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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…

67-year-old woman drowns at Playa del Ingles beach
67-year-old woman drowns at Playa del Ingles beach

Red Cross lifeguards pulled her from the water and administered CPR but couldn’t revive her…

Dead body of a man retrieved from the Inagua Nature Reserve
Dead body of a man retrieved from the Inagua Nature Reserve

It is believed to be that of a climber who fell in very difficult area to access…

Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s found safe after going missing in Gran Canaria
Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s found safe after going missing in Gran Canaria

Her carer noticed that the 86-year-old was not at home and the front gate was open sparking immediate concern…

Canarian Police arrest driver without a licence in possession of 40g of heroin and €3,000 cash
Canarian Police arrest driver without a licence in possession of 40g of heroin and €3,000 cash

The searched the vehicle at a routine checkpoint in Las Palmas…

Warning for Tourists and Residents: Emergency Drill on September 26th in Gran Canaria
Warning for Tourists and Residents: Emergency Drill on September 26th in Gran Canaria

Every mobile phone on the island, regardless of where it is from, will receive the alert in Spanish or English…

Man arrested for stabbing outside a nightclub in Gran Canaria
Man arrested for stabbing outside a nightclub in Gran Canaria

The incident took place at 1.00am on Sunday morning at a commercial centre near Maspalomas…

Emergency landing in Gran Canaria due to medical issues on board
Emergency landing in Gran Canaria due to medical issues on board

Air traffic controllers quickly adjusted the flight’s route to ensure a rapid approach, diverting other planes to clear the flight path…

VIDEO: The Canary Islands feels the force of the highest tides of the year
VIDEO: The Canary Islands feels the force of the highest tides of the year

Sea levels rose significantly, flooding beaches and promenades in mostly south-facing areas…

Norwich City FC to promote Gran Canaria to fans in the UK
Norwich City FC to promote Gran Canaria to fans in the UK

The club will have an alliance with UD Las Palmas and come over for a training camp and friendly game…

Man arrested with over 1,000g of cocaine and €30,000 hidden in vehicle
Man arrested with over 1,000g of cocaine and €30,000 hidden in vehicle

He was stopped after a routine search at the port of Agaete while disembarking a ferry from Tenerife…

Tuktuk tours banned in Maspalomas
Tuktuk tours banned in Maspalomas

An inspection found several regulatory violations by the owners who will have them confiscated if they are used…

IGN updates information on recent earthquakes in the Canary Islands
IGN updates information on recent earthquakes in the Canary Islands

The 3.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday was the strongest in the region in the last 60 years…

Man arrested after robbing the same store three times in 11 days
Man arrested after robbing the same store three times in 11 days

He got away with cash twice and was arrested after his third attempt…

State of Emergency in Gran Canaria ends as oil spill cleanup progresses
State of Emergency in Gran Canaria ends as oil spill cleanup progresses

The owners of the boat responsible for the spill have to pay €340,000 before they can leave Gran Canaria…