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CANARIES TO KEEP ITS FIVE MILLION BRITS IN NEW “FRIENDSHIP” CAMPAIGN
OURISM chiefs in the Canary Islands have pledged to protect the British market no matter what happens with Brexit and the aftermath of the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Yaiza Castilla says 2019 will close “very close to the five million British tourists of last year” and is relaying the message: “‘Whatever happens, friends will be friends.” This was the slogan taken to the World Travel Market in London between November 4th and 6th to highlight “the historic link between the United Kingdom and the islands, as well as the success of the archipelago as a tourist destination in this country.” “In a scenario marked by the recent bankruptcy of British tour operator Thomas Cook, as well as the new extension of Brexit, uncertainty is generated in our main tourism market that can affect reserves, so it’s time to be present with a campaign, ” she said. “We want to remind the British that we have always
been their favourite destination.” The campaign is expected to reach more than 32 million impacts in the United Kingdom and will hit the digital media in November and December. During the World Travel Market, the islands were represented by more than 350 professionals from all over the archipelago and with a stand of almost 800 square metres co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Prior to London, Yaiza Castilla met in Madrid with the United Kingdom ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott. During the meeting, which both described as fruitful, a mutual commitment was established to work together and in coordination to offer solutions to the effects that may have on British tourism
issues such as Brexit or the Thomas Cook crisis. “We will continue working to overcome the obstacles that arise and enable new formulas that allow fluidity if necessar y, in order to reinforce the familiarity that both peoples have always had, and that I hope, we will continue to have in the future,” said the Minister. Mr. Elliott described the meeting as “constructive and positive” and said British booking in the Canaries remained stable despite the uncertainty that many of the issues mentioned could cause. Tenerife was also represented at the World Travel Fair with air connectivity being the main focus. More than 50 meetings were held with the likes of Easyjet Holidays, Advantage Travel, TUI United Kingdom, Jet2 Holidays, British Airways and Norwegian airlines. A Brexit message from Hugh Elliott. See page 3.
BUNDLES OF HASHISH FOUND ON POPULAR BEACHES
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OLICE have been investigating the discovery of 140 kilos of hashish washed up on the coastline, yet more evidence of the beaches of Tenerife being used for drug trafficking. The four bundles, of about 35 kilos each, were found between the Pelada Mountain and the beach of Leocadio Machado on the coast of El Médano. Members of the Local Police of Granadilla and the Civil Guard are heading the investigation but, as yet, no arrests have been made. The first three packages, marked by the traffickers with the initials “MRK”, were located south of the Granadilla
Industrial Estate, specifically between the Pelada Mountain and the Leocadio Machado Beach. One of the large packages was found by municipal agents, another by the Civil Guard, while the remaining two were found by residents who warned the security body, without touching them. The coastal strip of the southeast of the island, between the border of Arico with Granadilla and El
Médano, has been for years a habitual area of hashish landing, which usually arrives in semi-rigid boats from Morocco. It is not yet known if the packages with drugs had any connection with the small boat that arrived at Los Cristianos beach early last Friday without having been detected by the security forces and that hours later was withdrawn by Arona council staff. The hashish tablets were covered with several wrappers to prevent deterioration, while the bale was protected by a caanvas to which a handle was added for easy transport.
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Tragedy with new wave of pateras
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HE Canary Islands have once again been shocked by a new wave of arrival of illegal immigrants trying to get into Spain via tiny boats from Morocco.
There has been a succession of arrivals over the last few weeks, with women and babies on board, and yet again, some of the occupants not surviving the hazardous journey. At least four people have died in the recent journeys. Gran Canaria and Lanzarote have been the main destinations, with the Government of the Canary Islands admitting it is very concerned about this new spate. The latest arrival saw 19 men in one small boat arrive in Maspalomas. It was intercepted by the police and no-one was harmed. More than 1,400 migrants have so far tried to get to the Canaries this year.
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TERMITE TREATMENT
Cabildo gives green light for action against plague T HE Governing Council has approved the start of termite treatment on Tenerife. The president of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Pedro Martín made the announcement at a press conference. The Government Council approved the commission to the public company Tragsa for the implementation of the action plan for urgent measures and management strategy, control and eradication of the underground termite (Reticulermes flavipes) on the island. This order will have a total budget of 997,954 euros and a maximum term of one year from the approval of the document. “In this way, the action of the Cabildo is already underway,” said the president, who added that “once approved, only a small period of training remains for the technicians who will implement the eradication campaign, and in a short period of time we will begin to work on the problem, doing simultaneous monitoring and control, so that we can obtain data on its success or failure. ”
Thus, with this commission, the Cabildo gives the green light to the work related to fighting this plague, which will have three phases, which will be implemented simultaneously. The first will consist of analysing all the possible risks and monitoring them, as well as raising awareness among the
affected municipalities. The second phase will consist of the pest treatment itself, an aspect that is expected to start immediately. Likewise, personnel from administrations and companies will be trained. “It is essential that the people working in this campaign are
properly trained on these biocides, their implementation and control. Without this extreme it is impossible to start placing the baits, because for the Cabildo the security of the people is always ahead of everything, ” he said. Arona free, so far. See story inside.
Hospitalised Three family members killed after house in crash fire RAVINE ACCIDENT
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HREE members of the same family died in an accident after their car plunged down a ravine in La Palma.
The deceased were a 75-year-old man and two women, aged 72 and 93. Their Land Rover came off the road in the early hours of the morning and fell about 90ft down a ravine in San Andrés y Sauces. The accident happened just after midnight but the bodies could not be retrieved until the next morning when it was light due to the difficult terrain.
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23-year-old man was taken to hospital after a house fire in Tenerife.
The incident happened just after 5pm in the property on the Carretera General del Sur in Candelaria. The man suffered mild smoke inhalation and was transferred in a SUC health ambulance to the Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria University Hospital. The Canary Islands Emergency Service, local police, Civil Protection and Civil Guard all attended. Firefighters put out the flames and ventilated the property.
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AN OPEN LETTER FROM HMA HUGH ELLIOTT TO BRITISH CITIZENS LIVING IN SPAIN
BREXIT EXTENSION GIVES BRITISH EXPATS MORE TIME TO PLAN AND PREPARE
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OU will all have seen that the EU has agreed the UK’s request for a further extension. This means that the UK will not now be leaving the EU on the 31st of October. The extension sets a new deadline of the 31st of January 2020.
ROUTINE SEARCH
Airport police find 28 mobile phones in luggage
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41-year-old man has been arrested at Tenerife’s north airport carrying 28 secondhand mobile phones in his hand luggage.
Police say he failed to answer questions about where they came from and “maintained an incoherent state” throughout the interview. He was therefore arrested on suspicion of theft. The discovery was made by Civil Guard agents at the airport when they were conducting a routine search of luggage. The 28 mobile phones were of different makes. The man was unable to provide any receipts or documents relating to them. Police are now trying to trace the legitimate owners of the phones whilst the man has gone to the courts in La Laguna.
I met with some of the citizens’ rights groups here in Madrid and we talked about recent developments, about the continuing feeling of uncertainty and about the concerns of British nationals living in Spain. The three month extension removes the immediate threat of no deal and provides an opportunity for the deal - which protects citizens’ rights - to be ratified. For as long as we remain in the EU, UK nationals will retain their full EU citizenship rights. So if you are a UK national living in Spain now, nothing will change on the 31st of October. The current rules on registration, healthcare and travelling will remain exactly as they are now. However it is still important to be prepared for Brexit. The extension period is a good opportunity to make sure you, your friends and family are fully prepared. So I would encourage you all to use this time to ensure you are correctly registered
as resident in Spain and registered for healthcare. And to ensure that you have exchanged your driving licence and checked your passport validity. Secondly, I’m sure you have seen in the media that a general election will be held on the 12th of December. If you are a UK National who has been here for less than 15 years you can register as an overseas voter (further information can be found at gov.uk/voting-when-abroad). The deadline to receive proxy vote applications will be the 4th of December. The Embassy and our network of Consulates will keep you updated on further developments. We will continue holding outreach events – meetings, pop-up events in your local supermarket and the like; details are on our Living in Guide and on Facebook. Please do make sure you are signed up for the Living in Guide on gov.uk and stay in touch through our Brits in Spain Facebook page.
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NEW CAMPAIGN
Culinary Municipality aims for zero animal abuse and abandonment festival spreads its net to all S parts of Adeje
AN Juan de la Rambla has launched a new information campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of good animal treatment.
The local council’s animal protection service led by Claudia Padilla, wants to reduce abandonment rates and eradicate possible cases of abuse . For this and in collaboration with the Neotropic Foundation, there will be a programme of activities that will cover all the population centres with talks, exhibitions, information panels and citizen participation actions in advance of new rules. These awareness actions, as Claudia Padilla points out “are essential to prevent the abuse and neglect of domestic animals, concluding that having an animal is a responsibility assumed from the moment of adoption and throughout its life. Our intention as an administration is to reach the zero rate of
abandonment and abuse within the municipality, so we start from training and will include an update of the existing ordinance, which appealing to the responsibility of taking care of an animal, specifies economic sanctions for abandonment and abuse.
In this sense, the conditions in which the animal must be kept are listed, including the obligation to have a chip, the correct guideline for the possession of domestic and exotic animals and the obligation to collect excrements on public roads will also
be regulated. and places of common use ” Likewise, the council is in the process of establishing agreements with the municipalities that can provide the shelter and reception service, thus alleviating the permanence in abandonment for long periods of time and facilitating, in any case, responsible adoption. As a novelty, the new ordinance includes a participatory process with the animalist groups of the Villa to act as prescribers and guarantors of the good development of the text.
GERMAN VISITOR
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IREFIGHTERS, the Civil Guard and local police had to rescue a German woman after she fell in Los Gigantes.
The fire crew from San Miguel were joined by volunteer firefighters from Santiago del Teide. The woman fell down an embankment of about 21ft above ground level at the cliffs, so firefighters helped her up to the path and transferred her to an SUC ambulance.
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DEJE is to bring its culinary event Degusta.me closer to the people.
On the festival’s tenth anniversary, the events become more participatory and for this, workshops will be held in different areas of the municipality. The “10th Gastronomic Samples Degusta.me Adeje 2019” is organised by Adeje council through the Department of Economic Development, Citizen Participation and the Adeje Impulsa project, chaired by Raquel Rodríguez Alonso. The objective is to publicise the richness and variety of the local cuisine, offering the local citizens and the rest of the residents of the island, as well as those who visit the Costa Adeje destination, the opportunity to enjoy the great culinary offer existing in the municipality. “The native products continue to be largely the protagonists of this gastronomic exhibition and numerous establishments will surprise us with their original and unique recipes,” said the councillor. The presentation ceremony was also attended by health councillor, Amada Trujillo Bencomo, who stressed the importance of the healthy cooking workshop. “All places have been filled. This means that the people of our municipality are really interested in improving their
eating habits based on a substantial improvement in their quality of life, ” she said. This year, family and children’s cooking has also been taken into account, proposals that return to the programme along with sweets and chocolate but also with the healthiest and dietary cuisine. Throughout the month of November, there will be a wide variety of workshops, talks, shows, gastronomic festivals, the “Route of the Tapa Degusta.me Adeje 2019” and prizes from the sponsors and collaborators of the event: GM cash & carry, Adeje Centro Commercial Zone, chaired by the Association of Businessmen, Traders and Professionals of Adeje. The development of the different workshops has the collaboration of: Denomination of Origin Abona, Association of Cook and Confectioners of the Canary Islands, Agromercado de Adeje, Association of Bartender of Tenerife, Pairing PFAE, Costa Adeje Tenerife South, etc. The “Route of the Tapa Degusta.me Adeje 2019” will be held from November 8th to 17th at the times established by the participating establishments. All events will be updated on www.adeje.
EXTRACTOR HOOD
La Laguna restaurant fire
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Once on site, they verified that the flames had originated in a extractor hood of a wood grill. Firefighters proceeded with its rapid extinction to prevent the spread to the rest of the premises. At the same time, ventilation work was carried out. Local Police agents also attended.
