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Two jailed for murder of 25-year-old holidaymaker in Corralejo
Two jailed for murder of 25-year-old holidaymaker in Corralejo

A third suspect has been sent to a juvenile centre in Tenerife as he is only 17-years-old…

New ferry boosts connectivity between Morro Jable and Las Palmas
New ferry boosts connectivity between Morro Jable and Las Palmas

The Barlovento Express has a capacity of 866 passengers and 271 vehicles…

VIDEO: Moroccan man arrested as suspect in Corralejo murder of Danish holidaymaker
VIDEO: Moroccan man arrested as suspect in Corralejo murder of Danish holidaymaker

He is one of the three people believed to be involved, but the main suspect is still at large…

25-year-old holidaymaker fatally stabbed during night out in Corralejo
25-year-old holidaymaker fatally stabbed during night out in Corralejo

The suspect has been identified as a 31-year-old local man with a criminal record and a reputation for violent behaviour…

Heavy rains cause road closures and flooding in Fuerteventura
Heavy rains cause road closures and flooding in Fuerteventura

It is particularly bad in inland areas of the island. More details here…

VIDEO: The DANA leaves hail stones in Corralejo, Fuerteventura
VIDEO: The DANA leaves hail stones in Corralejo, Fuerteventura

The current weather will gradually give way to a Calima over Christmas according to the AEMET forecast…

2.4 magnitude earthquake felt in northern Fuerteventura
2.4 magnitude earthquake felt in northern Fuerteventura

Unusually it happened inland in the municipality of La Oliva It is more typical for such tremors to occur offshore…

Lanzarote and Fuerteventura expected to get the worst weather this weekend
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura expected to get the worst weather this weekend

Both islands are on alert for storms, adverse coastal conditions, and possible hail due to a drop in temperatures…

Woman arrested for repeatedly stabbing another inside a car in the Canary Islands
Woman arrested for repeatedly stabbing another inside a car in the Canary Islands

The two women met to settle some differences but it escalated into a violent attack…

Man dies from drowning at Costa Calma beach
Man dies from drowning at Costa Calma beach

He was airlifted to dry land so that medics could perform CPR but they couldn’t revive him…

Yellow weather warnings continue in Fuerteventura this Tuesday
Yellow weather warnings continue in Fuerteventura this Tuesday

There are active warnings for strong winds and calima. Public Health has issued symptoms to look for if you are affected by the dusty air…

3.1 magnitude earthquake recorded northwest of Fuerteventura
3.1 magnitude earthquake recorded northwest of Fuerteventura

The tremor was felt by residents across the island but no damage was reported…

Tourist fined for flying drone in protected area of the Canary Islands
Tourist fined for flying drone in protected area of the Canary Islands

They lacked the required authorisation, including flight permits, a drone pilot certificate, and liability insurance…

Fuerteventura unveils its iconic giant Nativity Scene
Fuerteventura unveils its iconic giant Nativity Scene

It spans over 10,000 square metres and features more than 100 giant figures in traditional Christmas scenes and Canarian rural life…

Tragedy as surfer dies on Fuerteventura's coast
Tragedy as surfer dies on Fuerteventura's coast

He was rescued from the water by other suffers in a state of cardiac arrest, but medics couldn’t save his life…

Man arrested after reporting a robbery which led police to discover his illegal cannabis farm
Man arrested after reporting a robbery which led police to discover his illegal cannabis farm

He reported a robbery at his business address, and police later found a marijuana plantation on a farm in his name…

Emergency landing for UK flight from Fuerteventura due to smoke in the cabin
Emergency landing for UK flight from Fuerteventura due to smoke in the cabin

The plane was diverted and given a clear flight path to land in Santiago de Compostela to ensure passenger safety…

Storm north of the Canary Islands expected to bring rain to Fuerteventura
Storm north of the Canary Islands expected to bring rain to Fuerteventura

According to forecasts from the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) the island can expect cloudy intervals over the coming days…

Man dies after being rescued in cardiac arrest at Costa Calma Beach
Man dies after being rescued in cardiac arrest at Costa Calma Beach

A lifeguard had rescued him from the water and tried to resuscitate him on the beach…

Man severely injured in stabbing attack on public street in Fuerteventura
Man severely injured in stabbing attack on public street in Fuerteventura

He is in hospital in serious condition as the National Police start search for the culprit…