Tenerife wildfire could be under control this week
The wildfire in Tenerife could be under control this week, according to Rosa Davila, President of Tenerife’s Cabildo.
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“United front” against airport tax hike
The Canaries will form a “united front” against a rise in airport taxes, according to Jéssica de León, the Canarian Government’s Tourism and Employment Minister.
Property prices rise as wages remain low
House prices on the Canaries have now exceeded the highest figure previously recorded, which occurred at the height of the property bubble in May 2007.
Water cuts threaten businesses
Lanzarote’s Business Conferederation (CEL) has called for “urgent measures” to address the continuing water cuts in Lanzarote.
Wine harvest “better than expected”
Lanzarote’s wine harvest is reaching its final stages, with the gathering of Listán Negro, Diego and Moscatel grapes. The harvest, at 3 million kilograms, is higher than was initially forecast.
Spain win World Cup again
Despite waking up to find that it was raining in August, plenty of islanders headed to Playa Reducto on Sunday morning to watch the Women’s World Cup Final on the big screen. They included several British residents on the island, and a good sprinkling of other nationalities, too.
Tenerife wildfire worsens
The Tenefire wildfire is “beyond our capabilities”, the chief firefighter on the island, Pedro Martínez, has stated.
Tías tax season
Tías Ayuntamiento’s season for collecting municipal taxes opened on 18th August and will run until 20th October.
Teguise appoints Vox councillor
Teguise Ayuntamiento has appointed Vox councillor Ginés González to take charge of the areas of Local Police, Civil Protection and Traffic, prompting criticism from opposition parties.
Body found in car wreck
The body of a man was discovered by a walker early yesterday morning in the Barranco de Manguia, near Teguise.