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URGENT REDUCTION
AENA “HOLDS KEY TO SOLVING CRISIS” SAYS ASHOTEL IN AIRPORT TAX PLEA
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OTELIERS in Tenerife have welcomed a “crash plan” to help head off the impact of the Thomas Cook bankruptcy but are still insisting that the airport authority AENA has to reduce its taxes. This, they say, is the key and have described such an action as “urgent and very necessary”. Ashotel, the hotel association for Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, has also accused the Minister of Development, José Luis Ábalos of “hiding behind the Minister of Tourism” as it points out that any AENA tax reduction falls within his portfolio and it is a decision he has to push for. “We ask Minister Ábalos to stop hiding behind Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto,” said Ashotel president, Jorge Marichal. The hotel group says it hopes the crash plan is approved by all the political parties and that the processing of the bill does not prevent its
immediate application. But Ashotel is also concerned about the proposed sale of shares in the airports and says this is doing nothing to help the risk to flight operators and operations. Sr. Marichal said they had been insisting for weeks that the reduction in passenger fees should also be extended to other concepts. ” We have been asking AENA since the beginning of this crisis to truly commit to the Canary Islands, a community whose airports are a source of constant benefit for this public entity,” he stressed. Ashotel says the application period should be until the end of the summer season 2020 (October 31). Finally, this measure should also be applied to charter firms and not
only regular companies, as well as national and not only international ones, always on the basis of increasing their capacity, thereby ensuring that the approved measures were effective. ”It should be noted that AENA will also benefit from all the specific measures implemented due to the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook, not only by public administrations, but also by affected companies,” says Sr. Marichal, who insists on the need for “a real and proactive commitment of AENA to recover the volume of business that this public entity has also lost, instead of waiting for others to fix it.” Ashotel adds that during the process of privatisation of AENA, autonomous communities such as the Canary Islands, with a prominent weight of tourism, should have participation with a vote of quality in the Board of Directors, in matters related to the connectivity of the archipelago.
SMOKE INHALATION
Five escape terrace fire in Playa de Las Americas
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IVE men all needed medical treatment after fire broke out on the terrace of an apartment in the south of Tenerife.
The incident happened just after 8.30pm on calle Noelia Afonso Cabrera in Playa de Las Américas. Four of the men, aged 29, 27, 28 and 43, all suffered moderate poisoning by smoke inhalation and were treated on site by medics. The fifth man, aged 59, presented a mild anxiety crisis and was transferred by ambulance from the SUC to Hospiten Sur. The incident prompted a full-scale turnout of the emergency services, including firefightrs, the Canary Emergency Service (SUC), Emergency and Rescue Group, local and national police, Civil Protection and the Civil Guard.
ARONA ARRESTS
Duo stole clothes worth more than 1,000 euros
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WO people arrested for stealing clothes from stores in the south of Tenerife used aluminium-lined bags in a bid to avoid setting off alarms.
One of the men was wanted in Madrid for similar offences, say the National police. The pair, aged 30 and 24, were stopped when in a car circulating in the leisure area of Arona. After making the appropriate checks, it was verified that one of the individuals had an arrest warrant issued by a Madrid Court. Likewise, two bags prepared with aluminum were located to avoid the alarm systems of the clothing items displayed in retail stores. In them, different clothing items were found worth more than 1,000 euros.
PLAYA COFETE
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ROLONGED resuscitation failed to revive a man after lifeguards rescued him from the sea off a beach in Fuerteventura.
The man’s age was not given but he was of French nationality. The tragedy happened in the mid-aftrnoon at Cofete Beach in Pájara. The Canary Emergency Service, local police and the Civil Guard were all called to the scene following a call to the 112 emergency control centre. “Beach lifeguards had rescued a male in cardiorespiratory arrest from the water and they were performing resuscitation,” said a spokesman. “1-1-2 immediately activated the necessary emergency resources and upon arrival, SUC health personnel continued but without success.”
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La Laguna’s White Night will mark special anniversary
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To do this, a night image of the historic city illuminated by the moonlight, specifically La Carrera street, has been chosen. The poster was unveiled by the Mayor of La Laguna, Luis Yeray Gutierrez and the councillor for trade, tourism and sustainable mobility, María José Roca. The axis on which the programme of this edition of LNB is based will be the transition towards new models of partici-
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A Noche en Blanco de La Laguna (LNB 2019), which will be held on November 16th, already has its poster, which wanted to give prominence to the heritage of the municipality.
JOURNALISTS’ HONOUR
Top award for Carnival museum in Santa Cruz
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HE Casa del Carnaval tourist attraction in Santa Cruz has received a top award.
Historical heritage and tourism councillor of the Cabildo de Tenerife, José Gregorio Martín Plata, presented the GEMmy 2019 award to the Mayoress of Santa Cruz, Patricia Hernández at an event held at the museum and also attended by the councillor for fiestas of the city council, Andrés Martín. This award is granted by the Association of Travel Journalists of the American Midwest (MJTA) and this time it has been granted at the request of the Ministry of Tourism of the Cabildo de Tenerife. Martín Plata stressed that “thanks to this initiative of the Cabildo we are today celebrating this award in a unique place that also represents an important tourist attraction.” The Mayor explained that the Carnival House is “unique in Spain and is a must for tourists” . She said visitors could see a small sample of the party through the costumes of the queens, groups and characters and thanked the councillor for the support shown by Turismo de Tenerife for helping to promote the Carnival outside Tenerife.
patory management shared between the public administration and the commercial, artistic and social sector. María José Roca stressed that “one of the aspects that will take on special prominence on November 16th at La Noche en Blanco is the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the declaration of La Laguna as a
World Heritage Site by Unesco”. The implementation of this edition is possible thanks to the involvement of different departments. “We want to put in value all the cultural, historical and artistic wealth of the municipality, so it seemed essential to enhance these values in the poster through an image of the historic centre,” she explained. More than 300 ideas for the
celebration were received by the council in the form enabled on its website for artists, merchants and associations. Details of the programme are now being worked out jointly with cultural, merchant and social associations in order to promote a more participatory, more sustainable and more accessible edition of La Noche en Blanco.
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Design a Carnival poster
Shellfish in van without refrigeration destroyed
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The competition to find the winning design is now open and those interested have until November 15th to enter. The rules are now available on the carnival website www.puertodelacruz.es/carnaval
Fire guts boat in Puerto Colón
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The boat was completely destroyed so the operation focused on quickly extinguishing the flames to avoid affecting neighbouring vessels and spreading. The local and national police were responsible for the corresponding procedures. The incident happened at 3.41am.
HEALTH RISK
Urgent appeal from Accion del Sol
OLICE in Santa Cruz detected the transport of 80 kilograms of limpets in a vehicle in breach of the regulations regarding refrigeration. The offence was found during a General Directorate of Traffic campaign on vans which involved random checks on documentation and specifications of these vehicles, as well as compliance with transport regulations. In one of these random devices, carried out on Constitution Avenue, a vehicle was stopped, a Ford Transit that, although it had all its documentation in force, transported perishable products, specifically trays with limpets and fish. In the case of the shellfish, they should be preserved with temperatures between 0 and
2 degrees Celsius. Municipal Health inspectors measured the temperature of this product and found it to be between 16 and 19 degrees. Given this situation, which confirmed the breaking of the cold chain and maintenance of the limpets, and the possibility that the merchandise was destined for some restaurants or street sales, it was decided to remove the barnacles and later destroy them due to a health risk if eaten. The agents also sent the appropriate reports to Municipal Health and the Health Department of Tenerife, under the Government of the Canary Islands.
VIOLENCE USED
Man arrested for stealing mobile phones
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ATIONAL Police agents have arrested a 46-year-old man, with a police record, for robbery with violence and another of theft, both of high-end phones, committed in the leisure area of Arona.
The man either took advantage of the owner’s carelessness or approached women on the pretext of wanting to dance with them. The investigation began in the middle of this month when a Swiss tourist denounced a man who had approached her, pushed her against a car and fled, at which time the victim realised that he had stolen her mobile phone. The description of the author provided by the tourist matched to that of another incident in which a tourist was approached by a man pretending to offer advertising brochures but stole his mobile phone valued at 900 euros.
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HIS lovely gentle dog Darwin is so sad. His owner suddenly died of a heart attack and Darwin was brought to the refuge. He’s very lonely and unhappy and needs a loving new home as soon as possible . He’s very confused and doesn’t understand what has happened to his owner. We have 200 gorgeous dogs that are desperately seeking loving new homes so please adopt, not buy a dog. The situation here in Tenerife is extremely bad for the dogs. We desperately need to find adoptions for the dogs in our care. We do not charge for adoptions but donations are very welcome towards the vast running costs of the refuge. Ever y dog is fully vaccinated microchipped, fully inoculated, heartworm and flea free and passported as well as castrated or sterilised so you can ensure your new dog has the best start to its new life. 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,
puppy milk, blankets, towels, sheets, dog toys, collars and leads. If you have any of the above to spare they would be very much appreciated at the refuge, or visit Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 14.00-17.00pm and Saturdays 13.00- 16.00. The dogs especially enjoy a gentle walk down to the beach for a cooling paddle in the sea. Please do come and walk the dogs if you have some time to spare. We are situated directly under the Eolica Parque exit 52 on the TF1 north bound which is after the after the El Medano junction . Head for the giant windmills on the coast and we are the buildings on the right hand side or email the refuge at teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page
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RELIEF AS TESTS FOR INVASIVE TERMITES IN ARONA SHOW NO TRACE DURING FIRST PHASE
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ESTS in Arona to see whether the invasive termite troubling other municipalities in Tenerife is present locally have so far turned up good results. After three months of study on the distribution of this invasive species, after the first inspection the presence of the Reticulitermes Flavipes termite has not been detected in any of the 600-plus test points in the municipality. Arona council’s environment and sustainability department, directed by José Luis Gómez, has commissioned in the municipality a study on the distribution of the termite following problems elsewhere. In July, actions began in order to determine if there are affected areas and to establish in Arona the most appropriate protocol for its eradication. In the first phase, gardens and green areas, both private and public, have been surveyed, where more landscaped area exists and where there are more possibilities for the
plague to occur, the area of Playa de las Américas. The methodology used is, on the one hand, the visual inspection by a team of biologists with extensive experience in the study of invertebrate animals and entomology and, on the other hand, the placement of about 600 stakes made of pine or poplar wood about 30 centimetres long in specific locations, with the idea of checking if, over time, the stakes are attacked by underground termites. After a first review approximately three months after the start of the study, the preliminary results have been encouraging, the presence of Reticulitermes flavipes has not been detected in any of the 600 stakes placed for this purpose. Even so, these results are neither conclusive nor
definitive because the time elapsed (three months) is only part of the journey, although it reflects that there are probably no old colonies, which are more difficult to eliminate. Therefore, the study will continue for several more months, to locate in time any focus that could occur, and if
there were underground colonies of these termites, once they were detected and organised, they would attack the stakes placed. In this event, the council could act swiftly. “ With these actions an attempt is made to respond to the residents of Arona, who have expressed their concern about the presence of this invasive species on the island, and after these first results, we are calm but attentive, ” said
Sr. Gómez. “This study reflects our commitment to the improvement of the urban environmentand the protection of environmental health. ” Reticulitermes flavipes is a very voracious type of termite, with underground habits, which is capable of generating great damage to any wooden structure. They attack and destroy everything from plants in gardens and flower beds to doors, windows, shelves, etc.
In private homes. Although there are no references on direct damage to humans such as bites, etc., they are capable of generating very serious impacts on the biodiversity of the area (they are invasive species), alter the normal functioning of ecosystems and cause damage to certain economic activities, especially those related to agriculture and livestock.
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Shock as car thieves steal wedding dress!
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HERE was a shock for a bride-to-be when her wedding dress was stolen from a car in La Laguna!
The potentially heartbreaking incident happened when two men broke into the vehicle and stolen various items, including the gown valued at 1,200 euros. Police launched an investigation and with the help of the bride managed to locate and identify the dress which the thieves had posted for sale on the internet. “The dress was unequivocally identified by its owner, since, apart from its sentimental value, it was a model that had sold only one unit on the island of Tenerife,” said a police spokesman. The two men, both aged 36 and described as having police records, were arrested for robbery.
Kayaker surprised by conditions
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HE occupant of a kayak found himself in a potentially dangerous situation when the boat started to drift away from the coast of Garachico.
POLICE RESCUE
Local police stepped in to help after receiving a call from a worried relative of the 27year-old man who was surprised by the weather and sea conditions. The kayak was intercepted and towed back to the Garachico marina. The rescue was helped by Civil Protection volunteers of the municipality.
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Hard Rock solidarity event raises nearly 5,000 euros CANCER SUPPORT
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Arona continues dog care campaign with new bag dispensers
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RONA council’s environment department has started the installation of doggie bag dispensers in strategic points of the municipality: parks, squares and areas of greater influx.
