Canary Islands population grows by 1%
The population of the Canary Islands increased by 1.03% last year, gaining 23,000 new residents. The total population of the islands is currently 2,236,013.
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Dr José Molina Orosa hospital opens new family room
The Dr José Molina Orosa hospital in Arrecife announced the opening of its new family room that allows families with young children to relax in for those that have to come to the hospital regularly.
Mattress fire at Casa del Mar migrant centre
The emergency services were alerted to the Casa del Mar migrant youth centre in Arrecife last night after reports of a mattress fire.
Fire fighters secure falling debris from building in Arrecife
Fire fighters were called to the Avenida Fred Olsen last night after reports that debris was falling from the apartment building near the bus interchange onto the pavement below.
Cabildo to transform calle José Betancort in Teguise
The Cabildo have announced that a plan transform calle José Betancort in Teguise by widening pavements to improve mobility is in motion.
Yellow wind warning this Saturday
Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) will activate a yellow wind warning this Saturday.
Puerto del Carmen reinforces taxis and buses for Carnival
Tías Ayuntamiento want to avoid transport issues for the upcoming carnival celebrations and have informed residents and tourists about the temporary bus and taxi changes.
Famara parking controversy
An online petition by residents of Caleta de Famara seeks to reverse Teguise Ayuntamiento’s decision to add parking spaces to the village.
Arrecife says “Adios” to the Sardine
Arrecife cremated its huge cardboard sardine yesterday, a sad event that marked the end of the capital’s carnival.
Two car fires and a rubbish bin fire yesterday
The emergency services were alerted to a car that was on fire in Punta Mujeres shortly followed by another report of a vehicle fire in Arrecife yesterday.
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