© 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone A female driver was killed yesterday (Monday) following a head-on collision between a car and a grua lorry on the FC-2 highway between Tarajalejo and La Lajita in the municipality of Pájara According to the report from the Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) SUC medical personnel and staff from the Gran Tarajal Health Centre arrived at the scene quickly but there was nothing they could do to help the car's driver who died from fatal injuries sustained in the accident suffered neck injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance for further treatment Firefighters from Pájara were responsible for freeing the trapped driver from what was left of the car after the accident while the Guardia Civil regulated traffic as the collision caused significant delays Highway maintenance services also worked to clean and reopen the affected section of the road as quickly as possible Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta claims that Liverpool’s Anfield stadium is the only place that has given him the feeling of “of being stuck” City just pipped the Reds to the Premier League title on the final day of the season by one point after an amazing battle When asked if he was shocked by Liverpool‘s title challenge, Arteta told Marca: “No Anfield was the only ground where in which I had the feeling of ‘pájara’ and we conceded five… You say: ‘I do not know what’s going on but it never happened to me anywhere other than Anfield “Barça surprise me by the form of some of their goals but at Anfield you can concede five without knowing “Neither in Spain nor in Greece or Germany did I have that feeling © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved In a country where it's hard to earn and expensive to live Spanish start-up Mr Jeff would probably win the prize for the most millennial company name in Spain The laundry delivery service is named after Jeffrey the Butler from the 1990s TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air whose theme lyrics are ingrained in the mind of most millennials Mr Jeff got its start in 2016 thanks to three founders – all millennials no surprise – and the Valencia-based company has quickly expanded from Spain into Latin America beginning his own start-up was a no-brainer if I’m not [starting a business] then I will have to go abroad or I’ll have to go and get a masters because a real job sounded crazy It was impossible to get a real job,” he says “This is probably the first generation that does not have a guarantee that they will benefit from better living conditions than their parents,” says Marcel Jansen professor of economics at the Autonomous University of Madrid and researcher at the Madrid-based Foundation of Applied Economic Studies “We did a comparison in 2014 where we compared [labour market] entry conditions of young people to those who entered in previous decades and we had to go back to the late 80s to find similar living conditions.” “Our generation was taught that you just have to study and get a degree from university and after that you will have a job,” Gómez says But millennials like him have had to make alternative plans deviating from the model followed by prior generations The uncertain future is propelling what has been dubbed Spain’s “lost generation” toward non-traditional jobs to make a living the linear path just does not cut it for many to get by Rents in Spain are rising 12 times faster than salaries The average monthly rent rose during the first three months of 2018 to 1,025 euros ($1,167) – as high as 1,603 euros ($1,825) in Barcelona and 1,549 euros ($1,764) in Madrid In contrast, researchers from Spain’s National Statistics Institute estimated the average Spanish millennial monthly salary as 943 euros ($1,074) for aged 20 to 24; 1,323 euros ($1,506) for aged 25 to 29; and 1,612 euros ($1,835) for aged 30 to 34 even the highest earning millennials statistically pay well beyond 50% of their monthly salary for shelter – far beyond the expert-recommended 30% upper limit Researchers from the Intergenerational Commission at UK-based think-tank the Resolution Foundation concluded that “millennials have substantially lower incomes than Generation X did at the same age typical incomes for millennials in their early 30s are – so far – a sizeable 30% (7,000 euros) lower than they were for Generation X” Even the highest earning millennials statistically pay well beyond 50% of their monthly salary for shelter – far beyond the expert-recommended 30% upper limitAnd although living standards have certainly improved during the past 30 years whether conditions are actually “better” becomes a bit fuzzier according to economist Francisco José Goerlich studied documentary film-making and interned at companies around Madrid including Spanish national broadcaster Televisión Española Robles has also discovered that breaking into Spain’s job market as a millennial is difficult – especially compared to her predecessors “Everyone is expecting you to do five different jobs in one and be paid 650 euros ($740) a month,” she says but is instead part of La Pájara Ciclomensajería (The Delivery Bird) a bicycle service offering scheduled deliveries and on-the-spot food deliveries which customers order via their website La Pájara was launched in September 2018 by five millennial friends – three Spaniards The five had previous experience working for gig-based companies and and said they wanted to leave the restrictive model for something with more autonomy and more ethical work practices “I think the key is that we are the owners of the cooperative and all the money is shared by us,” says Martino Correggiari He adds that “there are no people in between” like other gig economy business models that rely on contractors or 4.50 euros [$5.12] per hour for a 40-hour week) Robles’ new work is precarious but she is still making more than she did during her last position in TV: an internship for which she was not paid anything “We love to be on the streets and ride and it’s really cool if you think you can be paid for something you really love,” she says María Ramos is the co-author of The Invisible Wall which explores the barrier between youth and independent adulthood in Spain She says that the economic constraints faced by millennials are slowing down their progress through major life milestones These transitions – such as becoming parents - are happening later and later and “This delay in Spain is very evident,” says Ramos 78% of young people still live at home with their parents The insecurity in the employment of the young people is enormous and in many cases it extends throughout life.” Along with changes in how they live, many millennials are also rethinking traditional expectations about what it means to be successful, both professionally and personally. “People are looking for experiences more than life goals as we know them; 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A man tragically passed away on Friday (8th November) after being pulled from the water in a state of cardiac arrest at Costa Calma beach located in the municipality of Pájara The Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) received a 1-1-2 alert at around 1:00pm reporting that a lifeguard had rescued a swimmer in cardiac arrest and was trying to resuscitate him on the beach CECOES immediately dispatched the necessary emergency resources and paramedics took over and continued with advanced resuscitation procedures they couldn’t revive him and the man’s death was confirmed on the scene The Guardia Civil initiated the necessary proceedings related to the incident and guarded the body until a coroner came to authorize its removal for official identification and autopsy This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page TAPPING: The Academy of Our Lady of Guam Cougars' Kristen Serrano taps a shot past a Harvest Christian Academy Eagles defender during an IIAAG girls varsity volleyball game Thursday ELEVATING: Academy's Rebecca Salas hits a kill shot during Thursday's 25-13 SERVING: Academy's Crizzia Pajara serves against the Eagles on Thursday in Toto FOCUS: Harvest's Cyerra Lauron hits a shot over he'd head against Academy on Thursday night EXCITED: Harvest's Sam Lorzano shows emotion in the third set against the Academy Cougars BUMPING: Harvest's Sam Lorzano bumps a shot against the Academy Cougars BATTLE AT THE NET: Academy's Kristen Serrano attempts to place a shot past Harvest's Donielle Blaszczyk during an IIAAG girls volleyball game Thursday night at the Family Life Center in Toto JUMPING: Academy's Rebecca Salas serves in the first set against the Eagles on Thursday night at the Family Life Center in Toto With eight kills and five aces from Kristen Serrano six aces and two blocks from Rebecca Salas the Academy of Our Lady of Guam Cougars varsity volleyball team dominated the Harvest Christian Academy Eagles on Thursday night at the Family Life Center in Toto “We knew that was going to be a tough match,” Serrano said but team errors and a cold start plagued the Eagles While the points in the first set were over quickly the Eagles showed more fight in the second set Academy’s Chloe Guerrero drilled a crosscourt kill late-set back-to-back aces from teammate Melanie Damian lifted the Cougars to set point And after a well-placed tap from Donielle Blaszczyk Salas’ elevated play allowed the Cougars to reclaim the lead we think finals,” said the championship-minded Salas With precision setting and players diving after loose balls the Cougars are looking strong for postseason play We were able to gel together really well,” Salas said a monster kill up the middle from Serrano lifted the Cougars’ spirits even higher And after a successful tap from Academy’s Sadie Gutierrez to the open court the Cougars were three points from victory Three straight Eagles errors gifted the match to the Cougars Email notifications are only sent once a day Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Near the village of Morro Jable on the Canary Island of Fuerteventura The strangely remote villa would be eerie enough on its own but the rumors of secret Nazi activity during World War II make it all the more spooky.  