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DGT Warns Drivers: Using Rearview Mirrors for Grooming Is a Punishable Offense
Spain's Directorate-General for Traffic has warned drivers that using rearview mirrors for grooming or non-driving purposes is a punishable distraction that carries an 80-euro fine.
Luz Casal to Headline Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna Festivities with Free Concert
Luz Casal performs a free concert this Friday at La Laguna’s Plaza del Cristo as part of a packed schedule of festivities that has prompted special traffic and parking restrictions across the municipality.
Pacma Demands Release of CSIC Report Opposing Orca Transfer to Loro Parque
The Spanish Animalist Party (Pacma) is demanding the release of a sensitive CSIC report that reportedly advises against transferring two orcas from a closed French park to Loro Parque in Tenerife.
Adhara Rodríguez Redondo Emerges as Rising Star in Spanish Chess Elite
Twenty-two-year-old Adhara Rodríguez Redondo has emerged as a rising star in Spanish chess after securing a bronze medal at the Absolute Individual Championship and defending her national Under-2300 title.
Canary Islands Mark 200th Anniversary of Devastating 1826 'San Florencio' Storm
The Aluvión de 1826 Association is leveraging the upcoming 200th anniversary of the historic San Florencio storm to promote modern disaster prevention and climate resilience in the Canary Islands.
Granadilla de Abona Mining Expansion Sparks Local Tensions Over Health Concerns
Tensions have escalated in Granadilla de Abona as the Canary Islands government opens a public consultation for a quarry expansion, despite unanimous local council calls to suspend operations over public health concerns.
Ten Spanish Cities Rank Among World’s Top 250 in 2026 Global Cities Index
Oxford Economics' 2026 Global Cities Index has ranked ten Spanish cities among the world's top 250, with Madrid leading the nation at 30th place despite widespread challenges regarding housing and economic growth.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Wins Award for Innovative Linguistic Mediation Model
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has received an award at the Migradmi 2026 forum for its innovative linguistic mediation model, which removes language barriers to ensure equitable access to social services for diverse populations.
Puerto de la Cruz Faces Political Clash Over Stalled Wastewater Project
Puerto de la Cruz’s PSOE has accused Mayor Leopoldo Afonso of misrepresenting the status of a stalled wastewater treatment project, citing official documents that confirm all necessary permits were already secured.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Launches €800,000 Renovation Project for Neighborhood Centers
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has awarded an 800,000-euro contract to Ecocivil Electromur to renovate nine community centers as part of a multi-year municipal infrastructure improvement strategy.