A man died and two women were seriously injured when their car overturned and crashed in la Laguna on Sunday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene in the San Benito area to find the man already dead outside the car, while the two women remained trapped inside.
The women, both in their 20s, were cut from the wreckage by fire crews and taken to hospital with non-life threatening head and arm injuries.
Two British youths were arrested by Guardia Civil officers as soon as their ‘plane landed in Tenerife south airport at lunchtime today.
Emergency protocols were instigated after 20-year-old Aidan Paul Jervis and 19-year-old Nathan Levi Trippier alleged they had carried a bomb on board the Thomas Cook flight which originated in Manchester.
The threat was made during a row with cabin crew when they refused to serve the pair more alcohol, and although clearly proved to be unfounded, had to be taken seriously by staff.
The captain advised Tenerife south flight control who gave the ‘plane priority landing and once on the ground it taxied to a controlled area of the airport where it was met by Police and Emergency services and over 200 passengers and crew were evacuated.
After a thorough search the threat was confirmed to be a false alarm and the two youths were taken into custody in the holding cells at Tenerife south airport.
It will now be decided whether to try them in Spain or return them to the UK.
Latest figures reveal that 12 people lost their lives in traffic accidents on the roads of the Canary Islands in the first three months of this year.
Worst hit were the Eastern Islands, where nine out of the 12 fatalities occurred, five in Gran Canaria, two in Fuerteventura and a further two in Lanzarote.
By comparison the province of Santa Cruz is a read safety paradise with just three deaths over the same period.
The latest figures equate to all road deaths in the islands for the whole of last year and will be seen as a severe setback for the islands’ traffic authorities, which have launched several road safety campaigns in recent years.
Eight illegal immigrants have been taken into custody after arriving on Lanzarote in a small open boat.
Police were alerted by local people after the small craft came ashore on a beach in the municipality of Tias at around 2.45am yesterday and a search of the area led to the capture of eight people, among them four possible minors.
A police spokesman said they could not, as yet, confirm whether or not there were others on the boat and the search continues.
The National Police in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have arrested 23 people , charged with issuing fraudulent work contracts in order to regularize the situation of foreign workers and enable them to collect unemployment benefits illegally.
“Operation Storm” targeted the fake construction company, who are believed to have defrauded the Spanish Social Security of more than 654,000 euros, in a police operation which has been ongoing since February.
The perpetrators advertised that they could help foreign nationals, mostly from North Africa and South America, to regularize their situation in Spain or renew existing work permits and bring family members in to join them from their home countries.
The company’s records are alleged to show fictitious payrolls, jobs and contracts.
Alarm bells went off when social security investigators noted the fact that a small construction company had taken on about two hundred and fifty workers, mostly foreigners, during the course of one year, especially in the context of the current economic crisis.
In addition, the company was used by Spanish nationals, registering them as “workers” to enable them to achieve the qualifying periods of time necessary to obtain INEM unemployment benefits .
The company owner was directly assisted by a lawyer/manager and his secretary, who were authorized to use the “RED” Social Security computer system, and were responsible for registering the start and finish of the contracts of the alleged “workers.”
Once the bogus company picked up a new client, they initially had to pay 400 euros (100 for the lawyer / manager and the rest to the owner of the company, who in turn gave a commission to the person introducing the worker, plus 200 euros per month to remain “employed.”
For this they provided the worker with any corporate document needed to present to the Spanish authorities such as employment certificates,wage slips, etc., charging between 30 and 50 euros for the preparation of each document.
Well, it went soooo much better than expected, over 1000 kilos of food donated, its was heart warming and we are extremely grateful. Mercadona Gran Sur actually sold out of dog food. Wow. We will do it the first Saturday of every month through the summer when the shops are quiet. So, next up, Saturday the 2nd June…………………
This Saturday the 12th May at Rancho Palm Mar there will be a live music extravaganza, from 8pm, with fire eaters, visual entertainers and top bands for you to enjoy. Tickets are just €7 to include a drink and bbq and all the proceeds will be coming to Live Arico. Many are expected so come and experience what is looking to be a fantastic night. Call Suzy on 629 388102 for tickets.
Yes, we have some fantastic bargains in our shops this month, some designer labels have already been snatched up at less that €10.
We are in Los Cristianos, Churchill Square, opposite the play park by the harbour, where we welcome new manager Kel (poached from san Eugenio shop) who will be opening from 10am to 8pm daily.
We are also in San Eugenio, opposite Hotel La Niña by Amandas Bar, where Siobhan manages to stock up with some rather special bits and bobs for sale. Open Monday to Saturday 10 – 4pm.
Lastly, dont forget our original shop in Costa del Silencio, where Claudia and Aziz are there to assist you. Open 11 – 5pm Monday to Saturday.
Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm, 11am to 1pm Saturdays, and other times only with prior arrangement with Eugene on 648 918943. Many thanks.
Suzy Q 629 388102 (Call regarding fund raising, press releases, prize donations etc)
Mark & Alice 661 099365 (Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog)
Claire 660 862910 Dog grooming and behaviour / agility training.
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House prices in Spain continued to fall in April, down by an average 12.5 per cent compared to the same month a year ago, while in the Canary Islands the figure was slightly lower at 12.3 per cent.
According to the latest data from the Spanish Real Estate Market Index, (IMIE), house prices have declined by 29.8 per cent since their peak in December 2007.
Worst hit in April were properties on the Mediterranean coast where prices were down 14.3 per cent compared to the same period last year, while Madrid and other major cities saw falls of around 13.7 per cent.
Four of the 11 people struck down by food poisoning in El Hierro remain hospitalised.
The incident is now the subject of a police enquiry after it was established the victims fell ill after eating a garlic sauce in an unlicensed eatery at a sports field in La Frontera.
Specialists from the Canary Islands’ Health Service are carrying out tests to determine what caused the illness but a spokesman said it showed all the signs of being salmonella poisoning.
Family and friends are mourning the loss of 15-year-old Máximo Gómez who collapsed and died while playing football on Monday night.
The young goalkeeper was training with his team, San Lorenzo Constancia, at the municipal field in Valle San Lorenzo, when he complained of feeling unwell before passing out.
Despite receiving treatment immediately, with medics battling to revive him for an hour, he was declared dead at the scene.
Among those expressing their sympathy for the boy’s family was the mayor of Arona, José Alberto González, who described the incident as “tragic.”
The boy’s body was taken to the Instituto de Medicina Legal in Santa Cruz to determine the cause of death. He is expected to be buried today.
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