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HE Hard Rock Fun Day solidarity event raised a total of 4,953 euros which will be donated in full to the Carrera por la Vida Foundation, which aims to help people affected by breast cancer. In total, 878 tickets were sold for the event at the hotel in Playa Paraiso with the collaboration of Nexsport Club, Be Movement, TomaTicket and Mambo Ticket, in addition to the institutional support of Adeje council. Health councillor, Amada Trujillo Bencomo attended the event during which she commented that “it is always a satisfaction to be able to collaborate in all the actions that arise from the society itself, in this case, from one of the newest hotels of recent years. In addition, the council has worked side by side with the
Fundación Carrera por la Vida for many years, not only in the solidarity race of December, but throughout the year. Hard Rock Fun Day consisted of an open day with the programming of different outdoor activities, with a healthy life approach, joining fun, music and sport to the solidarity that was located in the Hard Rock Hotel lake area. The president of Carrera for Life has reiterated her gratitude for the organisation “which has given us the opportunity to reach many people to explain in person the work we do. Visibility is very important. ”
Since August 2018, the department of environment and sustainability, directed by José Luis Gómez, has carried out different actions within the citizen awareness campaign “Your dog, your responsibility. Do not leave a mark ”. The message about responsible possession of pets has been hit home via travelling information stands and through the Offices of the Citizen Attention Service, giving away a cleaning kit for the collection of excrement and disinfection of urine. After a first phase of the programme, it is intended to continue working on it, raising awareness about the importance of collecting dog mess. For this reason, the council is installing a total of 60 bag dispensers, choosing places of greater incidence, according to municipal re-
cords and complaints filed to the council. “The needs and requests of citizens have been taken into account, since in many cases they are problematic areas, related to dirt, caused by excrement, which leads to discomfort for residents, in addition to lack of hygiene and health,” said a council spokesman. Arona council has provided
a page where users can see where the dispensers are located: https://bit.ly/2pZ6p5i The awareness campaign is aimed at informing pet owners about the importance of registering them, microchipping, as well as cleaning up their urine and excrement. Any breach will entail sanctions of up to € 1,500, in accordance with the Municipal Ordinance for the Protection and Po-
ssession of Pets and Potentially Dangerous Animals. The pet census is a completely free procedure. It is necessary to bring an updated health card and the identification of the owner to any of the Citizen Services of the municipality. In the case of a potentially dangerous animal, the corresponding licence for possession must also be requested.
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All Saints church news
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LL Saints Church is situated in Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Come and join us, our services are held as follows: Sundays Holy Communion at 9.30am and Sung Eucharist at 11am and also on Wednesdays Holy Communion at 10am. On alternate Wednesdays, we have either a Bible Study or a Prayer Meeting after the Holy Communion Service for which you would be very welcome .
Brave fight All Saints Church is extremely saddened to announce the death of our former Churchwarden John Child after a bravely fought and with such grace battle with cáncer.John remained positive and hopeful throughout his treatment and carried on continuing his duties of Churchwarden and Head of Maintenance A very skilled craftsman and would turn his hand to many jobs throughout the church for which he will be remembered, his hand crafted signs for our various amenities, his engraved glasses with a personal message on each will long be treasured by those who possess one. Even at home he was always busy making models of galleons for which I am told was his favourite, trains and even a castle . As his wife Pauline says he was a do it your self addict . John always had a smiling face and a ready listening ear , he was very easy to talk to with his understanding manner, one of the necessary characteristics of a Churchwarden. John I know was involved with other organisations on the island, The Masons for which he had to retire due to ill health, Friends Of Tenerife and the British Library for which he made the seven dwarfs for their pantomine of Snow White. John’s other love in his life here in Tenerife was his beautiful cat Mischief for which Pauline gave in and let him have after 57 years of marriage . A final snippet gained from Pauline, John was an experimental chocolate confectioner which made him very popular with all the local kids. John thank you for your dedication to us all at All Saints as one tribute so truly said its our very sad loss but heaven has gained a million in one spirit. Our prayers, love and thoughts at this time are with Pauline and their children Malcolm, Angie and Peter. John may you rest in the peace of God a true and faithful servant of our church, Amen. Our Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday November 10th commencing at 10.45am. Poppies are on sale at the church. We are very privileged to have Cliff Eley who has just celebrated his 100th birthday and who served in the forces throughout the war to lay our poppy wreath.
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LOTS GOING ON
Three Friends of Tenerife back brothers looking for a again home A welcome back to all our returning Friends we have many events planned for the future months, and Christmas will soon be upon us !
A lunch at the Restaurant Los Padrinos in La Paz was recently enjoyed, and we have more events planned for your enjoyment, and, of course, don’t forget, to raise money for our deserving local charities. Our next lunch will be held at the ever-popular Restaurant Petit Los Angeles in Puerto de la Cruz, on Tuesday 19th November.The time, as usual, 1.00 for 1.30 p.m. and the cost 17 euro to our members.Please book early, as this one of our more popular events, and places are limited. On 26th November, the last Coach Trip of the year will leave the Botanical Gardens in La Paz at 11.30 a.m (please be there by 11.00 a.m.) This time
calling at Las Americas when those who wish can enjoy the best Fish and Chips on the Island at Scampi’s. Then on to Iceland to buy your Christmas goodies.The cost of the coach is 10 euro. Tuesday, 10th December, is the date for our annual Christmas Dinner at the Mini Golf in La Paz. This is our only evening event, please note that the time is 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. The price is 30 euro for members. We look forward to seeing you at one, if not all, our events. For more information, or to book for these events please contact Maureen on 922 341 979, or Jean on 922 384 809. You can also follow us on Facebook.
Could you adopt Abismo?
Car boot It’s the one you have been waiting for, a Grand Xmas Car Boot Saturday December 7th, yes the beginning of the Christmas festivities starts at All Saints Church. Take time to browse amongst the Christmassy stalls especially the church handicraft stall full of homemade goods ideal for Christmas presents . There will be a grand Christmas raffle with many excellent prizes, Raffle tickets are now on sale at the church. Even the younger ones will not be disappointed as we have it on good authority that Father Christmas will be there.The Bistro as well will be selling their ever popular burgers and other delights to tempt the palate. Refreshments will be available throughout the day as an excuse to sit down and chat with friends. Come along and join us, you will not be disappointed. As All Saints Church is currently in an interregnum, our locum priest until the end of November is Reverend Nick Fisher who is here with his wife Pam . Any enquiries to Reverend Nick on 922384038 or Wendy our Churchwarden on 922320978/ 605486792.
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BISMO is a five year old Dachshund cross. He is a real character and a bit of a cheeky monkey with lots of energy so he would be ideal for somebody who likes to go on lots of walks. This dog is small size and lots of fun. He gets very bored in the refuge and would really thrive in a home. If you would like to adopt him, you can visit the centre or call.
The Centro de Proteccion Animal de Tierra Blanca is located off the TF1 motorway, about half-way between Las Americas and Santa Cruz, by the restaurant Los Chasneros, just 200m above the motorway. They do not ask for adoption fees, only a donation of food and photos to let them know how the dog is getting on in his/her new home. Call Rachel on 629 031 273.
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OW many black and white cats can you count in the photo? Say hello to these three brothers, Beau, Flake and Marley. I am very happy to say that one of the brothers, Marley has been adopted but the other two have found themselves at K9. They have actually come from the UK, and came over to Tenerife in 2015, when they moved here to the island. All was going well until a couple of years later, when their owner had to return to the UK in 2017, and was unable to bring her three cats with her. Luckily at the time, they went into a foster home and had been there every since, until a few weeks ago when they were brought to K9. Beau and Flake are looking for their forever homes and are hoping their chance will come soon! Can you help them? They are extremely friendly and loving boys and are negative for FIV and FELV (cats aids and leukaemia). They are also both castrated and have passports too. They are favourites among our cat lovers at K9 and we really would love them to find their forever homes. They have been moved around a lot in the past few years, and they have no idea why. They deserve to find a forever home
with a family that will love and care for them. We have a lot of cats who are also looking for their second chance so if you or anyone you know is looking for a cat to add to your family, please do call up to us any day between 9.30am-1.30pm and give our feline babies lots of cuddles. Adopting a cat or a dog is an amazing thing to do, as you are showing the animal that there is love out there and that they are loved and very special to you. No animal deserves to be left behind or abandoned. They have done nothing wrong and are left feeling scared and confused when this happens. Please help us! Thank you once again for your continued support and please keep an eye out for details of our Christmas party happening in a few weeks’ time! I know I said the C word, but tickets can sell out pretty quick so don’t be disappointed. You can contact the refuge 667638468.
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Is your financial planning in shape for today? DIY vs expert advice
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By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks
HEN was the last time you gave your finances a health check? If it was a while ago, you could be paying more taxes than necessary or missing out on new opportunities.
You will benefit most from a holistic review – looking at how your savings, investments, other assets, tax planning, pensions and estate planning are structured and how they can best work together.
Protecting your wealth While you will want to preserve your wealth and see it grow over time, this can be challenging in today’s economic and political climate. The prolonged period of low interest rates, for example, has made it harder to achieve decent returns on lower-risk investments, aggravated by creeping inflation. And, of course, Brexit continues to stoke economic and currency uncertainty. At times like this, careful cross-border planning plays a particularly important role in securing your financial security over the long term. You need to weigh up which issues affect you most and establish what you can do to protect against them.
Most people who have built up or inherited wealth will benefit from an independent and expert review of their finances. After all, it is difficult to look at your broad financial situation from a truly objective point of view, or fully understand the complex tax implications. It is quite easy to get DIY tax planning wrong and potentially invite an unexpected tax bill or even a tax investigation. For the best results, talk to a financial adviser with crossborder experience. They should take time and use relevant tools to thoroughly understand your unique situation, needs and objectives to establish tax-efficient solutions for you and your heirs.
Investment planning While all investments – even bank accounts – carry risk, a suitably diversified portfolio can help manage risk within your comfort level. It is essential to establish a clear and objective view of your risk tolerance to determine the investment approach that will best suit you. An adviser is best placed to do this objectively using psychometric testing, for example, combined with their knowledge of your family’s situation in the Canary Isles and your financial goals.
Understanding local taxation If you live here, all elements of your financial planning – from investments to estate planning – should be set up for Spain, not the UK. Ideally, your adviser should be based locally in the Canary Isles and have first-hand experience of the issues facing expatriates here, financial and otherwise. Crucially, they should also have in-
depth understanding of cross-border tax planning, including the Spanish tax regime and how it interacts with UK rules. A local adviser can also react quickly and help you make adjustments if your personal circumstances change, or if there are significant Brexit developments or tax reforms that may affect you – including new opportunities.
Protection through regulation Make sure you only deal with an adviser that has higher-level professional qualifications and is authorised by a reputable regulatory body. Note that using a UK-regulated adviser is mandatory if you want to transfer from a ‘defined benefit’ pension scheme worth £30,000 or more a year, but it is recommended for anyone considering their pension options. Remember: if you are living in the Canary Isles, your finances should be set up for here, not for your old life in the UK. The sooner you set up a strategic, long-term vision to protect your wealth, the sooner you can relax into a prosperous future in Spain. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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Health chiefs kick off flu vaccination campaign with urgent message
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EALTH chiefs are stressing the importance of the flu jab as the annual campaign once again gets underway in the Canary Islands.
The vaccine is recommended for pregnant women, men and women over 60 years of age, chronically ill people of any age, health professionals and staff of other professions that are essential for the community. Minister of Health, Teresa Cruz Oval presented details of the 2019-20 campaign with director general of public health, Concepción Gil Páez. The injections are now availble in all health centres, having started on October 28th and with 255,000 doses having been acquired for an amount of 1,350,850 euros. Teresa Cruz Oval said vaccination against influenza is an important measure of public health as it reduces the incidence of this illness and its duration, as well as the impact that, each year, it has on the population. Vaccination could reduce between 75 and 80 per cent of the deaths that occur as a result of flu which claims around 2,000 direct annual deaths in Spain. The Minister of Health announced that in the past 2018-19 season, there were more than 1,500 flu-related hospitalisations in the Canary
Islands, in addition to 518 serious cases, of which 125 required admission to the ICU and 68 people died. Of the total number of deaths with vaccination records, 89.2 per cent had not been vaccinated. Concepción Gil Páez, reported the use of three vaccines this season: *Inactivated tetravalent vaccine aimed at all persons under 65 included in the risk groups. *Trivalent adjuvant inactivated vaccine aimed at people 65 years of age or older and the institutionalised elderly population with a higher risk of associated complications. *Inactivated tetravalent vaccine specifically aimed at pregnant women. Gil Páez stressed that the prevention of influenza is based primarily on vaccination, which aims to reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with influenza and
the impact of the disease in the community. Therefore, said the director, it is primarily aimed at protecting people who have a higher risk of complications in the event of flu, who can transmit the disease to others who have a high risk of complications and those who, by their occupation, provide essential services in the community. In the 2018-2019 season, 222,000 doses of influenza vaccine were initially acquired, for an amount of 1,117,860 euros. Subsequently, an extension of the contract was made for another 30,000 doses due to the increase in the demand for vaccines. Two vaccines were used, one tetravalent targeting all persons under 65 years of age included in the risk groups and another adjuvant trivalent targeting persons 65 years of age or older and an institutionalised elderly population with a higher risk of associated complications. In that 2018-19 season, 225,512 doses of vaccines were administered to the risk groups formed by people over 60, chronically ill, healthcare staff and pregnant women. There was a ten per cent increase in vaccines administered in that 2018-2019 season compared to the previous one. The epidemic curve last winter lasted five weeks, with an epidemic threshold of 109.54 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, a threshold that was exceeded in the third week of Januar y 2019, reaching the epidemic peak also at that same time with a rate of 154 , 16 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
SAHARA SAND
Spain’s coastal department says no to new artificial beach in Teguise
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LANS to create an artificial beach in Lanzarote for guests of a future new hotel have been thwarted by Spain’s coastal department for being “unacceptable” and “having a negative impact on the environment.”
