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Supreme Court to decide if Guardia Civil officer can also work as professional DJ
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (231+ words) Spain's Supreme Court is set to decide whether a Guardia Civil officer in Lanzarote can legally work as a DJ in his spare time, in a case that could have wider implications for police across the country. The officer first…...
Doctor arrested for second time over alleged sexual assault of female patients
21+ hour, 18+ min ago (221+ words) A doctor in Gran Canaria has been arrested for a second time in two months over alleged sexual offences involving female patients. A court in Las Palmas has ordered the detention of the 37-year-old medic, who works for the Canarian…...
Indefinite Air Traffic Control strike starts at five Canary Islands on 17th April
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (271+ words) Travellers heading to or from the Canary Islands could face disruption from Friday 17th April, as air traffic controllers at towers run by SAERCO begin indefinite strike action across Spain. The action is expected to affect 14 airports nationwide, including several in…...
29 malnourished dogs rescued from makeshift kennels in Gran Canaria
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (244+ words) 29 dogs were found living in shocking conditions on a property in La Aldea de San Nicol's, Gran Canaria, raising concerns over animal welfare standards in the Canary Islands. Officers from the Guardia Civil launched an investigation following a tip-off from…...
Skin cancer cases surge in the Canary Islands
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (382+ words) Life in the Canary Islands revolves around sunshine, but this constant exposure is now being linked to a sharp rise in skin cancer cases across the region. With some of the highest ultraviolet radiation levels in Spain and Europe for…...
How food bloggers can transform recipe photos into mouth-watering cooking videos using AI
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (216+ words) That model still functions to a degree, but anyone paying attention to where food content is actually being consumed knows that video has become the dominant format " and not just for the major food media brands. Individual creators on You…...
Woman loses "30, 000 in fake online job scam in Fuerteventura
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (279+ words) A woman in Corralejo has been scammed out of more than "30, 000 after being tricked by a fake job offer circulated online. Seven people are now under investigation as part of a wider fraud network uncovered by the Guardia Civil. The case…...
Employers face "7, 500 if they break 12-hour rest rule for staff
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (237+ words) Workers in Spain, including the Canary Islands, are legally entitled to a minimum of 12 hours" rest between shifts, an employment rule that companies must follow or risk fines of up to "7, 500. Under Spain"s Workers" Statute, employees cannot return to…...
Student grants up to "2, 700 are now available in the Canary Islands
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (239+ words) Thousands of families across the Canary Islands have welcomed confirmation of the 2026/2027 student grant scheme, with support of up to "2, 700 available for post-16 education. The funding, provided by the Ministry of Education, is aimed at helping students continue their studies…...
Canary Islands test greener materials to build roads to cut waste and emissions
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (215+ words) The Canary Islands Government is trialling new, more sustainable materials for building roads as part of its "Masca" project, aimed at reducing waste, lowering emissions, and cutting costs across the islands. Led by the Department of Public Works, the initiative…...