Playa Blanca’s Official Language School starts with 52 pupils
At the request of Yaiza Ayuntamiento, the Official Language School in Arrecife has opened a location in Playa Blanca for the 23/24 school year, classes starting today.
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Call for assistance with migrants
Recently arrived migrants have had to spend the night on Arrecife’s main commercial pier, after places in the temporary attention centre near the Police Station were filled up.
Energy emergency declared
The Canarian Government officially declared an energy emergency on the Canaries yesterday.
Hospital carpark contract awarded
The new carpark at the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife will be ready by summer 2024, it was announced last month. This week the contract for the project has been awarded with an investment of over 300,000 euros.
Heat warnings until this Wednesday
Spain’s Meteorological Agency (AEMET) have issued a heat warning this week, remaining active until this Wednesday.
Yaiza Ayuntamiento pay tribute to poet Antonio Gutiérrez
At 94 years of age popular poet, Antonio Gutiérrez Reyes, continues to enjoy his craft. Yaiza Ayuntamiento paid tribute to him this Sunday in celebration of Día del Mayor.
Four injured in car crash near Mácher
Four people have been taken to the main hospital in Arrecife after a car crash that took place on the LZ-2 near Mácher last night.
Coach excursion strike
Tourist coach trips to various sights on Lanzarote will be suspended today due to a strike by coach operators.
Seven dead, four boats intercepted
Three men, three women and a four-year-old child are missing, presumed dead, after their inflatable vessel sank 78 kilometres east of Lanzarote.
Cocaine haul unloaded
A tonne of cocaine was unloaded at Arrecife’s commercial port yesterday, after being discovered on a Guyanese fishing boat sailing near Cape Verde.