In August, Teguise council gave permission to the Gloria hotel chain to build in Costa Teguise a new 2.5 million euro six-floor hotel with 700 places on a plot of land next to Sands Beach of more than 69,000 square metres. However, the request for a man-made beach had to go to the Spanish Government for approval but permission has been denied, according to the publication Diario de Lanzarote. According to the coastal department, guidelines say approval will only be given to artificial beaches in large urban or metropolitan coastal areas provided that they can be used “by a wide sector of the population.” They could also be approved in other tourist areas if this was the only option to provide people with a decent beach or renovate a degenerated area but this was not the case with this application.
The department points out that there are already four other natural beaches nearby ie playa de Famara, playa del Reducto, playa Grande de Puerto del Carmen, Caletón Blanco and the natural pool at Los Cocoteros. “The supply of beaches is sufficient so that there are no conflicts of use between the local population and tourism,” says Costas. “Similarly, it is an area that has not yet suffered a high degree of degradation and is also protected, in its marine part, by the Natura 2000 Network.” Instead of building an artificial beach, the department says that what must be done is to maintain “a favourable state of conservation” and restore the type of natural habitat of community interest of species of interest, such as Cystoseira abies-marina (yellow seba ), listed as vulnerable in the Canary Islands.
Conservation groups which had objected to the artificial beach plan pointed out that the sand would come from the Western Sahara which the European Court of Justice had ruled against in 2016. The coastal department says problems had arisen with imported sand being blown away elsewhere and this could happen here, meaning the sand would have to be topped up on a regular basis, causing more negative effects on the environment. Because a stone barrier would be replaced, it could also lead to increased flooding danger. The only people who would really benefit from the artificial beach, says the coastal department, is the hotel and its clients. It is not yet known if there will be any sort of appeal against the decision.
Police find weapons and biscuits containing drugs
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43-year-old man who was being investigated for drug trafficking in Lanzarote was also found to have illegal weapons.
The arrested man ran a shop in Puerto del Carmen where he allegedly sold the narcotic substances. Police found precision scales, 12.8 grams of cocaine, two kilograms of hashish, 11 kilograms of marijuana and 1,949 euros, as well as eight kilograms of biscuits containing drugs. But they also seized several compressed air weapons, a homemade prohibited weapon and ammunition. Police said the man sold drugs to numerous consumers who visited the store.
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Astrotourism could boom if La Palma is chosen for huge new telescope H
OTELIERS in the Canaries are backing the possible choice of La Palma for the installation of a huge new telecope and say it should help to strengthen the island’s tourism industry. Ashotel, representing Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, made their call after hearing that the international consortium looking for a site for the Thirty Metre Telescope has asked for a work permit which could see it located at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory. The hoteliers believe that this top-level astrophysical infrastructure is also an opportunity to strengthen the tourism sector in La Palma, with Ashotel vice president Carlos García Sicilia asking the Government of the Canary Islands “to take advantage of this unique occasion if the consortium finally opts for La Palma and design a plan that will strengthen the tourism sector around this area of knowledge. ” S r. García Sicilia also points out that the characteristics of La Palma, with a unique sky in
the world, lend themselves so that the implementation of the TMT “helps the development of the tourism sector, through the specialised segment called astrotourism or star tourism, linked to the observation of our sky, which would undoubtedly add a unique moment to the tourist, who today seeks above all to live experiences. ” In this regard, the recent report of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC) on the socioeconomic impact of this activity in the islands includes a specific heading on astrotourism, which it places as a new model of sustainable tourism. Ashotel has been committed to sustainability as a strategy towards which the sector should focus all its activity. The aforementioned study also states that the sky is not only a resource for astrophysical research but also
part of the cultural and environmental heritage of humanity, aspects that are tourist attractions. Astrotourism represents a new business model that offers more attractiveness to the Canary Islands to attract visitors who otherwise might not have considered this region as their destination, says the IAC report, which adds that it also contributes to improving the quality image of the Canary Islands brand in the world tourism market. In this way, the Canary Islands are associated with values of environmental respect, an aspect increasingly taken into account when choosing a destination, arguments shared by Ashotel. Tourism is the sector that generates more income today
in La Palma, according to a study by the University of La Laguna, followed closely by the banana sector. Likewise, the implementation of the TMT would undoubtedly have a direct effect on the revi-
talisation of the economy and indirectly on employment, because if the consortium finally chooses this island, its construction and commissioning will require a considerable specialist workforce
whose stay in La Palma will generate economy on the island. At the moment, there has still been no decision over the chpice of La Palma or Mauna Kea (Hawaii).
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INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Cheeses from the Canaries take honours in world awards
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HEESES from the Canar y Islands have once again left their mark at international level, winning 25 prizes at the World Cheese Awards held in Bergamo, north of Milan.
The international contest, which completed its 32nd edition, received 3,804 samples from 42 countries around the world. Judges took into account their texture, flavour and aroma, as well as their external appearance. Gran Canaria obtained the highest number of medals at 17. Finca Uga of Lanzarote received the Super Gold for the second consecutive year. The bronze medals won by the Canarian cheeses went to: Artisan Cheese from the Cardon Era (Agüimes) and San Mateo Cheese, semi-cured mix (Vega de San Mateo), Goats Bolaños Cheeses (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) , Bolaños cheese mix (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), Sat Cheese Valsequillo smoked (Valsequillo de Gran Canaria), Sat Cheese Valsequillo mix (Valsequillo de Gran Canaria). The Livestock Group of Fuerteventura with Maxorata Majorero D.O.P cheeses won three bronze medals. The silver medals obtained were for Cheeses Los Castañeros (Moya), Cheeses San Mateo Cured, goat (Vega de San Mateo), Cheeses Volcania Cured Mixture (Vega de San Mateo), Cheeses Loin Galician semi-cured mixture and cured mixture (Telde) , Sat Cheese Valsequillo semi-cured, goat (Valsequillo de Gran Canaria), Sat Cheese Valsequillo cured, goat (Valsequillo de Gran Canaria), Sat Caprican goat (Valsequillo de Gran Canaria), SCL Cattlemen of El Hierro with its semi-cured cheese and again
WIDESPREAD CONCERN ON LA GRACIOSA
Canary’s eighth island calls for more police as “crimes increase”
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A Graciosa, recently recognised as the eighth inhabited island in the Canary archipelago, has 700 residents.
the Livestock Group of Fuerteventura with Maxorata Majorero DOP cheeses which won two silver medals. Gold medals: Quesos Campos de Guía, semi cured (Santa María de Guía), Sat Caprican cured, goat (Valsequillo de Gran Canaria),
Cheese Mix Morales Mix and a gold medal Grupo Ganaderos de Fuerteventura with Maxorata Majorero D.O.P. The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Alicia Vanoostende, congratulated all the cheese
factories that took part and all the winners. It was, she said, an event of international recognition “of which the Canaries should feel proud and serves as a stimulus for the sector. A prize for effort, perseverance and a job well done.”
Trio sold cocaine from house DRUGS’ MENU near playground
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ATIONAL police in Gran Canaria arrested three men aged 37, 43 and 73 in the municipality of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, one of them with a police record, as alleged perpetrators of a crime against public health.
The investigation concluded that they distributed cocaine, crack, glass and hashish from a home located in the district of Vecindario, with buyers calling on a regular basis. A raid revealed 60 plastic wrappings containing crack, 12 more containing cocaine, two grams of glass and 33 hashish, in addition to 975 euros in cash and various utensils. A dozen mobile phones were also found. The house was very close to a public park where numerous children gathered daily. The police intervention was carried out by agents of the Maspalomas police station.
Each year, about 25,000 tourists pass through this island and its activity has increased significantly in recent years. They are factors that influence the quality of life of its inhabitants and their sense of security. Recently crimes have been committed that have alerted the population of the island and especially the businesses. For this reason, the Chamber of Commerce of Lanzarote
RAVINE FALL
German dies on La Palma
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search for a missing walker ended in tragedy when his lifeless body was found in a ravine in La Palma.
The emergency services had been alerted in the midafternoon and sent a fire crew, the emergency helicopter and medics to the area around the trail of Marcos and Cordero in the municipality of San Andrés y Sauces. The 112 centre had received a call just after 2pm to say that a 59-year-old German man had fallen from some height into a ravine. “Upon arrival at the site, the rescue squad made up of GES troops, agents of the Special Rescue Group for Mountain Intervention of the Civil Guard and firefighters of La Palma, located the hiker with injuries incompatible with life,” said a spokesman. The GES helicopter transferred the deceased to the helisurface of the General Hospital of La Palma.
and La Graciosa, representing the business sector, has sent a petition to the Government Delegation and Teguise council in a bid to solve the problem. “It is requested that a permanent endowment of the Civil Guard be enabled to assist residents and tourists. Occupancy figures have skyrocketed in recent months and more and more events are held that attract audiences from other islands. The ideal scenario to commit crimes in a place without police presence taking advantage of the confusion,” said a spokesman for the Chamber. In recent years, says the group, the presence of the Civil Guard has been restricted, which was previously greater. “It is known that the activity of the state security forces and bodies goes beyond physical presence,” says the Chamber. “The intelligence work carried out is equally important. However, having agents present has a deterrent function for potential criminals, since it allows them to deal with any incident on the spot. Currently in La Graciosa this possibility does not exist and we must wait for the agents to move from Lanzarote to the eighth island. A clearly inefficient formula, especially if we talk about an island territory with so many possibilities of escape.” For all these reasons, the Chamber of Commerce of Lanzarote and La Graciosa has addressed the Government Delegate in the Canary Islands, Juan Salvador León, to request a fixed endowment of state security forces that serve the resident population and those who visit the island. It has also transferred this request to the City of Teguise for information.
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Restored Nine Brits arrested after money walkway will laundering and drug raids reconnect to islet
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HE Civil Guard and the Royal Police of Gibraltar have completely dismantled an important criminal organisation dedicated to introducing large amounts of hashish into the peninsula and using Gibraltar to launder money from drug trafficking.
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HE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of the Government of the Canary Islands has started the rehabilitation works of the pedestrian walkway of Arrieta in the municipality of Haría (Lanzarote). The work, which is coordinated by the General Directorate of Tourism Infrastructure, has a total budget of 397,417 euros and has an execution period of five months. Tourism Minister Yaiza Castilla said this pedestrian walkway is currently disabled but its restoration is part of a set of actions to regenerate the area and make it more attractive from the tourism point of view. “The project also includes
the creation of a rest area and a ramp adapted for people with reduced mobility so that residents and tourists can enjoy this pedestrian space overlooking the sea,” she explained. The restitution of the pedestrian access will connect the promenade of Arrieta to an islet located about 70 metres away where the construction of a solarium area is planned with an aluminum structure.
Swimmer dies on Fuerteventura beach
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70-year-old German woman collapsed and died on a beach in Fuerteventura despite desperate efforts to save her.
The tragedy happened in the mid-afternoon at Playa de Los Pozos in the municipality of Puerto del Rosario. The Canary Emergency Service, national and local police all went to the scene. “The 112 received an alert informing them that a swimmer had collapsed on the shore and that she was in cardiorespiratory arrest,” said a 112 spokesman. “Once out of the water, the beach lifeguard began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation until the arrival of medics.” SUC staff then continued and the woman was transferred in a critical condition in the medicalised ambulance to the General Hospital of Fuerteventura Virgen de la Peña, where she finally died.
They have arrested 38 people, seized 3,600 kilograms of hashish, ten boats and three jet skis, as well as freeezing numerous accounts and other actions related to money laundering. At the end of last year, the Civil Guard started the operation “Helix.” As a result of the investigations in July, 3,500 kilos of hashish were seized and 29 arrests of people of Spanish nationality were carried out in the Campo de Gibraltar and Malaga. Sixteen raids were made in warehouses, homes in the Comarca del Campo de Gibraltar and in the province of Malaga. In this operation, 19 vehicles were intervened, three of them recovered after being robbed; seven boats and 380,000 euros in cash. Civil Guard investigators
identified several Gibraltarian citizens who were part of this criminal network including the ringleader. Therefore, a close collaboration and exchange of information was established between the Civil Guard and the Royal Gibraltar Police, through its unit against financial crimes and money laundering, which initiated its own investigation called Operation Halogen that was activated in parallel to Operation Propeller. On October 22nd, Operation HALÓGENO reached its culminating stage with raids made in nine homes in Gibraltar and the detention of nine individuals
of British nationality - five men and four women - on suspicion of money laundering. Additionally, the Gibraltar Police (RGP) seized nine vehicles, three yachts, three jet skis, cash and other valuables. As a result of this operation the Supreme Court of Gibraltar issued a restrictive order under the Law of Criminal Profits to freeze 14 bank accounts, intervene three taxi licenses, three commercial establishments and three residential properties. During one of the searches, more than 400 drums of gasoline of the type used by speedboats were also con-
fiscated for refuelling tasks on the high seas. The RGP used a device of 70 policemen, with the support of specialists from the Gibraltar Militar y Police (GDP) and the canine section of the Customs Department (HM Customs). Additionally, four operational members of the Civil Guard were present during the searches. The nine arrested by the R.G.P. have been released on bail with a payment of £ 10,000 each and will have to appear at the Gibraltar Commissioner in April 2020. The investigation remains open.