the home was the work of German engineer Gustav Winter While some websites list him as a top member of the Nazi party information about his actual relationship with the Reich is scarce but what seems to be agreed upon is that he built the house in heavily enforced secrecy He built a road out into the barren expanse near the (at the time) tiny fishing village of Morro Jable and created the two-story villa with a workforce that was guarded by day and escorted away at night The bizarrely isolated home was styled like a classical villa complete with columned arches and a small tower The actual goings on at the Villa are unknown but a number of legends have attached themselves to the home Fueled by reports of thick cables that lead from the home out to sea a popular legend holds that the home was just a cover for a secret underground submarine base known existence of German submarines in the area during the war and general secrecy surrounding the place don't help either It is also rumored that the remote home was a waypoint where Nazi party members would head to undergo plastic surgery before fleeing to South America Whatever the truth is behind the Villa Winter it still stands in the same isolated spot it always has requiring a long trip down an ill-kept dirt road Today Morro Jable is a bustling resort town and the villa is still manned by a caretaker who is said to let visitors explore the space for a small fee Maybe one of them will one day find that hidden submarine port Soaring over 6,000 feet in the Bavarian Alps this beer garden was once Hitler's 50th birthday present Legends say that this Art Deco apartment building almost became Hitler's British headquarters This unique Renaissance castle was turned into a home for Nazi occultism A massive base for the Nazis' most formidable weapon in the Atlantic This secret Swiss fortress is disguised as a harmless pink house a former wartime bunker holds some surprising secrets this rusting vessel is one of the last surviving examples of the X-Class "Midget" submarines Created as a "model concentration camp" to hide Nazi atrocities from the international community this former camp-ghetto now holds a museum and memorial honoring the lives lost within Construction of the Pampanga Delta Bridge project in the Philippines is now 88% complete and making steady progress following the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Construction of the 270m bridge is being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Unified Project Managent Office - Bridges Management Cluster (UPMO-BMC) and carried out by contractor Eddmari Construction & Trading in joint venture with JH Pajara Construction Company The project involves the construction of concrete deck and five spans of steel box girders supported by four piers and two abutments It rests on bored piles of 1.50m and 1.8m diameters The US$10 million bridge is intended to promote economic growth in the municipalities of Masantol and Macabebe in Pampanga and Calumpit DPWH senior undersecretary Emil Sadain and UPMO-BMC project director Rodrigo Delos Reyes inspected the bridge construction on 9 September They witnessed the launching of a segment of girder using a floating crane The estimated completion date for the project has been scheduled for September 2023.  Sign up to get our twice-monthly email update The Pájara City Council has closed all sports and socio-cultural facilities in the municipality for today (Saturday) due to the rain alert issued by the Directorate General of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands on the island of Fuerteventura the rains could reach up to 30 litres per square metre in one hour during today prompting the Government group to decide on the closure of municipal facilities as well as the suspension of outdoor activities along with the Councillor for Security and Emergencies took part in a technical meeting with the Fuerteventura Cabildo to address the situation and activate the Insular Emergency Plan (PEIN) The activation of this plan puts all the emergency services on alert in case of an increased number of alerts and situations to attend because of the weather the public are requested to exercise extreme caution and stay away from river beds where water flows have and will be excessive The Pájara Tourism Department will also inform local guides and excursions to act accordingly with caution the municipality announces the closure of access to the Ajuy Caves and has hoisted red flags on all beaches in the municipality to ensure safety until the weather alert ends after an alert was officially issued yesterday afternoon The lifeless body of a man was found this morning (Saturday) on the rocky coast of Agualique in the municipality of Pájara on the east coast of Fuerteventura as reported by the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The 112 call centre received an alert at around 11:16am from some bathers in the area stating that they had spotted a person in an area of ​​rocks on the coast who seemed dead and a doctor and a nurse from the local health centre together with SUC medical personnel who confirmed that the man they had found After the body was retrieved from the rocks by the fire brigade the Guardia Civil had the responsibility of guarding it until the judicial authority gave permission for it to be taken for an autopsy to officially identify the deceased and find the cause of death A man got killed yesterday afternoon in the in the municipality of Pájara in Fuerteventura when his car plunged down a cliff near La Solapa beach on the west coast of the island Emergency Services received a call alerting of the accident at 2.30pm Pájara Fire-fighters the Local Police and the Guardia Civil were dispatched with Local Police officers being the first to reach the wreckage at the bottom of the cliff they saw that the driver had been flung out of the