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Two men arrested in Gran Canaria in possession of 910 ecstasy pills
Two men arrested in Gran Canaria in possession of 910 ecstasy pills

They were stopped at a police checkpoint where officers noticed an unusual bulge in one of the men’s trousers…

Hiker airlifted from Roque Nublo after medical emergency
Hiker airlifted from Roque Nublo after medical emergency

She was stabilised at the site before being airlifted to hospital for further treatment…

King Felipe VI to lead military display in Gran Canaria
King Felipe VI to lead military display in Gran Canaria

Public invited to watch military exercise featuring the Navy, Army, and Air Force for Armed Forces Day…

Teenager caught trying to steal a motorbike in Gran Canaria
Teenager caught trying to steal a motorbike in Gran Canaria

Police confirm the 19-year-old was subject to an arrest warrant at the time of the incident…

VIDEO: Drunk passenger punches flight attendant and causes panic on TUI flight from the Canary Islands
VIDEO: Drunk passenger punches flight attendant and causes panic on TUI flight from the Canary Islands

Shocking moment man arrested after mid-air outburst shouting “this plane is going to crash”

‘Like Minecraft in real life’: Gran Canaria unveils first 3D-printed building in Spain
‘Like Minecraft in real life’: Gran Canaria unveils first 3D-printed building in Spain

60% of the building work was done with robots and 3D printers making construction quicker and more efficient than usual methods...

Truck driver seriously injured after plunging 15 metres down slope in Gran Canaria
Truck driver seriously injured after plunging 15 metres down slope in Gran Canaria

Rescue operation involved two ambulances, fire crews, and a medical helicopter…

Large plume of smoke near Gran Canaria Shopping Centre causes alarm
Large plume of smoke near Gran Canaria Shopping Centre causes alarm

Firefighters confirmed that the fire was deliberately lit in a nearby ravine known for building up dry grass, debris and rubbish…

Dubai-inspired ice cream goes viral in Gran Canaria
Dubai-inspired ice cream goes viral in Gran Canaria

The new flavour is being described as a luxurious take on the classic scoop with pistachio syrup and crispy kataifi pastry…

Meloneras starts construction of five new hotels after 14 years of no building
Meloneras starts construction of five new hotels after 14 years of no building

This is part of a large-scale redevelopment plan approved by the San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Maspalomas) local council…

Man dies after crane falls on him in Gran Canaria
Man dies after crane falls on him in Gran Canaria

The accident occurred at noon this Friday, emergency services confirmed the man's death upon arrival…

Quevedo fever draws fans from London to concert in Gran Canaria
Quevedo fever draws fans from London to concert in Gran Canaria

The lad from Las Palmas is a prominent Spanish singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of reggaeton, trap, and Latin pop…

Three hotels in Mogan are put up for public auction
Three hotels in Mogan are put up for public auction

This follows a court order after the Santana Cazorla group went into insolvency, even though they have remained open for guests…

Las Chumberas sweet shop target of attempted armed robbery
Las Chumberas sweet shop target of attempted armed robbery

The shop assistant courageously resisted the robber's attempts but had an anxiety attack after the ordeal…

Thief steals high-end bike and lists it for sale for €9,000 online in the Canary Islands
Thief steals high-end bike and lists it for sale for €9,000 online in the Canary Islands

A man is under investigation after allegedly stealing the bike and then attempting to sell it on social media…

Teen cyclist injured in shocking hit-and-run and bike theft in Gran Canaria
Teen cyclist injured in shocking hit-and-run and bike theft in Gran Canaria

The driver not only fled the scene but allegedly stole the boy’s bicycle as well…

Who was Abdoulie Bah, the young man shot dead by police at Gran Canaria Airport
Who was Abdoulie Bah, the young man shot dead by police at Gran Canaria Airport

New details have emerged about the Gambian teenager who was shot five times during a dramatic incident on Saturday…

Naviera Armas considers high-speed ferry route between Arguineguín and Los Cristianos
Naviera Armas considers high-speed ferry route between Arguineguín and Los Cristianos

This would transform southern inter-island connectivity and make it easier for people to travel between Tenerife and Gran Canaria…

Investigators review CCTV footage as man shot five times by police at Gran Canaria Airport
Investigators review CCTV footage as man shot five times by police at Gran Canaria Airport

The incident happened in front of the international terminal witnessed by holidaymakers and airport staff…

Man shot dead by police after knife attack at Gran Canaria Airport
Man shot dead by police after knife attack at Gran Canaria Airport

He attempted to stab a taxi driver and threaten passengers inside the terminal with a knife…