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Man arrested in south Tenerife for fraudulently registering 64 people at his home address
Man arrested in south Tenerife for fraudulently registering 64 people at his home address

He charged up to 350 euros so that they could get an empadronamiento certificate earning around 20,000 euros in the process…

New 3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Detected in Tenerife
New 3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Detected in Tenerife

It was felt by the population although no damage has been reported…

Mother sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to smuggle drugs into Tenerife jail
Mother sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to smuggle drugs into Tenerife jail

She admitted trying to smuggle them into the Tenerife II Prison for her son to sell…

Population in the South of Tenerife has grown by nearly 200,000 since 2000
Population in the South of Tenerife has grown by nearly 200,000 since 2000

It is due largely to its economic opportunities and younger demographic profile…

$120 million luxury yacht podium arrives at Santa Cruz Port
$120 million luxury yacht podium arrives at Santa Cruz Port

It is owned by American Billionaire Roger Penske who is well-known in the automotive and motor racing industries…

VIDEO: Emergency landing for Jet2 flight in Tenerife after flaps malfunction
VIDEO: Emergency landing for Jet2 flight in Tenerife after flaps malfunction

The approach was cleared and the Emergency Services were deployed as the pilot had to make a high-speed landing…

Man dies after being swept out to sea in the south of Tenerife
Man dies after being swept out to sea in the south of Tenerife

He was by the natural pools of Santiago del Teide when he got into trouble…

Three dangerous fugitives arrested in Tenerife
Three dangerous fugitives arrested in Tenerife

The Hungarian authorities contacted the Spanish police for help after finding out they could be on the island…

Arona Council fined €60,000 for not renewing licence with Costas for sunbeds on beaches
Arona Council fined €60,000 for not renewing licence with Costas for sunbeds on beaches

The fine relates to the unauthorised use of sunbeds, umbrellas, and facilities on four popular beaches in Los Cristianos…

Tenerife beach reopens to the public as contamination is at an acceptable level
Tenerife beach reopens to the public as contamination is at an acceptable level

The water is tested every Monday and Thursday. Latest results show that the water quality has improved…

VIDEO: Thick fog disrupts flights at Tenerife North Airport
VIDEO: Thick fog disrupts flights at Tenerife North Airport

Although fog is not unusual at the airport, this was next level.

The most unusual road in Spain is in the Canary Islands!
The most unusual road in Spain is in the Canary Islands!

It runs over the rooftops of houses in Tenerife…

Puerto de la Cruz council urges people to dispose of rubbish correctly
Puerto de la Cruz council urges people to dispose of rubbish correctly

They have seen an increase in numbers of rats and cockroaches due to people dumping bags on the street…

National Police make six arrests for document fraud at Tenerife South Airport
National Police make six arrests for document fraud at Tenerife South Airport

There has been increased border control due since Brexit with 20,000 foreign travellers passing through every day…

Man hospitalised after knife attack on a street in the south of Tenerife
Man hospitalised after knife attack on a street in the south of Tenerife

He was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital for urgent treatment…

School bus catches fire in Tenerife
School bus catches fire in Tenerife

Fortunately no injuries have been reported. Full details here…

National Police officer hailed a hero for saving man’s life after stabbing in Las Americas
National Police officer hailed a hero for saving man’s life after stabbing in Las Americas

The victim was stabbed in the neck and the female officer kept him alive until paramedics arrived and took him for emergency surgery…

El Médano Beach closed again due to more faecal contamination
El Médano Beach closed again due to more faecal contamination

A temporary ban on swimming is in place until tests show it is safe to go back into the water…

Man arrested for stealing perfumes worth €5,570 at Tenerife South Airport
Man arrested for stealing perfumes worth €5,570 at Tenerife South Airport

He bought flight tickets specifically to access departures so he could steal from the Duty Free shop…

Three arrested after being caught in the act selling drugs in Playa Las Americas
Three arrested after being caught in the act selling drugs in Playa Las Americas

Police were carrying out surveillance on one person when they witnessed the second deal and made more arrests…