‘Housing First’ programme launches in Gran Canaria to tackle rising homelessness
After a 47% increase in people sleeping on the streets, the cabildo is finally rolling out a housing-led support programme…
Cars damaged in rockfall on motorway in Gran Canaria
A vehicle was left stranded and traffic was brought to a standstill after rocks crashed onto the busy road…
Maspalomas launches new festival combining Eurovision and Pride
Maspalomas will be the only European destination to host two major international LGBTQ+ festivals in the same month…
Man arrested for brutally killing cat in Gran Canaria
The cat was a well-loved member of a feline colony and died after being attacked with a set of keys…
The skies of the Canary Islands once again become a training ground for aerial combat
Ocean Sky 2025 is a major international air combat exercise with air forces from Germany, Greece, Portugal, India, and the US taking part…
3.4 magnitude earthquake felt by the public between Tenerife and Gran Canaria
This is among the strongest felt in recent months and a reminder of the archipelago’s dynamic geological nature…
Canary Islands beach closed after sightings of dangerous ‘Blue Dragons’
The striking but potentially dangerous marine creatures, were spotted near the shoreline…
Man killed in bus collision in Gran Canaria was ex-policeman convicted of drug trafficking
He was sentenced in 2023 to five years in prison and fined more than €3.3 million…
One dead and several injured in tragic car and bus crash in Gran Canaria
The driver who died in the crash was a former National Police officer previously linked to drug trafficking networks…
New 92 apartment holiday complex given the green light in Mogan
It is part of a €10 million investment project aimed at revitalising the Balito Ravine area…
Police catch fake tour guides operating in Gran Canaria
Unauthorised guides often operate without insurance or safety training, leaving tourists vulnerable in the event of accidents or scams…
Police investigate how an Emu ended up getting run over on a Canary Islands motorway
The collision caused damage to the car but the driver escaped uninjured…
Police hunting man after ‘Jealousy Fuelled’ multiple stabbing in Gran Canaria
He violently attacked and stabbed the man because he was with his ex-girlfriend…
Young man who ‘disappeared’ in the Canaries under investigation for faking his own kidnapping
His family reported losing contact with him since 30th August…
Helicopter rescue for man injured after falling from a cliff in Arucas
Firefighters arrived first and confirmed that the terrain made the rescue extremely challenging, and requested air support…
Controversial octopus farm in Canary Islands could require 28,000 tonnes of fish a year
Animal welfare groups warn that the project could increase overfishing and harm marine life…
Mobile drug lab discovered in Las Palmas: man made and sold drugs from his car
He was caught actively dealing crack cocaine and heroin from the vehicle…
Mother and son arrested in Gran Canaria for drug trafficking and money laundering
The investigation began after officers received a report from the public about suspicious activity…
Gran Canaria restaurant owners charged for serving contaminated meat
They have been given prison sentences of one year and four months, fines of €1,260, and three-year bans from handling or processing food…
Police warn parents after 11-year-old caught on e-scooter without helmet
The child was caught gliding through city streets with headphones in, completely unaware of the danger…
