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…
Man found dead floating off the coast of Gran Canaria
Lifeguards pulled the man from the water and tried to resuscitate him, but their attempts were in vain…
Drunk driver crashes into parked motorbikes
Residents watched in shock as a car ploughed into several parked bikes and then sped off...
The oldest bar in the Canaries celebrates 150 years of tradition
Find out what makes it unique and why you could expect to find peanut shells on the floor…
Elderly man drowns on beach despite desperate rescue attempts
Bathers pulled the 75-year-old from the sea, but paramedics were unable to save his life…
Diver arrested while trying to retrieve 80 kilos of cocaine from ship in Las Palmas Port
Two port workers have also been arrested after police used CCTV footage to confirm their involvement in moving the drugs…
Patient robbed while recovering from surgery in Canaries hospital
Staff warn of rising thefts at Gran Canaria’s Materno Infantil Hospital with intruders roaming the corridors at night…
Gran Canaria now home to Europe’s largest cruise port terminal
The state-of-the-art facility can host four ships at once and will welcome millions of visitors each year…
Horror supermarket exposed in Gran Canaria
There were freezers full of rotten fish, meat turning black with decay, and shelves lined with out-of-date food…
John Travolta spotted filming new movie on Gran Canaria Beaches
His presence has already caused excitement on the island, with fans eager to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood actor…