car The GES helicopter arrived seconds later and airlifted the body to an area where ambulances were waiting The Guardia Civil have now taken over the judicial proceedings to investigate the cause of the accident Initially it looks as though no other vehicles were involved in the accident A 35-year-old woman was airlifted in critical condition to the Insular University Hospital of Gran Canaria yesterday (Thursday) following a serious incident at the swimming pool of a hotel complex in the municipality of Pájara in Fuerteventura The emergency occurred at approximately 1:35pm in the pool area of an complex on Avenida de los Pueblos The Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre (CECOES) received an urgent alert reporting that a woman had suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest immediately began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until SUC medical personnel arrived and took over administering advanced resuscitation techniques Their efforts successfully restored the woman's pulse she was flown in a medicalised helicopter to Gran Canaria where she was admitted to hospital in critical condition Local police officers and firefighters from Pájara assisted in coordinating the helicopter's landing and take-off procedures ensuring the swift and safe evacuation of the patient Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the incident but the swift coordination of emergency services was instrumental in saving the woman’s life 2023 has witnessed a sharp rise in criminal activity on the island of Fuerteventura according to data released by the Ministry del Interior for the first three quarters of the year a total of 5,278 criminal complaints (denuncias) were processed across the six municipalities of the island predominantly handled by the Guardia Civil and the National Police This represents a notable increase of 20.2% compared to the same period in 2022 The municipality of Pájara stands out with the highest incidence of the crime spike processing 950 complaints in the first nine months This marks a substantial increase of 37.1% the municipality of La Oliva displays a relatively lower percentage increase in criminal cases for 2023 with an uptick of 10.3% evident in the processing of 1,462 files Puerto del Rosario occupies an intermediate position with a percentage increase close to the island average a total of 1,857 criminal complaints were processed in the capital the official report indicates that between Betancuria a total of 1,009 criminal complaints were processed from January 1 to September 30 marking a significant rise of 23.5% compared to the previous year Fuerteventura has seen no violent deaths reported so far this year a trend that appears to be consistent with the situation during the first nine months of 2022 aligning with the statistics from the previous year theft continues to be the most prevalent crime in 2023 accounting for no less than 1,288 cases according to ministerial estimates there has been a noteworthy decrease in 2023 Despite the concerning situation in Pájara the overall island-wide trend reflects a reduction of 23.6% with a total of 42 complaints reported in the first nine months The police are investigating the death of a 63-year-old man whose body was found floating in the waters off Cofete Beach The rescue was carried out by the crew of a GES rescue helicopter who retrieved the body approximately 100 metres from the shore According to the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) a distress call was received around 2:45pm alerting them that the man was found face down near the coast of Pájara and emergency resources were immediately dispatched to the scene The helicopter crew recovered the body from the water and airlifted it to Morro Jable where SUC paramedics confirmed the man's death upon arrival The Guardia Civil is overseeing the investigation and secured the body until judicial authorities arrived to carry out the official removal to authorise an autopsy for official identification of the man and the cause of his death Three people lost their lives in separate drowning incidents at sea yesterday (Saturday) in the Canary Islands according to the Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) The tragic events occurred in Gran Canaria marking another grim day for water safety in the region Two of the incidents happened within a span of just ten minutes emergency services were alerted to a person in cardiac arrest pulled from the water at Playa del Cura in Mogán A nurse coordinator from the Canary Islands Emergency Medical Service (SUC) guided bystanders in performing resuscitation attempts until a beach lifeguard continued the efforts using an automated external defibrillator (AED) Ambulances and a medical helicopter arrived on the scene where SUC personnel continued both basic and advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) the individual was pronounced dead at the scene a man was rescued from the sea at Costa Calma He was also in cardiac arrest upon being pulled from the water Lifeguards initiated resuscitation manoeuvres before emergency teams arrived Advanced CPR was performed by medical personnel Just ten minutes after the Costa Calma incident CECOES received another 112 call reporting a rescue in the sea a kitesurfer was retrieved from the water at Playa del Cabezo in El Médano was attended