as well.” “We have compiled the site in Spanish, as well as English, so that social workers, medical staff and Spanishspeaking friends can, for the first time, access information on English-speaking support available.” Helen continued: “Our message from the British Con-
sulate to UK residents is clear: Plan ahead for the future. Anyone can become vulnerable at any time and it is better to be prepared.” Two well-attended afternoon events were held. In Tenerife North, the project was presented in the English Library, Puerto de la Cruz on Wednesday (19th June) and Adeje Cultural Centre was the host for the meeting in Tenerife South on Thursday 20th June. The meeting was led by Neil Hesketh of the Support in Spain project and Penny Gómez, Consular Officer for the British Consulate Tenerife. Attending the events was a wide variety of organisations providing support to British residents in Tenerife including; Fighting Against Cancer
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“CHANGING TIMES”
New mayor for La Laguna
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A Laguna has a new Mayor. He is Luis Yeray Gutiérrez Pérez of the Socialist Party of the Canary Islands-PSOE.
He took office on June 15th after reaching the majority of supports of 14 votes. It is the first time in 26 years that the PSOE has held the position. “Today we began to write a new chapter in this city five times centennial,” he said in his first speech in which he declared: “The moment of change has reached La Laguna.”
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BUS STOPS
Santa Ursula agrees traffic work with Cabildo
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ENERIFE Cabildo and Santa Úrsula council have met to advance the rehabilitation work of the Carretera General del Norte (TF-217) as it passes through the municipality. Leaders of both analysed the different locations for the nine bus stops planned in the municipality. At the same time, it was agreed to improve the accessibility of some sections of the sidewalks in the environment of the bus stops. In addition, the improvement of the existing pedestrian crossings and the new one that will be located at kilometer 7 + 080, were discussed. The asphalting work began on June 17th at the end of the road located in the municipality of La Orotava (in the direction of Santa Cruz) and work will be carried out at night, from 10pm to 6am, by sections. It will be necessary to make traffic diversions and users of the route are
requested to take extreme care and to adhere to the signals. In addition, between June 24 and 27, the drainage work will be carried out between kilometers 2 + 500 and 3 + 200, which will require traffic cuts from 6am to 6pm in this section. It also includes the rehabilitation of 28 bus stops existing on TF-217 (11 in La Matanza, eight in La Victoria and nine in Santa Úrsula), in such a way as to guarantee the accessibility conditions of the same. The work also includes the provision of a new elevated pedestrian crossing and the improvement of existing pedestrian crossings, in addition to the conditioning of the road margins.
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TAP Air Portugal Hotel’s generous gesture to cancer offers new patients and families Tenerife-Lisbon flight SPANISH EXPANSION
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AP Air Portugal continues with its expansion plans in Spain and reinforces its network in Europe with the premiere of a Tenerife-Lisbon flight. The inauguration of this new route takes place in the same month in which the company opens three new destinations in the United States (Chicago, San Francisco and Washington) and launches the sixth route in Italy, in the city of Naples, thus reinforcing the TAP offer in the European market. The company’s investment in the European market will increase the flow of passengers between continental and intercontinental flights, helping to position Lisbon as the main centre to travel to a final destination in America or Africa. With the opening of this new route to Tenerife, TAP will operate 201 weekly flights between Portugal and Spain, at nine Spanish airports with direct flights from Lisbon and Oporto to Madrid and Barcelona and
direct flights between Lisbon and Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Malaga, Seville and Gran Canaria. “The launch of the TenerifeLisbon route opens up a wide range of possibilities for Tenerife residents who, with TAP, will be able to travel to the Portuguese capital or use this destination as a point of connection to other countries in the Americas, thanks to the recent TAP route openings in United States and flights to Latin America,” said a spokesman. In Tenerife, TAP operates seven weekly flights leaving Lisbon at 9.30am and arriving at the island at noon. Flight reservations are available from 61 euros (oneway price with taxes included).
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OR the third year in a row, the Atlantic Holiday Hotel in Callao Salvaje opened its doors to people from Adeje with cancer and their families. They donated 12 allinclusive holidays to people who are currently undergoing oncological treatment and who live in Adeje. Councillor Amada Trujillo Bencomo, who has been in charge of the department of health promotion in the borough, underlined the ongoing work of the hotel in this regard and added “initiatives such as this one show that one of the successes of our tourism sector is that people come first, thanks to businesses such as this and business people such as Charlotte Abildtrup, director of the hotel, who have shown their total commitment to the project.”
Charlotte said: “We want to help these people and their families, giving them a week where they can rest and escape from the stress their cancer is causing. We know that these are fighters and that day after day they are overcoming so many difficulties, which is why we are delighted to be able to welcome 12 families into our hotel during the summer months, offering them a week where they can relax and enjoy the best we have to offer”. The Atlantic Holiday Hotel has large holiday apartments, salt and fresh water pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, a park, a gym, restaurants, and a first class service.
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REGISTRATION OPENS
Companies urged to take part in Beach Fashion event
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ENERIFE Cabildo and Adeje council have opened the registration period to participate in the third edition of “Tenerife Fashion Beach Costa Adeje’” (TFBCA), an event that has already been consolidated within the framework of tourism, fashion and economic development.
The new edition of this event will take place in the southern municipality between October 14th and 20th. The socio-economic vicepresident of the Cabildo in functions, Efraín Medina, explained that companies interested in making their products known in the different gateways can already register before the deadline on September 1st. He also highlighted the good results obtained in the two previous editions of this event that brings together fashion, tourism and economic development. “We are already working to offer new actions, in addition to continuing to hold events that have had a great reception as the meeting of bloggers or the commercial catwalk,” he said. “Tenerife Fashion Beach Costa Adeje” has become a benchmark for the latest trends in the fashion industry specialising in bathing and a meeting point for experts in the field at an international level. Similarly, it seeks to take another step in the promotion of the island and the municipality as an ideal destination under the binomial fashion and climate. Companies interested in participating in the different parades can consult the bases on the website of Tenerife Fashion Beach (https://www.tenerifefashionbeachcostaadeje.com). Both Tenerife Moda and Emprende Moda, as well as national and international companies, will be able to participate. The applications and the necessary documentation must be presented in the email dpagessanchez@yahoo.es.
Canaries and Galicia plan gastronomic link
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HE Canary Islands and Galicia want to find connections between both territories through gastronomy, an objective that was highlighted with a tasting of Galician products.
The event was held at the Iberostar Grand Mencey Hotel and included the participation of the insular tourism councillor, Alberto Barnabas. Organised by the companies Archipiélago Fresco and Servitem Global, the gastronomic day had the collaboration of the Xunta de Galicia, the Cabildo de Tenerife and the City Council of Santa Cruz. Sr. Bernabé stressed in his speech that Tenerife has a Gastronomy Master Plan that defends and promotes the local product, of great singularity and quality. The culinary demonstration, which was led by chef Jaime Cabral, a resident of Lanzarote, allowed attendees a tasting of five dishes with Galician, Canarian and Asian touches.
CULINARY AIM
Arona to press for solutions to main issues
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OSÉ Julián Mena has been re-elected Mayor of Arona for a second term and has promised consultation rather than confrontation.
“Politics is not a field of confrontation but must be a meeting place for the search for agreements for the benefit of Arona, our residents and neighbours. We aim to search for solutions,” he says. Sr. Mena has underlined that the pillars of the new mandate will be “the generation of employment, the promotion of Arona’s competitiveness as a tourist destination of excellence at a time of cooling of the main sector of our economy, welfare and social policies, economic
promotion, the preservation of the environment and the improvement of sustainability.” With regard to the key issues for Arona that depend on other institutions, such as the Cabildo de Tenerife or the Canary Islands Government, he promised dialogue, firmness and vindication in the search for solutions “for the municipality and for the southern region, of which Arona is the capital.” These would include issues such as traffic queues, roads, water treatment and, especially, sanitation.
MAYOR AGAIN
New councillors pledge their best for Guia de Isora
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EDRO Martín assumed the mayoralty of Guía de Isora for the seventh time in a row, six of them obtained by an absolute majority, after receiving 13 of the 21 votes of the councillors who took office on the morning of Saturday, June 15th. In his first intervention of the new mandate as Mayor, Sr. Martín advanced the keys of municipal policy for the next four years. Among them, he stressed the importance of completing the projects that are already underway such as the recovery of the coastline for public use; solve everyday problems such as lack of parking and finally achieve the residence of elders. In short, “it is about putting citizens first,” said Sr. Martín. Other projects to battle for would include the construction of the port and improvements in roads. Pedro Martin also wanted to state that “no great project makes sense, if we leave aside the little things, those that relate us to others such as sports competitions, those that make us grow as citizens, such as cultural activities or those that help us maintain personal
dignity such as a day centre.” Prior to the intervention of the mayor, the spokespersons of the two opposition parties in the council also addressed a few words to those present. The nationalist spokesman, Jesús M. Morales, congratulated Pedro Martín for his appointment as mayor and promised to work for the challenges of society. He stressed as a priority “to solve the many social needs” and offered his group to work in consensus for Guia de Isora, stressing his intention “to make a constructive opposition.” The spokesman of the Popular Party, Ayoze Juan Medina, showed his predisposition to collaborate with the government group to get “to carry out a consensus legislature among all those present and achieve the common goal: the best for Guía de Isora”.
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Teenagers warned over dangerous prank
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OLICE have issued a warning about “a very dangerous prank” after three teenagers threw stones at cars travelling through a busy tunnel.
The trio were caught near the Vía de Ronda in La Laguna and were arrested for a crime against road safety. Two of the detainees were 16 and the other 15. One of the stones hit a vehicle and the driver was so badly affected, he had to stop his journey. The stones were thrown from the top of the tunnel of the Ronda road near the district of Verdellada. The police called in the teenagers’ parents as a result of the incident.
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BRAKES FAIL
School children praised for their bravery after frightening coach crash
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CHOOL-children from La Orotava have been praised for their bravery after the brakes on their bus failed and it plummeted 30ft down a ravine. Their school has commended the way they behaved and says all 16 pupils managed to get out by themselves. A statement from Leoncio Estévez school in La Florida also refers to the fact that some people on the scene were more bothered by taking videos and pictures on their mobile phones. However, the school has thanked all those who refrained from doing so and offered their help instead. A statement read: “As many will know, the Fifth Primary group, accompanied by 17 mothers and their tutor, suffered an accident in the bus that transported them from the Aqualand. It’s been a big scare!” “All the students left unharmed and by their own foot. Only one mother had to be treated at the Hospital del Norte due to mild contusions.” “From the centre, we would like to thank in the first place
all the people who, instead of recording and taking pictures (as some of them did), helped them get out of there. Also thanks to the staff of the Canary Islands Health Service, Civil Guard, Firemen, Local Police of Icod de los Vinos, who came to the scene and managed to calm the children and their families.” “Thanks to colleagues from other centres, who contacted us to show their love. Thank you all! The most important thing is that everyone is well and at home. Now it’s time to rest and leave behind this great scare.” “And finally ... congratulate all the students of the group of Fifth of Primary. They are brave!” The school bus was returning to the north of Tenerife following a visit to the popular aqua park in the south. There were 16 youngsters on board, accompanied by 17 parents and a teacher. Police said the driver tried
to stop the bus against the interior wall of a tunnel just in front of him as the brakes failed on the motorway but he was unable to do so and it skidded to a halt down the ravine in Icod de los Vinos.
