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San Ginés accused

The Las Palmas Prosecutor’s Office has requested a prison sentence of a year and a half and a fine of more than €4,000 against ex-Cabildo president Pedro San Ginés. San Ginés is accused of lying under oath in relation to complaints he made over ten years ago against the businessman Antonio González. González has since […]

Lanzarote traffic cops guide

If you’re driving on the Canaries, it helps to know which police officers operate where. Responsibility for traffic offences depends on the road. In urban areas, the local police are in charge. These agents are employed by the local Ayuntamiento (council), and the fines that they issue will usually come from that institution. Meanwhile, on […]