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75% mainland travel subsidy for island residents looks likely to be announced this week
The president of Spain´s central government, Mariano Rajoy, last Sunday while in the Balearic Islands, announced the likelihood of a forthcoming, and long fought for, increase to the subsidies for travel between the peninsular Spanish mainland and the islands, although without having specifically mentioned The Canary Islands, it now seems certain that the subsidies will increase, from the current 50% for island residents up to 75% of the ticket price. Any doubt that has remained as to whether...
Gran Canaria Weather: A cloudy start, with African dust expected from Tuesday afternoon
More rain is expected this Tuesday, particularly on the north of the island, with cloud to start the first half of the day and the potential for showers, that could persist into the afternoon, when rainfall will become less likely, weaker and more occasional, according to Spanish State Meteorological Agency AEMET. High altitude Saharan dust blown in from the African mainland, known locally as Calima, is expected to descend across the islands by the end of the day, with temperatures seeing...
Casa África Las Palmas: Investing in “the continent of the future”
African economies are growing at an average rate of 3.5% and the vast majority of countries on the continent welcome with open arms the arrival of foreign capital to maintain the current dynamism of their economies. Over recent years, both political stability and better governance have been improved to a large extent, but there remains important obstacles for business. West African leaders this week joined the Casa África international economic forum, Outlook for economic growth in West...
A blustery night with some strong gusts and rough seas expected to continue on Friday
Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, late on Thursday announced a yellow advisory for coastal phenomena and strong winds, gusting to 70km/h, overnight and into the the early hours of Friday morning, and sure enough north winds have buffeted the east, west and south west coasts of Gran Canaria throughout, reaching up towards force 7 out at sea and bring rough seas to coastal waters around the island. Friday is expected to start cloudy with weak rains to the north of the island, and...
Newsbrief: Arrested for theft and the assault of a minor at a bungalow in Maspalomas
A man has been arrested after being accused of theft from a bungalow in Maspalomas, in the touristed south of Gran Canaria, and of having assaulted a minor who had surprised him in the act, reports the Police Headquarters of the Canary Islands. The detainee allegedly stole a wallet, a watch and a tablet, said a statement. The arrest took place after the complaint of a British man, reporting a theft during his holiday staying at a resort in Maspalomas. The complainant indicated how his son had...
The Gloria-Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria triathlon and road closures on Saturday 21 April on GC-500 Mogán
The Mogán council has made several maps indicating the restricted access to various locations and road closures this Saturday April 21 between 06:00-14:00. Likewise, the local council are apologising for any inconvenience these measures may cause. Balito area, access to complex Marina Elite Balito is closed from 06:00 to 14:00 with exceptions for urgent and pressing need. It has been decided with the management to channel the entrance and exit of clients through the lower part of the complex,...
The Canary Guide Weekend Tips 20-22 April 2018
Spring is in the air and the weekend ahead looks lovely, with just a few clouds in the sky predicted though there may be the possibility of some rain for the start of next week (according to Spanish State Met Office AEMET ). Not too busy a weekend ahead so perhaps a good time to rest ahead of next weekend's full calendar of amazing events happening on Gran Canaria, though this weekend has plenty to keep you occupied. Friday 20 April, Arguineguín, Mogán Feria del Libro A Book fair event in...
ClickBait: Father of 9 files for divorce after tests show he has always been sterile
A Moroccan man married for the last 35 years, with nine children has just denounced his wife and asked for a divorce upon learning that he has been sterile all his life, according to the Moroccan daily Al Massae, as reported by la Provincia. The unnamed man, from a wealthy agricultural region north of Rabat, a teacher by profession in the small Moroccan city of Sidi Slimane, went to see a urologist for a chickenpox-like lesion on his right testicle that he said he´d had practically his whole...
A light spring calima promises some Saharan dust and rising temperatures
Clear skies across the Canary Islands this Tuesday, with temperatures rising and weak to moderate winds bringing a light calima during the afternoon reports Spanish State Meteorological Agency AEMET. The warm air and dust from our continental neighbours will likely remain through Wednesday, although the AEMET have not judged the temperature change or particle count to be worthy of any advisory warnings. Maximum temperatures on the north of Gran Canaria look set to reach 22ºC in the shade in...
The Saint: Las Palmas v Real Sociedad
14.4.18 Las Palmas looking to get back to winning ways after losing again last Sunday against their biggest rivals Levante, there is now a 10 point gap between both clubs and in the opinion of The Saint it is now too much for Las Palmas to be able to make up with only 6 games to go. Saturday saw them play 13th position Real Sociedad who themselves haven’t got much to play for. 6 mins gone and the first chance for the visitors but header is wide. On 9 mins, another very fast break by the...
