Playa Dorada Tragedy
Yesterday, a 62-year-old swimmer drowned at Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca.
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Transport protest called for Monday
Transport professionals will hold “caravan” protests throughout the Canary Islands on Monday after claiming that the Canarian Government has failed to address their needs in the face of rising fuel prices.
Fuel prices lead to protest threat
The Federation of Transport Businesses (FET) has warned that it will organise a protest early next week if the Canarian Government does not address the ever-worsening problem of rising fuel prices.
Storm Diego is coming
AEMET forecast the arrival of Storm Diego this weekend, which is expected to bring rain, wind and rough seas along with it.
Park and ride to Timanfaya
The Cabildo has rejected the idea of extending parking space at Timanfaya and will support the creation of a shuttle-bus service taking tourists to the Fire Mountains from Yaiza and Tinajo.
Close call at Las Salinas
A Woman almost drowned near the Las Salinas plant yesterday, waves had caused her to fall into the water and a change in the weather had prevented her from climbing to safety.
Yaiza Road Works
This week the Yaiza Ayuntamiento began asphalting more roads in Yaiza as they continue their plan in resurfacing roads and pavements with an investment of 1.2 million euros.
Spanish Sign Language Workshops
The Tías Ayuntamiento, in association with APSAL, have organised Spanish Sign Language classes this year for free with a limit of 15 persons per workshop.
Puerto del Carmen Avenida road closure
A part of the Avenida de las Playas in Puerto del Carmen will be closed between the hours of 6am and 7am on Monday, March 28th.
LED streetlights installed in Puerto del Carmen
The Tías Ayuntamiento have installed 95 new LED lights along the Avenida de las Playas in Puerto del Carmen, taking another step towards energy efficiency.