to by SUC personnel and a doctor from San Isidro Health Centre and the Guardia Civil coordinated the response with the victim's body remaining under official custody for further procedures including an autopsy These incidents highlight the persistent danger of aquatic activities and the critical need for vigilance and preparedness in Canarian waters Authorities continue to urge residents and visitors to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines particularly in areas known for strong currents or unpredictable conditions Emergency responders are emphasizing the importance of early intervention and calling 112 at the first sign of trouble to improve survival outcomes in such emergencies the Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) received a distress call reporting two people in trouble at Playa Viejo Rey beach in the municipality of Pájara (Fuerteventura) Emergency resources were immediately dispatched to the location given where a GES helicopter retrieved the body of one of the people in trouble a 44-year-old man who had succumbed to drowning and pronounced dead Lifeguards at the beach managed to save the other victim who was suffering from hypothermia and anxiety After being checked over by medical personnel he was transported by ambulance to the General Hospital of Fuerteventura Pájara firefighters collaborated in the rescue operations while the Local Police assisted the emergency services and took charge of the deceased's body until the arrival of the judicial authorities who ordered an autopsy to confirm the cause of death the name of the woman who was found dead in bed in a hotel room in Pajara was found in bed beside her after committing suicide by putting a plastic bag over his head The Judicial Police of the Guardia Civil are still investigating the death of the German couple who were found dead inside one of the rooms at the Hotel Aldiana Club in Morro Jable but the Government Delegation against Gender Violence have said today that the murder is now being investigated as a new case of gender violence The Guardia Civil went to the aforementioned complex after its employees found the bloody bodies of Rebecca and Alexander and raised the alarm The first indications already pointed to a double violent death with everything indicating that the woman had died first being hit repeatedly over the head and that the man had subsequently taken his own life by suffocating with a bag on his head and forensics teams stayed at the complex for more than three hours to try and collect all the data with which to clarify what happened although double suicide and even the participation of third parties were not ruled out either while waiting for more information regarding the German couple Agents viewed the complex's security cameras and took statements from both the workers and guests who were in the rooms near where the incident occurred The two bodies were transferred to Puerto del Rosario where yesterday morning a coroner from the Legal Medicine Institute of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carried out the corresponding autopsies to determine the causes of death and also the approximate time of the murder the Government Delegation against Gender Violence of the Government of Spain reported that the investigation is directed towards a case of sexist violence which if confirmed would be number 13 this year and 1,197 since 2003 a low-pressure system in the upper levels of the atmosphere has left its first effects in the Canary Islands with heavy rain strong winds and floods on the island of Fuerteventura where tourists stranded in the Ajui Caves in Pájara have had to be evacuated The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) warned of the passage of a DANA through the Canary Islands and activated a yellow weather alert yesterday (Thursday) The initial effects have been felt in Fuerteventura Lanzarote and La Graciosa where intense rains accompanied by lightning and thunder have battered the islands since early this morning 18 people had to be rescued by the emergency services and a GES helicopter as they couldn’t leave the vicinity of the Ajuy caves in Pajara after the ravine flooded due to the rain The storm is predicted to hit the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife tomorrow (Saturday) where overcast skies will prevail with locally moderate rain especially in inland areas during the central hours and in the afternoon in the northern and inland areas of the islands more pronounced in midlands and mountainous regions of the islands occasionally strong on the southeast and northwest slopes of the islands The Pájara Council has approved works totalling over 26 million euros for projects led by Meliá Hotel and R2 in Costa Calma on the southeast coast of Fuerteventura they will invest 20 million euros in the renovation of Hotel Los Gorriones and 6 million euros to construct a Beach Club and a new sports and leisure area in Costa Calma the Councillor for Works and Urban Planning highlighted that this decision reflects the "great work" being done by the technical department to advance key projects for the municipality adding "This improvement will create over 150 direct jobs and triple the accommodation for staff.” Mayor Alejandro Jorge said that this investment will not only boost Pájara's competitiveness as a tourist destination but will