Costa Teguise Residents Protest Over Abandoned Hotel Occupation
Around 100 residents of Costa Teguise gathered yesterday to protest over ongoing concerns linked to an abandoned hotel that has become one of the resort’s most prominent eyesores.
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Canary Day 2026 Celebrations Today
Celebrations have already begun to celebrate Canary Day on 30th May. This is when all eight Canary Islands celebrate the identity of the islands with folk music, dancing, games and activities, local food and, of course, wine.
MV Hondius Evacuation Sparks Political Dispute
The Canaries made global headlines last month after passengers and crew on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship that had been stricken by an outbreak of hantavirus, were successfully evacuated in Tenerife in an operation that caused a bitter breach between Spanish and Canarian authorities.
Interview with Marci Acuña, Lanzarote’s Councillor for Social Welfare
Marciano Acuña is the Cabildo’s Councillor in charge of Social Welfare – a department which covers areas such as the elderly, gender equality, addiction, mental health, disability, children in care and other issues.
Brexit: Ten Years On
Ten years after the UK’s pivotal referendum, Brexit benefits remain debatable in the UK, but it’s safe to conclude that the vote has only resulted in hassle, expense and worry for Brits on Lanzarote.
Will Spain Suspend the EES Scheme?
Calls for Spain to suspend the EES scheme that has caused long queues at Lanzarote’s airport have increased following the decision of Greece to halt biometric registration until after summer.
Electric Cars Gain Ground in Lanzarote as Costs Fall and Interest Rises
The Canaries should be an ideal place for the e-car revolution, with short distances, huge potential for renewable energy and no tax on new electric vehicles. However, up until now take-up on the islands has been slow compared to the rest of Spain.
Reader’s Letters – June 2026
Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the June edition.
How to Make El Hierro Cheese Soup
A hearty and filling peasant dish originally eaten by goatherds on the island of El Hierro, this tasty vegetarian soup adds flavour to the potatoes with smoked semicurado cheese. An egg is added for each diner.
Goalkeeper Ruymán Wins Player of the Season Award
Unión Deportiva Lanzarote finished the RFEF 3 (fifth tier) season in a disappointing 9th position, safe from relegation but a distant seven points from a playoff position.
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