Thursday, September 10, 2026
Digital newspaper of Maspalomas and southern Gran Canaria
Prison in southern Gran Canaria: Interior Ministry loses appeal over payment of salary supplements to public employees
GARA HERNÁNDEZ - M24H |
Tuesday, September 08, 2026
A judge overturns a Cuban family reunification program in southern Gran Canaria: having depression is not addiction
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Saturday, September 05, 2026
A massage parlor in southern Gran Canaria that operated as a drug-dealing point has been dismantled.
Maspalomas24h |
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
A fatal accident in Tarajalillo forces the closure of one lane of the GC-1
MASPALOMAS24H |
Monday, August 31 of 2026
Emergency medical teams performed resuscitation maneuvers on the victim, but could only confirm their death. The accident affected traffic heading towards Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Read more...
A 38-year-old motorcyclist dies after crashing into a wall in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
MASPALOMAS24H |
Saturday, August 29, 2026
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died early Saturday morning, August 29, after an accident on Archipiélago Canario street in El Salobre, in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Read more...
Generali exonerated in a case of incapacity of a chambermaid in Maspalomas
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
"I'm going to call the Kellys": The threat from a Livvo hotel employee in Playa del Inglés after catching her drunk
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Sunday, August 23, 2026
The company that manages outdoor advertising in Maspalomas, victim of industrial espionage
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Thursday, August 20, 2026
A 14-year-old boy dies after being rescued from the sea between Amadores and Puerto Rico, in Mogán
MASPALOMAS24H |
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A minor, approximately 14 years old, died on Tuesday after being found underwater in a cove located between Amadores and Puerto Rico beaches, in the municipality of Mogán. The Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) helicopter recovered the boy. [...] Read more...
Motorcyclist seriously injured after a fall on the Ayacata road, in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
MASPALOMAS24H |
Sunday, August 16, 2026
A 58-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after falling this Sunday in the Diseminado de La Plata area, heading towards Ayacata, within the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The injured man was initially assisted by [...] Read more...
Operation BABAYAGA in Castillo del Romeral: 10 arrested and 400 kilos of hashish seized after a drug landing
MASPALOLMAS24H |
Friday, 14 of August of 2026
A joint operation by the National Police, Civil Guard, and Customs Surveillance surprised an organization while it was unloading bales from a semi-rigid boat at the fishing dock. During the operation, several incidents occurred... Read more...
A British man wanted for sexual offenses against minors in the United Kingdom has been arrested in Maspalomas.
MASPALOMAS24H |
Monday, August 10 of 2026
The arrested man was subject to an international arrest warrant issued by British judicial authorities after violating the imposed measures and leaving the country. Agents located the wanted man in a residence in [...] Read more...
A fire involving pruning debris at the Juan Grande landfill mobilizes firefighters and two helicopters
MASPALOMAS24H |
Friday, 07 of August of 2026
The fire is affecting a pile of pruning debris and has not reached any forested area. Firefighters and resources from the Gran Canaria Island Council are working to extinguish it with the support of two helicopters. The new firefighting equipment proved key in [...] Read more...
A 56-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Playa del Inglés.
MASPALOMAS24H |
Monday, September 07, 2026
A 56-year-old man was seriously injured on Sunday night, September 6, after being hit by a bus on Avenida de Gran Canaria in Playa del Inglés. Read more...
A drug-running speedboat carrying more than three tons of cocaine and weapons was intercepted in southern Gran Canaria.
MASPALOMAS24H |
Friday, September 04, 2026
The Civil Guard has arrested the five drug traffickers involved. They were sailing with two long firearms on board to protect the stash. Read more...
A suspect has been arrested in connection with two violent robberies in Santa Lucía de Tirajana and Agüimes.
MASPALOMAS24H |
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
The coordinated investigation between the Vecindario and Agüimes Investigation Units led to the solving of two robberies with violence and intimidation committed with bladed weapons. The detainee, considered highly dangerous due to his use of weapons, was arrested. [...] Read more...
A race against time to resuscitate a woman at El Pajar: she suffers a cardiorespiratory arrest while driving.
Maspalomas24h |
Sunday, August 30, 2026
An off-duty doctor and nurse began resuscitation efforts, which were continued by paramedics from Emeral and the SUC (Canary Islands Emergency Service). The patient regained a pulse and was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition. Read more...
Arrested in southern Gran Canaria after breaking court seals on counterfeit goods valued at 60.000 euros
MASPALOMAS24H |
Saturday, August 29, 2026
The Civil Guard has arrested a person for alleged crimes against industrial property and breach of precautionary measures. Officers verified that several boxes previously seized by court order had been opened [...] Read more...
Another appalling incident at the Anexo II shopping center involving minors and alcohol in Playa del Inglés: This is starting to resemble Tenerife South.
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Monday, August 24 of 2026
First cases of West Nile Fever confirmed: three horses affected at an equestrian center in southern Gran Canaria
MASPALOMAS24H |
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete has confirmed the presence of the virus in three equines housed at the same facilities. Authorities are investigating other animals with suspected cases at the equestrian center. Read more...
