Saturday, 19.01.2019
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19.01.2019 - Every January the animal blessing fiesta of San Antonio Abad takes place in Los Silos in the north west of Tenerife. This year it takes place this Sunday, when there is a cattle show at 10am. At the same time, from 10am to 6pm, the Plaza de La Luz is animated with a handicraft market and in the former monastery San Sebastían, examples of traditional clothing are exhibited. At around 12 noon, the festive service is celebrated, followed by the consecration of animals, and then a colourful procession through the town centre. more...
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19.01.2019 - Every January the animal blessing fiesta of San Antonio Abad takes place in Los Silos in the north west of Tenerife. This year it takes place this Sunday, when there is a cattle show at 10am. At the same time, from 10am to 6pm, the Plaza de La Luz is animated with a handicraft market and in the former monastery San Sebastían, examples of traditional clothing are exhibited. At around 12 noon, the festive service is celebrated, followed by the consecration of animals, and then a colourful procession through the town centre. more...
19.01.2019 - The university hospital HUC in La Laguna was on the verge of collapse last week. This was due to the wave of influenza, which is currently causing havoc. A total of 269 patients visited the emergency room on Monday, 250 on Tuesday and so the week continued under high pressure. In November the average was 230 patients per day. Due to a lack of specialist staff, some patients had to wait more than four hours before being treated and more than 40 patients had to stay in beds in the corridors. more...
18.01.2019 - This morning at 6.36am, there was a tremor of 4.3 on the Richter scale in the Atlantic between Tenerife and Gran Canaria. It took place at a depth of five kilometres and could be perceived on land by numerous citizens in Tenerife. Around 20 calls were received by the Canary Islands Government from residents who came from La Matanza, Tacoronte, La Laguna, Güímar, Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Fasnia, Arico and Granadilla. more...
18.01.2019 - The partner of the woman who died on Wednesday afternoon in La Laguna when her car collided with a post and then caught fire, has been arrested. At present, it is still unclear what exactly happened. The fire brigade was at the scene within six minutes and was still unable to help the victim. The entire vehicle, except the boot, was on fire. Hours later, a man went to the HUC University Hospital suffering from severe burns. He had claimed to have been an eyewitness and to have tried to save his partner. He said that after he failed, he ran away in panic. His severe burns are currently being treated in the hospital. He is nevertheless suspected of having been involved in the woman's death. That is why while he is in the hospital, he is in the custody of the National Police. more...
18.01.2019 - The National Police have arrested a 41-year-old Romanian at Gando airport in Gran Canaria, after he arrived on a flight from Great Britain. The man is charged with three thefts of high-quality watches worth almost €100,000. In December last year, a jeweller in the south of Gran Canaria filed a complaint after a watch worth over €20,000 was stolen. The thief pretended to want to buy a high-quality watch because of the tax advantages. A saleswoman showed him various models in gold and set with diamonds. At an unobserved moment, he grabbed it and left the store, explaining that he was going to a nearby bank. more...
17.01.2019 - On Wednesday afternoon, shortly before 5pm, a woman who was driving along the Camino Fuentes Canizares in La Laguna hit a post so hard that her car caught fire. It was not possible to rescue her from the vehicle in time. Fire fighters, Local and National Police as well as the ambulance staff could only confirm the death of the woman upon their arrival. 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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