Supermarkets in the Canary Islands are stocking Israeli potatoes marketed as ideal for papas arrugadas, undercutting local growers. We look at the importers behind the trend and the declining state of the local potato sector.
Israeli potatoes on sale in Canary Islands for wrinkly potatoes Read More »
The Canary Islands government housing company Visocan has spent €22.5 million on four buildings in northern Tenerife, creating 170 new affordable rental homes. The properties, bought through the Rehabita Canarias programme, were unfinished developments left stranded by the 2008 property crash.
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The Canary Islands government is funding the restoration of Batería de La Quinta, a historic military battery on Tenerife’s north coast. The €118,000 grant will preserve the site and transform it into a cultural heritage space with an interpretation centre.
£100k boost for historic Tenerife battery restoration Read More »
The family of an 89-year-old pensioner have spoken of their relief after a woman who defrauded her was extradited from Tenerife and jailed. Pamela Gwynnett showed no remorse as she was sentenced for the callous fraud.
Care home fraudster jailed after Tenerife extradition Read More »
La Laguna City Council has tendered the first phase of the El Cardonal regeneration, a €25 million project covering 438 homes in 49 blocks. The plan includes structural repairs, energy upgrades and public space renewal, with no extra costs for homeowners.
El Cardonal revamp: €25m plan for 438 homes Read More »
The Verónicas shopping centres in Playa de las Américas remain a hotspot for excess, with cheap drugs and nitrous oxide readily available. We examine the cocktail of alcohol, substances and young tourists that continues to define the area as police battle illegal sales.
Verónicas: the dark side of Tenerife’s nightlife Read More »
Granadilla de Abona council is launching a major inspection drive to regulate around 2,000 holiday homes. The plan prioritises properties in rural areas and high-density zones, with a two-year, extendable timeline.
Granadilla de Abona cracks down on holiday lets Read More »
Pedro Sánchez has arrived in Lanzarote for his summer holidays at the La Mareta residence in Costa Teguise. The president will remain on the island until 24 August, with an enhanced security operation in place following the Ceuta migration crisis.
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The Canary Islands have become a magnet for international animation studios, with the sector now employing around 2,000 people. From tax incentives to home-grown talent, discover why the Archipelago is being called the “European Hollywood of animation”.
Animation puts Canary Islands in global spotlight Read More »
The iconic Canarian dairy brand Celgán, which closed five years ago, is being relaunched by Tenerife businessman Agustín Adasat Rodríguez Domínguez. He has acquired the commercial rights and plans to bring back the much-loved yoghurts and milkshakes.
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