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Solar panel batteries catch fire in home in Tías

Fire fighters were called to a home in Tías last night, after reports of solar panel batteries catching fire.

11 new ultrasound scanners for Lanzarote’s health centres

The Canarian Government will allocate almost 800,000 euros towards acquiring 128 new ultrasound scanners for health centres on all of the Canary Islands, with 11 coming to Lanzarote.

Canary Islands register 56 organ donors in 2024

In the first five months of the year, the Canary Islands registered 56 organ donors which has allowed for 106 successful transplants.

Cabildo invests almost 500,000 euros in Costa Teguise

The Cabildo will invest 489,500 euros in new, energy efficient streetlights in Costa Teguise.

Two new passenger terminals in Arrecife by 2025

Arrecife will open two new cruise passenger terminals in the first months of 2025, ready to receive a larger number of arrivals.

Lanzarote assesses German tour operator FTI collapse

Lanzarote's Cabildo is currently evaluating the impact of the collapse of German tour operator FTI Touristik GmbH.

Popular Arrecife restaurant Pizzeria Gigi closes

Pizzeria Gigi in Arrecife, an institution among islanders, is closing down after 25 years in business.

Number of crimes rise by 7.4% in the first trimester on Lanzarote

There has been 1,805 reported crimes on Lanzarote in the first trimester of 2024, an increase of 7.4%.

Playa Blanca beach reopens after sewage leak

The town beach in the sunny southern resort of Playa Blanca has reopened this Monday after it was closed last Friday due to a sewage leak.

Castillo de San José lights up for World Multiple Sclerosis Day

The Cabildo, in collaboration with the Lanzarote Multiple Sclerosis Association (ALanEM), turned the Castillo de San José orange last Thursday, May 30th, for World Multiple Sclerosis Day.