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Man assaulted by group of teenagers so they could post it on social media
Man assaulted by group of teenagers so they could post it on social media

One of the assailants was restrained by witnesses and claimed that posting attacks online is a “new trend”

Search operation underway for three missing people in Gran Canaria
Search operation underway for three missing people in Gran Canaria

Anyone who believes they may have relevant information is encouraged to contact the police as soon as possible…

Man arrested in Málaga for murder of his partner in the Canary Islands
Man arrested in Málaga for murder of his partner in the Canary Islands

The man, who had been in a relationship with the victim for several months, had left the islands shortly after the suspected time of death…

Drug gang selling crack near schools in Gran Canaria are arrested
Drug gang selling crack near schools in Gran Canaria are arrested

Four people have been detained, one of them a teenager who sold the drugs to students…

Caravan owners to protest in south Gran Canaria over lack of overnight parking
Caravan owners to protest in south Gran Canaria over lack of overnight parking

The protest will take place this Saturday in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana…

Embracing sustainable tourism practices in Gran Canaria
Embracing sustainable tourism practices in Gran Canaria

The island's dedication to eco-friendly practices offers a unique travel experience in accommodation that supports the local environment…

Police drone catches culprits red handed illegally dumping almost a ton of rubbish
Police drone catches culprits red handed illegally dumping almost a ton of rubbish

The offenders, unaware they were being watched from the sky, were recorded unloading old beds and furniture among other things…

Guardia Civil rescue a baby locked inside a car in Gran Canaria
Guardia Civil rescue a baby locked inside a car in Gran Canaria

The girl’s mother explained that she had inadvertently left her keys inside the car, which then locked itself with her daughter still inside…

18-year-old injured after being stabbed in broad daylight in Gran Canaria
18-year-old injured after being stabbed in broad daylight in Gran Canaria

Paramedics treated a knife wound to his neck before taking him to hospital for urgent treatment…

Two lost hikers rescued after spending the night stranded in Gran Canaria
Two lost hikers rescued after spending the night stranded in Gran Canaria

The rugged terrain stopped the search and a helicopter was needed to find the pair who were suffering from hypothermia…

Man arrested for assaulting partner and throwing her into a swimming pool
Man arrested for assaulting partner and throwing her into a swimming pool

The incident took place on Friday afternoon at the Metropole Swimming Club in Gran Canaria…

Increased €150 annual rubbish collection fee for households is met with disdain
Increased €150 annual rubbish collection fee for households is met with disdain

It is being introduced to encourage more sustainable practices and recycling at source…

Two police officers save the life of a 2-year-old boy in Gran Canaria
Two police officers save the life of a 2-year-old boy in Gran Canaria

The swift and decisive actions of the officers have been credited with saving the child's life…

One injured and widespread disruption as Storm Nuria moves across the Canary Islands
One injured and widespread disruption as Storm Nuria moves across the Canary Islands

See the video as an electricity pylon collapses during the strong winds…

Storm Nuria triggers first emergency incidents in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Storm Nuria triggers first emergency incidents in Tenerife and Gran Canaria

There have been several landslides reported in both islands, as well as palm trees blown over due to the extreme winds…

Six men arrested for group sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman
Six men arrested for group sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman

The incident took place inside an industrial warehouse and the victim confided in her partner about the assault…

30-year-old man dies after electric scooter collision with a car
30-year-old man dies after electric scooter collision with a car

He was alive when paramedics reached him but died later in hospital from his injuries…

Man drowns at Maspalomas Beach in Gran Canaria
Man drowns at Maspalomas Beach in Gran Canaria

He was pulled from the water and given CPR but paramedics couldn’t save him…

Man arrested for armed robbery of two jewellery shops tries to escape on a bus
Man arrested for armed robbery of two jewellery shops tries to escape on a bus

He also tried to rob a third in Las Palmas but staff wouldn’t let him in the shop…

Tourist Tax reinstated in Mogán as Canary Islands Court lifts suspension
Tourist Tax reinstated in Mogán as Canary Islands Court lifts suspension

The decision follows legal arguments presented by the Mogán Council defending the tax’s legality and administrative feasibility…