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LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA – New information has emerged surrounding the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Abdoulie Bah at Gran Canaria Airport on Saturday, 17 May. According to updated reports from Spanish language daily La Provincia and statements confirmed by local sources, Bah had been seeking psychiatric treatment in the weeks prior to the incident. His final actions are now being more precisely documented as part of the ongoing judicial investigation. [adrotate...

LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA – A 19-year-old man fatally shot by Spanish National Police officers at Gran Canaria Airport on Saturday, 17 May, has been identified as Abdoulie Bah, a Gambian national who had lived in the Canary Islands since 2019. The shooting, which occurred outside the main terminal in view of passengers, is currently under judicial investigation. Sequence of Events According to statements from the Canary Islands High...

Incident unfolded in public transport access area in presence of numerous witnesses GRAN CANARIA – SATURDAY 17 MAY 2025A man of Gambian nationality was fatally shot by National Police officers on Saturday afternoon after he attempted to rob a taxi driver with a knife outside Gran Canaria Airport. The incident occurred at approximately 16:55 in the area designated for public transport access, where both taxis and Global buses operate. The confrontation took place in the presence of numerous...

What a weekend ahead! Though the weather forecast is looking a bit grey, there are some great events going on, like the Gran Canaria Me Gusta food and produce fair at the INFECAR in Las Palmas, with much of the event indoors, in the main exhibition halls. The island of eternal spring is taking just a little break, at least when it comes to weather this weekend. Not to worry as Fairs, Fiestas, and Festivals will fill up with various...

The British Embassy in Madrid is inviting applications for the voluntary position of Honorary Consul on the island of Fuerteventura. This role is integral to supporting British nationals and fostering UK-Spain relations within the Canary Islands. Role Overview The Honorary Consul will act as a local liaison for the British government, providing assistance to British nationals in distress and facilitating communication with local authorities. Responsibilities include:...