also generate employment and enhance the well-being of the community The Canary Islands top yesterday’s (Tuesday’s) list of places in the whole of Spain for the highest accumulated rainfall with Pájara in Fuerteventura the wettest municipality with 14.2 litres of rain up until 5:30pm according to data from the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) in La Laguna in Tenerife (8.4 litres of rain) El Matorral in Gran Canaria (4.6) and Las Palmas airport in Gran Canaria (4 the biggest gusts of wind were also registered in the Canary Islands yesterday with a recorded speed of 103km/h in San Cristóbal in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Tinajo (Lanzarote) and in the Port of Corralejo (Fuerteventura) and the highest temperatures recorded in Spain.. all in one day due to the diversity of the current weather The Canary Islands topped the charts for the highest maximum temperatures throughout the country with temperatures between 24.2°C in Sabinosa in El Hierro and 20.9°C in Agaete in Gran Canaria The Guardia Civil have confirmed that the two dead bodies discovered in a hotel room in the municipality of Pájara in the west of Fuerteventura at around 9:00pm on Thursday night are of a man and a woman of German nationality in their mid-forties believed to be on holiday in the island The police have opened an investigation to clarify what happened and are waiting for the results of the autopsy report to determine the cause of death but believe it was either murder by a third party or that it could be a sexist crime meaning the man could have killed the woman and then taken his own life As well as waiting for the forensic report the Guardia Civil have requested data on the couple from Germany to piece together their movements and circumstances and are studying CCTV footage from cameras in the area to see if there is anything suspicious that happened before the death of the couple These are all the details released by the police so far the investigation is ongoing and is being carried out with the utmost secrecy The former chairman of leading Scottish house builder Mactaggart and Mickel has drowned while on holiday in the Canary Islands Derek Mickel died on Saturday in Fuerteventura The 79-year-old was still a director at the family building firm He was taken from the sea by holidaymakers on Pajara beach in Costa Calma but emergency services were unable to save him A spokesman for the family told the Daily Record: “Mr Mickel was a prominent Scottish businessman having joined the house builder as a third-generation family member in 1961 becoming a director in 1966 and serving as chairman of Mactaggart & Mickel for eight years up to 2012 “He continued to be a director of the business joined the company in 2000 and is Homes chairman and group director therefore no further details are available at this time.” has taken another step in its commitment to environmental excellence and beach quality by installing nine new information panels across its Blue Flag-designated beaches This initiative aims to enhance environmental standards The new panels have been installed at Morro Jable They align with Blue Flag program requirements ensuring that visitors have access to essential information on environmental awareness campaigns The panels also display pictograms indicating beach regulations and available amenities such as shaded areas and accessibility points for individuals with reduced mobility emphasized the government's commitment to continuous beach improvements "This is another step towards sustainability and the overall quality of our public spaces Our beaches are not only a major tourist attraction but also a cherished space for our residents," he stated Pájara remains one of the leading municipalities in the Canary Islands proudly maintaining four Blue Flag beaches—a recognition that underscores the region’s high environmental standards and excellent services for both residents and visitors Pajara City Council recently removed 200 electric scooters from the streets These scooters belonged to companies that didn't have the necessary municipal permits for parking The operation was carried out by the local police after they discovered that these rental companies lacked the required licenses the Councilor for Security and Emergencies explained that this effort has been a joint task between the Public Works and Security departments for months “Our local police have played a crucial role in first identifying these companies and notifying them that they couldn’t continue operating as they had been they removed the scooters to clear sidewalks and streets for pedestrians,” Dacosta said as part of their efforts to raise awareness about the responsible use of these urban transport devices the Security department has launched educational campaigns But that doesn’t mean they can be left in the middle of the street blocking the way for others,” added Dacosta the Deputy Mayor and Councilor for Public Works emphasized the "cross-departmental" approach of the current administration which focuses on coordinated actions to address issues efficiently “This is how we work— as a team we’ve responded effectively to this situation and made it clear that scooters can’t be left like this and they need to be followed,” Alonso said the Pájara City Council ensures the safety and proper use of these transport devices on