Two adults and one child needed medical tremtnet, one of them for an anxiety crisis and the other for back pain. The incident was attended by four ambulances from the Canary Emergency Service
(SUC), a doctor and a nurse from the health centre of Icod de los Vinos, members of the Civil Guard of Traffic of the detachment of Garachico, firemen of Tenerife and agents of the Local Police.
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PUERTO DE LA CRUZ
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UR neighbouring island of La Palma has a small but vibrant Christian congregation. They meet every week in one of two churches kindly lent by the Roman Catholic priest for their use – at San Martin de Porres and at Nuestra Señora de Bonanza – the Old Church in El Paso. For the past few years, they have functioned as an independent church, but as of a few weeks ago they are now once again under the umbrella of All Saints. I have in any case enjoyed visiting La Palma once a month to take a Holy Communion service on Sunday afternoons (there is no resident priest there), and I am delighted that future clergy here will officially be taking responsibility for the Anglicans on that island. In fact the La Palma group
has done a fantastic job in looking after themselves and welcoming tourists as well as residents and swallows. But it’s never easy going it alone, however successfully, particularly when you are separated from other Christian groups by a significant stretch of water. So hopefully there will
be more opportunities to meet up and encourage one another in the months and years to come. We at All Saints were encouraged ourselves recently by a visit from one of our bishops, The Rt Revd David Hamid, together with Geoff Johnstone, our Archdeacon. They liked our plans for the future ministry of the church, contained in a new five-year plan, and while they had some further changes of their own to suggest, the overall outcome was very positive. At this time of year many of our regular worshippers have returned to the UK for the summer months (although
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Puppies left outside recent weather reports suggest that they might be regretting it). However it’s great to welcome summer holidaymakers in their place. If you are thinking about joining us the location to look for is Carretera Taoro. Our services: Holy Communion on Sundays at 9.30 am and 11.00 am (German service at 5.00 pm) and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am. Taizé worship (alternate Thursdays at 5.30 pm) will resume in September. Chaplain: The Revd Dr Paula Clifford Tel: 922 38 40 38; Email: paulaclifford4@gmail.com
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So, plenty of dates for your diaries ! Don’t forget, all the money we raise goes to help those less fortunate than ourselves. To book any of these events, or for more information, please contact Jean or Maureen.
Once again our team excelled themselves by raising even more money for our charities - thanks to all those who supply us with saleable items, and our team of helpers who work so hard collecting them and spending many hours transporting them to the ‘Boots’, not forgetting returning unsold items to our ‘store’. If you have any unwanted household items or clothing etc. in good condition please call Cheryl or Brian on 922 333 277 and they will arrange to collect them.
Lots of puppies looking for a home
UR last Car Boot Sale until October was held on the 1st June, as usual at All Saints’ Church in the Taoro Park, Puerto de la
Cruz.
If you would like to become a member of the Friends Of Tenerife (annual subscription 15 euros) and therefore help our local charities who desperately need our assistance, please contact Jean on 922 38 48 09, or Maureen on 922 34 19 79.
On Tuesday 2nd July - a half day coach trip to Icod, with lunch at the Restaurant Tian Li, afterwards calling at Garachico for one hour’s free time. The coach will leave the Botanical Gardens in La Paz at 12.30 p.m. The inclusive price is 17 euros to members.
On Tuesday 6th August there will be another coach trip to Iceland in the south of the Island - only 10 euros. Two hours free time . As usual the coach will leave the Botanical Gardens at 11.30 (please be early!). On Tuesday 20th August there will be a lunch at the Restaurant Magnolia in La Paz - 1.00 for 1.30 p.m., 16.50 euros to members. There will be a Buffet lunch at the very popular Hotel Masaru, also in La Paz 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. 16.50 euros to members.
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few weeks ago, one of our staff arrived to start working for the day when she noticed two big boxes left outside the kennels.
From experience, she knew this was never good news. She opened the boxes and discovered ten very young puppies inside. Five in each box. They were about six weeks old and as you can imagine very small and very very cute. They were scared and nervous and understandably had no idea what was going on. Their first few days at K9 were very daunting but after some weeks of love and affection from us and our volunteers they started to come out of their shells. The adoptions started to happen for our little ones with five of them currently adopted now and gone to their forever homes. What great news this is! This means there are five little puppies left. There are two male and three females and they are looking for their chance to be loved and welcomed into their new families. They love to play and have fun and love getting attention from our volunteers but when they are picked up for a cuddle they melt into your arms and this melts your heart. If you are thinking about getting a puppy please come up to K9 and meet these little beauties.
They will be medium to big dogs. Our three females are brindle in colour and our two males are very different, with one being all tan and the other one black and tan in colour. We can promise you they will make you smile. Even if you are not thinking about adopting a puppy, they always need lots of cuddles and human interaction to get them ready for the world out there so please do come up if you have any free time. You can come up everyday between 9.30-1.30 and meet them, and all our other dogs at the shelter. Our dogs range from different ages, so even if you are interested in adopting an older dog, there are plenty of beautiful friendly dogs for you to meet. If dogs do not interest you, we also have cats and kittens who are looking for their forever homes also! Please come and meet them all at K9. Just a little bit of news for our UK supporters. We now have an online shop www.k9tenerife.eu/welcometo-our-k9-shop. Deliveries only to the UK so please spread the word to your family and friends in the UK!! Thank you very much!
Come and visit Accion del Sol
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On Tuesday 23rd July a lunch has been arranged at the Bodequita Algarrobo in La Paz at the usual time of 1.00 for 1.30 p.m.. The price 18 euros for members.
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HE refuge is full of puppies! There are so many of them that all need loving homes – can you take one of these gorgeous pups home with you and give them a 2nd opportunity? They are all there through no fault of their own.
The Centro de Proteccion Animal de Tierra Blanca is located off the TF1 motorway, about halfway 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.
LEASE do come and visit us if you are interested in adopting a dog.
Every dog is fully vaccinated, microchipped, castrated and with a clean bill of health so you can rest assured that your dog will have the best start to its life. We do not charge for adoptions but donations are very welcome towards the vast running costs of the refuge. We have more than 200 dogs in our care that are desperately seeking loving new homes.. Please do call the refuge on 664321219 or 602463242 between the hours of 8am -17.00 if you can help in any way. We are always in need of tinned dog food for our older dogs, 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 13.0016.00.
Employment, tax and accounting advice
Company accountancy (at our office or yours). Settlement of taxes (IRPF, societies, non-residents). Company constitution: (mercantile register). Representation of any kind of employment. Tax and accounting inspection. Settlement of estates (inheritance tax). Procedures for the transfer of vehicles. Contracts for renting houses, business premises, etc… Insurances: car, home, etc….
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Holiday flight does U-turn back to Canaries
“PASSENGER CONFLICT”
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Footpath work creates 63 jobs
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packed holiday flight returning from the Canary Islands to London had to do a U-turn shortly after take-off because of a fight on board, Spanish air traffic controllers have revealed. The plane had taken off from the airport in Gran Canaria to head back to the UK. Shortly afterwards, the pilot took the decision to abort the flight and go back to Gran Canaria. According to a Twitter posting on the air traffic controllers’ site, there was an argument between two of the passengers which erupted into a fight, with one of them “attacking the other”. The pilot then requested that the police were present for the arrival of the plane back to Gran Canaria. The plane was heading for London Gatwick. A spokesperson for EasyJet said: “easyJet can confirm that flight EZY8692 from Las Palmas
de Gran Canaria to London Gatwick on 10 June returned from airborne to Las Palmas Gran Canaria airport and was met by police due to a passenger on board behaving disruptively. “Our cabin and ground crew are trained to assess all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers is not compromised at any time.” “Whilst such incidents are rare, we take them ver y seriously and do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard. The safety and well-being of passengers and crew is always our highest priority.”
PHONE ORDERS
Family arrested for delivering drugs to order
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OUR members of the same family have been arrested in Lanzarote for running a “take-away” drugs service.
Police said the three women and a man delivered drugs to people’s homes after they ordered it by phone. One of the arrested was surprised by the agents in his car at the time in which he made a drug exchange. In total, 210 grams of cocaine, 9,931 euros in cash, precision scales, ten mobile phones and three vehicles at an address in Arrecife were seized. The detainees are a man and three women of the same family, with 56, 45, 24 and 23 years of age, respectively.
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A Gomera Cabildo is carrying out improvement actions in more than 30 trails in all municipalities.
The insular institution has allocated 850,000 euros to the maintenance and rehabilitation of the network of trails involving more than 300 kilometres in the first six months of this year. President Casimiro Curbelo stressed the need to undertake these works, since they contribute to the conservation of the natural areas and constitute one of the undoubted attractions of the island. “We have an important network of trails that bring together a multitude of roads that cross the entire geography of La Gomera, so they are links between peoples and we must ensure that they are in the best possible state,” he says. The project has enabled the creation of 63 direct jobs.
Supermarket trolley scam
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man has been arrested in Lanzarote for a scam involving supermarket trolleys.
The accused is said to be in charge of a metal recovery company. He is accused of buying back supermarket trolleys stolen by another man from a chain that had reported the theft of a total of 95 trolleys, valued at 10,260 euros in Arrecife. A complaint was received by the manager of the supermarket chain who reported not only the theft but also that he had seen several of the stolen trolleys in a metal recovery plant on the island. Police who went to the scene found nine of the trolleys and arrested the recipient. A further arrest was also made of the original thief.
Man tries to travel to Dublin with false passport
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N Albanian man was arrested at Lanzarote airport for trying to travel to Dublin as a Bulgarian.
The 24-year-old male tried to use a passport of dubious authenticity. The arrest came after officers of the National Police received a notice from a handling company that a man had arrived at a check-in counter with a Bulgarian passport which looked suspicious. Subsequently, the agents verified that the document shown was false and arrested the man for a crime of falsification of documents. His authentic paperwork was found in his luggage.
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SILBO STUDY
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HE old whistling language of El Hierro could be a therapy for patients with brain disease.
Two researchers from the University of Ruhr, Bochum (Germany) have been on the island to study the intricacies of “Silbo”. The scientists have the collaboration of the Cabildo. Jonathan Schuchert and Alina Shamayeva are carrying out a thesis of psychology and cognitive neuroscience in relation to brain activity and the whistled language. They hope to gain a deeper understanding of the processes needed to use a whistled language. Directly recording brain activity, the objective is to examine whether the right hemisphere has a more important role in the understanding of Silbo. Their biggest hope is that Silbo could be part of a new therapy for patients with communication problems who have damaged the left hemisphere as a result of stroke or accident but the right side still works. It was not until 2005 that the first neuroscientific study of Silbo was published, showing that the same regions are activated in the brain when listening to the whistle as when hearing spoken Spanish. Ten years later, Professor Güntürkün, from the University of the Ruhr, published his work on the Turkish whistle, pointing out that the whistled language, unlike the spoken language, is not lateralised in the left hemisphere, that is, both hemispheres work “almost at the same level”. This university is now conducting the first investigation of a whistled language with electroencephalography (EEG), a method that allows electrical changes to be recorded in brain activity. Neuroscience is interested in whistled language as a means of communication because it seems that brain processing is different from the spoken language.
Young people urged to give blood in new donation campaign
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Bus gutted by early-morning fire
OUNG people are the target of a new blood donation campaign in the Canaries.
