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€1.5 million to improve Lanzarote’s waste disposal services

The Canarian Government has granted €1.5 million to Lanzarote to be used to improve the island’s waste disposal services.

Lanzarote presents its Tourism Awards

Lanzarote presented its annual Tourism Awards in Playa Blanca last night. Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort hosted the event, which was attended by Canarian Tourism Minister Jessica de León.

Lanzarote leads Canaries for Living Wills

Almost 2,000 Lanzarote residents have prepared living wills, setting out their wishes in the case of serious illness or disability. The island has more holders of living wills than any of the other Canary Islands.

Tías presents annual Tourism Awards

An award was presented to Wenceslao Gil Tejera, a veteran waiter who has spent 46 years serving at the Hotel Fariones. Restaurant owner Miguel Santos Ortiz was also recognised for his dedication to good food and wine, with a focus on local products.

Airport chaos continues in Lanzarote

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66 Ryanair passengers travelling to Knock Airport in Ireland were forced to miss their flight last month due to shortages of border control staff at César Manrique Airport.

Tourist centre staff to dress Manrique style

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Workers at Lanzarote's CACTs will once again be seen wearing the uniforms that César Manrique designed for them.

Walks and waggy tails

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Did you know that you don't need to be a resident to walk the dogs at SARA? Many tourists also make the trip up to the shelter in Tahiche to help out, often pairing it with a trip to César Manrique's famous house nearby.

Canarian Rental Law Tweaked

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The Canarian Government has altered some of the requirements of its proposed new law on holiday rentals after receiving more than 3,000 objections during the preliminary phase of publication.

U.D. Lanzarote: A Flying Start

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UD Lanzarote has had a great start to the 2024/25 campaign, winning their opening two matches in the RFEF 3 (Royal Spanish Football Federation 5th tier). Ian Lane reports.

U.S. Yaiza: Fortress Yaiza

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Union Sur Yaiza have got off to flying start playing at the highest level in their history. César Martinez reports.