Entries by Gazette Life

Illegal fishing investigated

The Guardia Civil’s wildlife division, Seprona, is investigating a company based in Playa Blanca which is suspected of organising tourist excursions to fish for protected species.

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Hot, dry April

This April was the second hottest on Lanzarote since records began in 1961, according to AEMET, the Spanish Meteorological Agency.

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Carnival award-winners

The Canary Island’s first all-women carnival group, Las Revoltosas, and Los Buches, the oldest traditional group of Arrecife’s carnival, have been awarded the Gold Medal by the Canarian Government.

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Talking Tías

We spoke to the Socialist Mayor of Tías, José Juan Cruz – known to most locals as “Pepe Juan” – to ask about his government’s achievements and future plans if he continues as Mayor after May 28th.

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“We never stopped”

Óscar Noda was a councillor in Yaiza for several years until he stepped up to the Mayor’s position in 2018, and was elected to the post in the 2019 elections. This month he’ll be standing for re-election as Mayor, as well as a seat in the Cabildo.

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