The Guardia Civil receive training to communicate with the hearing impaired
Last week saw the beginning of a number of training courses to help the Guardia Civil better communicate with those who are hearing impaired.
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Cabildo installs new streetlights in Mala
The Lanzarote Cabildo have invested more than 1.3 million euros towards the installation of new streetlights in Mala to improve the energy efficiency and improve light levels.
Descent into the dark past
Investigators from the Cabildo de Gran Canaria plan an expedition into the Sima de Jinámar – an 80-metre deep volcanic chasm south of Las Palmas, to try and locate the remains of republican prisoners who were executed following General Franco’s uprising in 1936.
Criminal organisation dismantled
The National Police have dismantled a criminal organisation which had been transporting drugs to the island with members in Lanzarote, Madrid and Gerona.
The Barceló group will take charge of new hotel in Playa Blanca
The Barceló Hotel Group are continuing their expansion phase in the Canaries and will add the new hotel in Playa Blanca to their roster, it was announced on Friday.
Rally recriminations
The Cabildo’s Environment Councillor, Elena Solis, has reported receiving “serious threats” following the decision to cancel last weekend’s Rallye de la Isla de los Volcanes.
Four drownings on Lanzarote in 2022
20 people have drowned on the Canaries in 2022 so far. Lanzarote is the worst-affected island in terms of population, accounting for four of those deaths.
Taxi Queues Return
Arrival on Lanzarote is a special moment for all tourists: the bird’s eye view of volcanoes and white surf on golden beaches; the low swoop in to land and that first blast of warm air as you step out of the cabin door.
Yaiza reinforces security in Playa Blanca
The Yaiza Ayuntamiento have confirmed that they are going to be increasing the security in Playa Blanca to strengthen surveillance in public areas.
Totoyo Millares dies
The Canaries is mourning the death of Totoyo Millares Sall, who died this weekend at the age of 86. Millares was one of the most important timple players in history, and a key figure in Canarian folk music.
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