Tías Ayuntamiento cracks down on litter
Tías Ayuntamiento have announced that they will be increasing the fines for those that do not dispose of rubbish in the correct bins in an attempt to crack down on rubbish bags being left next to bins.
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Lanzarote heat warning extended
Spain’s Meteorological Agency have extended the heat warning until this Sunday, with temperatures forecast to remain in the low 30s until at least next Thursday.
Playa Honda underpass begins
Works have commenced on the Playa Honda underpass that will relieve congestion on the notorious roundabout serving the industrial zone north of the main LZ-2 road.
Oktoberfest at Charco del Palo
The coastal village of Charco del Palo is holding an “Oktoberfest” on Saturday 7th October to celebrate 50 years as a naturist resort.
Fuerteventura hotel furore
The Oliva Beach hotel is famous as one of Fuerteventura’s first major hotels – the place where the Spanish duo Baccara were discovered in the 1970s. However, it has also had a long history of controversy, being subject to demolition orders that were reversed after owners RIU handed over the rights to the Isle of Lobos.
Canarian heatwave set to continue
There will be no let-up in the current heatwave, which brought temperatures of 36 degrees on Tuesday.
European Parliament votes to prohibit hand luggage fees
The European Parliament has voted to prohibit airlines for charging fees for hand luggage. The indicative vote aims to halt airlines, especially low-cost operators, from charging extra costs for various categories of hand luggage.
Conil to Tegoyo road open
The LZ-501 road between Conil and Tegoyo has been reopened this week after renovations, after requests by local residents.
Suicide at El Bosquecillo
A helicopter this morning located the body of a 52-year-old woman who drove her car over the Famara cliffs at El Bosquecillo, the highest point of the island.
Record energy demand
Lanzarote used more energy in August this year than in any other month in recorded history, according to the Canarian institute of Statistics.