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People will have to work longer to qualify for a state pension

Union anger
14.02.2010 - Plans by the Spanish government to raise the retirement age by two years will be “opposed to the death” say the country’s main unions. more...

Air traffic controllers are to see their power reduced

Spain

Strike threats

14.02.2010 - Spain needs 1,200 more air traffic controllers to be able to move the number of planes that are currently using its airspace. more...

The deceased was a great admirer of the heir to the throne

Spain

Tenerife woman’s inheritance shock

01.02.2010 - The strange decision by a millionaire to leave all his wealth to the Spanish royal family looks set to cause a bitter legal battle. more...

Regional and local politicians met with travel chiefs

Spain

Cautious optimism for 2010

30.01.2010 - If proof be needed that trade fairs do indeed generate good news you only have to listen to the positive noises that were being made by Canarian tourism chiefs and national and international tour operators during FITUR, the annual Spanish tourism trade fair held recently in Madrid. more...

King Juan Carlos receives the Ambassador’s credentials

Spain

British Ambassador presents his credentials

30.01.2010 - On Monday January 11th the British Ambassador to Spain, Giles Paxman LVO, took part in the traditional ceremony of the Presentation of Ambassadorial Credentials to His Majesty King Juan Carlos I at the Royal Palace in Madrid. more...

Elizabeth’s entry in the European competition

Spain

EU poster final

26.01.2010 - A young student from Tenerife is Spain’s only finalist in a prestigious European Union poster competition. more...

Spain

Tinerfeño gets top job

25.01.2010 - The new head of Spain’s state-owned TV company is Tenerife journalist Santiago González. more...

Matthew Vickers is at the head of the British Consulate in the Canaries

Spain

British consular services

12.12.2009 - Spain is home to around one million British residents and visited by some 17 million British tourists a year. more...

Spain

Low energy bulbs

28.11.2009 - From September 1st, the sale of standard light bulbs began to be phased out all over Europe, but how do we know which of the new low energy bulbs to buy? Are they all the same? more...

Driving carelessly, in the wrong direction, taking part in illegal road races/competitions - 6 points

Spain

New radars, new rules

21.11.2009 - From the beginning of 2010 the Spanish department of traffic will introduce new fixed distance speed traps, which are to be placed in traffic black spots throughout the country. more...

Iberia may withdraw flights to the Canaries

Spain

New airline

14.11.2009 - The Spanish airline which for many years has been known as having the highest paid staff, Iberia, has put into action a strong cost cutting plan. more...

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PP calls for Los Gigantes beach action

Los Gigantes - 09.03.2010 - The Popular Party in Santiago del Teide has slammed the local and national authorities for their lack of action to remedy the problems which caused the tragedy on the Los Guios beach four months ago. more...

OAP killed by reversing lorry

Santa Cruz - 09.03.2010 - An 85-year-old woman has died after being crushed by a lorry in Santa Cruz. The incident occurred yesterday morning in the Vuelta de los Pajaros area of the city when the lorry was attempting to reverse out of a cul de sac. more...

Sports stars gather in Lanzarote

Lanzarote - 09.03.2010 - Spain's top sporting figures gathered last night for the first time in Lanzarote for the annual sportswriters' awards. more...

Tenerife return empty-handed

Santa Cruz - 08.03.2010 - Tenerife's situation at the bottom of the First Division worsened at the week-end with a 3-1 loss away to Deportivo La Coruña. Despite taking an early lead, the Canarians suffered a second half collapse, conceding two goals in ten minutes, and returned pointless yet again from an away match. more...

Chamber urges glass ceiling action

Tenerife - 08.03.2010 - Tenerife's Chamber of Commerce is marking International Women's Day today with a call for more women to occupy senior positions in companies. more...

Boat trip ends in tragedy

Los Gigantes - 08.03.2010 - A tourist boat trip in Tenerife ended in tragedy yesterday when one of the passengers suffered a heart attack and died on board. more...

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The future of the species

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Guttering or Waterfall?
Have you noticed how few houses in Tenerife have guttering? When it rains you get a waterfall blocking your front door. more...

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