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Guardia Civil has dismantled an international criminal organization involved in cryptocurrency fraud. They have arrested five individuals and uncovered operations worth thirty-nine million euros defrauded from five hundred victims in Spain. The total global losses are estimated to be around

An investigation has been launched after the bodies of a couple were found in their home in Gran Canaria.

The bodies of a woman, approximately sixty years old, and a man, in his fifties, were discovered in a property in El Zardo.

Initial investigations suggest a case of domestic violence, with indications that the man may have killed the woman before taking his own life.

No previous complaints were reported, although it has been confirmed that the man had a restraining order from a prior partner.

La Palma has experienced a power outage yesterday affecting over fifty thousand users.

The outage, caused by a failure at the Los Guinchos power plant, left the island without electricity for two hours.

The power failure occurred at five thirty-two local time due to the shutdown of generation turbines, plunging the island into a complete power outage.

The Canary Islands Government activated their Emergency Plan to manage the situation, despite no major incidents reported.

Two people have been left injured after a head-on collision on the TF five motorway in Tenerife.

It happened on Tuesday in San Juan de la Rambla.

A 70-year-old man and 66-year-old woman were taken to hsopital with moderate injuries.

Heavy rain in Lanzarote this weekend flooded homes and turned roads into rivers of mud.

Budget airline Ryanair says it has launched a private criminal prosecution against a disruptive passenger who caused a disturbance onboard a flight from Lanzarote to Santander in January.

The passenger on flight FR2001 caused a forty minute delay after they tried to occupy a seat that was not assigned to them, after causing a disturbance in the cabin.

The man was removed by Guardia Civil after they became verbally abusive towards cabin crew.

The airline said the delay affected 137 passengers who were travelling on the flight.

If found guilty, the man faces three to twelve months behind bars or a fine equivalent to six to eighteen months of their salary.

A mother and her nineteen year old son, who were kidnapped from their home in El Salobre, Gran Canaria, have been rescued and are safe.

Police sources confirm that their release resulted from significant pressure from authorities, however they have not confirmed if a ransom was paid.

Investigations into the incident, which occurred last Wednesday, continue, with a focus on possible connections to drug trafficking.

The family of thirty-three-year-old Gary Shearer, who disappeared on holiday in Lanzarote two years ago, are to return to the island as the search continues regarding his case.

Gary disappeared shortly after arriving in the Canary Islands for St Patrick’s Day celebrations in 2023.

His family are due to meet with Guardia Civil in an effort to reopen the investigation.

His last known whereabouts were being seen unconscious in a doorway after visiting a bar in Puerto del Carmen, and then being seen on CCTV with an unknown man.

The family have called for anyone with information regarding Mr. Shearer to contact Guardia Civil.

Two Spanish beaches have made the list on Tripadvisor’s twenty twenty five Best of the Best Beaches in the world.

Playa de Muro Beach in Majorca came in 8th place, whilst Playa de Maspalomas in Gran Canaria was placed 12th.

Elafonissi Beach in Greece was crowned as the top beach worldwide.

The rankings reflect feedback from travellers, showcasing stunning sand and clear waters, perfect for relaxation and sports.

A Jet Two flight from Tenerife to Nottingham made an emergency landing in Spain on Thursday, after a passenger, believed to be in his seventies, died onboard.

The aircraft diverted to Santiago Rosalia de Castro Airport after declaring a medical emergency.

Emergency services responded promptly upon landing, but sadly, the individual was declared dead shortly thereafter.

The nationality of the deceased man has not yet been confirmed.

In a statement, a Jet2 spokesperson acknowledged the incident, confirming that the flight diverted to attend to a customer in urgent need of medical attention.

They expressed their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased during this challenging time.