Ecologists call for road plan
Environmental group Ecologists In Action have called for a halt to “all road-widening projects, new roundabouts and new road layouts on the island of Lanzarote”.
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British tourism highlighted at World Travel Market
The Cabildo president and Tías mayor have highlighted the importance of British tourism to Lanzarote and La Graciosa at the World Travel Market in London this week.
New hotel announced for Costa Teguise
The Canarian Government has authorised the construction of a four-star hotel in Costa Teguise.
Help for victims of sexual violence
Lanzarote will have a 24-hour centre for victims of sexual violence, the Canarian Government has announced.
Arrecife to receive 42 cruise ships this month
Arrecife’s cruise port will receive a record number of passenger arrivals this month, with the arrival of 42 ships.
Lanzarote’s Socialists back government pacts
Lanzarote Socialists have overwhelmingly approved proposals for party leader Pedro Sánchez to form pacts with other parties that will allow the party to lead a national government.
Tourist drowns at Órzola
A 47-year-old Polish tourist drowned yesterday while bathing off Órzola’s beach.
Orange weather alert issued
Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has raised the warning level for high seas for this afternoon from yellow to orange.
Shearwater rescued
Another shearwater has been rescued in Famara. The bird was discovered by an Englishwoman resident on the island who discovered the injured bird hiding behind flowerpots. It had broken a wing.
Teguise’s castle to reopen
The Castillo de Santa Bárbara, the historical fort that overlooks the old town of Teguise, will reopen as a mirador (viewing point) in the next few days.