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Body found on popular beach in the Canary Islands
Body found on popular beach in the Canary Islands

A member of the public found it face down in the sand this morning…

Holidaymaker in critical condition after having a heart attack at water park
Holidaymaker in critical condition after having a heart attack at water park

Lifeguards and a member of the public acted quickly and managed to revive the 56-year-old woman before paramedics arrived…

Scammer arrested in Gran Tarajal wanted for 32 cases of fraud
Scammer arrested in Gran Tarajal wanted for 32 cases of fraud

A member of the public tipped off the police to his whereabouts, who found there was a European Arrest Warrant against him…

3.6 magnitude earthquake recorded north of El Cotillo early this morning
3.6 magnitude earthquake recorded north of El Cotillo early this morning

Despite its significant magnitude, there have been no reports of it being felt by the local population…

€26 million renovation of hotel and sport facilities in Costa Calma approved
€26 million renovation of hotel and sport facilities in Costa Calma approved

The council have approved work on the Hotel Los Gorriones, a beach club, and a new sports and leisure area…

New Fred Olsen mini-ferry is now operational between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
New Fred Olsen mini-ferry is now operational between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

This new state of the art passenger only ferry has increased daily trips between the two islands to twelve…

Another international fugitive is arrested in the Canary Islands
Another international fugitive is arrested in the Canary Islands

He is wanted for fraud affecting over 175 victims and was hiding in Mexico before coming to the islands…

60-year-old woman dies at Sotavento Beach
60-year-old woman dies at Sotavento Beach

She was airlifted to the Morro Jable helipad but was confirmed dead on arrival…

Fuerteventura to have new direct flights from Dublin
Fuerteventura to have new direct flights from Dublin

Ireland is the fifth largest source market for the Island behind Germany, the UK, France and the Nordic countries…

Ryanair starts new flights from Bristol to Fuerteventura for the summer
Ryanair starts new flights from Bristol to Fuerteventura for the summer

This is a new route with four weekly flights that started on Monday…

British tourist dies after being swept into the water at famous sea caves
British tourist dies after being swept into the water at famous sea caves

The 32-year-old woman was on holiday visiting the Ajuy caves in Fuerteventura…

New recycling containers for used cooking oil in Puerto del Rosario
New recycling containers for used cooking oil in Puerto del Rosario

Thirty orange containers with a capacity of 900 litres will be placed in the towns and neighbourhoods of the municipality…

Two teenagers hospitalised after rolling their car in Corralejo
Two teenagers hospitalised after rolling their car in Corralejo

Both were taken to hospital for further treatment after paramedics attended to them at the scene of the accident…

Meningitis outbreak detected at Canary Islands school
Meningitis outbreak detected at Canary Islands school

700 pupils, teachers, and staff are urged to get vaccinated to protect their own health and prevent it spreading…

Fuerteventura cancels interest in the Dreamland Project
Fuerteventura cancels interest in the Dreamland Project

The aim was to build a ‘film city’ near the Corralejo Dunes, but the project's main economic driver was a theme park not film production…

Scuba diver dies after having a heart attack during a dive
Scuba diver dies after having a heart attack during a dive

The emergency services were alerted by a boat that was taking him back to shore to receive treatment…

Caleta de Fuste is to have a summer market all season long
Caleta de Fuste is to have a summer market all season long

It will not only offer a variety of stalls but also include children's activities, musical performances, and street shows…

Air Traffic Controller strike in France may impact flights to the Canary Islands
Air Traffic Controller strike in France may impact flights to the Canary Islands

Any flight needing to cross French Airspace, including from the UK, could experience problems or delays…

Guardia Civil seize 1,600 kilos of drugs in an inflatable boat on a beach in the Canary Islands
Guardia Civil seize 1,600 kilos of drugs in an inflatable boat on a beach in the Canary Islands

The two crew managed to escape in a 4x4 that was waiting for them at Los Mozos beach…

Fuerteventura welcomes new flights from the Czech Republic this summer
Fuerteventura welcomes new flights from the Czech Republic this summer

There are also new flights starting from Germany in the winter season bringing more European tourists to the island…