public streets while also protecting pedestrians and preventing accidents emergency services responded to an incident at Cofete Beach A 63-year-old man was found floating face down in the sea The alert was received by the Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Center (CECOES) 112 prompting an immediate activation of emergency resources The Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) dispatched a rescue helicopter to the scene along with support from a medicalized ambulance from the Canary Emergency Service (SUC) Rescue personnel from the GES helicopter recovered the man's body from the sea and transported him to the Morro Jable helipad medical staff from SUC confirmed his death The Civil Guard took charge of the deceased's body until the judicial authorities arrived and initiated the necessary proceedings Firefighters from Pájara assisted in securing the helicopter's landing and takeoff at the helipad on Costa Calma Beach in the municipality of Pájara emergency services received a call reporting that a lifeguard had rescued a swimmer from the sea who was in cardiac arrest and was performing resuscitation efforts The alert was handled by the Centro Coordinador de Emergencias y Seguridad (CECOES) 1-1-2 of the Government of the Canary Islands which immediately dispatched emergency resources The Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC) responded to the scene with a medicalized ambulance and a basic life support ambulance the Local Police and the Guardia Civil were mobilized to assist SUC personnel took over the resuscitation efforts from the lifeguard they were unable to revive the man and subsequently confirmed his death at the scene The Guardia Civil began the necessary legal proceedings while the Local Police provided support to the other emergency teams.  the municipality of La Oliva will become the epicenter of flavor and tradition with the sixth edition of PALADEA 2025 under the slogan "Products from our land that are made to be enjoyed." Organized by the local government alongside Club Deportivo Caima and supported by the Cabildo of Fuerteventura this unique event will combine zero-kilometer gastronomy The event will feature show cookings by renowned chefs including Michelin-starred Víctor Suárez and Alberto Marín as well as traditional competitions like the mojo picón and puchero majorero contests Attendees can also enjoy the popular tapa contest and tastings of beer The program also includes activities for children and a special day for seniors Mayor Isaí Blanco highlights that PALADEA "has become a regional benchmark," while Cabildo president Lola García invites the public to enjoy “the best of our local products.” PALADEA 2025 promises a multisensory experience where the identity of La Oliva shines through its cuisine shines through its cuisine an accident occurred in the municipality of Pájara This incident took place on FV-2 towards Costa Calma Emergency services reported that "a 44-year-old man who initially presented with multiple contusions and severe chest trauma was evacuated by a medicalized ambulance from the SUC to the General Hospital of Fuerteventura." the Emergency and Security Coordinating Center (CECOES) 1-1-2 of the Government of the Canary Islands received a call alerting them to the car's collision with the wall on the specified road A 55-year-old drowned today at Playa de Cofete According to the Emergency and Security Coordinating Center (Cecoes) 1-1-2 the man was rescued from the ocean by other people who were present on the beach this afternoon Although the 112 report states that the emergency helicopter was mobilized the alert received at 12:36 at the Security and Emergency Coordination Center also mobilized the medical ambulance team which had to travel to the scene in an SUV belonging to the Pájara firefighters the emergency personnel were only able to confirm the death of the person when they reached the sandy beach We remind you that swimming at Cofete Beach is extremely dangerous due to the currents and since the beach is so remote Don't risk your life and don't go in to swim at Cofete Beach or other similar wild and dangerous beaches on the west coast The arrival of the Three Kings is an important event in the Spanish Culture with festivities taking place in almost any city in Spain The celebration starts on the night of 5th January with a parade called Cabalgada de los Reyes Magos Spain celebrates the Epiphany or the arrival of the Three Kings from the Orient an event which is highly anticipated by everyone who receive gifts on this day (similar to Christmas day in other cultures).  