The Canary Institute of Hemodonation and Hemotherapy has launched “Recharge lives, donate blood”, with president, Begoña Reyero saying: “This year, the donation campaign focuses on the young public, whose recruitment seems fundamental to us, as they represent the present and future of blood donations in the Canary Islands.” The objective of the campaign is to convey the message of the need for blood and there will be posters and messages on the social media. “In order to connect especially with the young public, we have used similar images and language, which help to awaken their interest in order to increase the level of awareness and a reaction that results in an
increase in blood donations from this sector of the population,” says the Institute. In 2018, the Canary Islands registered a total of 68,831 blood donations, which represented an increase of three per cent compared to 2017. In addition, a total of 10,973 people donated for the first time during 2018, joining the Canary Transfusion Network (RTC). Regarding the points of entry of the donations, 66.4 per cent are obtained through the mobile units and fixed points of the ICHH and 33.6 per cent comes from the hospital blood banks that make up the RTC. The ICHH stresses that blood transfusions help save millions of lives each year. They help
patients with life-threatening diseases live longer with a better quality of life and enable complex medical and surgical inter-ventions. They also have a vital role in maternal and child care, pregnancy and emergency responses to natural or man-made disasters. The Canary blood donor is, mostly, a male between 34-49
years old. 58.7 per cent of the total donations in 2018 come from men and 41.3 per cent from women, who have joined forces with blood donation. Of the total donors, 21.6 per cent are adults between 50-65 years old, 33.2 per cent are young people between 18-33 years old and 45.2 per cent adults between 34-49 years old.
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OLICE in Gran Canaria have been investigating an incident in which a municipal bus was gutted by fire.
Five other vehicles parked nearby were affected, together with the facades of two warehouses. The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in the Sebadal area of Las Palmas. The flames completely enveloped the bus in a matter of seconds. Firefighters and local police immediately went to the scene to deal with the fire which is believed to have been caused by an eletrical fault. There were no injuries.
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Estate planning for UK nationals in Spain This Spanish succession law will apply to foreign nationals living in Spain by default.
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By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
RITISH expatriates living in Spain need to be aware of, and plan for, a number of inheritance issues
Your last will and testament If you live in Spain, it is advisable to make a Spanish will to deal with your Spanish assets. It is easier to wind up an estate using a local will. A UK will may be effective in Spain, but a major disadvantage is that it will have to go through the UK probate process. This can create long delays and high costs, and it has to be notarised and translated before being accepted in Spain. If you have assets in the UK you can have two wills, one for each country.
Spanish succession law In the UK you are generally free to distribute your estate as you wish, but Spanish succession law imposes ‘forced heirship’ rules. In general terms, children are entitled to receive two thirds of an estate’s assets, so under Spanish law you cannot leave everything to your spouse.
You can however use a European Succession Regulation, ‘Brussels IV’, to opt for the succession law of your country of nationality to apply on your death instead. You must specifically state this in your will.
Spanish succession and gift tax Inheritance tax in Spain works very differently to UK inheritance tax. Tax is paid by each recipient, not the estate, and tax rate varies depending on the relationship between the person passing the money and the person receiving the money. There is no blanket spouse to spouse exemption. The state tax rates range from 7.65% to 34%. Multipliers based on the familial relationship and beneficiary’s net worth can take tax rates much higher. Reductions and allowances are low. Spouses, descendants and ascendants only receive a reduction of €15,957; it is lower (or nil) for everyone else. There is a 95% reduction against an inherited main home, but only for spouses or descendants who keep the property for at least 10 years, capped at €122,606 per inheritor. However, the autonomous communities can adjust the tax rates, allowances and reductions to make them more beneficial for residents in the different Spanish regions. In the Canar y Islands, the 99.9% relief applicable for inheritances to Group II was extended to Group III beneficiaries for tax year 2019. Spanish succession and gift tax is due if the asset being inherited
or gifted is located in Spain or if the recipient is resident in Spain.
UK inheritance tax Many British expatriates remain liable to UK inheritance tax since it is based on domicile rather than residence. Your estate could be liable to both UK and Spanish inheritance taxes, but credit is given in Spain for tax paid in the UK.
Succession planning Start by establishing your goals. Who would you like to benefit from your estate? Do you want to control how they receive their inheritance? What can you do to make the inheritance process as easy and cost-effective as possible for them? Then seek specialist cross-border advice on how you can achieve your wishes for your heirs, while keeping inheritance taxes as low as possible. Estate planning for Spain and UK can get complex, but with careful planning you can get peace of mind that you have the most suitable approach in place, for yourself and your family. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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TOURISM ATTRACTION
La Palma plans new diving guide
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A Palma is planning a major campaign to put itself on the international diving map.
The island’s Cabildo is promoting diving tourism and has contracted the company Oceanographic to compile a diving guide. This will spotlight on clubs and businesses involved in the sport. “It will also take in the general tourism of the island, paying special attention to sustainability and awareness of the protection of our sea and sustainable diving,” said tourism councillor, Alicia Vanoostende. The guide will be free in digital format for anyone interested. “This diving guide of La Palma is one of the requests of the tourism sector of the island, with which we work hand in hand at specific meetings to solve difficulties and favour the development of this tourist
product of diving,” the councillor added. Those taking part in the creation of the dive are La Palma Diving, Blue Magma La Palma, Casa de buceo, Naosub, Uchpartner and Sub Buceo, as well as associations such as La Palma Isla Azul and representatives of the Puerto Marinas of Tazacorte, Santa Cruz de La Palma and La Marina Marine Reserve. “The development of the work of the guide along with the sector can serve as a boost for the creation of a network of collaboration between companies and clubs. On the other hand, it will be a fundamental tool for the foreign promotion of the dive tourism on the island,” said Alicia Vanoostende.
Fatal crash in Fuerteventura
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Urgent plea for La Gomera to have more air routes
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HE Spanish Governent has been asked to intervene following La Gomera’s “extreme disappointment” that an air service with Gran Canaria will once again only operate between July 1st and September. The airline Binter is making the same arrangement as last year but the Cabildo says it is insufficient and should operate throughout the year. Acting president , Casimiro Curbelo, described said: “We rejected this last year because it is not the real solution to the problem of connectivity we suffer from.” He insisted that this connection should be maintained throughout the year, recalling the agreement reached both in the Parliament of the Canary Islands and in the Cabildo for
the State to modify the Public Service Obligation (OSP) in such a way that it fixed the service direct between both islands 365 days. “We have to keep raising our voice for this situation. We asked to return to a service that was provided between 2007 and 2009, with which it was possible to travel to Gran Canaria in just 40 minutes,” he said. He said a letter has already been forwarded to the Ministry of Development to cover this demand. However, he regretted that there was not yet an answer to the petition. “Living
on a non-capital island already involves mobility difficulties but if we add the absence of routes, the drawbacks are increasing both for residents and tourists,” he said. Sr. Curbelo reiterated the need for better schedules and frequencies, as well as stud-
ying the opening of other routes with the rest of the islands. “If we want to have an airport infrastructure that is, in fact, a leading public service, we need more connections and better schedules. It is inconceivable that the first flight leaves the island at 10.30am,” he criticised.
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HE Civil Guard has dismantled a criminal organisation which cheated the Canar y Islands Health Service out of
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man died after his car overturned on a roundabout in Fuerteventura.
Medics rushed to the scene on the FV-102 in the municipality of La Oliva but there was nothing they could do to save his life because of the seriousness of the injuries received. The accident happened at 10am and was attended by the Canary Emergency Service, fire brigade from La Oliva and the Civil Guard.
more than two million euros through a prescription scam.
It has arrested seven people, including three doctors, one pharmacist and two businessmen in Tenerife for the alleged crimes of fraud, forgery, against public health and membership of a criminal organisation. The operation began after the Canary Islands Health Service detected that since 2014, a pharmacy located in the urban area of Santa Cruz de Tenerife had been dispensing a group of high-cost drugs that were mostly prescribed by the same doctor. The sale of these drugs reached such extremely high figures that the investigated pharmacy was able to bill more
doses than the ones that were billed by the other pharmacies in the Canary Islands as a whole. Given this situation, agents of the Civil Guard, in collaboration with inspectors of the Office of Rational Use of Medicines, began an investigation to clarify the facts. ”The family doctor issued a massive amount of electronic prescriptions in favour of pensioners or people entitled to the maximum subsidy who did not even belong to their quota of patients and, therefore, ignored the criminal activity and also, in most cases , the prescriptions prescribed had nothing to do with the ailments they presented,” said a police
spokesman. The businessmen acted as a liaison between the doctor and pharmacist and several employees of the pharmacy were involved. ”The benefit of the pharmacist was that although the drug was billed to the Canary Islands Health Service, the medication was not really dispatched and could be sold on numerous occasions, since the box always remained in the pharmacy store, obtaining the consequent subsidy to the pharmacy,” say the police. The agents discovered the existence of other criminal branches of the organisation, of smaller scale, that were carried out in the municipalities of Güímar and Adeje.
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Road traffic accounts for a quarter of greenhouse gas in Spain
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HE Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition has published a Preview of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Inventory for 2018, the gases mostly closely related to climate change. These preliminary data, which are sent to the European Commission every year to comply with reporting obligations, reveal a gross emissions estimate of 332.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. This corresponds to a 2.2% reduction. Last year, the transport sector was the largest contributor to this emission inventory. On its own, road traffic accounts for 25% of all GHG emissions and one-third of that is concentrated in urban areas. The decrease in emissions
in 2018 mainly stems from the strong increase in hydro-power production, which grew by 84.9% on 2017 thanks to a hydrologically wet year, as well as a 3.5% increase in wind power production. These two factors led to a 15.7% reduction in the emissions tied to electricity generation given that the increase in renewable sources allowed for less production from combinedcycle power plants (down 18.9%), coal power plants (down 17.2%) and liquid fuel power plants (down 4.5%).
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Holidaymakers warned of scammers demanding tourist tax cash
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RITISH holidaymakers in Mallorca are being warned about conmen who are calling on villas or luxury apartments to demand upfront cash for the islands’ tourist tax. Tourism leaders say their claims are false and are giving the Balearics a bad image. They warn Brits shouldn’t hand any money over to unexpected callers as owners would already have paid the tourist tax upfront if properly registered with the local council. If not an authorised holiday property, any doorstep demand is still bogus. In hotels, guests pay the tourist tax - at a rate of between one euro and four euros a night depending on the star category and season - direct to the reception. The alert has been raised by the Federation of Tourist Holiday Stays, FETV which says the con artists are apparently working in pairs and speak English to the occupants. The federation highlights a recent case of this in the
eastern part of Majorca and suspects that there have been others. Some may have gone unreported to the owners. In one of the cases, tourists in a villa approached became suspicious and took a picture of a white van before the two men made their escape. President of the federation, Jordi Cerdó said the police had been alerted and they were advising all property owners of the scam so they could tell holidaymakers NOT to “pay anything to individuals who just turn up at the door”. Police have confirmed an investigation is underway. The white van is believed to have been rented in Madrid. “Incidents like this can give the islands a bad image,” said Jordi Cerdó. “Our Federation is fighting to make sure this doesn’t happen again this summer.”
The other sectors showed an increase in their emissions when compared with the previous year. In a year posting a 2.6% increase in GDP, increases were recorded in the emissions tied to transport (up 2.7%), to fuel consumption in residential, commercial and institutional sectors (up 1.9%) and to fuel consumption in agricultural,
forestry and fishing machinery (up 4.1%). Emissions from industry were up 2%. In turn, the emissions from agriculture remained unchanged from the data in 2017 given that the increased emissions from livestock farming (up 1.4%) were offset by lower emissions from crop farming (down 2.5%).