“Phishing” gang from France defrauded scores of Spanish bank customers
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equipment, masking devices obtained from the network and 29 mobile phones from where the computer expert who led the organisation did the phishing. The investigations began during the month of July when multiple complaints of bank fraud were registered in various police stations in the national territory. Customers of a wellknown banking entity reported having suffered phishing and, subsequently, fraudulent use of their credit cards through the extraction of money from ATMs, purchase of bitcoins and purchases of products of various kinds. Upon receipt of the complaints, law enforcement officials were able to determine that a criminal organisation obtained bank card data from clients of this entity to subsequently “route” them to virtual wallets and, through the use of a mobile phone, operate with them without having to
physically have them. All this was achieved through the mass sending of emails to potential clients of the bank, the use of malicious software and the use of various social engineering techniques. The analysis of the complaints received determined that the fraudulent banking operation was only carried out from the provinces of Alicante, Barcelona and Valencia, although the victims were anywhere in the country. The investigated persons habitually resided in France and travelled to Spain only to carry out the extractions of money. The detention of the three members took place outside their home after establishing direct surveillance. At that time, the detainees were preparing to leave the house, carrying in their pockets a significant amount of cash. Per person, the frauds involved 300 to 4,000 euros.
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UK companies among victims of email cybercrimes
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HE Civil Guard has arrested three people and investigates a fourth for having scammed 12 foreign companies through computer fraud. The total amount scammed amounts to 10,700,000 euros.
The victims of this cybercrime are based in Belgium, Venezuela, Bulgaria, Norway, the United States, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Chile and the United Kingdom. The method used by the detainees is the so-called “CEO fraud” or “BEC scam” (Business Email Compromise). The gang pretended to be the managers of these companies, taking control of their email accounts. Subsequently, they requested false transfers to the banks with which these companies usually work. The money transferred was actually distributed in the organisation’s accounts. To give more credibility, cyber-scammers attached pro-forma invoices to the emails, where the letterhead of the companies they issued was listed. The authors of this computer scam face the crimes of belonging to a criminal organisation, continued scam, money laundering, discovery and disclosure of secrets, documentary falsehood and usurpation of marital status. To launder the money, the organisation had created a complex financial framework of companies and bank accounts. Researchers have come to identify a total of 83 companies and 185 bank accounts related to this scam. In order not to be detected, the course of the scammed money suffered a continuous movement between these accounts. So far, the Civil Guard has been able to recover 1,290,000 euros, divided into 16 accounts of the band that have already been blocked. The organisation also bleached the benefits directly through the purchase of real estate. The Lavanco operation began in 2016 in Sarria (Lugo). Directed from the Lugo Command, it has had the collaboration of Europol and Interpol, as well as that of several foreign police bodies such as the FBI or the German BKA. The perpetrators of these crimes - between 34 and 67 years of age - are residents of Seville, Cuenca, Tarragona and Albacete, and have already been brought to justice.
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NEMPLOYMENT in Spain has fallen below 14 per cent ((13.92%) for first time in ten years, according to the Q3 2019 Labour Force Survey. The figure dropped by 111,600 over the last 12 months to stand at 3,214,400 (down 3.36%). “This fall in unemployment has been recorded against the backdrop of an ongoing increase in the working population, which grew by 234,700 in the last year. As a result, the working population now stands at almost 23.1 million, its highest level since late 2013,” said a Government spokesman. The number of households where all members of a working age are unemployed fell by 73,700 in the last year, while those where all members of a working age are in work rose by 156,400. The number of people in work during the third quarter of this year stood at 19,874,300, the highest figure in almost 11 years. Employment rose by 346,300 in the last 12 months, which represents a year-onyear increase of 1.8%, 0.6%
lower than in the previous quarter. The number of people in work rose in all sectors except agriculture. The service sector posted 248,600 more people in work, followed by industry with 90,100 and construction with 29,700. By autonomous region, employment rose in Madrid by 104,500 over the last year, followed by Catalonia with 68,500 and Andalusia with 68,100. In contrast, the largest decreases in the number of people in work were in the Canary Islands (down 18,100) and the Principality of Asturias (down 8,300). The number of salaried workers on permanent employment contracts rose in the third quarter of 2019 to 12,313,600, the highest figure on record. It should be noted that the year-on-year permanent employment growth rate stands above three per cent, higher than the total employment growth figure.
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Spain to study collisions between Four arrested for ships and cetaceans in Canaries raids on homes of Spanish and Balearics increasingly endangered cetacean species. These studies will allow better understanding of the current situation and effective measures for protecting them to be designed. The Our Ocean conferences stem from a global initiative led and created in 2014 by the former US Secretary of State, John Kerry, and seek high-level
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PAIN has pledged to create nine new protected marine areas by 2024, including in Lanzarote, and is to study the issue of collisions between ships and cetaceans in the Canaries and Balearics. The announcements were made during the sixth “Our Ocean” international conference in Oslo organised by the Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry. The event brought together government officials, company executives, leaders of civil society and research institutions to share experiences, identify solutions and make commitments to action aimed at clean, healthy profitproducing oceans. These commitments are focused on six action areas (protected marine areas, climate change, sustainable fishing, the fight against marine pollution, the sustainable blue economy and maritime security). The Spanish delegation was headed up by the acting State Secretary for Environmental Affairs, Hugo Morán. The nine new Protected Marine Areas have already been identified but still require specific boundaries to be set. They will be: the banks and ravines of the Alboran Sea; the west of the Strait of Gibraltar; the east of the “East and South of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura Marine Space” SCI; the Strait of
Gibraltar; the Chafarinas Islands; the central Catalan coast; the submarine mountains to the south of the Channel of Mallorca; the submarine canyon system from Cabo Tiñoso to Cabo de Palos; and the tributary canyon system of Cap Bretón. Spain is also committed to making an investment of 25 million euros over the next four years to monitor environmental conditions in the marine environment and protected marine areas through the Spanish Institute of Oceanography. Oceanographic and research campaigns will be conducted to enable the scientific knowledge of Spanish seas to be significantly increased. In this regard, Hugo Morán explained that an investment of one million euros over the next four years will be allocated to studies related to collisions between ships and cetaceans in the critical areas of the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands. The waters around these two archipelagos possess immense marine biodiversity wealth and are home to
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commitments on ocean conservation. One annual session of this conference has been organised since 2014. Previous conferences have led to almost 1,000 commitments in the six action areas: protected marine areas, climate change, sustainable fishing, the fight against marine pollution, the sustainable blue economy and maritime security.
Van drivers warned over speed and safety
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PAIN’S driving directorate has launched a new campaign to encourage safer driving of vans.
In 2018, vans were involved in 10,844 accidents in which 234 people died. Of these, 153 were occupants of other vehicles or pedestrians. The percentage of accidents with at least one van involved has increased from 8.6% in 2013 to eleven per cent in 2018. Members of the Civil Guard have been monitoring speed, documentation, cargo, ITV and alcohol-drugs during a series of spotchecks, including at shopping centres.
“Driving a van is not the same as driving a car, although both are driven with the same driving licence,” said a spokesman for the driving directorate. “The driving style of some of these vehicles is closer to that of a car than that of a heavy goods transport vehicle. The regulations applicable to heavy goods transport vehicles are not applicable to light vehicles such as vans. They do not carr y tachographs or speed limiters, so their drivers can drive many more hours, without the possibility that the agents can verify it.” ”The total weight of these vehicles is two or three times higher than that of a car, a fact that affects driving and is not always taken into account. In addition to the weight, the correct securing of the load is vital in case of an accident, both for the person causing the accident and for the occupants of the other vehicles involved.” A study conducted by the Línea Directa Foundation in collaboration with the INTRAS “Vans on the road: a risk for road safety?” concludes that 81% of occasional van drivers are unaware of the safest way to place the cargo, 75% ignore the speed limits of these vehicles and 46% never set the load on their freight.
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OLICE have busted an Albanian-led criminal organisation believed to be responsible for a string of robberies at the homes of top Spanish footballers. Four people have been arrested as part of an operation which remains open. Three are Albanians and the fourth is Spanish. A stash of valuable items and jewellery has also been seized during raids in Madrid and the Civil Guard is now trying to identify the owners. The haul includes a number of luxury watches. Some of the effects have already been returned. It is believed the gang could be behind more than 20 robberies, including break-ins at the homes of Read Madrid stars. One of the Albanians is also being linked to the robbery and attack of a Spanish businessman, José Luis Moreno in 2007. Police say the four also carried out robberies in Asturias and Castilla y León. Only a few weeks ago, Spanish police had to warn the
country’s top footballers to step up their security after at least 15 stars were targeted this year. Real Madrid became so concerned about the situation that they provided the stars with more security for their homes when unoccupied and advised the footballers not to post holiday snaps on the social media or anything else which would indicate they were away. Police said the gang was very organised and skilled at staking out homes without being detected and then breaking in. They also stayed in Spain for just a month at a time, going back to their home countries before returning after a break to resume their spree. Every few days, they also got rid of the jewels and stolen objects, melting down any gold items when possible.
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Tragedy as fireman dies during triathlon
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45-year-old man British fireman died whilst taking part in a popular European triathlon held each year on the beaches and coast of Mallorca.
The tragedy happened on Playa de Tora in the tourist resort of Peguera in the south-west of the island during the 1.9km swim test. Carl Cavanagh from Dorset was taking part in the Peguera triathlon when he was seen in difficulties about 600 metres from the shore. Lifeguards rescued him and performed resuscitation until the arrival of medics who continued their efforts for more than an hour but nothing could be done to save his life. According to information from the emergency services, he suffered a cardiac arrest and had symptoms of drowning. More than 1,200 athletes participate in this triathlon, the last test in Europe of the Challenge Family circuit in 2019, in addition to being one of the last on the world calendar. The test consists of 1.9 kilometres swimming on the beach of Torà, followed by two laps on a circuit of 45 kilometres each by bicycle and, finally, 23.36 kilometres of race distributed in four laps of 5.84 kilometres each.
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The state of play of projects in Puerto: progress or not? W
E are in November already and racing towards Christmas and the New Year. Where did this year go? Time, I think, for an annual round up of the projects in Puerto de la Cruz, be they new, ongoing, or finally completed, a sort of the state of play as I see it, if you like. It has been an interesting year in Puerto, what with a change of the power base in the town hall, which has seen a new emphasis, and perhaps more importantly a different party in charge at Cabildo, the island’s government, with a new mandate and a tighter hold on the purse strings ongoing, at least, as far as Puerto goes, or so it seems to me.
So, no major projects started this year, apart from, perhaps, the latest ‘phase’ of the Parque San Fernando, a project , which for me doesn’t really get under way until the existing building comes down, and they start to break ground on its replacement, the likelihood of which is still a few years away. 2019, a local election year, was never going to be the year for the new, instead it has been a year of consolidation, a year where essential maintenance, something that had been sadly lacking for years, suddenly became the priority in the run up to polling day, of course. A plan that the new town hall team has continued, within its own financial restraints, quietly beavering away, trying to get the job done, only without all the publicity the previous team had such a craving for. With nothing new to comment on let’s look instead on the projects completed during 2019, projects that had all overrun, projects that had been due for completion pre election. There have been a few, either already completed, or as good as, and those that should be by the year end. The cliff top path, dubbed ‘the coastal path’ in La Paz. This was a project which was to all intents and purposes simply a cosmetic makeover of an existing path. A project which as it transpired was not as simple as it seemed, instead it was plagued with problems and delays for years. This was a project in which the original builders downed tools and walked away. All water under the bridge now, the
walkway was opened in January with all the usual fanfare. What a great achievement. Only, it wasn’t finished was it, a minor detail, quietly glossed over at the time. You couldn’t walk from end to end; there was a small bit in the middle still to be completed. Never mind, it will only take a couple of months. It opened last month nine months later. The barriers came down without an announcement and no photo session. To be honest I was a bit surprised, however, I live in hope that they were too suitably embarrassed to hold a press call. In the end it is a nice walkway with great views, but then it was before, all it needed was a bit of regular maintenance, a good clean and a bit of a spruce up. I dread to think how much it eventually cost. Still all’s well that ends well, if only it was really finished. The promised wheelchair access remains a work in progress, one that is dependent on another project, the makeover of calle Agatha Christie, a project still to go to tender. The bus station is finished, the builders are gone and the site is in the hands of Titsa. At the time of writing it is still closed, however, it may be open by the time you read this. They are keeping the opening day a bit quiet, perhaps there is a diary clash amongst the bigwigs. Ok, the project build time overran by about six months, but it didn’t inconvenience anyone. The real delay was in the years it took to resolve the ‘paperwork’
issues despite being told numerous times that everything had been done. The end result is an ugly concrete building surrounded by an equally ugly finca style concrete wall. It won’t win any design awards, but then it is only a bus station, therefore, as long as it operates well and fulfils its needs everything will be a okay. I have reservations, but will reserve judgement until I have seen it up and running and operating to its full potential. It can’t possibly cause more congestion than the present arrangement, can it? The calle San Juan/Iriate improvements ‘should’ be finished by the year end so I have tentatively included it in my list. There has been a lot of contention over how long this project has taken, however, I don’t necessarily agree. If you compare it to similar projects completed in recent years this one has been relatively problem free. To me there has always seemed to be enough workers on site and plenty of activity, lunch and coffee breaks aside. However, I do have one issue and that concerns pedestrian access. I think the site has been too open and often the pedestrian route has meant avoiding workmen with jack hammers and dodging raised manhole covers. I am all for keeping access as free as possible, but feel that safety should be paramount. There were times when I was thinking that perhaps I should have been wearing a hard hat. Is this primarily cosmetic makeover an improvement?
