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La Graciosa recorded more than 600,000 visitors in 2023

La Graciosa recorded more than 600,000 visitors in 2023, and passenger traffic has increased by 9% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year.

Man arrested after three robberies in Arrecife

The National Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, with an existing record, after committing three robberies at knifepoint in Arrecife.

Two traffic accidents in Arrecife

Two traffic accidents in Arrecife over the weekend left two men injured.

Wine harvest to reach 2 million kilos

This year’s wine harvest is forecast to reach 2 million kilogrammes – enough to meet the demand of the island’s bodegas, but not nearly as much as last year’s record harvest of over 3 million kilos of grapes.

Playa Blanca town beach closed

Playa Blanca’s town beach was closed yesterday after traces of sewage were discovered.

Drugs discovered on La Graciosa

A local resident reported the discovery of a bale of drugs to Teguise police yesterday. The bale was floating in waters off La Graciosa.

Yaiza Ayuntamiento cracks down on electric scooters

Yaiza Ayuntamiento has issued a ten-day deadline for electric scooters to be removed from the streets of Playa Blanca.

Two parents locked on the balcony in Puerto del Carmen

Two parents found themselves locked outside on the balcony of their upper-floor apartment in Puerto del Carmen yesterday, while their young son remained indoors.

Bullying cases down in Lanzarote schools

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The Canarian education system has reported just five cases of bullying on Lanzarote in this academic year, while cases of bullying appear to have reduced significantly across the Canary Islands.

Almost 2 million euros spent on Timanfaya wildlife control

Almost 2 million Euros will be spent on controlling exotic and invasive wildlife in the Timanfaya National Park.