Tourist tax raises over €662,000 for Mogan Council in first seven months
All of the money will be reinvested in tourist services and infrastructure from the €0.15 daily charge for holidaymakers…
Work to begin on two new viaducts linking Agaete and La Aldea
The Canary Islands Government has approved an additional €28 million for the project to start this month…
Five exotic cats rescued in Gran Canaria
Three people are under investigation for illegally keeping and breeding the wild cats without permits…
Stacking stones at Maspalomas Beach harms wildlife and weakens the coast
While just moving a few stones might seem harmless, experts warn that it causes long-term issues…
Decomposed body found on Las Palmas seafront
It was discovered by an off-duty policemen who noticed a strange smell while walking along the promenade…
Three earthquakes are felt by residents of several towns in Gran Canaria
The strongest measure 2.9 on the Richter scale in the northwest of the island…
Doctor arrested for allegedly sexually abusing patients in Gran Canaria
Police say the doctor told women to undress for “massages” and allegedly put one patient’s toes in his mouth during a consultation…
Group of youths attack two migrant teenagers in a park in Gran Canaria
The police are looking for up to twenty suspects after a brutal street attack that spread from the park to a youth shelter…
20-year-old drowns at La Laja Beach despite rescue efforts
He had been playing in the sea with a friend when, for reasons still under investigation, he began having difficulty staying afloat…
‘Skateboard Thief’ caught after string of car break-ins in Gran Canaria
CCTV footage proved crucial in identifying the thief who allegedly carried out 14 thefts…
‘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…
