One lucky winner scoops €2 million lottery jackpot with ticket bought at a Canary Islands airport
The ticket from Friday’s draw has been validated and the holder needs to collect their prize…
Human remains discovered in a remote mass grave in the Canary Islands
So far the remains of four adult men and bullet casings used by the army during the Civil War have been retrieved…
Norwegian Air opens new base in Gran Canaria increasing flights from Scandinavia
They will operate 40 flights a week from Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden…
Maspalomas cracks down on noise levels from nightclubs following complaints
Both local residents and holidaymakers complained about the noise coming from the two clubs that only have bar licences…
Woman gives birth unexpectedly at a shopping centre in Gran Canaria
She was at the La Ballena Shopping Mall when she suddenly went into labour…
Body of 77-year-old woman found floating near Pozo Izquierdo Beach
Lifeguards stationed at the beach spotted her face down in the water and acted quickly to try and revive her…
The Oldest Lighthouse in the Canary Islands: A Hidden Gem Among Dunes, Lagoons, and Trails
It stands as both a historical monument and a popular tourist destination…
Gran Canaria proposes Eco-Tax and restriction on holiday lets for a sustainable future
Here are the key points many of which the other islands such as Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will also adopt…
20-O demonstrations in Gran Canaria: Tourists film march and blow kisses
Police intervened at one point when a protestor defaced a hotel sign…
IGN reports another 3.3 magnitude earthquake in the Canary Islands
It was felt by the public in some nearby areas…
Guardia Civil Intercepts a flying boat near Puerto Mogan
The unusual craft was flying at an estimated speed of around 55 km/h with a paying customer on board, but no licences to do so!
Two National Police Officers arrested for their involvement in organised crime
They have been remanded in custody on charges of extortion, threats, breach of confidentiality, and drug trafficking…
Oil spill and accidents cause chaos on the roads in Las Palmas
Several accidents have occurred as a result of the spill with at least two people injured. More details here…
Maspalomas to have new 4-star hotel with conversion of apartment complex
The council say that it shows their intention to modernise Playa Del Ingles for tourists…
The Guard Civil destroys over 1,500 confiscated weapons in the Canary Islands
Efforts aim to ensure "these weapons never end up on the black market in the hands of criminals”
Get Ready! Cirque du Soleil's dazzling new show 'Bazzar' premieres in the Canaries
The world's best acrobats and artists will be performing nightly in Maspalomas until January…
67-year-old woman drowns at Playa del Ingles beach
Red Cross lifeguards pulled her from the water and administered CPR but couldn’t revive her…
Dead body of a man retrieved from the Inagua Nature Reserve
It is believed to be that of a climber who fell in very difficult area to access…
Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s found safe after going missing in Gran Canaria
Her carer noticed that the 86-year-old was not at home and the front gate was open sparking immediate concern…
Canarian Police arrest driver without a licence in possession of 40g of heroin and €3,000 cash
The searched the vehicle at a routine checkpoint in Las Palmas…