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Three tourists confirmed with chikungunya after Alicante holiday
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EALTH chiefs in Spain have confirmed three tourists who holidayed in Alicante became ill with the chikungunya virus, a disease transmitted by the bite of an infected tiger mosquito. All three came from the same family from Iceland and were in the resort from May 17th to 31st. A 37-year-old woman became ill on June 1st and was diagnosed seven days later. She went to the emergency centre of a hospital in Reykjavik and proved positive for chikungunya but negative for the more serious zika and dengue. One of her sisters and her five-old son had the same symptoms and were confirmed as positive cases of chikungunya which can cause fever, chills, joint pain and swelling, headache, muscle pain and a rash. Tests carried out on a fourth member of the family, another sister from Norway, have not yet proved conclusive The health department says that to date, there is no record of any other case of chikungunya in Valencia although the Ministry has “activated all the protocols and has taken the appropriate measures necessar y to confirm any other outbreaks.” The entomological surveillance team of the University of Valencia is in Alicante to carry out inspections and take samples. In addition, the Centre for Public Health is liaising with Alicante city council to review the cases and look at other instances of people who contracted fever with an unknown origin. It is understood the family from Iceland were staying in a rented cottage in Alicante and
this has been the focus of the investigation. Health chiefs are confident Alicante was the source due to the incubation period before physical signs begin to show. The mosquito of the genus Aedes was identified for the first time in Spain in 2004 in San Cugat del Vallés and is currently located in the coastal area of Catalonia, as well as a large part of the Valencia and in other autonomous communities. These mosquitoes are usually found around the houses, act during the day, with more activity two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset. To avoid bites, it is recommended to install mosquito.nets, wear long sleeves and trousers tight at the ankles, as well as a specific repellent..
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Police arrest three more gangs of graffiti artists
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ATIONAL Police agents have dismantled three groups of graffiti artists who painted on trains and wagons in different locations in northern Spain.
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effective response to events related to communicable diseases.
They have arrested eight people in A Coruña (2), León (3), Madrid (1), Miranda de Ebro (1) and Burgos (1), who are charged with 128 crimes of damage worth more than 556,000 euros and more than 4,000 square metres affected by graffiti. The detainees, who carried out stake-outs and adopted strong security measures, caused damage to perimeter security gates and entry doors to access the places where the trains were located. In addition, the ringleader, believed to have carried out more than 500 graffiti attacks in the city of A Coruña, was involved in firearms and had a simulated police badge, among other effects, in a
register made at his home. He has been charged with a total of 70 crimes of damages valued at 215,640 euros. “The three groups of graffiti artists acted repeatedly and systematically performing graffiti on RENFE trains and wagons from different locations in northern Spain,” said a police spokesman. Police said the gangs checked if there were security guards or technical surveillance devices in the places they were trying to access. In addition, they acted in areas outside the reach of the surveillance cameras or during the night. They frequently hid their faces with hats, scarves or military-type hoods to hinder identification.
COCAINE NETWORK
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ATIONAL Police have dismantled a criminal network of drug traffickers operating in several Spanish provinces.
In the operation, 17 people were arrested and 12 house searches carried out in Pontevedra, Orense, Madrid, León, Santander and the Basque Countr y. Agents seized 66 kilograms of speed (amphetamine sulfate), more
than seven kilos of heroin, 134 acorns of hashish, 250 grams of hashish tablets, 30 grams of cocaine, two revolvers, a detonating gun, a shotgun and 130,000 euros in cash. The investigation began in June of last year when the
police focused their attention on an organisation based in the city of Ourense. The main members already had various police and judicial records for drug trafficking. The researchers were able to determine the drug supply route, the logistics infrastructure for communications and transportation, as well as the network for customer acquisition and distribution in different Spanish provinces. Likewise, the person who facilitated the vehicles was identified, being the person in charge of preparing concealment systems or “coves” inside
the cars, a system that was also used to transport the money hidden by another member of the organisation. With the investigation in progress, the agents were progressively identifying other people located at a lower echelon in the drug distribution chain of several places in Galicia and Portugal. After several months of research, last March it was possible to identify the supplier of significant amounts of heroin to the organisation based in Orense. This person, of TurkishDutch nationality, was responsible for establishing all contacts throughout the
national territory with different heroin distributors. The arrested person maintained strict security measures. All the meetings and interviews with the distributors were in person, arriving in a single day after travelling more than 1,000 kilometres. Occasionally, he would travel from Madrid to Galicia, then to the Basque Countr y and returning to Madrid on the same day. In one of the raids, police found 66 kilograms of speed amphetamine sulfate, one of the largest seizures in recent years in Spain.
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Take-aways warned Police alert over to clean up “coat hook desk left-overs, empty challenge” containers and vomit
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school suspended around 20 students who were caught practising a “new and dangerous” classroom prank dubbed “the desk challenge”.
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AKE-away restaurants in Magaluf have been warned to clean up their act by clearing up leftovers, plastic containers, vomit and grease outside their premises every day or face a fine.
Tourist leaders say the party streets of Calvia are being left in a disgusting state night after night and needs an army of 20 workers to tidy up each morning before it all starts again. They say take-aways and fast food restaurants have to start taking responsibility and will now be required to look after the confines of their units within a radius of 150ft from the front doors. If not, they will be prosecuted under the “coexistence” rules which have been toughened up this summer in a bid to change the
image of the resort. Fines could range from 300 to 8,000 euros. “These fast food restaurants are all over Punta Ballena and are open 24 hours,” said a council spokesman. “Every day, there is a large accumulation of plastic waste (glasses, straws, plates, wrappers) and organic waste (leftovers, grease, vomit, liquids from garbage bags, among others) first thing in the morning, which forces the public
cleaning company to assign a team of more than 20 workers daily to Punta Ballena, Martí Ros and an adjacent street. In summer, 500 kg of waste is collected every day from the ground.” The new rules will apply also to bars and cafes. The campaign is being spearheaded by the local police and “Calvia 2000” who also want owners to educate their customers over the problem of waste and dirt they generate after drunken binges.
Teenagers are being dared to hang a chair on a coat hook on a wall, sit on it with their legs suspended above the ground and then have a desk placed on their lap. They are then timed to see how long it takes for the chair to crash down whilst other pupils film the scenes with their mobile phones which is posted on the social networks. The 20 students all go to the same school in Alicante and face an official investigation. Police say this latest prank is “very risky” and could bring an entire wall down on those practising it or they could fall and break bones if “pinned” high above the ground. They fear it could become the latest viral challenge. Apart from being furious at the pupils’ antics, the school points out that the use of mobile phones in the classroom is strictly forbidden. The pupils were of secondary school age and were in the middle of exams. Other footage posted on Youtube shows the prank being carried out in other schools. In at least one of them, staff have found the simple solution of removing all the coat hooks!
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Will it be all change for Puerto under new regime? S O, now the dust has settled on the local elections and it is all change in Puerto’s town hall.
Although most of the same old faces are still there as councillors, those who for the last four years held positions of power now find themselves occupying the opposition benches and vice versa. One thing that this election has taught us is that as far as the two mainstream political parties are concerned, support in Puerto de la Cruz is quite evenly divided and whilst numerically PSOE polled the most votes, both they and PP won 8 seats each. Almost a carbon copy of the last election in 2015 when once again they tied with 7 seats apiece. Obviously then to break the deadlock in both elections, the smaller parties held all the trump cards. In 2015 CC held 4 seats and went against a nationally agreed coalition agreement to instead side with PP and the rest as they say is histor y. This year, however there have been internal squabbles in the local party, with only 1 of the 4 sitting councillors on the party list for the re-election I suspect this had a negative effect on their share of the vote as this time they only secured 2 seats. If you do the maths the remaining 3 seats of 21 both in 2015 and again this year fell to ACP. Eight plus 3 gives you 11, enough seats for majority rule in the council, so the decision was which of the 2 main parties would ACP form a coalition with. Given the level of protest while in opposition and their political bent there was only ever going to be one logical fit, which is why we now find ourselves in Puerto de la Cruz embarking on 4 years of PSOE/ ACP rule , and I for one am looking forward to the change. I am what I
suppose could be deemed as a floating voter, I have no affiliation to any particular party and disenchanted with the last 4 years this time I voted for the party who I thought were making all the right noises. Under no illusion they could ever win, I was sure this time they would be involved in the decision making and I am happy with the result. Right now I have a dilemma, not unknown for being a critic of the local administration I find myself in the position of having little to say. It would be unfair, given that they have only just got their feet under the table, to go straight for the jugular, as it were, metaphorically speaking, of course. No, they deserve a honeymoon period, but how long should it be? A few months at least, so I could soon find myself scratching about for content. On top of that I have this little niggle at the back of my mind asking what happens if I start to like what they are doing and saying. After all they are promising to be more open and transparent and are keen to involve the citizens in the decision making. Plus they are already talking about tackling a long outstanding problem, one which the previous administration chose to ignore during their 4 years tenure. Could this really be a defining moment? Could this column be on the threshold of becoming supportive? Am I about to start dishing out praise? Can I even do that? Interesting times ahead for Puerto de la Cruz I think. So whilst the new team get to grips with the inner workings of the town hall where I am sure they will find
a few skeletons in the cupboards I will just summarize a few of the ongoing capital projects in the town they have inherited most of which should have been long fi-nished.
Bus station First and foremost I guess must be the new bus station. Talked about for many years this project must surely have become the nemesis for the outgoing mayor who fresh from the polls in 2015 took it as a personal challenge to right the wrongs and get the bus station built. I am sure it didn’t quite happen as he would have liked and it took outside involvement to finally get the project of the ground. Due to be finished in April, but it didn’t quite happen, but never mind it
will be in use in July, or will it.
Coastal path The cliff top walk in La Paz, the so called ‘coastal path’, another project plagued with problems and delays, not helped by the appointed construction company choosing to walk away from the project. Following a long period of inactivity, a new contract was awarded and work restarted, but not in earnest as you would expect, quite the reverse in fact, progress was painfully slow, until in January, when it was announced that the walkway would reopen. About time, but of course, being Puerto this story does not end here. After all the back slapping and promotional pictures were taken it was revealed that the walkway was not finished, you could join it at each end but you couldn’t walk its entire length as it didn’t meet in the middle. The two ends had been opened at the earliest opportunity, if you can believe that, to facilitate the businesses that had been affected by the long closure, quite rightly so. The remaining bit would be completed in a couple of months; it was not a big deal, so the whole path would be open by the end of March. At the time of writing work is ongoing, although I have just read it will be finished this month. So soon you will be able to enjoy the path from end to end, but only if you are ablebodied. Access to the path for anyone who needs to use a wheelchair or a wheeled walking frame and parents with pushchairs will only be
able to enter via calle Agatha Christie, the street which the same constructors have just started digging up, but then that is an entirely different project.
Playground delay
The new children’s playground in Parque El Laurel, a project which was scheduled to be completed last November, but still a long way off , at least it looked that way when I last walked past a couple of weeks ago. To be honest I can’t see why there should be such a long delay, a lack of workers on the site, possibly, but then there never seems to be any urgency to complete capital projects on time.
Casa restoration
The restoration of Casa Tolosa in San Antonio, phase one of which started in March 2018, another project which has overrun and bear in mind this is only phase one. Phase one is to secure the existing structure so it doesn’t deteriorate further before renovation. Latest news is that this is taking longer than expected. It is very hard to judge progress as the building doesn’t look much different from day one, except that existing rendering has been stripped away exposing the original stonework to the elements. They could well be fighting a losing battle. It will be a few years yet before this building becomes the promised cultural centre. Why so many delays and who is to blame? I am not
sure if fault can be levelled at the outgoing administration , not that they are totally blameless, they appeared to me to have lost control of projects in the town to the Consorcio de Rehabiltacion Puerto de la Cruz an unelected committee who appears to have the final say on what gets done and when. I wonder if this situation will continue under the new regime.
