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Fugitive wanted for aggravated fraud arrested in the Canary Islands
Fugitive wanted for aggravated fraud arrested in the Canary Islands

The arrest was made following a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Hungarian authorities…

Two Loggerhead Turtles released back into the ocean after making full recovery
Two Loggerhead Turtles released back into the ocean after making full recovery

Both turtles have been treated at the Wildlife Recovery Centre of Tafira after sustaining injuries along the coast…

A woman in critical condition after being runover by a bus
A woman in critical condition after being runover by a bus

The incident took place in Las Palmas on Friday afternoon…

Will Smith and Enrique Iglesias to headline Granca Live Fest 2025
Will Smith and Enrique Iglesias to headline Granca Live Fest 2025

A star-studded line-up has been unveiled for the festival in Las Palmas next July. Tickets are on sale already!

Police discover drugs hidden at Kasbah Shopping Centre in Playa del Inglés
Police discover drugs hidden at Kasbah Shopping Centre in Playa del Inglés

A sniffer dog found them whilst on a routine patrol of the area…

Technical issue disrupts check-in and boarding at Gran Canaria Airport
Technical issue disrupts check-in and boarding at Gran Canaria Airport

Flights were not allowed to head to the island until the situation resolved due to queues and delays…

Two men arrested for violent robbery of tourist at Canary Islands shopping centre
Two men arrested for violent robbery of tourist at Canary Islands shopping centre

They ‘befriended’ him then pushed him into a dark corner and stole his wallet, cash, phone, and a watch worth 10,000 euros…

Bonoloto jackpot creates a new millionaire in the Canary Islands
Bonoloto jackpot creates a new millionaire in the Canary Islands

One lucky winner has scooped more than 2.3 million euros for a 50 cent ticket…

Anger as last beach for residents in south Gran Canaria yields to tourism
Anger as last beach for residents in south Gran Canaria yields to tourism

The port is being changed from cement production to a new sports marina to attract more international holidaymakers…

Maspalomas to have first residential complex development in 25 years
Maspalomas to have first residential complex development in 25 years

It will have 96 single-family homes offering two and three-bedroom options…

The first tourist tax for accommodation is officially introduced in the Canary Islands
The first tourist tax for accommodation is officially introduced in the Canary Islands

100% of all monies collected will be used for improvements on activities and services in the main tourist areas…

Dead Sei Whale washes ashore a beach in Gran Canaria
Dead Sei Whale washes ashore a beach in Gran Canaria

The whale carcass, in an advanced state of decomposition, has several signs of shark bites…

Fishing boat fined €250,000 for spilling 200 litres of fuel into the sea
Fishing boat fined €250,000 for spilling 200 litres of fuel into the sea

They are also responsible for re-imbursing Maritime Rescue for the costs incurred during the cleanup operation…

Man rescued after attempting to swim to a cruise ship in Las Palmas port
Man rescued after attempting to swim to a cruise ship in Las Palmas port

Witnesses alerted the Port Police after spotting the man standing on a pontoon, preparing to jump into the water…

Tragic accident in Playa del Inglés: Woman fatally run over by pickup truck while sunbathing
Tragic accident in Playa del Inglés: Woman fatally run over by pickup truck while sunbathing

The driver of the truck, that was servicing kiosks on the beach, claims he didn’t realise he’d driven over her…

FIFA officially confirm Gran Canaria as a 2030 World Cup host venue
FIFA officially confirm Gran Canaria as a 2030 World Cup host venue

The stadium will host several group-stage matches and possibly a quarter final…

Las Canteras prepares to unveil its iconic sand nativity scene
Las Canteras prepares to unveil its iconic sand nativity scene

This is the 19th edition of the sand sculptures and brings together artists from all over the world, including one from Ireland…

Guardia Civil neutralise ‘explosive material’ at a high school in the Canary Islands
Guardia Civil neutralise ‘explosive material’ at a high school in the Canary Islands

The TEDAX Bomb Squad were called in as it is “more potent than dynamite”

Minimum bus services will operate in Gran Canaria during two day public transport strike
Minimum bus services will operate in Gran Canaria during two day public transport strike

The strike is set for today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) across the Canary Islands and Spain…

Samuel L. Jackson spotted dining at popular pizzeria in the Canary Islands
Samuel L. Jackson spotted dining at popular pizzeria in the Canary Islands

He is filming a new action movie called The Beast, in which he plays the president of the United States…