Perhaps improvement is the wrong word as it implies betterment of what was already there, which is not necessarily true. On the whole the surface is more even, I won’t say level, because it obviously isn’t, but all they have done in reality is to remove perfectly adequate grey concrete slabs and replaced them with new grey concrete slabs of an inferior quality, which doubtless won’t last as long. Still that is what they have been doing in Puerto for years and I am sure they won’t stop now. The only street that they have shown a bit of character and imagination in is calle La Hoya and we all remember how long that makeover took. What will be the next street they target, I have heard some names banded about, calle Blanco and calle Puerto Viejo are just two for instances. However, I have not heard anything recently, so who knows? Personally I have a sneaky suspicion that more money from the Cabildo pot will be trundling down the TF1 than venturing along the TF5 in Puerto’s direction. Another project which overran was the new children playground at Parque El Laurel in La Paz. A project started in Spring 2018 with an ambitious eight month build, which was never going to happen, finally opened to the public a couple of months ago. Strange that given the delay the site sat empty though seemingly compete through August, but then again I guess that clashed with the holidays of those who ‘needed’ to be there for the
official opening. It is a nice play area which caters for all children with different needs and is very popular. Sad then that so soon there are signs of damage, whether this is from misuse or from poor construction is not evident. There have already been calls to secure the site to keep out the undesirables who venture out under cover of darkness. I am surprised that given the nature of the park it wasn’t fenced; however, this was never part of the original plans or more importantly the budget. There has also been call for some toilet facilities. I think in both instances the best they can hope for in the short term is the return of the builder’s security fence and perhaps a port-a -loo. The new Municipal Swimming Complex has been in the news recently. No, there has been no announcement of the start date for construction. However, the town hall has finally been able to evict the squatters and brick up all the doorways and windows prevent re-entry, well most of them. With vacant procession they are able to formally hand over the site to Cabildo who are responsible for the new
centre’s construction. A small step in the right direction and as the expression goes from a small acorn a mighty oak grows. It just takes many years to reach maturity.
What of other projects that are still on the back burner:
Despite announcing the immediate start four times now, the project to improve the bathrooms and access to the beaches at Playa Jardin has still not started. All is quiet on the Playa Martiánez front despite a Cabildo pre election pledge to fund the project. Funds due to be spent on the Lago Martiánez Complex have disappeared following the collapse of the sale of the Casino. Work on Hotel Taoro is due to start in the ‘spring’ of 2020, which will be good to see. When does spring officially end? Should I mention the progress on the project for the town’s new port? No, sorry, I’m joking, of course . And on that note I have probably outstayed my welcome so I’m bringing this to an end.
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Driving habits that can cost you money and affect your points
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HETHER you have been driving for years, are an occasional driver or a new driver, then you will no doubt have picked up bad driving habits in one way or another. Of course, we all have bad habits in all parts of our lives but some driving habits can be costly not only with fines but with regard to the points system too. Some habits are serious and are hard to break and often you don’t even realize that your bad habit is wrong because you have done it for so long without consequences! We are going to point out some of the most common ones that no doubt all our readers will recognise!
Indicating your intentions This is one I am sure everyone will recognise. When you are approaching a junction or passing through one and do not indicate your intentions, beware because if you are caught, and there are many more camera cars and unmarked police vehicles around, you could incur a fine of 200 euros. The reason for indicators is quite obvious to most people, although perhaps not to the Canarians! Indicators are there to be used to advise other road users of what we are intending to do. When you fail to use your indicators then we are potentially posing a risk not only to ourselves but to other road users who are unaware of our intentions, we have all played the guess which way I’m going game, some sadly with costly consequences. The best thing to
do is ALWAYS to use your indicators, even if other drivers around you are not.
Not respecting the priority of pedestrians If you fail to respect the priority of a pedestrian then you are again running the risk of a fine of 200 euros and a potential loss of four points from your licence, this however depends on the potential risk to those involved. It is very interesting to note that in the eyes of the law pedestrians take preference over drivers something that will I am sure come as a surprise to many drivers. Pedestrians are apparently the most venerable of all road users. In the event of an accident or incident it will almost always be the pedestrian that will come off worse as they will have no protection, hence the need for this law.
Failure of allowing an overtaking vehicle to return to their lane
Driving very close behind a vehicle and/or not allowing sufficient safety gaps can result in a fine and loss of points if caught. We are all too aware that many drivers provide safety gaps for such circumstances, only to find another driver pulling into them and closing any safety gap that had been allowed. Again, this carries a fine of 200 euros and a loss of four points from your licence. The reasoning behind this is that overtaking is considered one of the most dangerous of manoeuvres any vehicle can carry out (other than perhaps a sharp emergency stops). When we move into the path of oncoming vehicles and a
collision occurs, depending on the speed being travelled by both vehicles, for example should it be in a 50 kilometres per hour road and both were travelling in opposite directions at that speed the overall impact would be the same as hitting a solid object such as a brick wall at 100 kilometres per hour.... ouch, we have all seen these types of accidents and sadly they appear to be coming more common, often due to the lack of experience of one or both drivers or sheer recklessness. It is therefore imperative that when overtaking you consider the speed you are travelling and that potentially of any oncoming traffic and that you make this manoeuvre in the shortest possible time. We can see quite clearly that preventing an overtaking vehicle from returning to the right side of the road can put many lives at risk, however many drivers do just that and block a vehicle from returning to the right side of the road, one wonder why!
Pets World
How to groom your cat
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OUR cat is already brilliant at cleaning themselves but keeping on top of their grooming yourself has many benefits, including increasing the bond between you and your pet. No matter what age, your cat will need a slow and positive introduction to being groomed and all grooming sessions must only begin when your cat is happy and relaxed. You’ll need to finish before they show any signs of being uncomfortable, keeping sessions short so that you end on a positive note. Cats display ver y subtle behaviours when they are uncomfortable, so it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the common signs, as you’ll want to stop or have a break from grooming if you see them. Signs include tail twitching or swishing, ears moving back or changing position quickly and/or pupils dilating and trying to move away. Stopping the grooming process when they show these subtle signs, will make your cat less likely to show more serious warnings they are not comfortable, like growling, hissing, scratching or biting. Make a mental note at what point you felt your cat became uncomfortable and make sure you end the next session before this point.
What will I need to groom my cat? Flea comb Wide-toothed comb for long-haired cats Bristle brush for shorthaired cats A rubber brush or mitten
How to groom your short-haired cat Step one: Run a flea comb through their fur first, to make sure they’re free of any fleas or eggs. If flea dirt is present, speak to your vet about your options. Step two: Gently massage your cat’s fur at the base. This loosens any fur that otherwise couldn’t be reached or removed by a brush. Step three: Using the bristle brush, run it through their fur from head to tail in the direction that the hair grows. Step four: The rubber brush or mitten will then work to collect the hair brought to the surface by the bristle brush. Just run this down your cat’s body the same way you did the bristle brush.
How to groom your long-haired cat Step one: Check for fleas by lifting your cat’s fur. If flea dirt is present, speak to your vet about your options. Step two: Gently massage your cat’s fur at the base. This loosens any fur that otherwise couldn’t be reached or removed by a brush Step three: Using the widetoothed comb, run it through their fur from head to tail in the direction that the hair grows. Be sure to take extra care on the arm pit areas, this is where they can get knotty! Step four: The rubber brush or mitten will then work to collect the hair brought to the surface by the bristle brush. Just run this down your cat’s body the same way you did the bristle brush. If you do come across any knots in your cat’s fur, be sure to treat them gently. Slowly tease them apart with your fingers, working carefully from root to tip. Short-haired cats need to be groomed around once a week, whereas long-haired cats are much higher maintenance and need grooming once a day to stay tangle free.
Treating arthritis in dogs
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HERE is no cure for arthritis but the pain can often be managed with anti-inflammatories and/or painkillers.
Relieving pain improves mobility which helps to maintain supporting muscle mass. Weight control is vital in managing symptoms and supplements such as YuMove are said to reduce stiffness, promote better joint health and increase mobility. But dogs with arthritis are likely to need medication; your vet will be able to advise on this. Massage, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy may also help. In some cases, surgery may be advised but it’s unlikely that surgery will restore perfect joint function for life. New therapies, such as stem cell therapy, are also becoming more available for dogs and some seem to yield promising results.
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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.
II Pappagallo
Hotel Botánico & The Oriental Spa Garden
Black Sea
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.
The Black Sea Restaurant in Puerto, just opposite the Botanical Gardens, is receiving rave reviews and delighted customers are probably the best people to recommend it. The Black Sea, offering seating both inside and out, is a family restaurant and its owners are very proud of their food and service. Fresh food is available every day. Do try the suckling leg of lamb or choose from the large selection of tapas. The gourmet burgers are also a firm favourite with many diners. With its international menu, the restaurant welcomes guests of all nationalities and can cater for larger groups as well. You will find plenty of shade on the big terrace under awnings or the trees and only the best of products are used, not least the meat and fish, which are transformed into wonderful dishes, tasting as good as they look. There is also an extensive wine list.
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1, Puerto de la Cruz www.hotelbotanico.com
For reservations call 922 38 63 95 Calle Retama 3, Puerto de la Cruz
For reservations call 922 381 400 Avda. Richard J. Yeoward, 1 Puerto de la Cruz ( Hotel Botánico) www.hotelbotanico.com/service/il-pappagallo
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Sabor Canario
Restaurante Gom
Tacoa Cervecería & Fábrica
La Orotava
Santa Cruz
El Sauzal
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.
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.
Craft brewery & restaurant
A wonderful place to discover and explore! This is the oldest craft brewery in Spain, having been in Tenerife since 2001, and offers a restaurant-brewery area, two terraces, guided tours with beer tasting in English, German and Spanish, is fully accessible for the disabled and has a playroom for children. You can enjoy different types of craft beers, ten at the moment, including the most recent “Winter Porter” and a “Tajinaste”, with Teide floral honey. Gastronomic specialities feature a wide range of snacks, delicious salads, smoked food, various types of sausages, Geman grills and roasted knuckle of pork. Also home-made desserts. And new on the menu: vegan cuisine. This super brewery/restaurant is even more popular because it sells its bottled beer to the public who can walk here just like they can to other bars and restaurants!
Carretera General del Norte, 122, El Sauzal Open daily from 13:00 to 23:00, Mon. open from 18:30, Frid. & Sat. 13:00 to 12:30am. Wednesday Closed. Tel: 922 56 41 73
For reservations call 922 322 793 Calle Carrera 17 La Orotava info@saborcanario.es
For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com
Bar El Pincho
Brunelli’s Steakhouse
Tressardi
Las Vistas, Los Cristianos
Puerto de la Cruz
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
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
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.
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
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Donde Mario
La Bodeguita de Enfrente
Cuesta de la Villa
Cuesta de la Villa
Cuesta de la Villa
A great part of the fun of wining and dining in Tenerife is finding somewhere different and it’s well worth a trip out to Santa Ursula to the warm and inviting Donde Mario. Though from the outside you might easily pass by it, the inside is elegant and captivating. Restaurateur Mario Torres surprises us every day with his extensive use of produce in season, and his unbeatable experience with wines and cookery. Just try his Cherne warm salad, a super-healthy Canarian fish soup, or his Lomo de Vaca Morucha. You will be captivated.
Set in a series of old Canary houses, this restaurant is made up of a labyrinth of inter-connecting rooms leading off from the bar area in the centre. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English country pub with its low ceilings with wooden beams and warm décor. The food is fundamentally Canarian. They grow most of their own produce at their allotment and only use olive oil to cook with. Their ethos is a simple one, only use the best, fresh produce and cook it with thought and care. The menu is described as Picoteo, slightly more than tapas without reaching the full-blown three-course meal status. It is delicious and affordable. “La Bodeguita de Enfrente” won the “II Gastronomic Awards Cruzcampo Gran Reserva El Día-Mesa Abierta”, which took place last year.
