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Over 1,000 holidaymakers stranded in Fuerteventura due to power outage
Over 1,000 holidaymakers stranded in Fuerteventura due to power outage

Authorities launched an emergency operation and relocated them to hotels across the island after their flights were cancelled…

Three arrested in Fuerteventura for using fake documents to work
Three arrested in Fuerteventura for using fake documents to work

A restaurant in Caleta de Fuste was found to have eight staff working illegally and faces an €80,000 fine…

Machete-wielding thugs arrested after €32,000 Rolex theft in broad daylight
Machete-wielding thugs arrested after €32,000 Rolex theft in broad daylight

Two unsuspecting victims were ambushed by the masked attackers, who threatened them before making off with the watch…

69-year-old man killed in head on collision with a bus near Caleta de Fuste
69-year-old man killed in head on collision with a bus near Caleta de Fuste

The accident has raised concerns about safety on this stretch of the FV-2 road…

Fuerteventura Faces Digital Crisis as Internet Outages Continue
Fuerteventura Faces Digital Crisis as Internet Outages Continue

The municipality of La Oliva was hit by a major network failure on Tuesday…

VIDEO: Body of drowned fisherman recovered in Fuerteventura
VIDEO: Body of drowned fisherman recovered in Fuerteventura

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death after he allegedly fell into the sea in an inaccessible area…

35-year-old woman airlifted in critical condition after emergency at hotel pool
35-year-old woman airlifted in critical condition after emergency at hotel pool

Paramedics successfully restored the woman's pulse before she was flown to hospital in critical condition…

Six injured after vehicle overturns on dangerous dirt track in Esquinzo
Six injured after vehicle overturns on dangerous dirt track in Esquinzo

The area has seen several incidents with drivers losing control of their car due to loose gravel, uneven surfaces, and sharp turns…

Driver arrested in Fuerteventura for speeding and driving under the influence of drugs
Driver arrested in Fuerteventura for speeding and driving under the influence of drugs

He was clocked doing 150km/h on a road clearly signposted with a maximum speed limit of 60 km/h…

Six injured in hotel fire in Fuerteventura
Six injured in hotel fire in Fuerteventura

All suffered from smoke inhalation poisoning, although none of their injuries are currently considered life-threatening…

Fake Doctor arrested for using veterinary drugs in cosmetic treatments
Fake Doctor arrested for using veterinary drugs in cosmetic treatments

The investigation began after several women reported receiving invasive aesthetic injections causing serious health problems…

Fuerteventura's medical helicopter service is coming soon
Fuerteventura's medical helicopter service is coming soon

Plans are also underway for a Specialised Care Centre in the south of the Island…

Work inspectors find illegal employees at several businesses in Fuerteventura
Work inspectors find illegal employees at several businesses in Fuerteventura

Several companies now face fines for employing foreign workers without proper permits and for not registering employees with Social Security…

La Oliva boosts accessibility with new taxi bays for people with reduced mobility
La Oliva boosts accessibility with new taxi bays for people with reduced mobility

It is a significant step forward in addressing the transportation needs of residents and visitors in the northern part of the municipality…

Woman seriously injured in traffic accident in La Oliva
Woman seriously injured in traffic accident in La Oliva

The 52-year-old victim was quickly rushed to Fuerteventura General Hospital for urgent treatment…

Romance Scam Exposed: Canary Island resident defrauded of €300,000
Romance Scam Exposed: Canary Island resident defrauded of €300,000

The scammers were posing as a fake U.S. Naval Sergeant and took the money from the victim until he finally realised the deception…

Yogui, the devoted dog, pioneers certified Assistance Animal status in Canary Islands
Yogui, the devoted dog, pioneers certified Assistance Animal status in Canary Islands

Yogui is now a dedicated canine companion to six-year-old Benjamín who has autism…

Wind topples palm tree in La Oliva damaging power lines
Wind topples palm tree in La Oliva damaging power lines

The recent strong winds have caused incidents in several locations across the Canary Islands…

Biosphere Reserve opens whale and dolphin exhibition at Fuerteventura Airport
Biosphere Reserve opens whale and dolphin exhibition at Fuerteventura Airport

They are aiming to gain support for the creation of a Marine Biodiversity Sanctuary in the Canary Islands…

Council close Los Pozos Beach due to contaminated water levels
Council close Los Pozos Beach due to contaminated water levels

Beachgoers are advised to avoid swimming at Los Pozos Beach until further notice…