fuerteventura

Driver arrested in Fuerteventura for speeding and driving under the influence of drugs
Driver arrested in Fuerteventura for speeding and driving under the influence of drugs

He was clocked doing 150km/h on a road clearly signposted with a maximum speed limit of 60 km/h…

Six injured in hotel fire in Fuerteventura
Six injured in hotel fire in Fuerteventura

All suffered from smoke inhalation poisoning, although none of their injuries are currently considered life-threatening…

Fake Doctor arrested for using veterinary drugs in cosmetic treatments
Fake Doctor arrested for using veterinary drugs in cosmetic treatments

The investigation began after several women reported receiving invasive aesthetic injections causing serious health problems…

Fuerteventura's medical helicopter service is coming soon
Fuerteventura's medical helicopter service is coming soon

Plans are also underway for a Specialised Care Centre in the south of the Island…

Work inspectors find illegal employees at several businesses in Fuerteventura
Work inspectors find illegal employees at several businesses in Fuerteventura

Several companies now face fines for employing foreign workers without proper permits and for not registering employees with Social Security…

La Oliva boosts accessibility with new taxi bays for people with reduced mobility
La Oliva boosts accessibility with new taxi bays for people with reduced mobility

It is a significant step forward in addressing the transportation needs of residents and visitors in the northern part of the municipality…

Woman seriously injured in traffic accident in La Oliva
Woman seriously injured in traffic accident in La Oliva

The 52-year-old victim was quickly rushed to Fuerteventura General Hospital for urgent treatment…

Romance Scam Exposed: Canary Island resident defrauded of €300,000
Romance Scam Exposed: Canary Island resident defrauded of €300,000

The scammers were posing as a fake U.S. Naval Sergeant and took the money from the victim until he finally realised the deception…

Yogui, the devoted dog, pioneers certified Assistance Animal status in Canary Islands
Yogui, the devoted dog, pioneers certified Assistance Animal status in Canary Islands

Yogui is now a dedicated canine companion to six-year-old Benjamín who has autism…

Wind topples palm tree in La Oliva damaging power lines
Wind topples palm tree in La Oliva damaging power lines

The recent strong winds have caused incidents in several locations across the Canary Islands…

Biosphere Reserve opens whale and dolphin exhibition at Fuerteventura Airport
Biosphere Reserve opens whale and dolphin exhibition at Fuerteventura Airport

They are aiming to gain support for the creation of a Marine Biodiversity Sanctuary in the Canary Islands…

Council close Los Pozos Beach due to contaminated water levels
Council close Los Pozos Beach due to contaminated water levels

Beachgoers are advised to avoid swimming at Los Pozos Beach until further notice…

Gran Tarajal care home project moves forward with €15.2 million investment
Gran Tarajal care home project moves forward with €15.2 million investment

It will have space for 60 residents, offering 24-hour care all year round, while the Day Care Centre will support 30 elderly dependents…

Man seriously injured in knife attack during attempted robbery in Fuerteventura
Man seriously injured in knife attack during attempted robbery in Fuerteventura

He sustained a serious chest wound and was taken to hospital for urgent treatment…

Man arrested in Fuerteventura for drug dealing after flaunting wealth on social media
Man arrested in Fuerteventura for drug dealing after flaunting wealth on social media

He has been arrested for similar offences twice before…

Chaos on Jet2 flight from Belfast as drunk passenger had to be 'held down' for an hour!
Chaos on Jet2 flight from Belfast as drunk passenger had to be 'held down' for an hour!

The man was yelling unintelligibly about "the Lord Jesus” while kids were beside him…

Two injured as car rolls down a ravine in Fuerteventura
Two injured as car rolls down a ravine in Fuerteventura

The two occupants managed to get out of the car before firemen rescued them…

Five-metre whale found stranded on the coast of the Canary Islands
Five-metre whale found stranded on the coast of the Canary Islands

This is the third case in 2025 after two dolphins earlier in the year…

Cyclist dies from serious head injury after falling into a ravine in Fuerteventura
Cyclist dies from serious head injury after falling into a ravine in Fuerteventura

She was airlifted to hospital but doctors couldn’t save her…

Man arrested with 203 grams of cocaine in his underpants at Canary Islands airport
Man arrested with 203 grams of cocaine in his underpants at Canary Islands airport

His accomplice was also arrested while he was waiting outside in a car to receive the drugs…