Here you’ll find everything that matters in Gran Canaria right now – breaking news, weather updates, tourism developments, local events, and the stories shaping daily life on the island.
One place, updated every day.
Telde Exempts Classic Cars Over 25 Years Old from Tax
The council in Telde, Gran Canaria, has announced that vehicles aged 25 years or older are exempt from paying road tax in 2026. The…
Gran Canaria Demands Spain’s First Offshore Wind Auction
Gran Canaria’s government, businesses, and trade unions have jointly called on the Spanish government to urgently convene the nation’s first offshore wind energy auction….
Tuesday: Strong winds and rough Atlantic conditions
The trade winds are back with force this Tuesday, bringing strong gusts and a rough Atlantic, especially to northern and western coasts. Find out…
NASA Chooses Canary Islands for Astronaut Emergency Support
NASA has formally selected the Canary Islands as a key zone for emergency medical support for its Artemis Moon missions. A delegation visited major…
Russian Coal Ship Fined for Dumping Waste Off Sweden
Swedish authorities have allowed a Russian-origin cargo ship bound for Gran Canaria to continue its journey after its captain admitted to illegally dumping coal…
Housing Crisis Forces Young Canarians into Constant Moves
A severe housing crisis in the Canary Islands is forcing a generation of young people into a relentless cycle of moving home. Soaring rents,…
Latest News from Individual Islands
Gran Canaria is the third-largest island in the archipelago, but every island runs its own story. For news from the other islands, head here:
- Tenerife News – the latest updates from the archipelago’s largest island
- Gran Canaria News – current information from the third-largest island
- Lanzarote News – breaking news from the island of volcanic landscapes
- Fuerteventura News – updates from the surfer’s paradise
- La Palma News – news from the “Beautiful Island”
- La Gomera News – updates from the island of the whistling language
- El Hierro News – latest news from the smallest island
We follow what’s happening across Gran Canaria every day – from Las Palmas to Maspalomas, from the dunes to the capital. Planning a visit or already on the island?
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