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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
See the video as an electricity pylon collapses during the strong winds…
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
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
He was alive when paramedics reached him but died later in hospital from his injuries…
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
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
The decision follows legal arguments presented by the Mogán Council defending the tax’s legality and administrative feasibility…
Construction worker killed in tragic fall in Las Palmas
He fell from scaffolding equivalent to three floors high on to the street below…
Taxi driver caught dealing cocaine from his car
Police saw him pull up outside a bar and someone get in for less than a minute, which raised their suspicions…
Man stabbed in the genitals during the eviction of a squatter
The victim was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery due to the severity of his wound…
Thieves crash car into café to rob it but flee empty-handed
The owner was inside the café and discovered the car wedged in the bar's entrance…
Residential building in Vecindario evacuated due to risk of collapse
The evacuation has affected several families, including some with young children…
