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.
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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.
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.
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.