Number of crimes rise by 7.4% in the first trimester on Lanzarote
There has been 1,805 reported crimes on Lanzarote in the first trimester of 2024, an increase of 7.4%.
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Playa Blanca beach reopens after sewage leak
The town beach in the sunny southern resort of Playa Blanca has reopened this Monday after it was closed last Friday due to a sewage leak.
Castillo de San José lights up for World Multiple Sclerosis Day
The Cabildo, in collaboration with the Lanzarote Multiple Sclerosis Association (ALanEM), turned the Castillo de San José orange last Thursday, May 30th, for World Multiple Sclerosis Day.
Countdown to EU elections
The main Canarian political parties have once again mobilised for the EU elections which will be held next Sunday, the 9th of June. Posters, flags and publicity are now visible all over the island.
Lanzarote fire fighters come second in National Traffic Accident Rescue Meeting
Lanzarote’s fire fighters have qualified for the World Rescue Challenge 2024 after coming second place in the National Traffic Accident Rescue Meeting.
Mercedes crashes into wall in Uga
Fire fighters were called to calle Seguidilla in Uga last Saturday after reports of a Mercedes that had crashed into a wall.
Fire in abandoned squash court in Playa Blanca
Fire fighters were called to a fire at an abandoned squash court in Playa Blanca yesterday.
Cyclist spotted riding naked on Lanzarote
A nude cyclist has been filmed riding along the road to Guatiza in the north of Lanzarote.
Playa Blanca town beach closed again
Playa Blanca’s Blue Flag town beach has once again been closed due to sewage being detected in the water.
Carpets of Salt on display on Lanzarote
This weekend will see associations preparing salt carpets near local churches in one of Lanzarote’s prettiest traditions.