Why not try a touch of “picoteo”, the Spanish-style of eating where, as the name suggests, you pick a selection of dishes and share with your companions. You will find “El Calderito de la Abuela” in Santa Úrsula and it offers a unique and homely atmosphere combining Canary cuisine with modern creativity. In 2016, “El Calderito de la Abuela” won the “Best Canarian Kitchen Restaurant Award” in the first edition of the “El Dia-Mesa Abierta” Awards on July 28th. The exterior of this property belies what you will find inside as it is full of charm and carácter and there is an incredible view of La Orotava valley. “A gem” is how it is described.
For reservations call 922 302 760 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 205 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.labodeguitadeenfrente.net
For reservations call 922 301 918 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 130 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.elcalderitodelaabuela.net
For reservations call 922 304 585 Exit 31 TF-5, Carretera Provincial, 119 Cuesta de la Villa, Santa Úrsula www.dondemario.net
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Groups to face public vote and online streaming in seventh edition of competition
LALACORE 019
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HE regional LALAcore music group contest has announced its seventh edition.
The registration period is open until Thursday, November 7th with the aim of stimulating artistic and musical creation in the Canary Islands. The competition is organised by La Laguna council, with sponsorship from the Government of the Canary Islands and the Department of Commerce, Tourism and Sustainable Mobility, the coordination of the Asociación Propulsada and the collaboration of Lagenda. Last year, 45 groups from all over the archipelago took part and over all the seven years, it has registered more than 7,000 users through the internet to vote and support to their favourite groups. The initiative, which aims to stimulate artistic and musical creation, as well as enhance knowledge and research of new trends, is aimed at young audiences, since the average age of each group cannot exceed 35 years. Those groups wishing to participate in LALAcore 019 can register until 11.30pm on Thursday, November 7th through the website www.lalacore.com. Participants must be residents of the Canary Islands and their proposals must be original. A spokesman explained: “LALAcore aims to disseminate the musical activity in our region, especially that which concerns the younger groups and artists. It aims to be a contest capable of empathising with the concerns of Canarian musicians and, as far as possible, encouraging the consolidation of a musical scene characterised by a great diversity of
styles. This requires maintaining a dynamic of continuous review and updating of the contents, as well as the means for their articulation. In this way, we try to promote and support the groups and artists involved in musical creation, showing sensitivity towards the needs of the participants, both musicians and assistant and virtual audience, effectively recording new trends. This motivates the process of continuous evolution that characterises LALAcore.” In the last edition, there was the introduction of a third category, called Urban, which responded to the growing participation of groups related to this trend. This year the innovations are even greater: LALAcore 019 will present for the first time a unified final. That is, there will not be three finals defined by styles, but all categories (General, Metal and Urban) will live in the same scenario, and the concerts, in which the nine selected projects will participate (three per category) will be developed the same working day. The assessment that takes into account the jury’s decision and the public vote will be communicated at the end of the proceedings. Another novelty has to do with the awards, and more specifically with the distribution of the economic amount, which this time, and also for the first time, will be distributed among all participants. The nine
selected groups will receive as a prize the payment of 300 euros. The final award for the winner of the contest in each
of the categories will be the invitation to perform in reference festivals that will be held in Tenerife in 2020, in the
case of the festival + Q Rock and Phe Festival. As in previous editions, a compilation disc will be published in digital format
with themes from the bands selected in Spotify. On Saturday, November 9th, the jury’s deliberation will take place, and that same night the names of the finalists selected for the concert will be made public in which the winner of the contest in each category will be decided. This concert will take place in La Laguna on Saturday, November 16th in the context of La Noche en Blanco. The participation of the public in L AL Acore 019 will be decisive in the selection of the award-winning bands, as they can vote for one of the finalist groups., as well as offer complementary criteria to those of the jury. The concerts will be broadcast on streaming and that the organisation will facilitate the transfer and stay in La Laguna to the selected bands that do not live in Tenerife. In the last edition of the contest, Sadic Smile and Not a Number were winners.
Would you like to be Carnival Queen?
ENTRIES OPEN
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ANTA Cruz has opened the registration period for candidates for the Carnival Queen 2020.
Designers can submit their applications until January 9th inclusive. The governing council of the autonomous organisation of fiestas and recreational activities (OAFAR) of the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife approved the rules that will govern the contests of election of the Carnival queens in its three modalities. The election galas of the Carnival Queens in the infant, older generation and adult modalities will be directed by the designers Marco & María and will take place in February 2020. Rules are on the site carnivaldetenerife.es.
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SUCCESSFUL EXPANSION
Gospel Festival offers new concerts outside Christmas period
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HE Canary Islands’ Gospel Festival is proving such a success that organisers have decided to hold more events outside the traditional Christmas period.
The idea showed its worth in April when the Canaries Gospel Summit was held in Candelaria, an initiative so successful that it will be repeated every year. The Gospel Canarias Fest is already in its 14th edition and has already expanded to include activities such as adult training workshops, music therapy for children, master classes in schools, participation in senior centres, talks and colloquiums on relevant topics and concerts open to the public. As every year, it will be receiving the best international voices of the genre. This time there will be large groups such as The London Community Gospel Choir, which will perform on December 7th at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is considered by many to be the best gospel choir in Europe, with more than ten albums and countless concerts in its long history, covering more than three decades. You can also enjoy the American singer Ingrid Arthur who will offer an extensive and splendid repertoire of African-American music together with her group The Gospel Voice of America on December 4th, 5th and 6th at the Leal Theatre in La Laguna (Tenerife). In addition, there will be the participation of local groups such as Latonius and the North American group South Carolina Gospel Singers, among others, together with the Gospeliando workshops, which will take place from November 15th to 17th in El Sauzal (Tenerife).
Could you donate a new toy in Christmas campaign?
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L Rosario has launched its Christmas campaign to make sure no child in the municipality is left without a present and is looking for “godmothers and godfathers” to help.
ENGLISH LIBRARY EL ROSARIO
Exhibition of travel and street photography
Those interested can register for “Sponsor an Illusion” until December 5th and on December 11th or 12th, they will be informed of the sex, age and what the youngster has requested in their letter to the Magi. The campaign is being run by the local council, through the department of social action led by Fátima Gutiérrez who said: “We hope to direct the solidarity of our residents to those families who really need it. The objective is to ensure that this Christmas, no child, girl or youth of the municipality will be left without a gift, whatever the family economic situation and can enjoy the toys at this time of year.” The Magi and social workers will ensure the gifts are distributed among all the registered families and in line with the social reports. The campaign aims to gather as many new toys as possible for later selection, classification and distribution. To collaborate, go to the social action department, phone 922 01 01 60 ext. 20141114-1100 or email serviciossociales@ayuntamientoelrosario.org
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HE English Library in Puerto de la Cruz is to present the travel and street photography of Debbie Manning, Denise Carr and Seigar.
All the twelve photographs selected for the show have been accepted in their personal portfolios of PHOTOVOGUE (Vogue Italy). These images will also be put together on a calendar as a souvenir of the display. The exhibition takes place
from November 30th to December 14th. The opening times are Monday 15:0017:30, Wednesday 10:0013:00, Friday 15:00-17:30 and Saturday 10:00-13:00. The English Library is on C/ Irlanda n 5, 38400 Puerto De la Cruz.
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Loro Parque team cultivate their own species of jellyfish!
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HE Loro Parque Aquarium in Puerto de la Cruz is exhibiting nine different species of jellyfish self-produced in Spain for the first
time.
The knowledge gained when working with a wide variety of species and populations is a valuable tool for research and
conservation. The aquarium is the only place in Spain where up to nine different species of jellyfish can be seen in its AquaViva exhibition. “The work of the aquarium team to self-cultivate their own species helps us to know their biological needs and to apply all this knowledge for conservation,” said a Loro Parque spokesman. “This decultive process implies that jellyfish are born from the
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HE music cultural association “Princesa Yaiza”, based in the north of Tenerife, is hoping to attract its next generation. El Rosario council has already held a taster event to show young people the different musical disciplines which are available. The registration period for its teaching programme (music and movement, music, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, etc) is also now open, with a reminder that there is also an instrument loan service. Children and girls from three years of age can attend. For more information, email princesayaizaelrosario@gmail.com
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HE ‘Senderíza-t’ programme took around 25 people to Montaña Blanca-El Portillo (Teide National Park).
To this initiative will be added soon other walks until December like; Chipeque-La Caldera, on November 9; Chinyero-San José de Los Llanos, on November 24; and Vilaflor-Ifonche, on December 5. Registration to participate in this programme of activities, directed mainly for the registered in the municipality, is done through the offices of the Citizen Service (SAC) and has a price of twelve euros, and includes guide, transport and insurance. The schedule of each activity will be from approximately 7am. to 6pm and it is recommended to have appropriate clothing and footwear, food and water. Places are limited, for more information, telephone 922 759 959.
asexual phase starting from polyps, something common in the study of these species in research centres and in other aquariums in the world. Likewise, these invertebrates, which are composed of 95% water, fulfill a role very important in the marine world because they are very necessary to control the stocks of plankton (mostly zooplankton) and provide hydration in the diet of migratory predators.” Thus, despite their “bad reputation”, these animals are a great link in the trophic chain. In fact, these invertebrate organisms are bioindicators of the health of our oceans and can function as organisms that, proliferating, deregulate entire systems. In Loro Parque, visitors can observe and learn about these nine examples: Phyllorhiza puntata, Sanderia malayensis, Chrysaora achl-yos, Chrysaoracolorata, Chrysaora pacifica, Rhizostoma pulmo, Pelagia noctiluca, Phacellophoracamtschatica and Aurelia aurita. In addition, three new species are already growing in quarantine and are expected to be observed on display in the coming months.
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CUSHING’S SYNDROME?
Stretch marks: can they be treated?
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T’S not always possible to prevent stretch marks. The best way to reduce your chance of getting them is by maintaining a healthy weight.
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EMPOROMANDIBULAR disorder is a condition affecting the movement of the jaw. It’s not usually serious and generally gets better on its own.
should be apart. Do not rest your chin on your hand.
Signs of TMD include pain around your jaw, ear and temple; clicking, popping or grinding noises when you move your jaw; a headache around your temples; difficulty opening your mouth fully and/or your jaw locking when you open your mouth. The pain may be worse when chewing and when you feel stressed. TMD can also stop you getting a good night’s sleep. There are some simple things you can do to try to reduce your jaw pain.
See a doctor if you’re unable to eat or drink, the pain is affecting your life, the pain is affecting your sleep and/or the pain and discomfort keep coming back. A GP may suggest stronger painkillers, relaxation techniques to reduce stress and ways to improve your sleep. The doctor might also advise seeing a dentist if teeth grindingis an issue or a psychologist, if stress and anxiety are making your pain worse. If these treatments do not help, you may be referred to a specialist in joint problems to discuss other options, such as painkilling injections or surgery.
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Eat soft food, like pasta, omelettes and soup. Take paracetamol or ibuprofen. Hold ice packs or heat packs to the jaw, whichever feels better. Massage the painful jaw muscles. Try to find ways to relax.
Don’t Do not chew gum or pen tops. Do not bite food with your front teeth. Do not yawn too wide. Do not bite your nails. Do not clench your teeth – apart from when eating, your teeth
Many creams and lotions claim to prevent, reduce or remove stretch marks but there’s very little evidence these work. There are some treatments that may help make stretch marks look better but they will not get rid of them. They include: Retinoid (often called tretinoin) creams or hyaluronic acid. These may help if used on new stretch marks but you should not use retinoid creams if you’re pregnant. Light or laser treatments. Microdermabrasion, which removes a thin layer of skin. You would need to pay for these treatments as they’re not available on the health service. See a doctor if you have large, often dark, stretch marks and have more fat on your chest and tummy but slim arms and legs, a build-up of fat on the back of your neck and shoulders and/or a red, puffy, rounded face. These could be symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome, a condition caused by having too much of a hormone called cortisol in your body. It can be serious if it’s not treated.
What is a phosphate test?
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phosphate test is used to measure the level of phosphate in the blood.
A blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm or a fasting
or timed urine collection (usually a 24-hour sample). Phosphate is a chemical that contains the mineral phosphorus. Phosphates are essential for the production of energy, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth. Phosphate tests are very useful for measuring phosphate levels in malnourished people (where their diet doesn’t contain the right amount of nutrients to meet their body’s demands). It can also be used to check for a condition called ketoacidosis,
which sometimes affects people with diabetes. If you have ketoacidosis, your body can’t use blood glucose as an energy source because of a lack of insulin (a hormone that controls blood sugar levels). Phosphate tests can also be used to help diagnose digestive system conditions that interfere with the absorption of phosphate, calcium and magnesium. Phosphate levels need to be carefully monitored in people with kidney failure.
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ANTIBIOTICS, UNNECESSARY FOR MOST TOOTH ACHES? I
F you are one of those who digs into the furniture cabinet on the hunt for any drug that relieves the slightest headache, this may interest you. Because if you look for them for a transient migraine, you are more than likely to examine the medications accumulated more earnestly when it comes to a toothache which, it is already known, is one of the worst and most intense.
