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Teenager arrested after stabbing outside school in Tenerife
Teenager arrested after stabbing outside school in Tenerife

A 14-year-old attacked his classmate with a knife in broad daylight leaving him seriously injured…

Tenerife authorities demand urgent action over ongoing chaos at South Airport
Tenerife authorities demand urgent action over ongoing chaos at South Airport

More than 500 passengers left stranded for hours at passport control due to lack of police staff…

Man injured in late-night electric scooter crash in the south of Tenerife
Man injured in late-night electric scooter crash in the south of Tenerife

The 34-year-old was riding in the Golf Del Sur area just after midnight when he lost control and crashed…

Pedestrian fighting for his life after being hit by a car near Tenerife North Airport
Pedestrian fighting for his life after being hit by a car near Tenerife North Airport

Pedestrian fighting for his life after being hit by a car near Tenerife North Airport

Over 104,000 homes in the Canary Islands are owned by large property holders
Over 104,000 homes in the Canary Islands are owned by large property holders

These large-scale landlords are driving up property prices and monthly rents…

Chaos at Passport Control for British Tourists at Tenerife South Airport
Chaos at Passport Control for British Tourists at Tenerife South Airport

Hundreds of passengers were crammed into an overcrowded area in what some described as “inhuman” conditions…

Tenerife Cabildo announces largest forest fire fighting team in history
Tenerife Cabildo announces largest forest fire fighting team in history

From aerial surveillance, a new fleet of fire engines, and 920 emergency personnel, Tenerife is better prepared than ever for wildfires…

Man rescued by firefighters after fall in remote farm in Tenerife
Man rescued by firefighters after fall in remote farm in Tenerife

Fire crews were deployed to the location in the south of the island to try and retrieve him…

VIDEO: Violent brawl breaks out on beach in the south of Tenerife
VIDEO: Violent brawl breaks out on beach in the south of Tenerife

The fight broke out in broad daylight in full view of holidaymakers who rushed to get out of the way…

Protest against sewage discharges into sea in Tenerife: ‘Our beaches are not safe’
Protest against sewage discharges into sea in Tenerife: ‘Our beaches are not safe’

Campaigners say the problem has reached crisis levels, with frequent reports of illness among swimmers and surfers…

Drug overdose confirmed as cause of death for two people found dead in apartment in Costa Adeje
Drug overdose confirmed as cause of death for two people found dead in apartment in Costa Adeje

The police were alerted after neighbours reported a strong smell coming from the property…

Dead baby whale found on Fañabe Beach in Costa Adeje
Dead baby whale found on Fañabe Beach in Costa Adeje

This is the third dead cetacean this week as concerns grow over marine collisions in Canary Waters…

Protest planned at Las Americas beach over illegal wastewater discharges into the sea
Protest planned at Las Americas beach over illegal wastewater discharges into the sea

There are over 190 discharge points into the sea in Tenerife, 66% of them either unauthorised or operating with expired permits…

90s Baby Tenerife Weekender Delivers Three Days of Unmissable Nostalgia
90s Baby Tenerife Weekender Delivers Three Days of Unmissable Nostalgia

From beachside beats to poolside vibes, the 90s Baby Tenerife Weekender was a nostalgic trip through a beloved music decade….

30 homeless people are living in and around Tenerife South Airport
30 homeless people are living in and around Tenerife South Airport

Cáritas has warned that the number of homeless is growing rapidly due to the housing crisis…

More lane closures announced in both directions of the TF-1 motorway from Monday
More lane closures announced in both directions of the TF-1 motorway from Monday

Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays especially if heading to the Tenerife South Airport…

Two dead bodies found in an apartment in a resort in the south of Tenerife
Two dead bodies found in an apartment in a resort in the south of Tenerife

A murder investigation has been opened as forensic teams search the area at the complex in San Eugenio…

Tenerife Cabildo dismisses ‘False Rumours’ over alleged sewage discharges at Troya beach
Tenerife Cabildo dismisses ‘False Rumours’ over alleged sewage discharges at Troya beach

They have categorically stated that the Adeje-Arona Wastewater Treatment Plant is operating normally without any issues…

Three injured in accident on the TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife
Three injured in accident on the TF-1 motorway in the south of Tenerife

The collision between two vehicles caused significant delays and traffic jams especially for those going to the airport…

Las Palomas viewpoint in Costa Adeje nominated for National Architecture Award
Las Palomas viewpoint in Costa Adeje nominated for National Architecture Award

The nomination recognises projects that significantly contribute to social, cultural, and environmental values…