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![]() Daily news from the Canaries and the islands' biggest English language newspaper on-line Thousands turn out for Candelaria celebrations Yesterday's celebrations in honour of the patron of Tenerife drew large crowds to the basilica in Candelaria, including a sizeable turn-out of regional dignitaries. Candelaria - 08.02.2010 - The religious commemoration was due to be held on Candelaria (Candelmas) Day on 2 February but had to be called off due to the storms. Designated a public holiday in Tenerife a few years ago, the Day replaces the traditional celebration of Candelaria in mid-August. However, most Tinerfeņos continue to make the pilgrims' trek to the town of Candelaria during the summer. | Canary Islands - 16.03.2010 - Fuerteventura's tourism councillor and regional MP Agueda Montelongo has slammed Spain's legislation on coastlines as the main enemy of tourism on the island. more... El Médano - 16.03.2010 - The brutal killing of a 34-year-old woman has put Tenerife in the national domestic violence headlines once again. The victim, a Russian living in El Médano, died after being attacked yesterday lunchtime by her partner, who then tried to commit suicide by slashing his wrists. more... Santa Cruz - 15.03.2010 - Tenerife recorded their biggest win of the season on Sunday to slightly ease their relegation fears. A 4-1 thrashing of Espaņol, courtesy of goals from Nino (2), Alfaro and Richy has injected new optimism among players and fans that the drop can be avoided. more... Las Palmas - 15.03.2010 - The court investigating allegations of widespread sexual abuse of children at a well-known karate school in Las Palmas has lifted the reporting restrictions on the case. more... Puerto de la Cruz - 15.03.2010 - 80 cleaners who service Puerto de La Cruz's schools and public buildings have begun an indefinite strike today in protest at wage arrears. The cleaners, who also look after the resort's popular Lago Martianez swimming pools, say they will not return until guarantees are given that they will be paid. more... ![]() ![]() ![]() Have you noticed how few houses in Tenerife have guttering? When it rains you get a waterfall blocking your front door. more... ![]() ![]() | Electronic Cigarette The Electronic Cigarette SLIM is recommended for smokers with few consume, occasional smokers and to go. www.liquid-shop.eu Holiday car Tenerife We have been in the rent a car business since 1976 in Tenerife. Our experience - your advantage. www.hermanns-cars.com E-Zigarette Die E-Zigarette Classic ist das robuste Modell für den täglichen Gebrauch. www.elektrische-zigarette.eu Real Estate Tenerife Tenerife Real Estate is your partner on Tenerife for penthouses, properties, fincas or business-pubs for the purchase and sale of villas, chalets, houses, appartements. www.teneriffa-immobilien.es ic media group |