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Police dismantle drug ring run by 'Hells Angels' members in the Canary Islands
Police dismantle drug ring run by 'Hells Angels' members in the Canary Islands

The investigation began after the discovery of multiple drug-selling points controlled by members of the biker gang…

Noise problems and underage staff issues escalate in Maspalomas nightlife scene
Noise problems and underage staff issues escalate in Maspalomas nightlife scene

Police identified 42 minors working at two nightclubs in Playa del Inglés this weekend…

Giant Squid washes ashore astonishing locals and tourists
Giant Squid washes ashore astonishing locals and tourists

It’s unusual to see these elusive creatures as they usually remain hidden in the depths of the ocean…

Licences granted for new aparthotel complex and eight luxury villas in Maspalomas
Licences granted for new aparthotel complex and eight luxury villas in Maspalomas

The San Bartolomé de Tirajana Council says that economic and tourism development are the key motives behind the projects…

One lucky winner scoops €2 million lottery jackpot with ticket bought at a Canary Islands airport
One lucky winner scoops €2 million lottery jackpot with ticket bought at a Canary Islands airport

The ticket from Friday’s draw has been validated and the holder needs to collect their prize…

Human remains discovered in a remote mass grave in the Canary Islands
Human remains discovered in a remote mass grave in the Canary Islands

So far the remains of four adult men and bullet casings used by the army during the Civil War have been retrieved…

Norwegian Air opens new base in Gran Canaria increasing flights from Scandinavia
Norwegian Air opens new base in Gran Canaria increasing flights from Scandinavia

They will operate 40 flights a week from Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden…

Maspalomas cracks down on noise levels from nightclubs following complaints
Maspalomas cracks down on noise levels from nightclubs following complaints

Both local residents and holidaymakers complained about the noise coming from the two clubs that only have bar licences…

Woman gives birth unexpectedly at a shopping centre in Gran Canaria
Woman gives birth unexpectedly at a shopping centre in Gran Canaria

She was at the La Ballena Shopping Mall when she suddenly went into labour…

Body of 77-year-old woman found floating near Pozo Izquierdo Beach
Body of 77-year-old woman found floating near Pozo Izquierdo Beach

Lifeguards stationed at the beach spotted her face down in the water and acted quickly to try and revive her…

The Oldest Lighthouse in the Canary Islands: A Hidden Gem Among Dunes, Lagoons, and Trails
The Oldest Lighthouse in the Canary Islands: A Hidden Gem Among Dunes, Lagoons, and Trails

It stands as both a historical monument and a popular tourist destination…

Gran Canaria proposes Eco-Tax and restriction on holiday lets for a sustainable future
Gran Canaria proposes Eco-Tax and restriction on holiday lets for a sustainable future

Here are the key points many of which the other islands such as Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura will also adopt…

20-O demonstrations in Gran Canaria: Tourists film march and blow kisses
20-O demonstrations in Gran Canaria: Tourists film march and blow kisses

Police intervened at one point when a protestor defaced a hotel sign…

IGN reports another 3.3 magnitude earthquake in the Canary Islands
IGN reports another 3.3 magnitude earthquake in the Canary Islands

It was felt by the public in some nearby areas…

Guardia Civil Intercepts a flying boat near Puerto Mogan
Guardia Civil Intercepts a flying boat near Puerto Mogan

The unusual craft was flying at an estimated speed of around 55 km/h with a paying customer on board, but no licences to do so!

Two National Police Officers arrested for their involvement in organised crime
Two National Police Officers arrested for their involvement in organised crime

They have been remanded in custody on charges of extortion, threats, breach of confidentiality, and drug trafficking…

Oil spill and accidents cause chaos on the roads in Las Palmas
Oil spill and accidents cause chaos on the roads in Las Palmas

Several accidents have occurred as a result of the spill with at least two people injured. More details here…

Maspalomas to have new 4-star hotel with conversion of apartment complex
Maspalomas to have new 4-star hotel with conversion of apartment complex

The council say that it shows their intention to modernise Playa Del Ingles for tourists…

The Guard Civil destroys over 1,500 confiscated weapons in the Canary Islands
The Guard Civil destroys over 1,500 confiscated weapons in the Canary Islands

Efforts aim to ensure "these weapons never end up on the black market in the hands of criminals”

Get Ready! Cirque du Soleil's dazzling new show 'Bazzar' premieres in the Canaries
Get Ready! Cirque du Soleil's dazzling new show 'Bazzar' premieres in the Canaries

The world's best acrobats and artists will be performing nightly in Maspalomas until January…