Four beaches are closed in Gran Canaria this weekend due to oil spill
The cleanup operation begun but the spill has spread further down the coast…
Emergency raised to Level 2 in Gran Canaria due to fuel spill
Work has started to clean up the two closed beaches that have been affected…
State of Emergency declared in Gran Canaria due to oil slick
Two beaches have already been closed and more are expected as it is advancing down the southeast coast…
European fugitive arrested in the Canary Islands after two-year manhunt
He is wanted for a large-scale fraud that netted over one million euros in late 2022…
Body of woman found floating 20 metres from the shore in Telde
Lifeguards tried to resuscitate her at the beach but unfortunately couldn’t revive her…
Flight to the Canary Islands granted priority landing due to pilot illness
It was reported by Air Traffic Controllers who cleared the flight path so the plane could land as quickly as possible…
Fans go crazy to welcome Mbappe and his Real Madrid team mates to Gran Canaria
Florentino, Mbappé and Vinicius were the most applauded players as they got off the team bus…
Scare for passengers as bird strike forces plane to abort flight just after take-off
The pilot had to circle for 25 minutes to burn off enough fuel to ensure a safe landing back in Gran Canaria…
Burglar arrested for breaking into and robbing four bars and restaurants
He targeted premises that don’t have alarms smashing tills and cigarette machines…
One lucky ticket holder wins €88 million lottery jackpot in the Canary Islands
They spent five euros on tickets to claim one of the biggest prizes ever awarded in Spain…
Man arrested in the Canary Islands for attempted murder in broad daylight
The victim is in critical condition in hospital, but a dead body has also been found that police believe is related to the incident…
Hammerhead shark spotted swimming in a port in the Canary Islands
It is unusual for them to come this close to the shore but don’t pose a threat if left alone…
Beach closed in the Canary Islands due to the presence of poisonous Blue Dragon fish
It will remain closed for swimming until the area is deemed safe…
Police seize 289 kilograms of cocaine in drug bust in the Canary Islands
It was wrapped in waterproof sacks and concealed in the refrigeration system of the boat…
Jail for nightclub bouncer accused of killing a British tourist in the Canary Islands
At first it was thought the man had a heart attack from drink and drugs, but marks on his neck confirmed he had been killed…
Protest organisers urge Gran Canaria government to halt tourism expansion plans
They intend to build over 129,000 new tourist beds effectively doubling the current capacity of the island…
Police arrest three men who robbed others at knifepoint after using a cash machine
The victims had just withdrawn money from an ATM when the trio followed them and threatened them with a knife…
Renovation plans for Maspalomas Golf Course include a new hotel and 19 villas
The whole area will benefit with new roads, pavements, lighting, and a higher quality luxurious destination…
Woman found dead in her home in Gran Canaria
Neighbours called the emergency services because they hadn’t seen her for several days…
Emergency alert for extreme heat of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Gran Canaria
Temperatures are forecast to reach 38°C (100 degrees Fahrenheit) with a haze. More info here…
