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…
Drug suspect arrested after over €30,000 found in car in Gran Canaria
Guardia Civil officers discovered the cash and suspected drugs during a surveillance operation in Santa María de Guía.
Wildfire alert activated in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Hot, dry African air and falling humidity levels are increasing the risk in forested areas, with conditions expected to worsen further on Thursday…
Driver trapped after car overturns in Mogán
The woman was taken to hospital after swerving to avoid an obstacle in the road…
More than 10,000 take to the streets for bike festival in Gran Canaria
The mass ride brought families and cyclists into the heart of Las Palmas as part of European Mobility Week…
New taxi-control system being introduced at Gran Canaria Airport
Automated number-plate recognition and connected digital systems will be used to improve passenger pick-ups at the airport…
Five suspects hunted after €50,000 jewellery raid in Gran Canaria
Four masked robbers smashed display cabinets at Las Terrazas before escaping in two vehicles, with police believing a fifth person helped them get away…
Two injured in electric scooter accident in Gran Canaria
Both men were taken to hospital after a collision involving two electric scooters and a bicycle…
Cancer survivor begins epic 800km journey across all seven Canary Islands
A man from Gran Canaria who used an exercise bike while undergoing treatment for leukaemia has today begun an extraordinary 800km cycling challenge across all seven Canary Islands.
Five arrested over shop thefts in tourist resorts across Gran Canaria
This follows three separate incidents in Puerto Rico, Anfi del Mar and Arguineguín…
46 earthquakes recorded across the Canary Islands in just 48 hours
There is no alert or evidence that the activity signals an increased risk of a volcanic eruption…
Gran Canaria wildfire stabilised after residents evacuated from their homes
Firefighters have stabilised the wildfire near with five helicopters deployed to tackle the blaze…
Schools closed on Tuesday due to extreme heat in Fuerteventura and parts of Gran Canaria
All Schools will be closed in Fuerteventura and in nine municipalities of Gran Canaria on Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to soar…
Motorcyclist crashes into three vehicles fleeing police checkpoint with suspected cocaine
A 43-year-old has been arrested after allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint in Gran Canaria while carrying 120 grams of suspected cocaine…
Wildfire breaks out in Gran Canaria as roads are closed
Emergency crews and helicopters are battling a wildfire near Cazadores in Telde, with authorities warning it has a high potential to spread towards Gran Canaria’s summit area...
Audi chooses Gran Canaria for major international event and vehicle testing
Thousands of Audi representatives are descending on the island as the manufacturer uses its spectacular roads to showcase its cars…
Raids in Gran Canaria form part of major international operation against Italian counterfeit money network
They are allegedly linked to the Camorra organised crime syndicate producing high-quality counterfeit euros...
