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Gran Canaria Emergency Consortium continues selection process for 37 firefighter positions

A total of 638 candidates are participating in the selection tests to strengthen the island's firefighting staff.

22 maig 2026Local

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Alert in Gran Canaria: Asian hornet threatens beekeeping and biodiversity

Beekeepers on the island express grave concern over the detection of Vespa velutina, an invasive species with severe economic and ecological consequences.

22 maig 2026Local

Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) perched on a yellow flower.

Asian hornet alert in the Canary Islands: threatens beekeeping and biodiversity

The detection of a nest in Gran Canaria triggers alarm over the economic and ecological risks for the archipelago.

22 maig 2026Local

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'Che' García Appeals to Fans for CB Gran Canaria's Final

The yellow team's coach urges fans to fill the Gran Canaria Arena for the crucial match against Bàsquet Manresa.

22 maig 2026Esports

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Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes Canary Islands: Fright and Swaying Cars

The seismic event, the largest in five years, was strongly felt across Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Fuerteventura, causing unease.

22 maig 2026Local

Tons of seaweed removed from San Cristóbal beach, Gran Canaria.

Five Tons of Algae Removed in San Cristóbal, Gran Canaria

The cleaning operation by the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council has worked intensely to manage the organic matter.

22 maig 2026Local

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Tribute to firefighters who died in La Naval 40 years ago

Firefighters from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria remember four colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty in 1986.

22 maig 2026Local

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Che García Calls on Fans to Secure Granca's ACB Survival

The Dreamland Gran Canaria coach is confident the arena will be full and the team will fight to beat BAXI Manresa.

22 maig 2026Esports

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Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes Gran Canaria and is Felt on Other Islands

The seismic event, with an epicenter at sea north of the island, occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers and was perceived in Fuerteventura and Tenerife.

22 maig 2026Local

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Traffic Disruptions in San Lorenzo for Gran Canaria Rally This Friday

Access and parking will be restricted on several roads in the area between 6:00 PM and midnight.

22 maig 2026Local

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Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes Canary Islands: Largest Near Gran Canaria Since 1989

The tremor, also felt in Tenerife and Fuerteventura, originated in a low-seismicity zone and is attributed to tectonic dynamics.

22 maig 2026Local

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Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes Gran Canaria

A strong tremor was felt across the island on Friday morning, prompting calls to emergency services.

22 maig 2026Local

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