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
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
It is due largely to its economic opportunities and younger demographic profile…
$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
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
He was by the natural pools of Santiago del Teide when he got into trouble…
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
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
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
Although fog is not unusual at the airport, this was next level.
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
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
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
He was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital for urgent treatment…
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
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
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
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
Police were carrying out surveillance on one person when they witnessed the second deal and made more arrests…
VIDEO: 'Comet of the Century' spotted from Teide Observatory in Tenerife
It was captured in a timelapse video from the observatory on Izaña mountain…