A network specializing in stealing cryptocurrencies from tourists was operating in Playa del Inglés: one arrested after stealing 33.000 USDT
MASPALOMAS24H |
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The National Police have arrested a 23-year-old man as the suspected perpetrator of robbery with violence and fraud following an investigation that began after the assault of a foreign tourist in Playa del Inglés and the subsequent theft of [...] Read more...
The alleged perpetrator of the robbery at a jewelry store in Vecindario was arrested in the early hours of the morning in Monte León.
Maspalomas24h |
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The National Police located the suspect around 1:00 AM after receiving a report of an attempted robbery in a residential area. Upon identifying him, the officers confirmed that he was the person being [...] Read more...
American-style kidnapping in Gran Canaria: they used a GPS to track the victim before abducting her
MASPALOMAS24H |
Sunday, August 16, 2026
The National Police have arrested five people in Operation Brida for the unlawful detention of a man who was beaten, tied up, and threatened with a revolver. Investigators discovered a GPS device placed in the undercarriage of the vehicle. [...] Read more...
Five arrested in Ingenio for drug trafficking and money laundering: 28.000 euros, cocaine and a revolver seized
MASPALOMAS24H |
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The National Police have concluded Operation Hardy after several months of investigation, surveillance, and monitoring. Officers seized cocaine, hashish, over €28.000 in cash, a firearm, ammunition, and two vehicles. Read more...
A 53-year-old man was injured with burns after a fire broke out in a motorcycle workshop in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
MASPALOMAS24H |
Sunday, August 09, 2026
The victim suffered moderate burns to his arms and legs after a fire broke out in a garage in Lomo Perera and was taken to Maspalomas Hospital. Read more...
Eight injured after a multiple collision involving a bus on the GC-1 highway in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
MASPALOMAS24H |
Friday, 07 of August of 2026
The accident occurred early Friday morning at kilometer marker 53 of the GC-1 highway. Two vehicles caught fire, and firefighters had to free one of the occupants, while the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) transported eight people to hospitals. Read more...
A father and son were arrested in Telde for drug trafficking and money laundering following a police operation.
MASPALOMAS24H |
Saturday, September 05, 2026
The investigation began after numerous complaints from neighbors regarding the possible sale of narcotics from a residence. Officers seized MDMA, thrush, cocaine, hashish, marijuana, and ecstasy, as well as €9.893. [...] Read more...
Operation against drug smuggling in Santa Lucía de Tirajana: nine arrested and four vans seized
MASPALOMAS24H |
Thursday, September 03, 2026
Agents detected four large vans that were allegedly being used for the illegal transport and supply of fuel to a vessel. Nine people were arrested for their alleged involvement in [...] Read more...
The Civil Guard once again puts Asencio, Real Madrid player, in his place in Maspalomas
Gara Hernandez |
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
She avoids eviction by her ex-partner by providing an Airbnb certificate in southern Gran Canaria
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Sunday, August 30, 2026
A pedestrian loses a lawsuit in Maspalomas: the sidewalk of a shopping center was "perfectly avoidable"
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Friday, 28 of August of 2026
Car rollover accident on the GC-501 towards Castillo del Romeral: a 73-year-old man and a 9-year-old child, moderately injured
MASPALOMAS24H |
Sunday, August 23, 2026
A 73-year-old man and a 9-year-old child sustained moderate injuries this Sunday, August 23, after a vehicle overturned on the GC-501 highway, heading towards Castillo del Romeral, within the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. Read more...
Four years sentenced to a masseur in Maspalomas for abusing a Norwegian minor in an apartment complex
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Thursday, August 20, 2026
A fight between workers at the Ocean Beach in southern Gran Canaria ends in the emergency room and with legal dismissal
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A movie-like robbery at a jewelry store in Vecindario: several assailants mobilize the Civil Guard and the Local Police
MASPALOMAS24H |
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Several individuals participated in the robbery of the Méndez e Hijos jewelry store, located on Avenida de Canarias in Vecindario, Santa Lucía de Tirajana. Witnesses claim to have heard gunshots during the incident, a detail that, due to the [...] Read more...
A 12-year-old girl was airlifted in critical condition after a near-drowning in Anfi del Mar.
MASPALOMAS24H |
Saturday, August 15, 2026
The girl was rescued from the sea at Anfi del Mar beach in Mogán and treated by the Canary Islands Emergency Service before being airlifted by helicopter to the University Maternal and Child Hospital of the Canary Islands. Read more...
He gave his bosses in Maspalomas false receipts that concealed an embezzlement of 8.000 euros in cash.
Gara Hernández - M24h |
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Arrested after robbing the apartment of a German police officer on holiday in Playa del Inglés and fleeing by taxi
GARA HERNÁNDEZ - M24H |
Saturday, August 08, 2026
Explosion at a DISA fuel tank in Telde: one dead and two seriously injured after a deflagration
MASPALOMAS24H |
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
One person has died and two others have been seriously injured following a fuel tank explosion at the DISA facilities in the Salinetas Industrial Park (Telde). The accident has mobilized a large emergency response. [...] Read more...