More than a year after Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz was closed, the positive water quality results are being highlighted. The problem has never been resolved.
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In the Canary Islands, the monument to a mass murderer still stands. A people caught between Stockholm syndrome and an embarrassing lack of historical awareness.
1.8 billion euros are being invested in the Canary Islands' airports. Politicians are celebrating. Instead, criticism of Aena would be warranted.
The Canary Islands are puzzled by a significant drop in the number of German holidaymakers. Yet the reason is obvious.
The folding rule and the tape measure serve the same purpose. They symbolise cultural differences. Our author, a craftsman himself, is familiar with them.
Fictitious delivery attempts and parcels that are far too big are pushing customers and the post office to their limits. A glimpse into everyday life in the Canary Islands.
«Tourist go home» graffiti is causing outrage. But sometimes holidaymakers have only themselves to blame, says our writer. An opinion piece:
The new tenancy law is intended to provide more affordable housing in the Canary Islands. But it is completely unsuitable for that purpose.
Three people have drowned in Tenerife. Our writer holds social media partly responsible for their deaths. Here is his commentary.
There were two years of debate. The result is a half-baked and inconsistent law. The Canary Islands are making a fool of themselves.
Fernando Clavijo has once again rejected the idea of a tourist tax for the Canary Islands. The island's political leaders are making a big mistake.
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Whilst it may be in keeping with the spirit of the times, not every misstep can be put down to tourism. A bit of self-criticism would be in order.
When it comes to investment, the Canary Islands are quick to make demands. But please, let's do that somewhere else.
Animal rights activists are calling for captive orcas to be released into protected areas. Loro Parque has now cited an article that calls this into question.
A tasteless piece of graffiti is the most blatant example yet of hostility towards tourists in the Canary Islands. Politicians are to blame for this.
Everything has to be bigger, faster and further. The Canary Islands are pursuing a policy of tourism at any cost. This is causing a whole host of problems.
«Love Island» is filmed in Tenerife in the spring. It's not exactly what you'd call profound evening entertainment. But the island stands to benefit. A commentary.
Is it really a right to be allowed to set off rockets and firecrackers next to a zoo? Our writer says: No! And yet he believes a ban would be wrong.
Dead cows are washing up on the shores of the Canary Islands. There's been a huge outcry. Because it's disgusting. Our writer likes meat. But not at this price! An opinion piece.
Tenerife will not be able to climb out of its debt hole without a change in thinking. A tourist tax would be a logical step. To dismiss this idea is a missed opportunity for politicians.
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