Tackling the housing crisis
The Canarian Government has approved a new housing bill that seeks to “respond to the principal problem” of housing on the islands during an acute housing crisis.
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It’s not too late to claim
If you bought your home before 2019 and had to pay all the expenses of the mortgage loan, you’re still in time to claim and recover the amounts. You can do this even if your mortgage is already paid off or you have sold the property, writes Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados.
Heartland Monument
In the geographical heart of Lanzarote is one of César Manrique’s largest and most visible artworks, the sculpture titled “fertility” that is widely known as el Monumento del Campesino (the monument to the peasant).
Four-way battle for promotion
It has been a fascinating season in the Tercera Division (fifth tier) with the top four sides CD Tenerife B, Yaiza, UD Las Palmas B and Lanzarote battling for top spot. Ian lane reports.
The Kestrel: Master of Lanzarote’s winds
The kestrel is the commonest falcon on Lanzarote, often seen hovering by roadsides or heard on rural hillsides.
Yacht runs aground in Playa Blanca
A catamaran has run aground on the stone breakwater at Marina Rubicón, Playa Blanca.
Woman injured in underpass car crash
A woman was treated for whiplash injuries yesterday after her car flipped onto its side at the bridge where the LZ-40 passes under the LZ-2 main road on the way to Puerto del Carmen.
Clocks go forward tonight
Don’t forget that the clocks go forward an hour at 2 am tonight.
Easter Charity Fun Day at Hankey Panky’s
Hankey Panky’s in the C.C. Montaña Tropical, Puerto del Carmen, are hosting an Easter Charity Fun Day this Saturday in aid of La Casa de Las Estrellas animal sanctuary.
Smoking terrace ban request
The Canaries will ask the Spanish government to prohibit smoking on bar and restaurant terraces, at bus stops and at sporting events at a meeting of regional health authorities next week.