Old fountain
Just one more project to mention before I go and one which I don’t thing has a timescale so it can’t have overrun. The removal of the long defunct fountain on the San Antonio roundabout, they don’t seem the much luck with fountains in Puerto, very few of them are working, strange really when all they involve is a pump and a bit of plumbing and a water supply. Anyway the fountain is to be replaced by a large sculpture of a fish, a fish out of water I assume. Meanwhile while the roundabout is reworked the two ‘Puerto de la Cruz - Parte de ti’signs (which always look half finished to me) were removed. Now the question is will they be returned or will they detract from the view of the sculpture, or perhaps they will be conveniently lost, I hope so. Or perhaps the new administration in the climate of new beginnings will veto their return; it is an outdated slogan after all. Finally, is it only me, or does the town look cleaner already? A case of ‘a new brush sweeps clean’, maybe? Sorry couldn’t resist that.
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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HE summer months, our quiet time of year, are with us once again. You will still find new books appearing on our shelves and new DVDs, both films and TV series. With the departure of our winter visitors we have been fortunate in receiving some excellent donations of recently published novels, for which we are extremely grateful. If you have family, especially grandchildren, staying with you don’t forget our children’s section of books and DVDs including the latest Mary Poppins film. Our fortnightly Tenerife History Group hosted by President Ken Fisher has resumed after their vacation. Details of the next Film Club will be in the next issue. 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.
ISLAND IN THE EAST JENNY ASHCROFT
Singapore, 1897. Harriet and Mae Grafton twenty-year-old identical twins born from a scandalous affair. They grew up in India slighted by gossip and ostracised from polite society. They had each other and that was enough. But when their wealthy benefactor sends them to Singapore, they meet the mysterious Alex Blake and their relationship fractures with devastating consequences. 1941 Ivy Harcourt is posted to wartime Singapore amid the looming threat of Japanese invasion. Ivy knows the island will be a far cry from war-torn London, but she is totally unprepared for what awaits her: strangers from her grandmother and Mae’s past, an unstoppable love affair and a shattering secret that’s been waiting to be uncovered.
THE BREAK MARIAN KEYES Amy’s husband Hugh says he isn’t leaving her. He still loves her, he’s just taking a break - from their marriage, their children, their life. Six months in South East Asia, and nothing she says can stop him. But when does a break become a
break-up? For a lot can happen in six months. And it’s enough to send Amy and her extended family of gossips, misfits and troublemakers teetering over the edge. When Hugh returns, if he returns, will he be the same man she married? Will Amy be the same woman? Because if Hugh is on a break from their marriage, then isn’t she?
THE MIDNIGHT LINE LEE CHILD Jack Reacher is having a bad day. It would be a dumb idea to make it worse. Reacher sees a West Point class ring in a pawn shop. It’s tiny. It’s a woman cadet’s present to herself. Why would she give it up? Reacher was at West Point too, and he knows what she went through to get it. All he wants is to find the woman. He’ll have to go through bikers, cops, crooks and low-life muscle. If she’s ok, he’ll walk away. If she’s not he’ll stop at nothing.
THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET CHARLOTTE BETTS Italy, 1819. Emilia Barton and her
mother Sarah live a nomadic existence, travelling from town to town as itinerant dressmakers to escape their past. When they settle in the idyllic coastal town of Pesaro, Emilia desperately hopes that this time they have found a permanent home. But Sarah is brutally attacked by an unknown assailant, a deathbed confession turns Emilia’s world upside down. Seeking refuge as a dressmaker in the eccentric household of Princess Caroline of Brunswick, Emilia experiences her first taste of love with the charming Alessandro. But her troubling histor y gnaws away at her. Might she a humble dressmaker’s daughter, have a more aristocratic past than she could have imagined? When the princess sends her on an assignment to London, she grasps the opportunity to unravel the truth. Caught in a web of deceit, Emilia is determined to discover who she really is - even if she risks losing ever ything.
ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) New projects may lead you into a dead end. Too much talk will lead to disputes. Don’t be too quick to judge others.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You need to fulfill your needs and present your talents. You mustn’t take on other people’s responsibilities or you may find yourself irritable and exhausted. Don’t forget to let your mate know how much you care. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today will be rather hectic on the domestic scene. Your hypnotic eyes will capture the hear ts of those who interest you. Emotionally you won’t see things accurately.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) Romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups. You should be traveling to that exotic destination you’ve been dreaming about. Try to be patient with their inability to accept your new beliefs. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Ignore colleagues who appear to be going in circles. You could have a change of heart if an old flame waltzes back into your life. You may have the opportunity to get involved in some interesting conversations. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may have the day off but your thoughts will be on your work and your cash situation. You’ll find you’re detail oriented today. Be careful not to divulge secret information today. . LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You can make sound financial investments if you act fast. You can make money if you are wise in your choices. You can make new friends and get involved in new hobbies successfully. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to occur. Take care of your own responsibilities before you help others. Do something that will be stimulating and creative.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
FIRST MAN DVD DV1273 Oscar winning director Damian Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reunite for the riveting stor y behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral, intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective and based on the book by James R Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues, and the nation itself for one of the most dangerous missions in histor y.
This will not be the best day for communication or travel. Dealing with in-laws or relatives will not be in your best interest. It won’t take much to upset your lover.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Don’t let others try to create unwarranted guilt if you can’t meet their demands. You may want to get a little extra rest. You are prone to infections and fevers. Partnerships could prove to be lucrative. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don’t let others put unreasonable demands on you. Find out all the facts before you jump to conclusions. Concern yourself with legal matters and formulating contracts rather than finalizing your objectives. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Added knowledge will give you the edge when dealing with peers. You may find that someone you live with may be irritable; you’re best to leave them alone. You can make career moves that will be prosperous.
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CCORDING to the Spanish Penal Code (Código Penal) it is every citizen’s responsibility to assist an injured person after an accident. A lot of us ask ourselves what exactly needs to be done? The first sixty minutes after an accident are crucial for injured parties. Between 30% to 50% of deaths occur in the first five minutes and 75% within the first hour. In the majority of cases death is caused by extreme blood loss or breathing problems caused by airway obstructions, this is why it is critical that all road users know basic first aid to help reduce the number of deaths. It is important to remember that in an accident situation, we need to first of all protect the injured party from further injury, then call for help from the professionals and then assist if possible, in Spain this is known as PAS, Proteger, Avisar y Socorrer.
Steps to follow after an accident: The first step is to check the vital functions of the injured party. To do this correctly, we need to observe their breathing
then attempt to talk to the victim to assess their level of consciousness and the answers they are able to give. Once these steps have been taken, you would then need to see if they are suffering from any bleeding or bad wounds. If the victim is unconscious or isn’t breathing then CPR may need to be performed. This is carried out by placing the victim, preferable, on their back on a flat surface. If the victim has a sever bleed then we would need to attempt to stem the bleeding, this can be done by elevating the wounded area, if possible; by applying pressure on the artery that is providing the blood flow, or by applying a compression bandage over the affected area. If none of this is possible then apply pressure directly to the wound with a cloth or rag. ALWAYS use gloves to protect yourself. If you can’t help in any of
the ways outlined above sometimes one of the most vital tools used is to keep the victim calm by talking to them. Don’t attempt to remove the victim from the vehicle until the emergency services have arrived unless their life is in
imminent danger. NEVER remove a biker ’s helmet, unless it is affecting their breathing or they are having trouble breathing or specifically if they have vomited. Always call the emergency
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Minor car problems At this time of the year in the early morning sunshine, condensation is particularly troublesome especially in older vehicles. Motorists and other road users are at risk. Accidents can be caused when drivers try to wipe down the windscreen. Here are some handy tips to help you tackle condensation. Wash your car regularly as dirt and dust attract moisture and early morning dew. Remove any damp items like towels or coats from inside the car. When safe to do so, leave the windows open for a few hours. Switch on the air conditioning and wipe down the inside of the windows. Finally, you can fill a sock with cat litter and place
it in your car to help absorb excess moisture.
But what if it doesn’t start?
A flat battery is a great inconvenience, jump-starting your car from the roadside can be hazardous and new batteries are expensive and can be troublesome to fit. These tips can help prolong the life of your battery. Keep the terminals clean of residue that builds up over time. And remember to turn off air conditioning, lights, radio and other battery draining systems whenever possible.
Help is at hand
Línea Directa offers service, support and 24-hour roadside assistance to over 3 million customers in Spain. Should you break down or your car won’t start, they will immediately dispatch an approved mechanic to help get you back on the road again as soon as possible. And with their new GPS Geolocation service Línea Directa can pinpoint your exact location and send breakdown recovery even faster. We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Linea Directa please call 902 123 165 More information about Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com
services and request an ambulance, this can be done by calling 112. The call is free and can be made without credit on your mobile or call time needing to be used. As in a UK 999 call you will be asked first which service you require,
next you will be asked for the location, try to give as much detail as you can, street names or road numbers can be vital, and then the level of injures and the number of injured parties, they may ask for brief details of the injuries.
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Get the perfect picture of your pet! Here are some top tips for taking great photos of your dog, cat, horse or rabbit
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LAN it in, put time aside to try different things. Schedule your shoot so it’s not happening when your pet would normally want to be doing something else such as sleeping or eating (unless that’s what you want to capture of course). If you want to get your pet more engaged, try a bit of playtime beforehand - don’t expect enthusiasm if they’ve just woken up from their afternoon nap! Get them used to the camera sound in advance – even phones make a ‘shutter’ sound – you don’t need to point the camera at them but take a few snaps near them and observe how they react to the noise before you start snapping away. Give them a treat every time the camera makes a noise so they associate the sound with something positive. If you’re using a larger camera give them time to get used to your gear as well – lenses look like eyes, so may freak them out the first time they see a big old DSLR with straps hanging down and flashes stuck on top – particularly if you’re holding it up so it obscures your face while you take pictures Practise using your camera one-handed so you’re prepared when you need to capture that perfect shot – you’ll be able to use the other hand to hold a toy or treat to get your pet’s attention. Be prepared - bring toys and their favourite treats. Cut larger treats into small chunks... you may need to use quite a few!
