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Campers removed from Las Canteras Beach by police
Campers removed from Las Canteras Beach by police

The police emphasised the importance of respecting public spaces to ensure they remain accessible for everyone to enjoy…

Paraglider in critical condition after falling in remote area of Gáldar
Paraglider in critical condition after falling in remote area of Gáldar

Firefighters gave initial assistance before he was airlifted to safety to receive medical treatment…

Brutal assault on business owner in Puerto Rico shopping centre
Brutal assault on business owner in Puerto Rico shopping centre

He was attacked by seven known pickpockets who beat him up, took his watch and €730 in cash…

Details of the Three Kings parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Details of the Three Kings parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

A day of magic and celebration is planned from midday today culminating in the parade later this afternoon…

Concerns over amount of unauthorised camping at Las Canteras beach
Concerns over amount of unauthorised camping at Las Canteras beach

Camping in protected areas is banned everywhere in the Canary Islands…

Latest News: Serious traffic accident on GC-23 involving two cars and a truck
Latest News: Serious traffic accident on GC-23 involving two cars and a truck

The exact number of casualties and the severity of their injuries have not yet been confirmed…

Tragedy as 10-year-old girl dies after fall from 10th floor apartment in Gran Canaria
Tragedy as 10-year-old girl dies after fall from 10th floor apartment in Gran Canaria

The girl’s father was in the apartment at the time with her younger sister. Police are investigating into the cause of the incident…

New ferry boosts connectivity between Morro Jable and Las Palmas
New ferry boosts connectivity between Morro Jable and Las Palmas

The Barlovento Express has a capacity of 866 passengers and 271 vehicles…

Fugitive wanted for aggravated fraud arrested in the Canary Islands
Fugitive wanted for aggravated fraud arrested in the Canary Islands

The arrest was made following a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Hungarian authorities…

Two Loggerhead Turtles released back into the ocean after making full recovery
Two Loggerhead Turtles released back into the ocean after making full recovery

Both turtles have been treated at the Wildlife Recovery Centre of Tafira after sustaining injuries along the coast…

A woman in critical condition after being runover by a bus
A woman in critical condition after being runover by a bus

The incident took place in Las Palmas on Friday afternoon…

Will Smith and Enrique Iglesias to headline Granca Live Fest 2025
Will Smith and Enrique Iglesias to headline Granca Live Fest 2025

A star-studded line-up has been unveiled for the festival in Las Palmas next July. Tickets are on sale already!

Police discover drugs hidden at Kasbah Shopping Centre in Playa del Inglés
Police discover drugs hidden at Kasbah Shopping Centre in Playa del Inglés

A sniffer dog found them whilst on a routine patrol of the area…

Technical issue disrupts check-in and boarding at Gran Canaria Airport
Technical issue disrupts check-in and boarding at Gran Canaria Airport

Flights were not allowed to head to the island until the situation resolved due to queues and delays…

Two men arrested for violent robbery of tourist at Canary Islands shopping centre
Two men arrested for violent robbery of tourist at Canary Islands shopping centre

They ‘befriended’ him then pushed him into a dark corner and stole his wallet, cash, phone, and a watch worth 10,000 euros…

Bonoloto jackpot creates a new millionaire in the Canary Islands
Bonoloto jackpot creates a new millionaire in the Canary Islands

One lucky winner has scooped more than 2.3 million euros for a 50 cent ticket…

Anger as last beach for residents in south Gran Canaria yields to tourism
Anger as last beach for residents in south Gran Canaria yields to tourism

The port is being changed from cement production to a new sports marina to attract more international holidaymakers…

Maspalomas to have first residential complex development in 25 years
Maspalomas to have first residential complex development in 25 years

It will have 96 single-family homes offering two and three-bedroom options…

The first tourist tax for accommodation is officially introduced in the Canary Islands
The first tourist tax for accommodation is officially introduced in the Canary Islands

100% of all monies collected will be used for improvements on activities and services in the main tourist areas…