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ALDI Playa Blanca will open January 29th

Playa Blanca will soon be treated to another new supermarket in the resort. ALDI have announced that its new supermarket, at the other entrance to the town, will open its doors on January 29th.

Sánchez proposes 100% tax for non-EU property buyers

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez yesterday proposed taxes of up to 100% for non-resident non-EU foreigners who purchase properties in Spain, as one of several measures intended to address the housing crisis.

Property Peace with First Class Villa Services

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It is important to have peace of mind knowing that your property is safe and well-maintained in your absence. That’s where Nils Janssen, and his company First Class Villa Services, comes in – an all-in-one property management service on Lanzarote that ensures your home is well looked after.

New Island Plan will see hospital and courts moved to Tahiche

The proposed island plan for Lanzarote will see the hospital and courts moved to Tahiche, new industrial zones in Arrecife and Tinajo, a sporting complex and a rally circuit.

Two people rescued after suffering injuries near Playa Blanca’s lighthouse

Two men were rescued last Saturday after suffering injuries at the rocky area near the lighthouse in Playa Blanca.

Driver crashes into wall at Lanzarote’s Airport

Last Friday, a car crashed into a wall at the entrance to Lanzarote’s airport.

Seaplanes to transport goods between the Canary Islands

The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is studying the viability of using unmanned seaplanes to transport goods and, perhaps, passengers, between the Canary Islands.

Global coffee prices shoot up

The price of a cup of coffee could rise by up to 20 cents following a “perfect storm” of factors that have raised the global price of coffee.

2024 was the joint-second hottest year of the century on Lanzarote

2024 was the joint-second hottest year of the century, according to data from AEMET, Spain’s state meteorological agency.

Free La Reina del Flow concert next Monday in Arrecife

A free concert will be held at Playa Reducto in Arrecife next Monday, 13th January, as part of the filming of series 3 of Netflix series La Reina del Flow.