is a public holiday and so many businesses will be closed on this day with a highly anticipated event: the Three Kings Parade (La Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos) The kids will write letters asking for toys or other gifts and they will and these letters down to the Three Kings when they meet them before the parade organized in every big resort and city on the island Check the schedule below to know the time and schedule of events for each municipality on the island If you're planning a holiday in January in Fuerteventura it would be a shame to miss such an important event like the big parade which is organized each year on January 5th we will receive their Majesties the Three Kings of the East in the municipality of La Oliva in style Get ready for the magic of the Three Kings Parade in Corralejo: Location: Departure from Las Palmeras Shopping Center The Three Kings have confirmed their visit to Antigua and Caleta de Fuste and will travel through the center of Puerto del Rosario until reaching the Giant Nativity Scene where the Three Wise Men will stop to greet all attendees and share a unique moment with the community This celebration will be an opportunity for citizens to enjoy an event full of color music and the magic of the arrival of Their Majesties Their Majesties will visit the towns of La Lajita Ajuy and Cardón starting at 10:00 a.m. Morro Jable and Costa Calma they will arrive starting at 5:00 p.m The Three Kings will be received in the town of Toto at 5:00 p.m. they will go along Avenida del Saladar until they reach the town of Morro Jable where there will also be surprises and musical performances the tour in Costa Calma will start at the Cultural Center and will reach the tourist area.  but a few of these places stand out and deserve a special mention Cotillo and Cofete were both included in Top 10 Best Beaches in Europe in 2015 by Tripadvisor users so officially the island of Fuerteventura has 2 of the most beautiful beaches in Europe West of Fuerteventura - Black Volcanic Sand - Beautiful Sunsets Ajuy is a small fishing village on the west coast of Fuerteventura South of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Secluded and wild beach This beach is situated in the south of the island and it's completely wild and untouched You have to follow the road to Cofete and then at the crossroads you will follow the direction of Puerto de la Cruz North of Fuerteventura - Inside Corralejo Natural Park - Good for Surfers This beach is situated in the North of Fuerteventura South of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Quiet and wild beach Here you always find a private spot just for you North of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Calm Water This beach is situated in the North of Fuerteventura and it's around 200 m long and 18 m wide Center of Fuerteventura - Urban Beach - Calm Water - Suitable for children This beach is also called El Castillo Beach Caleta de Fuste is one of the most popular resorts in Fuerteventura and the beach is ideal for families with children North of Fuerteventura - Easy Access - Calm Water This small beach is situated in the north of Fuerteventura South of Fuerteventura - Difficult Access (4x4 vehicle needed) The access to Playa Casa de Joros is very difficult and it's possible only with a 4x4 car or by sea North of Fuerteventura - Difficult Access (4x4 vehicle needed) - Calm Water South of Fuerteventura - Dirt Road Access - Stunning Landscape - MUST SEE in Fuerteventura Cofete Beach is the jewel in Fuerteventura a secluded and wild beach in the south of the island North of Fuerteventura - Urban Beach - Calm Water Corralejo Viejo is situated right in the center of Corralejo The Costa Calma area is one of the 4 main resorts in Fuerteventura North of Fuerteventura - Inside Corralejo Natural Park - Ideal for Surfing Playa Del Moro is 560 m long and it's part of Corralejo Grande Playas The list in this article will be updated soon The Civil Guard has arrested five young individuals and identified four others for their alleged involvement in a series of violent robberies in the tourist area of Caleta de Fuste The arrests took place between May 21 and June 12 following an investigation that began in March due to a rise in violent robberies in the area which had caused increasing insecurity among local business owners and tourists self-named "La Rue," used a WhatsApp group to coordinate their criminal activities The total value of the stolen goods amounts to 9,560 euros The young offenders' modus operandi involved snatching items from their victims often using electric scooters to facilitate their escape The criminals then used the stolen bank cards to make purchases at various stores on the island one of the detainees has been remanded in custody by judicial order while the others have been released on provisional bail awaiting trial the operation led to the dismantling of a cocaine sales point in the center of Caleta de Fuste Fuerteventura is celebrating carnival season along all the other Canary Islands with celebrations taking place all over the island Carnival dates are usually announced a few months ahead of the event which customarily takes place between the months of February and March Each municipality in Fuerteventura chooses a different theme for each year's event so the groups in the parades will have different types of costumes All the participants in the carnival are encouraged to dress in costumes and get into character as this will give the party much more character and personality The Carnival theme in 2024 in Puerto del Rosario will be "Toys and the animated world" The most expected events during the carnival are the Queen Gala The entire municipality of Pajar usually celebrates the carnivals with events dedicated to the main theme of the event 2020 was the 7th year in a row when the carnival in Betancuria was celebrated. Similar to the carnival in La Palma (Los Indianos) plus there's talcum powder involved here also This page will be updated with more details as soon as we receive more information about celebrations and events in Fuerteventura in 2023.