The American Dental Association (ADA) announced on October 25th a new guide on the use of antibiotics in healthy adults. In it, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, they indicate that, in most cases, antibiotics are not necessary for tooth pain. Moreover, they recommend that these “be avoided unless they are absolutely necessary.” The Association, aware of the abuse of these drugs, warns that professionals should be consulted before using them, as their function is to treat bacterial infections and not toothache. The pain can be caused simply by hypersensitivity and, in these cases, it warns, it is better to use non-prescription pain relievers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. “Only the dentist,” it says, “knows when pain should be treated with antibiotics.” Artedental professionals, a clinic specialising in complex treatments such as implant placement, know that when prescribing an antibiotic, it must be conservative. “Antibiotics can cause side effects in certain patients, so their prescription should take into account not only the symptoms and the condition, but the conditions and particularities of each patient,” they explain from the centre in Puerto de la Cruz. The American Dental Association gives some examples to distinguish when the antibiotic may or may not be necessary. In case of fever caused by an infection that has spread, the antibiotic can help; but if it is an infection that has not spread and causes toothache, you may need a root canal and not antibiotics. “All medication is personal,” says the Association, “it can work for one person and not for others.” Moreover, one must be careful with the side effects, sometimes serious, that antibiotics can cause, such as infections, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. In fact, abuse of these drugs can cause bacteria to strengthen and make it harder to eliminate them. The ADA is blunt in this regard: “Talking to the dentist about the symptoms, painkillers and the right antibiotics can help improve your health and that of those around you.” So think about it before digging through the antibiotics you have at home, as not only could they cause diarrhea or vomiting, but also help to increase the resistance of the bacteria and its condition worse.
Jellyfish sting? Your quick guide
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TH jellyfish sightings and stings in the news, mostly regarding the Spanish main land as opposed to the Canary Islands, here is a quick reminder of how to react.
Do Rinse the affected area with seawater (not fresh water). Remove any spines from the skin using tweezers or the edge of a bank card. Soak the area in very warm water (as hot as can be tolerated) for at least 30 minutes – use hot flannels or towels if you cannot soak it. Take painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen Don’t Do not use vinegar. Do not pee on the sting. Do not apply ice or a cold pack. Do not touch any spines with your bare hands. Do not cover or close the wound.
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Another big success Extraordinary show of solidarity in Santa Cruz Extreme mountain race for V Triathlon of Guía de Isora
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AU Capel and Cristofe Clemente were the winners of the Fred Olsen Express Santa Cruz Extreme mountain race after an extraordinary display of solidarity.
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AÚL Lecuona and Dácil Hernández were the winners of the V Triathlon of Guía de Isora.
The test was held in Playa San Juan and saw Raúl Lecuona home in 1.04.27 and Dácil Hernández in 1.15.10. The local triathletes with the best time were Carlos Borges (1.10.34 ) and Zulay Mendoza Reyes (1.34.58). Councillor for sports, Paúl Santos hailed the test as “one of the most technical in complexity and highly valued by the participants.” Sr. Santos, who had previously participated in the Triathlon as an athlete, acknowledged that he longed to being able to compete but it was still a great honour to be one of those responsible for the organisation. “This test is being consolidated in the regional and national calendar,” he said. The event was organised by Guia de Isora council with the collaboration of the School of Nautical Activities; Tenerife Corre, Chineje, Isora Swim and Santisora clubs as well as different companies and entities. The Mayor, Josefa Mesa Mora sounded the horn for the 750 metres swimming test in the bathing area of ??Playa San Juan. After leaving the water and passing through the transition box located on the beach promenade, the 18-
kilometre cycling circuit began with the ascent until the connection of the island ring along the road that connects Playa San Juan with Guía, the TF- 463, and its subsequent descent back to the transition box, to finish running another 5,000 metres on foot along the renewed coastal promenade of Playa San Juan to reach the finish line at the entrance of the fishing pier. Of the total of 158 registered, 145 participated and all but two managed to complete the three circuits and cross the finish line.
They deliberately crossed the finishing line together while María Jossé Guillén returned to dominate in the women’s section. The race brought together about 1,000 runners. The challenge showed all that is best about Santa Cruz, the sand of Las Teresitas beach, the indescribable landscapes of Anaga and the coastal area of Benijos and Almáciga. The event is organised by Santa Cruz council, through the Santa Cruz Sustainable Foundation, with the technical direction of Gesport Canarias and the main sponsorship of Fred Olsen Express. With the first light of day, Las Teresitas beach witnessed the departure of the distances of 49 kilometres and 26 kilometres. On the starting line, runners of the importance of Pau Capell, Cristofer Clemente, José David Lutzardo, Quito
Santana, Esteban García and many other prominent Canarians were waiting. The first objective was the ascent to Chamorga, with the eventual winners Pau Capell and Cristofer Clemente both taking the lead straight away. Already in La Cancelilla, they passed together and began the descent that would take them to Benijos. Behind them, Fran Rodríguez held third place and María José Guillen laid the
foundations to repeat the triumph she achieved last year. With the passage of the kilometres, the domination of Cristofer and Pau became even bigger and the intention of both was to share the race. Thus, the first positions seemed determined, so the fight focused on the third place on the podium. A third position that was eliminating tenants: Fran Rodríguez, Quito Santana and Alexis Martín fell to the
New sports programme for young people
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RANADILLA de Abona council has kicked off its new programme of sports activities for the school population of the municipality. The initiatives will be developed in educational and sports centres until December 20th.
Basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, futsal, inline skating, initiation to athletics, judo, karate and taekwondo are part of the sports programme for the coming months. This is the first phase that will be expanded in the number of sports modalities from January 2020. Sports councillor Marcos González said: “We are aware of the importance of sports practise for the personal development of our children and youth population, so we work so that our young people fill sports centres with their physical activity, as the best way to promote healthy life habits and learning values and coexistence between partners ”. The registration period is open at the different offices of the Citizen Assistance Service (SAC) or through the website www.granadilladeabona.org.
detriment of José David Lutzardo who, true to his style, went from less to more. The finish line lived a moment of true companionship that only exists on the mountain. Cristofer Clemente and Pau Capell crossed the goal hand in hand and shared victory. The third position was finally for José David Lutzardo with 6:12:49. The female category was finally decided with a clear victory for María José Guillén with 7:51:54, with Anabel de la Rosa second with 8:46:08. Third place went to Jennifer Eisenhuber, a runner who overcame a fall and climbed from eighth position, midway through the race, to take the bronze medal. Her time was 8:50:10. In this way, Guillén repeated her triumph after being the winner of the Santa Cruz Extreme 2018. In the distance of 26 kilometres, the winners were Glendor Rodríguez and Garciela Acosta. For her part, the distance of 15 kilometres was won by Carlos Carballo and Ángela Morales. In the joelette mode, the Athletes Without Borders team won.
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A Laguna council has received a representation of some of the outstanding athletes of the municipality who have recently achieved success in their respective competitions. The first deputy mayor, Rubens Ascanio and councillor for sports, Idaira Afonso were present at that ceremony. Among the most successful athletes in the city this season, were Marisa Pérez, recent runner-up in Athletics in the European Master 40 test (5,000 metres), held in September in Venice; Idaira González, who conquered the ultra distance Triathlon, held in Valencia, becoming the second Spanish woman to achieve it. The male athletes who attended the event included young Daniel Fernandez, who in July won the gold medal at the BMX Spanish Championship. The La Laguna athlete belongs to the School of Technification of the Club TRiders BMX of the Autonomous Sports Organisation of the City of La Laguna. Also present was José David González Rodríguez, an athlete who has completed ten
Ironman distance triathlons (four of them extreme), and in which he has managed to be the best Spanish classified.
RANADILLA de Abona delivered the medals of the “I Regatta of the V Centenary of the Tour of the World MagallanesElcano” which marked the 500th anniversary of Fernando Magallanes and Juan Sebastián Elcano’s epic arrival on the coast of the municipality in 1519.
The Mayor, José Domingo Regalado and councillor for historical heritage, Fredi Oramas, together with other members of the municipal corporation, presented the gifts to the sailors who participated in the commemoration, organised by the Royal Nautical Club Tenerife to conclude a programme of activities that the council held in September and October in tribute to this historic event. José Domingo Regalado congratulated all the participants in this initiative and the Real Club Náutico de Tenerife for marking the historic voyage which ended up becoming the first circumnavigation of the world, initiated by Magellan and concluded by Elcano. The boats, which departed on the Saturday morning from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and arrived in the afternoon at Montaña Roja, spent the night in the bay of Granadilla before making the same route in reverse. The participants belong to the Real Club Náutico de Tenerife, Nautical Club Regatta Armada (Spanish Armada); Nautical Club of Güímar, University of La Laguna and Real Yacht Club of Gran Canaria. The V Centenary of the Magallanes-Elcano World Tour was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo de Tenerife, municipalities of Granadilla de Abona and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto, Amarilla GolfMarina, Civil Guard, Naval Command, Royal Sailing Federation, Canarian Sailing Federation, Insular Sailing Federation of Tenerife and Arkhapolis.
New challenge exchanges calories for points and prizes
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HE Sports Department of the Cabildo, directed by Concepción Rivero, has launched a new challenge as part of the Tenerife Isla Activa programme to promote physical activity among the population. Under the motto Activate in Tenerife, this initiative will allow participants to exchange calories for points and qualify for different prizes through a global challenge and three microcredits. The activity, which will be in force from November 4th to January 31st, aims to “encourage citizens to adopt healthy lifestyles and improve their health with the incentive of having the extra motivation to accumulate a certain number of points and be able to opt to awards, ”said Insular Director of Sports, Laura Castro. The project is based on the implementation of a gamification
strategy (learning technique that moves the mechanics of the games to the educational-professional field in order to obtain better results) through the web platform of the initiative, in which it is planned to set of challenges throughout the year to increase sports practice among the population. Tenerife Isla Activa is a free platform. Those interested in participating in these challenges simply have to register on the web and link a training application (app) to the platform. Subsequently, the Wefitter application must be downloaded, which will record the activity performed by each participant, as well as access the group chats or follow the position of each one. The first micro-act, called Activate against obesity, will take place from November 4th to 30th with the aim of promoting the World Day against Obesity, celebrated on the 12th of that month.
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Spain still has a significant bad debt problem, but far from the worst in Europe
The Spanish housing market still faces the headwind of a relatively high level of bad debts.
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HE ratio of non-performing loans (NPL) in Europe ranges from a dramatic 42.22% of all loans gone bad in Greece, to just 0.44% of loans gone bad in Estonia. In a ranking of 31 European countries by the IMF, from the highest bad debt ratio with Greece number one to Estonia at the bottom, Spain is in seventh place with an NPL ratio of 5.4%. Whilst the NPL in Greece is still calamitous after a decade of crisis, as it is in Cyprus (19.52%), the situation in Spain has improved significantly in the last six years, falling from 13% in 2013 to 5.4% now, as banks have written off bad loans and sold others to specialist investors. The Spanish bad debt ratio is forecast to continue declining, though the recent soft patch the Spanish economy is going through could slow down the rate of decline. Although the Spanish NLP ratio is one of the worst in Europe, it is better than Portugal (8..93%) and Italy (8.37%), to put it in perspective. According to figures from the ECB, the Eurozone had a black hole of â‚Ź587 billion in bad debts in Q1 2019, with an average NPL ratio of 3.7% for the currency zone, down from 8% in 2014. The countries with the smallest bad debt problem are Estonia (0.44%), Sweden (0.49%), Norway (0.72%) and the UK (1.09%). A high NPL ratio reduces lending in several ways. For example it increases the provisions banks have to make to cover bad debts, reducing the amount they can lend, and discourages lenders from taking on more exposure to a leveraged sector like housing. The overall effect is to create a headwind for the housing market. With a bad debt ratio of 42%, the Greek banking system is basically bankrupt, and only continues to function thanks to support from the ECB, and an implicit bailout for savers, who would otherwise have all tried to take their money out of Greece. Careless mortgage lending tends to inflate housing bubbles that then pop and turn into bad loans, as happened in Spain during the boom years. The challenge for lenders and regulators is to avoid a bubble whilst not throttling the market, but Spain tends to swing from one extreme to the other.
Written by Mark StĂźcklin Mark StĂźcklin 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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Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm
EL SAUZAL
New property with new incredible swimming pool, coast views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, garage, garden, barbeque area and bar at the pool, 203sqm, plot: 812sqm. 430.000€
LOS REALEJOS
Bright chalet in La Romantica with sea views, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden, garage, plot:315sqm, construction: 92sqm. 240.000€
PUERTO DE LA CRUZ
Apartment in Puerto de la Cruz in good conditions, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, community pool, two terraces, 125sqm. 180.000€
We speak: English I French German I Spanish I Russian
LOS REALEJOS
Chalet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + 1WC, garden, terraces, garage, plot:370sqm, construction: 160sqm.320.000€
LOS SILOS
Townhouse-Duplex, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage, 50sqm garden, plot: 107sqm, construction: 57sqm.153.400€
Puerto de la Cruz Calle Las Lonjas 3 - 1
Tel.: 629 041 054
Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm
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