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On-duty taxi driver tests positive for hashish in Las Palmas
On-duty taxi driver tests positive for hashish in Las Palmas

He was tested in a random drug check by the Local Police and had his car impounded…

Search continues for two missing teenagers in El Confital
Search continues for two missing teenagers in El Confital

Fishing rods and mobile phones have been found where they were last seen, but they haven’t…

32,000 tickets sold for Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas on first day
32,000 tickets sold for Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas on first day

Tickets were released for Granca Live Fest on July 4th, 5th, and 6th yesterday morning in Gran Canaria…

Tragic drowning incident claims man’s life at Puerto Rico beach
Tragic drowning incident claims man’s life at Puerto Rico beach

Lifeguards pulled him from the water and tried to resuscitate him but their efforts were in vain…

Let Me Entertain You… in Gran Canaria!
Let Me Entertain You… in Gran Canaria!

Robbie Williams is coming to the Canary Islands in July to headline Granca Life Fest 2024…

2.5 magnitude earthquake recorded off the south coast of Gran Canaria
2.5 magnitude earthquake recorded off the south coast of Gran Canaria

The IGN report shows it is not far from the tourist hotspot of Mogan but says that it wasn’t felt by the public…

Influencer who buried €1,000 in the Dunes of Maspalomas is fined
Influencer who buried €1,000 in the Dunes of Maspalomas is fined

The search for the buried money took place on Saturday with coordinates provided by the influencers online...

Outrage as influencer hides €1,000 prize in sand dunes and followers dig it up
Outrage as influencer hides €1,000 prize in sand dunes and followers dig it up

People started digging holes in the protected area with a total disregard for the rules and natural environment…

18 seismometers installed on the seabed between Gran Canaria and Tenerife
18 seismometers installed on the seabed between Gran Canaria and Tenerife

This area had over 500 earthquakes last year…

Las Palmas Carnival closes tonight with a spectacular drone show
Las Palmas Carnival closes tonight with a spectacular drone show

An exhibition of 230 drones will unveil the theme for Carnaval 2025…

Tragic death occurs as man falls down cliff in the Canary Islands
Tragic death occurs as man falls down cliff in the Canary Islands

At the time of the rescue he was in cardiorespiratory arrest and paramedics couldn’t revive him…

Las Palmas fan fined €80,000 and banned for 4 years after flare incident at derby match
Las Palmas fan fined €80,000 and banned for 4 years after flare incident at derby match

He lit and threw a flare into spectators below, which included children, at the Heliodoro stadium against CD Tenerife…

Man in critical condition after being rescued from drowning off a Mogan beach
Man in critical condition after being rescued from drowning off a Mogan beach

Lifeguards pulled him from the water and successfully resuscitated him before he was airlifted to hospital…

Exciting news for hikers as new website is launched in Gran Canaria
Exciting news for hikers as new website is launched in Gran Canaria

The new trail website features over 100 routes across the Island for outdoor enthusiasts …

Katia Gutiérrez crowned Queen of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2024!
Katia Gutiérrez crowned Queen of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2024!

Las Palmas truly witnessed a carnival extravaganza like never before at this year’s gala…

Man arrested for setting fire to former boss's car after a pay dispute
Man arrested for setting fire to former boss's car after a pay dispute

He used fake social media profiles to issue physical threats and arson, before actually setting fire to her car…

The new Faneque double tunnel set to open to traffic on Friday
The new Faneque double tunnel set to open to traffic on Friday

It connects El Risco to Agaete and eliminates the need to use perilous sections of the current road which is plagued by rockslides…

3.4 magnitude earthquake rattles the south of Gran Canaria
3.4 magnitude earthquake rattles the south of Gran Canaria

The IGN have reported that it was felt by much of the population in various towns across the island, but didn’t cause any damage…

Police find dead body of missing British hiker in the Canary Islands
Police find dead body of missing British hiker in the Canary Islands

He was reported missing by his wife, who was walking with him, who said he simply disappeared…

Courts launch investigation into possible crime in the sale of Anfi del Mar
Courts launch investigation into possible crime in the sale of Anfi del Mar

Lopesan Group bought the company in 2021 but there seems to be a “potential wrongdoing” during the transaction…