Make sure everyone is having fun
Photograph in short bursts. Many pets will get bored and lose interest if you keep them too long. You may think they look adorable or hilarious, but never ever put them in situations, outfits or positions where they are unhappy, frightened or uncomfortable. It will show in the photo and more importantly it’s stressful for your pet. Stay calm and relaxed, don’t get frustrated if things don’t go to plan. If you’re stressed they will pick up on it. Don’t stick your camera in your pet’s face. Though it’s fine for your pet to come to you: try taping a treat to the top of your camera to make it more inviting. Great photography is not just about re-creating perfect portraits. Some of the most interesting and charming pics are ones that capture candid moments - if you’ve got a lazy see if you can capture a big yawn for example. Make sounds to get their attention. Nothing scary of course! But try making making a kissing noise, or click or whistle to capture that quizzical tilted head look. Be sneaky though we are not saying you should give them a fright! Aim to catch your pet behaving naturally, when they’ve forgotten you’re there, rather than focusing on you: daydreaming, or watching something intently for example. Try shooting from the hip or get near the ground. You can even use a selfie stick to get unusual angles. Often, shots from the pet’s
eye view are the most engaging. Bring in some props. Is your puppy or kitten really tiny? Accentuate that by having something in the picture like a football to accentuate scale, or perhaps get a friend to be a hand model. Try getting close-ups of individual parts, a close up of an ear, long whiskers or tufted paw pads for example. Make a background. Prep in advance use some bright fabric, or lots of colourful cushions, even a basket of laundry; anything that will add colour, interest and added cuteness. Remember to get your pet used to any props in advance, using treats or a toy to keep things positive. Try to shoot with a window bahind you for the easiest, most natural lighting. If you can focus on one particular feature of your pet, try playing around with that too. (‘Proper’ cameras will enable you to do this, but many smartphones also have a feature that lets you pinpoint an area to highlight.) And if in doubt - focus on the eyes. Natural light tends to be better. Flash will cause red eye but also can be uncomfortable or even frightening. Many smartphones these days give you the option of adding filters so play around with those too. And finally... Make sure you reward your pet to ensure they stay willing models in the future.
How to keep horses cool in the summer M
AKE sure your horse has access to a shady area or shelter so they can keep out of the sun’s rays and the flies on hot summer days. Try not to ride your horse at the hottest times of the day, but choose the cool of early morning or evening instead. Your horse will be grateful if you wash off sweaty areas too which may attract the flies and become sore.
Plenty of water A constant supply of clean, fresh water is essential to prevent dehydration and prevent heatstroke in horses. Salt lick A salt lick will help replace vital nutrients that horses lose easily through sweating. Fly protection These pesky critters can be a real nightmare for horses and ponies. Long manes and tails are a natural fly defence, but if you prefer your horse to have a pulled mane and forelock then you could use a fly fringe or horse fly mask. If your horse hasn’t worn one before introduce is gradually, and remember to watch out for rubbing. You may also want to buy a fine-mesh anti fly rug for horses and a good quality fly repellent. Sun block A suitable hypoallergenic and waterproof sunblock cream will help protect exposed, unpigmented, white and pink areas of the skin, like the muzzle. Apply daily to prevent sunburn. Farrier appointment Horses’ feet can dry out in warmer weather so keep them well hydrated – your farrier can advise which products to use. Nose net These can be really handy if your horse is irritated by pollen. Introduce your horse to the net gradually if they aren’t used to it. Sweet itch Stay one step ahead if your horse suffers from sweet itch. Consider bringing your horse in at dawn and dusk, and consider putting a sweet itch rug on him and ask your vet about suitable topical treatments for the affected areas. Are your horse’s flu and Tetanus vaccinations up to date? Do you need to worm/egg count?
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The Oriental
Brunelli’s Steakhouse
Sook
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Santa Cruz
Inaugurated in 1996 by Queen Sirikit of Thailand, our Oriental restaurant offers Asian style ‘haute cuisine’, which includes a wide range of delicious dishes with the unique flavor of an essential continent within the international gastronomic scene. The menu changes regularly and offers the best of the delicate and tempting, yet sophisticated cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Japan. The unforgettable experience in El Oriental is also felt though the traditional decor of the restaurant, which reflects both the magic and fineness of Thailand, making this restaurant the ideal place for a perfect dinner.
Just 50 metres from Loro Parque and with beautiful views of the ocean, Brunelli’s Steakhouse is waiting for you to explore the delights of the palate. Inspired in the original American steakhouses, this restaurant is located at the former fisher village of Punta Brava, in northern Tenerife, and offers you the best quality meat – tender, juicy and with an incomparable texture. Flavors like you have never tasted before thanks to a specially controlled maturation and their ‘Southbend’ oven, unique in the Canaries and which cooks the meat at more of 800ºC, highlighting all its properties and making your dinner simply perfect.
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
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.
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Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden
Restaurante Magnolia
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
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 Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden in Puerto de la Cruz has launched a new weight loss programme which will allow their guests to delight themselves with delicious, lowcalorie cuisine in an idyllic environment. A combination of taste and aromas will make you forget you are on a diet. This method carefully elaborated by some of the most respected French chefs from the region of Brittany completely avoids any fats and promotes intelligent consumption of proteins and carbohydrates,while also boosting the primary flavoirs and the freshness of ingredients. The hotel has devised a seven-day accommodation programme which combines a holiday with health and fitness, with the special three meals a day combined with health, nature and organised activities such as tai chi classes, yoga, qi gong, pilates and meditation. Do ring for details.
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 922 381 400 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 www.hotelbotanico.com
Avda. 3 de Mayo, 3 Santa Cruz Tel.: 922 294 500 www.hoteles-silken.com
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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English Tea Room
Restaurante Gom
Tressardi
Los Cristianos (new) & Fañabé
Santa Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz
This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford. The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market. They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day. You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.
If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price with a lovely terrace, look no further than Tressardi. It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for! So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups. Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.
For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com
OPENING TIMES 15:00 -23:00 pm Wednesday closed Friday & Saturday: 15:00 -24:00 pm For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz, Puerto de la Cruz
Bar El Pincho
Brunelli’s Steakhouse
Sabor Canario
Las Vistas, Los Cristianos
Puerto de la 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
La Orotava
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.
For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com
For reservations call 922 062 600 In front of Loro Parque Puerto de la Cruz www.brunellis.com
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
OPENING AGAIN ON THE 1st AUGUST
If you haven’t yet discovered La Orotava, you must do so as it is the most wonderful town full of charm, character and Canary architecture. This restaurant is located in one of the oldest buildings in the centre of La Orotava in a two-floor house of 800 square metres and two patios. Here you can taste the best of traditional Canary food with flair and innovation and wines from La Orotava. Its style is home-made Canary food, with both conventional and creative dishes, always inspired by the best produce from the town. Prices suit all pockets.
For reservations call 922 322 793 Calle Carrera 17 La Orotava info@saborcanario.es
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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
El Calderito de la Abuela
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Blues Festival offers free concerts by international names
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HE Santa Blues Festival of Tenerife is celebrating its 15th edition this year with five concerts distributed in three of the islands.
The first was in La Gomera on June 21st, with the rest in Tenerife (in Santa Cruz, on June 28th and 29th and in El Médano on June 30th) and La Palma (in Los Llanos de Aridane on
July 12th). All the concerts are free. This cultural and musical call is produced by Makaron Gestión y Proyectos Culturales, with the support of the
Government of the Canary Islands, Tenerife Cabildo and Santa Cruz council. The Valencian trio Maho Blues Band offers a didactic concert at the CajaCanarias Foundation’s Cultural Centre in Tenerife on Friday, June 28th at 8pm. Maho will also share the stage the following
day (June 29th, starting at 9pm) with an international quartet named Canarian (Mojo Blues Band), led by the Uruguayan Marcelo Berot and completed by an Argentinean, a Italian and a Belgian. This will be on the usual stage of the Festival, next to the Concepción Tower and the outskirts of La Noria, closing the night with the stellar performance of the American bluesman Big Daddy Wilson and his Blues Band. The Bluesero weekend ends on Sunday, June 30th, starting at 9pm with a new recital of the Valencian trio led by David Maho, this time in the main square of El Médano, in the south of Tenerife. The final highlight of the festival will take place on Friday, July 12th at Parque Antonio Gómez Felipe in Los Llanos de
Aridane. Visitors to this La Palma venue will be able to enjoy, live and in a charming space, the talent of two great blues soloists: the Argentine guitarist Juan Cruz Barrueco and the harmonica player Guillermo Pérez Alberto. The first will perform solo and the second will be accom-panied by The Satellite Rockets, a trio led by the German guitarist Matías Reverb, although both projects will interact with each other afterwards, in an improvised party-jamming.
LA RECOVA
“Meaning of life” inspires art show
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ERMAN artist, Catalina Moldovanu is exhibiting until July 21st at the Art Centre La Recova in Santa Cruz.
The exhibition goes under the title of “Looking for God I learned to love” and spans work created since 2010 though she says: “It is the result of more than 20 years searching for answers about the meaning of life.” Similar shows won much acclaim in Hannover and Berlin. There are 75 works of medium and large format, made in oil, acrylic and mixed media, which are structured under two concepts: observation and gnosis (knowledge). “My brush strokes and colours are really words that my heart learned to express in this universal language that is art; a esperanto where human emotions assume the leading role when it comes to manifesting themselves and look for their place, meanings and explanations in my canvases. The sea of feelings is the source of my inspiration and therefore, each empty canvas, provocative and intimidating, ends up charging its own life for having its personal history.” La Recova is in Plaza Isla de la Madera, Santa Cruz .
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Grand Finale offers part concert, part dance, part theatre
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HE Auditorio de Tenerife is to host the latest show of the company of renowned dancer Hofesh Shechter, Grand Finale, which includes a large body of dance and a band that plays live.
The performances will be on September 18th and 19th in the Symphony Hall at 8pm and the tickets are already on sale. “Grand Finale is an audacious and ambitious piece, which is both comical, sombre and beautiful, evoking a world in conflict with itself,” said a spokesman for the organisers. “Filtering this irrepressible spirit, Shechter creates a vision of a world in free fall: part concert, part dance, part theatre and totally original.” The diverse tribe of extraordinary international dancers of the company comes from nine different countries. The choreography and music of the show are signed by Hofesh Shechter himself, while the set and costumes are designed by Tom Scutt. Lighting is provided by Tom Visser and collaborated with
music Nell Catchpole and Yaron Engler. Grand Finale is the last complete work of his portfolio, which premiered at La Villette with the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris on June 14, 2017 and was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production. Tickets can be purchased in the usual channels of Tenerife Auditorium, at the box
office from 10am to 7.30pm, from Monday to Saturday except holidays, through www.auditoriodetenerife.com or by phone at 902 317 327. In addition to acting, the company of the Israeli dancer will hold a workshop with local dancers. It will be on September 19 from 11am to 1pm in the Tenerife Auditorium and at a cost of 25 euros. This workshop is recommended
for dancers of legal age of semi-professional and professional level. To register you need to send an email before September 4 to smartin@auditoriodetenerife.com indicating age, gender, experience and level, in addition to attach a resume and specify if you need any special needs or limitation at the time of registration. conduct the workshop.
TEA VENUE
Esteemed artist holds new exhibition
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EA Tenerife Space of the Arts is presenting “Being here is everything”, an exhibition that discovers the most recent creations of Gonzalo González (Los Realejos, 1950).
Fiesta and traditions to mark 400 years in Taucho
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OUR hundred years of uninterrupted fiestas is a reason to celebrate indeed and Taucho in Adeje will be doing just that from June 28th to July 1st. Local residents, visitors and tourists alike are being invited to join in the festivities to mark the traditional festivities of Taucho – La Quinta. The programme is as follows:
Friday, June 28th
The exhibition can be visited until October 20th from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm. There are about 800 pieces of work, including photographs, sculptures, paintings, drawings and videos. They are unpublished works that have been made in the last six years. This new exhibition is described as a visual experience that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the poetic universe of this author and discover his latest creations. Gonzalo González is one of the most important artists in the Canary Islands, creating drawings, sculptures and objects, paintings and recently, also photographs. “I believe that culture is composed of memory and I think that the creator’s job is to work with those fragments to take ideas to one place or another,” says the artist who has held more than 50 individual exhibitions during his 40 years of career .
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Ambiental music. 9pm White party. Performances of the Kimbao La Niut and Toque Latino groups.
