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Drivers in Spain required to carry new emergency light after January 2nd 2026

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All drivers in Spain will be required to carry an emergency light after 2nd January, 2026, which means you’ve got a month to get it sorted.

Planning problems for homeowners on Lanzarote

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Home-owners on Lanzarote can sometimes find themselves penalised for the smallest of planning infractions. Erardo Ferrer, of Lanzarote Lawyers, explains how to prevent problems, and how to deal with potential complaints.

UD Lanzarote Invincible At Home

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Unión Deportiva Lanzarote have won all of their five home matches in RFEF 3 (fifth tier) this season at their stadium Ciudad Deportiva in Arrecife and this has propelled them up the league table, writes Ian Lane.

Canarian Government’s controversial law will radically effect holiday rental owners on Lanzarote

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On November 12th, the Canarian Government passed the Law of Sustainable Planning of the Use of Tourist Accommodation, the controversial law that will radically affect holiday rental (VV) owners and town halls on the island.

Reader’s Letters – December 2025

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the December edition.

Christmas in Arrecife 2025

Arrecife’s belén (nativity scene) will move its location this year to the capital’s main shopping street.

Canary Islands on Fodor’s “No List”

Fodor’s, the famous publisher of travel guides, has placed the Canary Islands on its 2026 “No List” of tourist destinations that conscientious travellers should avoid.

Traditional Canarian Christmas Recipes

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Canarians have a sweet tooth, and Christmas is one of the times when they’ll indulge it without shame. Here are a few Canarian Christmas treats for you to try at home this month.

115 affordable homes to be made available in Lanzarote

115 homes on Lanzarote will be made available from a new state-owned housing agency.

Car flips in Playa Blanca

After a couple of weeks during which most cars on Lanzarote managed to remain on four wheels, another car has flipped over in Playa Blanca.