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World Heritage La Laguna to Host Japan Culture Festival
La Laguna, a World Heritage Site, will host the five-day "Mundo Japón 2026" festival from March 18-22, offering a diverse program designed to immerse visitors in Japanese culture.
Award-Winning Soplo de Letras 2026 Adds Music Day
Tenerife's Soplo de Letras 2026 festival, recently crowned 'Best Festival in the Canary Islands,' is expanding its program to include a full day of diverse live music on May 16, featuring acts like Iseo & Dodosound, Sanguijuelas del Guadiana, Javi Medina, and Paco Pecado.
La Laguna Cleans Data for New Waste Fee, Digital Overhaul
La Laguna City Council has launched a €117,700 tender to update its census and property data, a crucial step for implementing a new waste collection fee and enhancing overall digital efficiency and tax management.
Santa Cruz Carnival Security Praised After 38 Arrests, Seizures
National Police positively rated the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival's security operation, which included 38 arrests and 147 drug reports, for effectively managing public order through multi-agency coordination.
Earthquake Swarms Back at Teide; Tenerife Authorities Stress Preparedness
The National Geographic Institute confirms the return of earthquake swarms in Tenerife's Teide area, indicating ongoing volcanic activity and prompting reminders for emergency preparedness.
Santa Cruz Council Halts €34M Parks Bid Amid False Info Claims
Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council has halted a €34 million park maintenance contract bid and launched disciplinary action against current contractor Acciona and Fomento for submitting false information, delaying the new award until early 2027.
Santa Cruz Expands Bus Routes, Modernizes Fleet
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is expanding its public transport system with new bus routes in several neighborhoods and a €20 million investment in 61 new buses by 2029, backed by an annual €13 million budget, to meet increased demand and improve city-wide connectivity.
El Rosario Invests €278k in Inclusive Beach Safety
El Rosario City Council has committed €278,290 over two years to voluntarily enhance lifeguard and rescue services, including disability access, at Tabaiba, Radazul, and La Nea beaches, driven by a sense of responsibility despite no legal requirement for a town of its size.
Los Cristianos Carnival 2026 Set for March 5-16
The Los Cristianos International Carnival in the Canary Islands will host its 2026 edition from March 5th to 16th, featuring a 12-day program of cultural events, parades, and galas for all ages.
Cocaine Ship 'United S' Risks Sinking in Tenerife Port
The cargo ship 'United S', intercepted in January with ten tons of cocaine, is now at risk of sinking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife port due to a hull leak, with crews working to stabilize it as the drug investigation continues unaffected.