Saturday, June 29th 10:30am. Children’s activities in the Plaza de Taucho. (foam party, bouncy castles and games). 8pm. Prayer of the Psalm and procession of Our Lady of Coromoto . At the close, group performance by Parranda El
Mesturao and dance with the orchestras Maquinaría Band and Arguayo Band.
Sunday, June 30th 1pm. Holy Mass sung by the Alsur group and Ntra. Sra. Del Socorro procession. 2pm. Meal of conviviality in the Plaza de Taucho and performance of the Alsur group, Baile Matiné and Casa Blanxa and Grupo Relieve orchestras.
Monday July 1st 6pm Children’s festival Performance of the children of the neighbourhood, theatre play with local artists and visit of Güicho. Dance with the group Toke Latino and friends from the district.
Art project to gain inspiration from lighthouses
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NEW PROGRAMME
HE social mobilisation and intervention programme, Ansina of Tenerife Cabildo begins in July an art therapy activity under the title “Legends of a lighthouse.”
It aims to bring the elderly of the island a new vision of these facilities and to give them inspiration to put what they feel and see on canvas. Thus, in groups of 30, they will be placed in the surroundings and will reflect, on a canvas, their particular vision of what they observe. Councillor of social action, Coromoto Yanes, said that “this new activity, which we start in July with great enthusiasm, is in the line of betting on the active aging that we promote through Ansina. We want our elders to be good with themselves and to express their feelings with art.” The project will start with a visit to the Abona Lighthouse (El Porís, Arico) and continue with Anaga (Igueste de San Andrés), La Farola del Mar (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), La Punta Lighthouse (Punta del Hidalgo) and Rasca Lighthouse (El Palmar, Arona).
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
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non-profit association of the municipality of La Orotava is participating in a national call to develop a project to help people with multiple sclerosis through the work of emotions through art.
Artisan Rose receives Pichón Trail Project needs your vote for art project special praise
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huge crowd headed for Granadilla to enjoy the 31st edition of the Canarian Handicraft Fair and there was a special honour for one of the women taking part. The local council wanted to thank artisan Rosa Espinola for the part she has playhed in recovering the traditions of the islands. The special thankyou was attended by the acting Mayor, José Domingo Regalado González; the first acting deputy mayor, Marcos González; the acting councillor of culture, Eudita Mendoza Navarro, and other members of the corporation, as well as relatives of the honoree and the general public. The handicraft fair took place in the Plaza González Mena and in the courtyard of
the former Franciscan Convent on the occasion of the major festivals in honour of San Antonio de Padua 2019. Throughout the weekend, it was possible to enjoy more than 30 stalls in the González Mena square and the courtyard of the convent, where crochet and patchwork was exhibited for sale,
wood and stone painting, traditional carpentry, pyrography, traditional costumes and jeweller y, basketr y, soaps and cosmetics, leather and Canarian games and typical Canarian handicrafts such as sweets, wines, liquors, chees-es, mojos, honey, bread and almogrote, among other things.
THIRD AGE
Granadilla offers new series of “Cultural Fridays”
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RANADILLA is opening the doors to some of the biggest museums in Tenerife as a new series of “cultural Fridays” brings culture and history closer to the people.
The initiative is organised by the local council’s department of the third age and takes place during the months of June and July. The registration period is open until July 24th. There will be visits to the following museums: La Casa Lercaro of La Laguna on June 28th; the Museum of Sciences and the Cosmos of La Laguna, on July 5th; the Museum of Nature and Archeology, on July 12th; the Military Museum of Almeida, on July 19th and the Carnival Museum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on July 26th. All excursions will always end
in the capital’s maritime park. “Cultural Fridays’” are aimed at people over 55 years of age, who may be accompanied by their grandchildren under 18 years of age. The price per person is 1.50 euros, and must be paid at the maritime centre. Registrations can be made at the offices of the Citizen Service (SAC), by
appointment. Third age councillor, Sara Cano said she wanted to encourage the population to enjoy this day of coexistence, whose purpose is to offer an alternative leisure programme for the summer and give them the opportunity to enjoy their free time, while knowing the Canarian history and culture through the museum network that Tenerife has.
Look what is being donated to ENRICHING STORIES museums
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HE Museum of History and Archaeology of Tenerife, located in La Laguna, hosts, until October 21st, the exhibition “Donations of the Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife 2016-2018”.
The event opened its doors to celebrate the International Museum Day, in the month of May and has already received more than 3,000 visitors. It is a selection of objects donated by more than a dozen well-wishers. Donations have an enormous social relevance in the formation of museum collections and in the knowledge of the social life of things, because, when they are incorporated into exhibitions, the objects tell their story and enrich the stories of other people and objects, while enhancing cultural heritage. Similarly, it is important to remove them from storage, so they can be appreciated by the Museum visitor.
Pichón Trail Project needs web votes to gain a grant to develop “Art with emotions”. Voting will continue until September and Pichón is already among the 50 first organisations of the 600 that have been presented. The scheme is being run by the pharmaceutical brand CINFA, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, which wants to give grant aid to 50 associations and NGOs supporting all those people who live with any disease. Each winner will get 5,000 euros. The Pichón Trail Project works, since 2014, to make visible and help people suffering from multiple sclerosis. Normally they do it through sports but they also help with the development of training, information and accompaniment projects for diagnosed patients. “Art with emotions” is one of their ideas. “ When a person goes through some type of conflict and cannot find the words to express it, the artistic practice becomes a tool for them,” a spokesman explained. “The project tries to work with people who have multiple sclerosis through art, providing a work space and sessions in which they can improve their quality of life, through techniques developed by professionals.” Pichón Trail Project is asking for the collaboration of all the residents of the municipality in order to obtain one of these grants that can make a project so rewarding. You can register your vote on contigo50ymas.cinfa.com/asociaciones-detalle-fase-2/?id=656
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The agony of leg cramps
What is an AAA?
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EG cramps are ver y common and usually harmless. They can happen at any time but most people have them at night or when resting.
They can be very painful and make it hard for you to move. The cramps can last from a few seconds to ten minutes. They can affect the calf muscle, below the knee at the back of the leg and/or muscles in the feet or the thighs (less often). After the cramp has stopped, the muscle might feel tender for up to 24 hours. Things you can do yourself
During a cramp Most cramps go away without you doing anything but stretching and massaging the muscle can help to ease the pain. Paracetamol or ibuprofen won’t help when cramp is happening as they take too long to work. They can help to ease muscle tenderness afterwards.
Preventing cramps Regular calf-stretching exercises might not completely prevent cramps but may help to reduce them. See your doctor if leg cramps are disturbing your sleep and you also have numbness or swelling in your legs. Ask for an urgent appointment if you have cramps and they last longer than ten minutes. There’s a chance you might have got a tetanus infection from a wound.
Treatment for leg cramps Your GP will examine you
to try to find out the reason for your cramps. They’ll suggest a treatment depending on the cause. This might be stretching
exercises and/or quinine tablets if your cramps are very bad and exercise hasn’t helped.
Quinine isn’t suitable for ever yone. Your GP will discuss potential risks and side effects with you.
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O maintain healthy blood pressure, avoid using salt at the table and try adding less to your cooking.
Once you get used to the taste of food without added salt, you can cut it out completely. Watch out for high salt levels in ready-made foods. Most of the salt we eat is already in the foods we buy. Check the food labels – a food is high in salt if it has more than 1.5g salt (or 0.6g sodium) per 100g. Adults should eat less than 6g of salt a day in total – that’s about one teaspoon.
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N abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the chest and tummy.
An AAA can be dangerous if it isn’t spotted early on. It can get bigger over time and could burst (rupture), causing life-threatening bleeding. Men aged 65 and over are most at risk of AAAs. This is why men are invited for screening to check for an AAA when they’re 65.
Symptoms of an AAA AAAs don’t usually cause any obvious symptoms and are often only picked up during screening or tests carried out for another reason. Some people with an AAA have a pulsing sensation in the tummy (like a heartbeat), tummy pain that doesn’t go away or lower back pain that doesn’t go away. If an AAA bursts, it can cause sudden, severe pain in the tummy or lower back, dizziness, sweaty, pale and clammy skin, a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath and/or fainting or passing out.
When to get medical help Make an appointment to see your GP as soon as possible if you have symptoms, especially if you’re at a higher risk of an AAA. An ultrasound scan of your tummy may be done to check if you have one. Call for an ambulance immediately if you or someone else develops symptoms of a burst AAA.
Who’s at risk of an AAA An AAA can form if the sides of the aorta weaken and balloon outwards. It’s not always clear why this happens but there are things that increase the risk. The recommended treatment for an AAA depends on how big it is. Treatment isn’t always needed straight away if the risk of an AAA bursting is low.
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WHAT THOSE TERMS REALLY MEAN!
The A to Z at the dentist, by Artedental C AD / CAM technology is not the latest saga of a video game, “elevación de seno” is not a breast augmentation operation and yes, dental implants are biocompatible.
If classic technicalities such as endodontics, periodontics or orthodontics already generated confusion among patients at a dental clinic, the irrepressible arrival of new technologies, such as 3D, to laboratories and dental centres has only complicated the communication between the patient and the dentist. The interaction between the professionals of the clinics, accustomed to using these terms on a daily basis; and patients, who hear about them from someone they know but who do not pay too much attention unless they have to face one of these treatments or conditions, collides when explaining and understanding these procedures. Aware of these difficulties, a group of professionals from the Artedental clinic (Puerto de la Cruz), which includes dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, hygienists, assistants and administrators, has created a brief selection with the terms that generate the most doubts among patients and they have defined them in a simple way for their understanding, without technicalities.
Abscess: accumulation of pus caused by a bacterial infection. ATM and temporomandibular dysfunction: the temporomandibular joint joins the mandible and the base of the skull. When it does not work properly, it can cause a headache, annoying sounds or a jaw locked. Whitening: techniques to make stained teeth appear whiter. Bruxism: teeth grinding involuntarily, during sleep, for example. CAD / CAM: acronym in English for Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing, the basis of digital dentistry. Programme that allows dentists to design restorations or orthodontic appliances for their subsequent manufacture and placement in the mouth of patients. Load: moment in which the dentist adheres the tooth or artificial teeth to an implant. Veneer: thin layer of resin, ceramic or porcelain that covers a front tooth to restore, strengthen or improve its appearance. Ceramics: material used for inlays and crowns. They have the colour of the tooth, but they are a little more fragile than the resins. Composite: synthetic resin used to restore teeth. It can include a mixture of plastic and fibreglass. It has an affordable price, it is tooth coloured and quite resistant. Dentin: porous layer of the tooth that protects the nerve. If it is exposed, it can cause tooth sensitivity. Diastema: Space between two teeth. Sinus lift: The sinuses are a series of air-filled cavities that meet in the face and communicate with the nasal passages. When a tooth has been lost and the bone mass has been reduced, the procedure to increase bone volume consists of a complex surgical technique whereby a “side window” is opened to introduce bone graft and increase the volume of the bone. Endodontics: part of the dentistry that deals with the treatment of the dental pulp (“the nerves”). During this treatment, the blood supply and nerves of a tooth are removed. Afterwards, the tooth is usually filled and sealed.
Splint: device to stabilise loose teeth. Gingivitis: inflammation of the gums, usually accompanied by bleeding. Halitosis: bad breath. Hygienist: qualified dental professional to clean the teeth or take x-rays, among other tasks. Dental implant: titanium support, and therefore biocompatible, positioned surgically below the gums, to replace the root of the tooth and on which an artificial tooth, bridge or denture is placed. Laser: used in dentistry as a cutting instrument to replace the conventional scalpel. It causes less pain, practically no bleeding and reduced infection.
