Monday, 22.07.2019
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21.07.2019 - At Loro Parque the loggerhead sea turtle Federica was given a second chance. After she was found seriously injured on the Italian Adriatic coast after a boat collision, she was faced with euthanasia. The turtle's shell was deformed and her rear extremities are probably irreversibly paralysed after a spinal cord injury. As a result, the turtle lacks buoyancy. This impairment to swimming ability does not make them viable in nature and the reception centre in Italy is not suitable for permanent guests. Therefore Loro Parque offered to take in the otherwise healthy animal and to give her a new home with the Humboldt penguins. Here Federica can grow old as a turtle, despite her handicap. more...
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21.07.2019 - At Loro Parque the loggerhead sea turtle Federica was given a second chance. After she was found seriously injured on the Italian Adriatic coast after a boat collision, she was faced with euthanasia. The turtle's shell was deformed and her rear extremities are probably irreversibly paralysed after a spinal cord injury. As a result, the turtle lacks buoyancy. This impairment to swimming ability does not make them viable in nature and the reception centre in Italy is not suitable for permanent guests. Therefore Loro Parque offered to take in the otherwise healthy animal and to give her a new home with the Humboldt penguins. Here Federica can grow old as a turtle, despite her handicap. more...
21.07.2019 - With the help of the Local Police, the Arona Council has declared war on ambulant car sales in open spaces, especially in the central street Avenida Juan Carlos I, opposite the bus station, where cars with 'for sale' signs were parked permanently. They were occupying parking space that residents and visitors lack, and according to the borough ordinance, this behaviour is forbidden. Therefore, Local Police checked for several weeks which cars were parked there permanently, identified the owners and sanctioned them. In this way, more than 50 parking spaces could be retrieved for the general public. more...
20.07.2019 - If you have nothing planned for this evening, how about a 'sunset in La Habana'? This is the motto of the party that starts at 7pm in the Plaza de San Agustín. Mojitos and Caribbean music by Troveros de Asieta as well as Iván Cacú and his orchestra promise the best weekend party atmosphere. There will also be other cocktails, various specialities, and for drivers even alcohol free Cuban Mojitos. more...
20.07.2019 - If you have nothing planned for Sunday evening, then why not take a look at the evening craft market at CC El Mirador, at Playa del Duque, Costa Adeje. There you will find sculptures and paintings by Canarian artists, useful and clever handmade bags, natural Canarian Aloe Vera products, Canarian cheeses and much more. The market is open from 6pm to 11pm, entry is free, and at 7pm there will be a performance of traditional Canarian folklore music by the Trio Canario. more...
20.07.2019 - Last week, Local Police officers from Santa Cruz, were called by local residents to an apartment in the Ifara district because a case of domestic violence was believed to have occurred there. When the police arrived, supported by the National Police, a woman opened the door and told them that her partner had attacked her 25-year-old son. Both mother and son confirmed that the man had recently become aggressive under the influence of alcohol, and that this time he had also assaulted the young man. The accused was arrested for domestic violence. more...
19.07.2019 - Today and tomorrow evening the final stage of this year's international festival Heineken Canarias Jazz & Más starts at the Plaza Europa in Puerto de la Cruz. This evening you can see the Munir Hossn Quartet, Joel Ross Good Vibes and Natanael Ramos Islander's Dilemma. Tomorrow, Saturday will see the inventor of funk ,Maceo Parker, the Carita Boronska Quartet and the Barreiro Project on stage. The concerts start at 8.30pm and admission is free. more...
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Today and tomorrow, June 2 and 3, this is a nautical event in the Marina del Sur, Las Galletas, that will be showcasing all that’s special about the sea-related activities in the Islands. There’s adapted diving for the physically challenged, the Guanche's Cup regatta (Optimist, Laser and cruising categories), the 20th Canary Islands Underwater Video Championship and the exhibition of the 50th anniversary of the Canary Islands Federation of Underwater Activities are some of the novelties of this edition.
Most of the activities are completely free of charge, like the stunning photographic exhibition that has already been a major hit in cities such as Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.
Parallel to the competitions, the Canary Islands Boat Show will organise a wide range of activities such as diving, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle surfing, sailing, jet skis, surfing, kite surfing, boat trips and whale watching. Workshops, talks, exhibitions, concerts and a wide range of gastronomic activities will also make these days memorable. There are over 40 activities on offer, ideal for residents and visitors.
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The second Vijazz event starts today in the Liceo del Taoro, La Orotava, and continues tomorrow as part of the celebrations of International Jazz Day.
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