Manrique sculpture returns after carnival
The sculpture of César Manrique on Arrecife’s seafront is once again visible after the carnival celebrations which saw the sculpture closed off to protect it from litter.
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Winter calimas on the increase
Concerns are rising about the increased presence of calimas on the Canary Islands.
69-year-old tourist rescued at Papagayo
A 69-year-old Italian woman was evacuated from Papagayo beach yesterday.
Drug dealer known as “Gravedigger of Tinajo” arrested
A council worker known as the “Gravedigger of Tinajo”, has been arrested by the police, along with a 57-year-old woman who is suspected of being his accomplice.
Teguise hosts “La Palma 1931 – Postcards from another time” exhibition
An exhibition that takes visitors to La Palma during the 1930s through photography is touring all of the Canary Islands and has landed in Teguise until March 7th.
Playa Blanca enjoys successful handbike race
The sunny southern resort of Playa Blanca enjoyed the 14th edition of the “Vuelta a Playa Blanca” handbike race last weekend, which saw 57 athletes race through the town.
No Uber for Lanzarote
Socialist leaders sin San Bartolomé, Tías and Arrecife have rejected proposals to permit ridesharing companies such as Uber to operate on Lanzarote.
60-year-old injured in Los Charcones accident
A 60-year-old man was rescued from Los Charcones yesterday afternoon after suffering a fall.
Cabildo announce Wind Toy Project
The Cabildo of Lanzarote will remove César Manrique’s wind toy at Arrieta roundabout this week, as part of a €53,000 maintenance programme for these iconic sculptures.
Palm tree blaze in Costa Teguise
Firemen were called to extinguish a burning palm tree in Costa Teguise this morning.