Malocclusion: incorrect alignment of the upper and lower teeth. Orthodontics: area that diagnoses, prevents and treats the bad position of the teeth. It involves the use of dental appliances. Nitrous oxide or laughing gas: sedation with the popular relaxing gas. The patient is awake but relaxed and sedated. The recovery is immediate and does not leave sequels. Periodontics: the result of untreated gingivitis, characterised by swollen and sensitive gums that can destroy tissues and bone. Dental prosthesis: substitute for natural teeth. It can be just a tooth, a bridge or the full arch.
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Silver milestone for arm wrestling club
SPANISH SUCCESS
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HE Granadilla arm wrestling club of “Teide Sur”, members of the Canarian selection of this sport modality, returned to shine in their own light in the Championship of Spain celebrated in Cádiz. Daniel Mark González won the first right and second left (100 kilos), while Daniel Eduard Mark was first left junior and first senior right (85 kilos). The other components of the selection were Eduardo García, who was fourth right and fifth left (100 kilos); José Antonio Torres, fourth right and fifth left (70 kilos) and Juan José Miranda, fourth right and fifth
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ENERIFE Cabildo, through Tourism of Tenerife, will promote a dozen cycling routes in Tenerife that reproduce some of the most important itineraries on the island among users of the famous Bkool simulator, one of the pioneering companies in the development and commercialisation of facilities for indoor sport worldwide. Among the routes that have been incorporated into the simulator are those of La Laguna / Teide (Portillo bajo), Santa Cruz / San Andrés / Pico del Inglés, Garachico / Buenavista / Masca and Granadilla / Parador del Teide. Two of them will depart from the northeast of Tenerife, another from the lower island and the last in the southern area. Tourism councillor, Alberto Bernabé, highlights the interest of this initiative “which allows cyclists from around the world to virtually travel to Tenerife to travel different itineraries, especially those that pass through the Teide, which always arouse much interest among professionals. “ The experience combines the bike itself, which has an intelligent roller that imitates different situations such as the slipstream, the slopes or the wind, with a simulation complement that brings realism to the practice thanks to its development of videos with 3D landscapes and the ability to connect with other users around the world to compete. It is also possible to follow the location of the protagonists at any time through a map in real time. For the exercise to try to resemble even more the reality of this sport, an animation is added with different virtual followers that will help the user throughout the test. “With this incorporation of the routes of Tenerife in the simulator, the island is positioned with greater strength within the most consolidated destinations for cyclists,” said a spokesman. “The beauty of the landscapes, the goodness of the climate, the differences in altitude and the roads that are not well travelled are some of the issues that have positively valued the different professional cycling teams that have visited the island. In addition, the simulator will soon be incorporated into the first page of the application advertising about Tenerife and its routes.”
left (75 kilos). Council leaders held a special reception to thank them for their achievements and for representing the municipality and the Canary Islands. These Canarian athletes are part of the only club in the Canary Islands in this modality, which was established in 1994, so this year celebrate 25 years of sports success.
FIVE MEDALS
Italian success for kickboxers
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Granadilla de Abona council extended congratulations for the achievements and encouraged them to continue working and practising this sport whilst always following sports values. Mar Rodríguez has been a six-time world champion and was honoured in the mixed club category at the last municipal sport gala.
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Tributes paid to brilliant cyclist after death in Tenerife
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NE of Europe’s most talented cyclists, Joren Touquet has died whilst on holiday in Tenerife, just three years after his teammate Daan Myngheer died during a race in France. The 26-year-old Belgian, who was an amateur but competed with a professional team, is understood to have died in his bed whilst sleeping. He suffered a cardiac arrest, just like Daan Mynheer in March 2016. He was discovered by his girlfriend when she woke up in their holiday home. The young rider was part of the Decock-Van Eyck-Devos Capoen team which has expressed its devastation, saying: “The new has hit us like a bomb!” Two years ago, Touquet won the Omloop van de Westhoek in Ichtegem and last year he was eighth in the Belgian national championship. He had been inactive in recent months because after medical tests, it was discovered that his right ventricle turned out to be a little larger than the left and he was going to be operated at the beginning of next month to correct the problem. “But he never made it,” said fellow rider Rik Roose. He continued with his love of cycling by helping the team as
a mechanic and first aider. Touquet died in Tenerife on June 17th. His teammates were currently competing in a regional race in Flanders and wanted to withdraw though the decision was then taken to continue in his honour and try to win it for him. Rik Roose announced the death on the team’s Twitter site “with sadness and a great deal of regret.” “Teammate, classmate and very good friend Joren Touquet pass away unexpectedly !! News hit like a bomb .......Our thoughts first and foremost go to the Joren family, whom we wish a lot of strength in this difficult period .... RIP Joren , it was an honour to be a team leader for you ! We will never forget you,” he wrote. Tributes have been pouring in from friends, one of whom tweeted: “It’s terrible and it happens to the best people” whilst another posted: “A remarkable talent who will settle up among the many lost athletes.”
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ENERIFE Cabildo recently hosted the awards ceremony of the Cabildo Badminton Cup 2019, a competition organised by the Tenerife delegation of this modality in collaboration with the Island Corporation and the clubs and town councils of the island and which brought together more than 100 players.
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HE XXXII Games Cabildo de Tenerife, a competition organised by the Island Corporation with the sponsorship of the DISA Foundation, marked the last day of water polo in the Acidalio Lorenzo pool (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).
During the day a fortnight of matches of the categories youngest and juvenile took place in which they took part the combined ones of Reals, Union WT, Ocean and Echeyde (benjamín) and Real, Santa Úrsula, Echeyde, Union WT and Ocean (alevín). The XXXII Games Cabildo de Tenerife are made up of 26 sports different from football and federated basketball and are part of the Tenerife 2030 strategy developed by the Island Corporation to achieve a more capable island and promote healthy living habits. The Cabildo de Tenerife Games have the website deportestenerife.com and their social networks (Facebook, Twitter and Instragram) to facilitate communication between users, the organization and the general public.
The event was attended by the acting sports councillor, Cristo Pérez, and the president of the Canar y Federation of Badminton, Florentín Rodríguez, as well as representatives of the participating clubs. In the absolute competition the win went to Omar Mendo (CB Tenzul El Rosario) and Eva Villaverde (CB Tenzul El Rosario), while in mixed doubles the title went to Hugo Montero-Eva Villaverde (CB Tenzul El Rosario). In the men’s doubles, David GarcíaRubén Suárez (CB Santa Úrsula Badnor) won, while in the women, Sandra FloresAinara González (CB Granadilla Badsur) won. In the Senior A competition, the winner was Jonathan Dorta (CB Santa Úrsula Badnor), while Lot Socas (CB Granadilla Badsur) won in Senior B. In mixed doubles Senior The winners were Alejandro Rostro-Vanesa Jurk (CB Badfor El Sauzal), while in men’s doubles Jonathan Dorta-José Her-
nández (CB Santa Úrsula Badnor) prevailed. In doubles Senior B the trophy was for the couple formed by Francisco Herrera (CB Badfor El SauzalCarlos Beitia (University). In the under-19 category, the winners were Lucia Socas (CB Tenzul El Rosario) and Darío Damaso (CB Tenzul El Rosario), while in mixed doubles Dámaso-Yesenia Santamaría won (CB Tenzul El Rosario). In women’s doubles, the winners were María Rodríguez-Marta Rodríguez (CB Granadilla Badsur), while in men, Sergio Alonso-Yerai Mesa (CB Granadilla Badsur) climbed to the top of the podium. On the other hand, in the under15 category the winners were Lucía Rodríguez (CB Tenzul El Rosario) and Sergio Alonso (CB Granadilla Badsur). In mixed doubles, the title went to Jorge Diaz-Miriam Meneses (CB Granadilla Badsur), while in females Ayla Marrero-Daniela Socas (CB Granadilla Badsur) and Leandro Díaz-Samuel Rodríguez (CB Santa Úrsula Badnor) were male.
Spain’s monumental glut of new homes is still a massive problem with no end in sight
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EW figures from the Span ish Government show how slowly the new homes glut is being absorbed by the market, and begs the question will it ever find a buyer?
Every year since 2009 the Spanish Ministry of Public Works (Fomento) has been counting the number of never-sold new homes in Spain in an effort to quantify the new build inventory that has such big implications for the Spanish housing market, banking system, and economy. All those homes tie up a lot of capital that reduces bank landing and increases risks in all sorts of ways. You can understand why the Government wants to keep an eye on it. The latest figures just published by Fomento for 2018, illustrated by the chart above, reveal that the Spanish new homes glut shrank by just 4% last year, from 476,938 to 459,876, a decline of just 17,000 new homes sold. The chart above makes dramatically clear how the glut exploded in just four years, from 195,184 in 2005 to peak at 649,780 in 2009, and increase of 454,596 or 233%. But it turns out to be much easier to build new homes in a real estate boom than it is to sell them during and after a crash. The glut of homes built in recent years that have never found a buyer has fallen little and slowly, down by just 189,904 units or 29% in nine years. In other words, a decade after the Spanish real estate crash, the new homes glut is still 70% of what it was at its peak in 2009. The next chart shows annualised change in the glut since 2005, a year in which it increased by 90%. Since 2010 the glut has been digested by the market very slowly, with a maximum decline of 7% in 2012.
By province, the glut hot-spots were Alicante (9% of the total), Barcelona (8%), and Castellon Costa del Azahar (5%). The glut shrank the most last year in Malaga Costa del Sol down by -24%, -10% in the Balearics, and -4% in Barcelona, Girona Costa Brava, Alicante Costa Blanca, and Murcia. Just think how much money is tied up in all those homes that were built during the boom years but never sold! And how much is still being spent on maintaining them. A lot of the glut investment has been written off over the last decade, and a Spanish ‘Bad Bank’ called the Sareb was created to manage a big chunk of the glut portfolio and its associated capital destruction, but these figures show there is still a huge problem. And the problem is that much of the glut is located in places where there is little or no demand, places like the massive Marina D’Or development in Castellon Costa Azahar. There is no glut in hot markets like Barcelona city, Madrid city, and the Balearics, where if anything there is an acute shortage of new homes for sale. As much as anything the new homes glut is a location problem. Homes that haven’t found a buyer in a decade will probably never find one. In the long run it would be cheaper just to knock them down now.
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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2 bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, store room & garage. Swimming pool & views to Teide, Puerto & sea. 140.000€
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Apartment 64sqm, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 balconies, swimming pool, views to Teide, Puerto de la Cruz and sea. 90.000€
Puerto de la Cruz Calle Las Lonjas 3 - 1
Tel.: 629 041 054
Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm
www.inmoquintero.com I info@inmoquintero.com
PROPERTY
629 TENERIFE NEWS I 28TH JUNE TO 18TH JULY 2019
SUPPLEMENT
WWW.TENERIFENEWS.COM
TPS2046
TPS1678
TPS2053
OASIS,
LOS GIGANTES
BELLA VISTA, LOS GIGANTES
SANTA BARBARA, SAN FRANCISCO
140,000€
129,000€
179,000€
TPS1698
TPS2018
TPS2044
SAN ANDRÉS, GOLF DEL SUR
AVENIDA,
LOS GIGANTES
HIBISCO II,
LOS GIGANTES
47
172,500€
330,000€
£175,000
8 437003 217012
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