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August 2025 | Gazette Life | 7Members of the Vox party have called the removal of a cross in Arrecife%u2019s Plaza de las Palmas %u201can attack on Christianity%u201d.The Manrique-designed square is currently being renovated and the cross that stood directly opposite the door of the San Gin%u00e9s church has been taken away in order to comply with the Law Of Historical Memory, which requires the removal of Franco-era monuments.The cross was erected by the Falange, the only political party permitted under Franco%u2019s dictatorship, in tribute to around 50 islanders who died fighting for the fascist side in the Civil War. Vox councillors have avoided any mention of the link to Franco, calling the cross %u201cpart of our identity and our culture.%u201dSupporters of the removal of the cross have called it a %u201cclearly political monument that glorifies the military coup against democracy.%u201d They also point out that it did not feature in C%u00e9sar Manrique's original plans for the square.A resident of Charco del Palo is being investigated by the Guardia Civil after several complaints of his dogs running wild and killing other pets.Other residents in the village complain that dogs belonging to the man are allowed to run free, and that they have attacked and killed at least four cats and one dog and threatened a resident who managed to take refuge in his home.The Guardia Civil%u2019s SEPRONA department has taken testimony and evidence and submitted its report to the courts in Arrecife and the environmental prosecutor.In an unrelated incident, another dog owner is also facing investigation CROSS CONTROVERSYDOGS RUN WILDCRUISE SCHEDULE PUBLISHEDArrecife is expecting another busy cruise season, after publication of the schedule for September 2025 to May 2026.A total of 352 stops are currently expected, a handful more than last season%u2019s total of 347. The vast majority of cruisers will arrive between October and April, with several weekends where three boats will be expected.The largest cruiser to arrive will be the Iona, operated by P&O, which measures 344 metres. The huge Mein Schiff and AIDA cruisers will also be regulars, as usual. Cunard%u2019s Queen Victoria will make one of its stops on Christmas Eve before heading back to Southampton.Although it has been confirmed that cruisers will stop at Playa Blanca next season, no schedules have yet been published. It has been suggested that the southern resort may act as a relief for Arrecife on busy weekends, although it can only take smaller boutique cruises.HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENTSThe Dr Jos%u00e9 Molina Orosa hospital in Arrecife has added five cardiologists to its staff and has reported a 36% increase in consultations with the cardiology department in the first four months of this year.The new appointments have reinforced the department%u2019s staff to 13 professionals, who carried out 3,708 consultations until May this year, more than half of them at patients' local health centres in Valterra and Titerroy in Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and San Bartolom%u00e9.The hospital has stated that the new appointments were vital %u201cto strengthen the service%u2019s response capacity, and to continue advancing in the care and comprehensive approach to patients with cardiovascular disease%u201d.A mobile CAT scan unit is also operating at the hospital while renovations are made to the existing scanner. The temporary facility has been imported from the Netherlands.Est. Since 1988fi(0034) 928 80 63 63Fax: (0034) 928 80 64 28 ff Skype: asginterconsulting ffinfo@asginterconsulting.esff www.asginterconsulting.esSPECIALIST IN PROPERTY CONVEYANCINGAND INVESTMENTS IN THE CANARY ISNARY ISLANDSffINHERITANCE LAW,TAX, WILLS AND PROBATEffFAMILY LAW ffCONTRACTS AND LEASE ffHOLIDAY RENTALS AND TAX ffLITIGATIONArrecifeC/ Jose Molina 6, 1st CPuertoDel CarmenC/ Teide 22Playa Blanca - cornervaradero - C/ PALANGREPREMIER LEGAL FIRM FOR EU RESIDENTS, EX %u2013PATS AND INVESTORS25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, BILINGUAL STAFF, QUALIFIED AND RELIABLE PROFESSIONALS ATYOUR SERVICE.firm director: angeles san gregorio franco lawyer reg no.39SOLICITORSffLAWYERSffABOGADOSffRECHTSANW%u00c4LTEafter his dog killed a Yorkshire terrier at Papagayo campsite. The Yorkie was tethered to a table when it was attacked by the uncontrolled dog.