Pre-alert activated for forest fires in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
This is due to the spell of extreme heat, low humidity and dry winds coming this weekend…
Homeless man arrested for trying to set someone on fire in Gran Canaria
A police officer was also injured after the suspect allegedly turned violent during his arrest…
Patient arrested after threatening hospital staff in Gran Canaria
Healthcare workers faced repeated verbal abuse and intimidation during his stay…
Is the 2026 Granca Live Festival Going to be the Most Successful One Yet?
It's taking place between the 2nd and 3rd of July, and is going to be one of the biggest events of the summer…
Asian Hornet nest found in Canary Islands for the first time
Public advised to avoid them as their sting is larger and more painful than common wasps due to the amount of venom they can inject…
5-year-old child airlifted to hospital after hotel pool incident in Gran Canaria
The young boy was pulled from the water showing signs of drowning…
Strangled and threatened with a knife during private car sale in Gran Canaria
Officers say the victim was robbed of €3,000, a mobile phone and motorbike keys during the attack…
Man investigated for beating four dogs to death in Gran Canaria
Police say evidence gathered during the investigation pointed to repeated acts of animal cruelty at the property…
Squatter fined for arson and vandalism in Gran Canaria
He was found guilty of causing extensive damage to communal areas while living illegally inside the property…
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Car in Gran Canaria
The fatal incident took place at around 8pm on Saturday night…
Holidaymakers evacuated after fire at hotel in Playa del Inglés
Authorities say a build-up of gases in the kitchen extraction system caused the explosion and fire…
Man arrested trying to fly to Gran Canaria with 7.5kg of Hashish taped to his body
After identifying him they discovered he already had an active warrant for his arrest…
Woman loses €62,000 in “family emergency” scam in Gran Canaria
Police say the suspect posed as the victim’s nephew for months to request multiple bank transfers…
Three starving dogs found injured and tied to a post in Gran Canaria
None of the animals were microchipped and their owner has still not been identified…
Couple investigated for throwing six puppies from car in Gran Canaria
Police say the animals were left in a sealed plastic bag without ventilation…
Lopesan to build 953-room five-star mega hotel in Maspalomas
The project forms part of a broader urban and tourism revival in Meloneras in the south of Gran Canaria…
Body found in Gran Canaria believed to be of man missing since 2024
Workers at a construction site in Jinámar alerted police after discovering the remains…
Robbers threaten supermarket staff with machetes in Gran Canaria
Residents say growing crime in the capital is causing fear among local businesses and neighbours…
4-year-old boy in critical condition after drowning incident at hotel pool
He was airlifted by helicopter to receive specialist care in the capital of Gran Canaria…
Shop owner in Gran Canaria sleeps in store over break-in fears
Local businesses have been hit by repeated thefts as the community calls for stronger security…
