Hotel cleaner arrested over theft from holidaymaker in Gran Canaria
Police recovered a €450 necklace after discovering it had been sold to a local gold dealer for just over €100.
Expect an emergency warning alert on your mobile phone next Thursday
Residents and tourists in several islands may receive loud mobile phone warnings next Thursday, even though the emergency exercise is taking place in Tenerife.
Security guards catch suspect after jewellery raid at Gran Canaria shopping centre
They grabbed him after masked robbers used fire extinguishers and smashed glass cabinets at Las Arenas shopping centre in Gran Canaria…
The new Siam Park in Gran Canaria hits more stumbling blocks
The proposed water park near Playa del Inglés needs to prove water supply, flood protection, and traffic management to continue…
Rony the hero police dog honoured for finding missing people in the Canary Islands
Not all heroes wear capes. Some have four legs, floppy ears and an extraordinary sense of smell!
Five arrested over nine house burglaries in south Gran Canaria
One of the suspects allegedly worked installing and maintaining home alarm systems…
€400,000 immersive Christmas attraction planned for Maspalomas
The temporary dome at Parque del Sur is planned to offer visitors a free immersive audiovisual experience throughout the festive period…
Walkers from more than 15 countries head to Gran Canaria for international festival
Four guided routes will take 136 participants beyond the resorts to explore the island's landscapes, villages, and rural areas…
Man admits role in plot to fraudulently take over 141 properties in the Canary Islands
The scheme targeted mainly rural properties across Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote by manipulating ownership documentation…
Fire breaks out near petrol station in Gran Canaria
Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading from an abandoned property to neighbouring premises
Amazon MGM Studios scout Gran Canaria for future productions
Seven executives from the US have inspected the island's studios, locations and film industry as they assess opportunities for potential projects…
New €41.6 million five-star hotel approved in Maspalomas
The 249-room Meloneras Boutique Hotel is expected to create more than 250 jobs in the south of Gran Canaria…
New four-stage cycling tour coming to the Canary Islands
The race will bring WorldTour and ProTeam riders to Gran Canaria and Tenerife from 14th to 17th January 2027.
200 Uber and Cabify licences get green light in Gran Canaria
A court ruling means Gran Canaria must process applications for 200 private-hire vehicle licences after judges rejected arguments based on traffic and environmental concerns.
€23.5 million revamp planned for abandoned hotel in Gran Canaria
The former sports hotel founded by tennis star Helga Masthoff will be transformed into a luxury retreat with 49 rooms, five villas and new spa facilities.
Plans for direct ferry between Los Cristianos and Gran Canaria
A proposed route from Los Cristianos to Arguineguín could spare travellers a long drive to and from existing ferry ports, but no service has been approved yet.
Body found floating in sea near lighthouse in Gran Canaria
Emergency teams launched a major rescue operation after a man aged around 50 was spotted in the water near rocks on the Telde coastline.
Wildfire alert lifted in Gran Canaria after three fires in four days
The island remains on pre-alert after the outbreaks kept emergency crews busy during the recent hot and dry conditions…
Express recovery trucks planned to cut motorway traffic jams
The rapid-response service would remove crashed or broken-down vehicles more quickly from Gran Canaria's busiest roads to prevent lengthy tailbacks…
Taxis in Gran Canaria being fitted with panic buttons to connect directly with police
It will send live audio and video from the taxi to the police in real time when a driver activates an emergency alert…
