Social Security record
72,190 people on Lanzarote are registered with the Social Security system, a historical record.
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Pensioners battle it out
The Abuelos Conejeros (Lanzarote Grandparents) Canarian bowling competition returns tomorrow, and will see 125 teams of pensioners battle for the title over at least 16 Wednesdays.
Dead Angel shark discovered
A dead angel shark was found dead by bathers at Playa de Jablillo in Costa Teguise on Sunday.
Car flips in Playa Blanca
Another car left the road and flipped over on Saturday night, this time on the LZ-2 approaching Playa Blanca.
De Caires sculptures to return?
Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort has said that The Rising Tide, the sculptures by British artist Jason de Caires Taylor, may be returned to the Castillo de San José in Arrecife.
Arrecife Ayuntamiento install surveillance camera network
Arrecife Ayuntamiento have announced the installation of a video surveillance system with a total 50 cameras in different parts of Arrecife, allowing local police to monitor traffic and security in real time.
Club La Santa Night Run
The Club La Santa Night Run will take place this Saturday with distances of 4km and 7km. All levels are welcome to take part in a night with vibrant neon colours, live music, street food and more.
Bizum collapse causes chaos
The collapse of the support system for Bizum, a digital payment method that is extremely popular in Spain and the Canaries, caused chaos yesterday.
Brits bring a billion to Lanzarote
Tourism has brought €2.5 billion to Lanzarote in the first three quarters of 2023, according to recent figures from Istac, the Canarian statistics agency.
17-year-old injured at Quarry
A 17-year-old youth is in hospital after falling from a height of 20-25 metres at the Rofera de Tao.