Woman arrested in Gran Canaria after threatening shop worker with a machete
Despite the level of violence, the woman only managed to steal €138 before escaping…
Court stops eviction of family with six children in Gran Canaria
A judge has suspended the process while alternative housing is found and a deal is negotiated…
Body of man found in the sea on Gran Canaria beach
A witness raised the alarm after seeing the man floating face down in the water…
Tattoos help Guardia Civil identify thief in €13,000 theft cases in Gran Canaria
Officers focused on analysing security-camera footage. Distinctive tattoos provided a crucial lead…
One of Europe’s most-wanted fugitives arrested in the Canary Islands
He was detained in Mogán on the basis of an active European Arrest Warrant issued in 2021...
8-year-old girl seriously injured after being hit by a car in Gran Canaria
She has been admitted to hospital with a serious facial injury…
Fish Farm waste forces closure of 17 beaches in Gran Canaria
Oily organic waste, believed to be decomposing fish remains from offshore fish farms have been washed up along the coastline…
Electric scooter rider injured in collision with car in Maspalomas
After being stabilised the 20-year-old was taken to hospital for further treatment…
Ten youths investigated for serious bullying of teenager in Gran Canaria
Footage shared on social media captures the alleged bully forcing the boy to smoke and repeat degrading phrases…
Landlord arrested in Gran Canaria for forcing tenant into sex to avoid eviction
He told her that she would be thrown out of the property if she refused…
Man arrested in Puerto Rico with marijuana, hashish and cocaine found in hire car
He tried to run and threw away his car keys before the local police discovered the drugs…
Motorcyclist dies after falling down hillside in Gran Canaria
The 40-year-old suffered fatal injuries after losing control and falling down a slope on Calle Arolas…
Man crashes into 15 cars during police chase in Gran Canaria
The stolen vehicle was used in a robbery in Mogán and found with cash, a knife, and a screwdriver inside…
Four arrested for 15 violent robberies across Gran Canaria
The gang have been linked to threatening staff with knives at betting shops, petrol stations and supermarkets…
Tourist tax raises over €662,000 for Mogan Council in first seven months
All of the money will be reinvested in tourist services and infrastructure from the €0.15 daily charge for holidaymakers…
Work to begin on two new viaducts linking Agaete and La Aldea
The Canary Islands Government has approved an additional €28 million for the project to start this month…
Five exotic cats rescued in Gran Canaria
Three people are under investigation for illegally keeping and breeding the wild cats without permits…
Stacking stones at Maspalomas Beach harms wildlife and weakens the coast
While just moving a few stones might seem harmless, experts warn that it causes long-term issues…
Decomposed body found on Las Palmas seafront
It was discovered by an off-duty policemen who noticed a strange smell while walking along the promenade…
Three earthquakes are felt by residents of several towns in Gran Canaria
The strongest measure 2.9 on the Richter scale in the northwest of the island…
