Hollywood star Russell Crowe has arrived in Gran Canaria to begin filming his new movie, The Last Druid. The Oscar winner will play an elderly Celtic leader who must take up arms against the Roman legions. The production chose the island after its original filming location in Catalonia was cancelled due to a swine fever outbreak.
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The European Union is rolling out the European Digital Wallet, allowing citizens to carry official documents on their mobile phones from 2027. The tool will serve as a common system for identification, paperwork, and secure data verification across member states. Residents of the Canary Islands will be able to replace physical documents like their DNI and driving licence with a single digital platform.
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A viral TikTok video shows two tourists jumping from a high platform into a hotel pool in southern Tenerife, ignoring a lifeguard’s attempts to stop them. The footage has sparked widespread criticism and renewed debate about reckless behaviour in tourist resorts. No injuries have been confirmed.
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Almost half of all hotel guests in the Canary Islands travel as a couple, with only ten per cent bringing children. We explore how the archipelago’s hotels are increasingly adapting to demand for adults only holidays, driven by an ageing European population and a growing focus on quality and relaxation.
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Pistacho’s, a popular ice cream chain dedicated to pistachio flavours, has opened a new branch in El Médano, Tenerife. To celebrate, they gave away 1,000 ice cream balls to early customers. With 16 unique combinations and an artisanal approach, it’s a must-visit for pistachio lovers.
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British reggae icons UB40 are returning to the Canary Islands for two concerts this July with co-founder Ali Campbell. The band will perform in Gran Canaria on 31 July and Tenerife on 1 August. Tickets are still available.
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The Canary Islands Oceanic Platform (Plocan) has opened new offices in Tenerife’s Barranco Grande science park, strengthening the island’s research infrastructure. The move supports three international projects worth €6.3 million, focused on whale protection, maritime surveillance, and blue economy talent. It marks another step in Tenerife’s ambition to become a major Atlantic innovation hub.
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La Gran Manzana, a new shopping and leisure complex, has officially opened in San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife. The centre is designed with cutting-edge sustainability features, including a solar plant and energy storage system. It promises to be a major economic driver for the south of the island.
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Maspalomas is set to become Gran Canaria’s gastronomic epicentre on 16 August with the first ever festival in the archipelago dedicated entirely to rice. Socarrat Fest will bring together the island’s best restaurants, live music, cooking workshops and afternoon socialising in an event expected to attract up to 4,000 people.
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Seafood company Nueva Pescanova has withdrawn its application to build an octopus farm at Las Palmas Port, effectively ending the controversial project. The decision follows years of opposition from scientists and animal rights groups who highlighted the ethical and environmental concerns of farming the highly sentient creature.
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