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ES-Alert test message “a success”

Thousands of Lanzarote islanders jumped out of their skin yesterday as their mobile phones emitted an unfamiliar piercing, squawking alarm sound at around 10 am.

Puerto del Carmen shopping centres to be closed

Tias Ayuntamiento plans to close down certain old and dilapidated shopping centres that “tarnish the image of Puerto del Carmen.”

Canary Day tomorrow

Tomorrow is Canary Day, an official holiday throughout the islands, so many businesses will be closed.

Bodega La Geria win gold medal at Women’s International Trophy competition

Bodega La Geria have been awarded a gold medal for their Manto Malvasía Volcanic Dry wine at this year’s Women’s International Trophy wine competition.

Arrecife seals two squats after recent fire

Arrecife Ayuntamiento have sealed two squats on calle Cienfuegos this week after fires were started in the properties.

BonoLoto winning ticket lands in Arrecife

One islander won big this week, after a prize of €724,791.09 was sold by a lottery shop in Valterra in Arrecife.

Morrison Shoes film summer campaign in Lanzarote

Madrid fashion brand Morrison Shoes has filmed its new summer advertising campaign in Lanzarote.

Arrecife’s surveillance system helps police make an arrest

A person has been arrested after being captured making death threats to citizens by Arrecife’s surveillance system.

Person rescued from boat fire

Emerlan were called to a boat and its sole crewmember on Monday night, after a report about a fire on board.

Selected Canary Day events on Lanzarote

Several events are planned around the island to celebrate Canary Day on 30th May (Thursday). The date is a public holiday on the Canary Islands, meaning that schools, public buildings, and several shops are likely to be closed, especially outside the resorts.