Gran Canaria village fights to save its unique ‘Potato Dance’ tradition
It has been bringing generations together for almost 70 years…
3.3 tonnes of cocaine and a machine gun seized on boat off Gran Canaria
Five people were arrested after officers chased down the high-powered boat around 70 miles south of the island…
Harry Potter-inspired show coming to Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Live music, actors and themed scenery will bring the wizarding world to life this Christmas…
Nine arrested over suspected illegal fuel operation in Gran Canaria
A police chase unfolded after officers uncovered an illicit operation supplying large quantities of fuel to boats…
More than 80 die after migrant boat drifts for 26 days south of the Canary Islands
A baby girl was among those lost after the boat left The Gambia with 128 people on board…
Passenger vomiting and fainting forces diversion for flight to the Canary Islands
The passenger’s condition deteriorated, prompting the crew to activate the airline’s emergency procedures…
Four arrested after 21kg of heroin seized in Gran Canaria
The drugs had been hidden inside supermarket carrier bags inside a suitcase…
€45,000 boat stolen from Mogán marina found drifting at sea
Two men are being investigated after security cameras captured the boat being taken from the port…
This bakery is turning traditional flavours into works of art in the Canary Islands
Find out where this hidden gem is serving handmade desserts with an island twist…
New multilingual warnings and drones to protect Maspalomas Dunes
They are targeting the thousands of tourists that flock there at sunrise and sunset and stray into protected areas…
Naked man causes traffic chaos in Gran Canaria
All three southbound lanes were closed after the man entered the La Laja tunnel…
Volleyball coach arrested over alleged sexual assault of underage player
The incident took place at the coach’s home in Gran Canaria after the pair made contact through social media…
Man in critical condition after being stabbed in Gran Canaria
This incident is the third serious knife-related confrontation in the area in three weeks…
Trailer released for new Samuel L. Jackson movie filmed in Gran Canaria
The Hollywood thriller features scenes shot in Puerto de Mogán and Las Palmas…
Police open murder investigation after woman found dead in ravine in Gran Canaria
She was found with a rock on her head and had suffered severe head injury…
Passenger jailed after 3kg of hashish found in luggage at Gran Canaria Airport
The discovery was made after officers stopped him during routine checks in the arrivals area…
New €48 million shopping centre coming to Playa del Inglés
It will cover almost 70,000 square metres with 68 shops and restaurants plus underground parking for over 800 cars…
14-year-old boy dies after drowning in cove in Gran Canaria
The incident happened between Playa Amadores and Puerto Rico two of the island’s most popular tourist areas…
Court saves popular hotel in Gran Canaria from demolition
There has been a dispute over whether part of the hotel is on protected coastal land...
Major search and rescue operation underway off coast of Puerto Rico
Emergency teams are searching for a person reported to be in difficulty in the water…
