Sunday, 24.06.2018
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24.06.2018 - The Guardia Civil's SEPRONA environmental protection unit recently investigated a complaint filed by an animal welfare organisation against the keeper of rams at a finca in Agüimes in Gran Canaria. In fact, the officers found two rams in an extremely emaciated state on the finca. The animals lived in their own excrement in a shed, in which four animal carcasses lay. They had no food or water. more...
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24.06.2018 - The Guardia Civil's SEPRONA environmental protection unit recently investigated a complaint filed by an animal welfare organisation against the keeper of rams at a finca in Agüimes in Gran Canaria. In fact, the officers found two rams in an extremely emaciated state on the finca. The animals lived in their own excrement in a shed, in which four animal carcasses lay. They had no food or water. more...
24.06.2018 - Guardia Civil officers arrested a suspect from Los Llanos de Aridane last week who is accused of breaking into an apartment in Puerto Naos in mid-June. There the man supposedly took a wallet that had been left in the living room, which contained €3,200 in €500, €20 and €10 notes. The victim reported the theft the next morning. After investigating various clues and evidence, the officers were able to identify the alleged perpetrator and arrest him in Los Llanos de Aridane. more...
23.06.2018 - The day after La Noche de San Juan, which this year falls on Sunday June 24, is when the herds of goats are brought down from the valley of La Orotava to be traditionally bathed in the sea at the port of Puerto de la Cruz. This strengthens the immune system, eliminates parasites and heals open wounds. The spectacle starts early in the morning and lasts until noon. The later in the day, the more the spectators. At around midday some riders also come to the coast to bathe and clean their animals. more...
23.06.2018 - Last week, the National Police arrested two Spaniards aged 30 and 36 years as alleged drug dealers at the northern airport of Los Rodeos in Tenerife. They were caught in the airport parking area. During a search of the suspects' vehicle, 12 grams of hashish, three grams of cocaine, two blue pills, €700 in cash and a mobile phone were seized. more...
22.06.2018 - At Playa Chica in Puerto de Santiago in the borough of Santiago del Teide, everything has already been prepared for tomorrow's Noche de San Juan. The Italian artist Luigi Stinga created the sculpture 'Leviathan', a gigantic whale. It refers to old traditions from the time when European sailors told of a gigantic whale monster that could make entire ships disappear by swimming so quickly around the boat that a vortex was created that simply 'swallowed' the boat. At about 10pm the sculpture will be lit as a symbolic St. John's fire. From midnight there will be a musical fireworks display, followed by a party with the DJ One Conections. more...
22.06.2018 - Friday evening in the old town of La Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is all about music. Between 8.30pm and 11.30pm, live performances by different bands in various musical styles are on offer in eight different inner courtyards and in two central squares. The repertoire ranges from classical, jazz and swing to contemporary music. Ancient walls provide a perfect backdrop for the performances. Entry to all concerts is free of charge. 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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