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Two flights leaving Spain are forced to return after aircraft suffered ‘technical issues’

TWO Swedish-bound planes that had departed two Canary Islands airports had to make unscheduled returns due to technical issues. The incidents happened within 24 hours

17 Feb, 2025 @ 11:15

Canary Islands·Lead

Outrage in Spain after 70-year-old ex-policeman ‘dismembers wife and dumps her body parts around holiday island’

A RETIRED Guardia Civil officer has been charged with killing his wife and afterwards dumping her body parts in different areas of Gran Canaria. A

14 Feb, 2025 @ 12:07

Canary Islands·Crime & Law·Lead

1 bedroom Bungalow for sale in Playa del Ingles with pool – € 335,000

Bungalow Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria 1 beds 1 baths € 335,000 Bungalow located in the area of Playa del Inglés. Close to

25 Oct, 2024 @ 13:05

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Offshore oil spill forces beach closures in Spain’s Gran Canaria: Experts fear for marine wildlife

AN oil spill off the coast of Gran Canaria has forced local authorities to close off several popular tourist beaches and declare an environmental emergency.

6 Sep, 2024 @ 15:26

Canary Islands·Environment·Lead

EasyJet to launch five new routes between the UK and Spain

BUDGET airline EasyJet has announced it will run five new routes between the United Kingdom and Spain. The services will be launched next winter and

23 Aug, 2024 @ 21:00

Lead·National News

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – € 164,000

Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria 2 beds 1 baths € 164,000 For sale apartment in the old town of Las

19 Aug, 2024 @ 13:05

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Spanish bouncer accused of killing a British tourist in Spain is arrested

A NIGHTCLUB bouncer from Gran Canaria has been arrested and jailed after being charged with the death of a 35-year-old British tourist on July 24.

7 Aug, 2024 @ 12:45

Canary Islands·Crime & Law·Lead

6 bedroom Villa for sale in Playa del Ingles with garage – € 775,000

Villa Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria 6 beds 2 baths € 775,000 Discover with La Boutique Canary-Real Estate this spectacular villa for sale,

31 Jul, 2024 @ 13:05

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1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Arguineguin – € 180,000

Apartment Arguineguín, Gran Canaria 1 beds 1 baths € 180,000 Our agency offers a charming apartment with panoramic sea views in the Patalavaca

4 Jul, 2024 @ 13:05

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Watch: Beachgoers left terrified as two-metre shark approaches the shore at this hugely popular holiday destination in Spain

A BEACH in the Canary Islands had to be closed on Saturday after a massive shark swam right up to the shore, terrifying locals and

16 Jun, 2024 @ 12:09

Canary Islands·Lead

Flight from the UK to Spain avoided a tragic disaster ‘by metres’ due to a ‘software error’

A SOFTWARE error on a TUI plane taking off from Bristol for Gran Canaria nearly caused a disaster with 163 passengers onboard. The incident happened

7 Jun, 2024 @ 17:40

Canary Islands·Lead

Tourist, 57, plunges 100 metres to her death during mountain walk with her daughter in Spain

A TOURIST has died after falling 100 metres off a cliff during her holiday to Spain. The 57-year-old was walking on top of a mountain

28 May, 2024 @ 14:01

Canary Islands·Lead

These are the 10 poorest towns in Spain – including four in Andalucia

FOUR Andalucian towns feature in a Top 10 list of Spain’s poorest municipalities with populations of 50,000 and over. The study though is somewhat reflective

21 May, 2024 @ 18:00

Andalucia·Lead·National News

Two dead and 40 evacuated in Spain’s Tenerife amid rough seas and coastal flooding

ROUGH seas and coastal flooding have caused two deaths and 40 evacuations in Tenerife. Wednesday, April 10 saw two people fall victim to strong winds

11 Apr, 2024 @ 14:31

Canary Islands·Lead

4 bedroom Bungalow for sale in San Agustin with pool – € 430,000

Bungalow San Agustín, Gran Canaria 4 beds 2 baths € 430,000 Bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the Montevideo complex in

9 Apr, 2024 @ 11:05

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Why this ‘underrated’ city on Spain’s Canary Islands is a must visit for 2024 – according to The Telegraph

THE Telegraph has named this city on Spain’s Canary Islands an ‘underrated’ must visit destination for 2024. The Canary Islands are a popular holiday location

26 Feb, 2024 @ 15:45

Canary Islands·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Dozens of youngsters damage a protected beach in Spain after ‘influencers’ buried €1,000 ‘treasure’ as part of an online game

THE iconic dunes of Maspalomas were left battered and bruised on Saturday after dozens ransacked the area in search for €1,000 cash left by online

26 Feb, 2024 @ 14:50

Canary Islands·Environment·Lead·Other News

6 bedroom Villa for sale in Tafira Alta – € 460,000

Villa Tafira Alta, Gran Canaria 6 beds 3 baths € 460,000 Spacious detached chalet with views in privileged location in Tafira Alta: In

20 Feb, 2024 @ 11:05

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British man, 53, is found dead in Spain after disappearing during a hike with his wife in the Canary Islands

A 53-year-old British man was found dead in Spain’s Canary Islands on Tuesday after he disappeared the day before while on a hike with his

24 Jan, 2024 @ 09:25

Canary Islands·Lead

5 bedroom Villa for sale in Monte Lentiscal with garage – € 399,000

Villa Monte Lentiscal, Gran Canaria 5 beds 3 baths € 399,000 Incredible Opportunity! Dream Villa in Tafira with beautiful views. Bellevue Canarias presents

21 Dec, 2023 @ 12:04

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British merchant ship rescues more than 50 migrants from an inflatable off coast of Spain’s Canary Islands

A BRITISH merchant ship sailing back to the UK rescued 54 migrants on an inflatable boat that was on the verge of sinking off Gran

2 Dec, 2023 @ 07:15

Canary Islands·Lead·National News

Apartment for sale in Patalavaca – € 280,000

Apartment Patalavaca, Gran Canaria 0 beds 1 baths € 280,000 Our agency offers a beautiful fully renovated studio apartment located in front of

28 Nov, 2023 @ 12:04

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4 bedroom Villa for sale in Monte Lentiscal with garage – € 484,000

Villa Monte Lentiscal, Gran Canaria 4 beds 3 baths € 484,000 Are you dreaming of living in a home that coddles you with

17 Nov, 2023 @ 12:04

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2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Amadores with pool garage – € 255,000

Apartment Amadores, Gran Canaria 2 beds 1 baths € 255,000 Vincenzo Caridi from GRAN CANARIA PROPERTIES, in cooperation with anther Real Estate Agency,

16 Oct, 2023 @ 13:04

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Real Madrid becomes world's first football club to get €1 billion into its coffers during a single year

Three players from Spain’s Real Madrid football team arrested for alleged sex video featuring a minor

THREE reserve players for Spanish football club Real Madrid were arrested on Thursday after they allegedly distributed a sex video of a girl aged under

15 Sep, 2023 @ 12:31

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Three wanted paedophiles arrested in Spain after fleeing the US and hiding among expat communities: One fugitive, 23, was even studying at a university

THREE wanted paedophiles have been arrested in Spain after fleeing the US and hiding out among the expat community, it emerged today. A 71-year-old, a

16 Aug, 2023 @ 14:02

Crime & Law·Lead·National News