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Constitutional Court approves demolition of Oliva Beach Hotel in Fuerteventura
Constitutional Court approves demolition of Oliva Beach Hotel in Fuerteventura

The court rejected the Canary Islands governments appeal and request to extend the concession that has allowed it to operate on that site…

Driver killed in head-on collision between a car and a truck in Fuerteventura
Driver killed in head-on collision between a car and a truck in Fuerteventura

The incident took place on the FC-2 in the municipality of Pájara. The female driver died from her injuries…

Couple arrested for using fake passports and credit cards at a hotel in the Canary Islands
Couple arrested for using fake passports and credit cards at a hotel in the Canary Islands

The two holidaymakers tried to check into a hotel in Caleta de Fuste and were found with false passports and 18 credit cards…

Man flees police and is finally caught with 60kg of Hashish resin in his car
Man flees police and is finally caught with 60kg of Hashish resin in his car

The blocks were all labelled with a picture of ‘Popeye’ on them…

New excursion in the Canary Islands: Hiking with Goats!
New excursion in the Canary Islands: Hiking with Goats!

This combines a fun outdoor activity through the mountains, with an animal-friendly twist…

Police confiscate 242 scooters in Corralejo for illegally occupying public spaces
Police confiscate 242 scooters in Corralejo for illegally occupying public spaces

They have emphasised that they need to be left in designated areas and not just ‘dumped’ or left anywhere...

Airlines increase flights from Germany to Fuerteventura starting November
Airlines increase flights from Germany to Fuerteventura starting November

Fuerteventura is currently the sixth most popular destination among German tourists and numbers have increased this year…

Fuerteventura extends water emergency for another year
Fuerteventura extends water emergency for another year

There are urgent measures being taken to improve the island's water supply which is still in a critical situation…

Betancuria: The oldest town and historic capital of the Canary Islands
Betancuria: The oldest town and historic capital of the Canary Islands

Despite its significant role in the islands' history, it is now the least populated municipality in the archipelago…

Fraudster arrested in Corralejo for stealing €5,000 from victim’s bank account
Fraudster arrested in Corralejo for stealing €5,000 from victim’s bank account

He made six transfers from the victims account without their knowledge or consent…

Man saved by member of the public after having heart attack on beach in Corralejo
Man saved by member of the public after having heart attack on beach in Corralejo

CECOES gave them instructions over the phone on how to give CPR correctly until medical help arrived…

Canary Islands restaurant gets rated in Top 5 nationally with The Fork
Canary Islands restaurant gets rated in Top 5 nationally with The Fork

Apart from the exceptional food, its quality, charm, and location have also been factors in its success…

Another thief arrested for multiple apartment burglaries while guests were inside
Another thief arrested for multiple apartment burglaries while guests were inside

He stole money, electronic devices, jewellery, and other personal belongings from various tourists while they were asleep…

Body found on popular beach in the Canary Islands
Body found on popular beach in the Canary Islands

A member of the public found it face down in the sand this morning…

Holidaymaker in critical condition after having a heart attack at water park
Holidaymaker in critical condition after having a heart attack at water park

Lifeguards and a member of the public acted quickly and managed to revive the 56-year-old woman before paramedics arrived…

Scammer arrested in Gran Tarajal wanted for 32 cases of fraud
Scammer arrested in Gran Tarajal wanted for 32 cases of fraud

A member of the public tipped off the police to his whereabouts, who found there was a European Arrest Warrant against him…

3.6 magnitude earthquake recorded north of El Cotillo early this morning
3.6 magnitude earthquake recorded north of El Cotillo early this morning

Despite its significant magnitude, there have been no reports of it being felt by the local population…

€26 million renovation of hotel and sport facilities in Costa Calma approved
€26 million renovation of hotel and sport facilities in Costa Calma approved

The council have approved work on the Hotel Los Gorriones, a beach club, and a new sports and leisure area…

New Fred Olsen mini-ferry is now operational between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
New Fred Olsen mini-ferry is now operational between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

This new state of the art passenger only ferry has increased daily trips between the two islands to twelve…

Another international fugitive is arrested in the Canary Islands
Another international fugitive is arrested in the Canary Islands

He is wanted for fraud affecting over 175 victims and was hiding in Mexico before coming to the islands…