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Heraclio Niz statue to be polished and placed on pedestal

Arrecife Ayuntamiento have announced that the statue of Heraclio Niz, on Calle Real in Arrecife, is going to be polished and placed on a pedestal with a new name plate.

Huge peaceful protest against mass tourism in Arrecife

Thousands of people assembled in Arrecife today to join the demonstrations against mass tourism that took place on all eight Canary Islands, as well as in Madrid, London and Berlin.

Mass tourism demonstration starts today at noon

The mass tourism demonstration will start today, April 20th, at midday in Arrecife. We’ll be attending for an online report later today – here’s the route of the march.

1.24 million to improve the Avenida de Canarias in Playa Blanca

In the first quarter of 2025, the Cabildo have committed an investment of almost 1.24 million euros to improve the Avenida de Canarias in Playa Blanca.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after a fall in Caleta de Famara

The emergency services were called to the LZ-402 in Caleta de Famara yesterday, after reports that a motorcyclist had been seriously injured in a fall.

Arsonist arrested in Arrecife

The Arrecife National Police have arrested a 42-year-old man, with an existing police record, as the alleged perpetrator of 30+ fires in Arrecife.

Vandalism and violence at La Santa migrant youth hostel

Calls have increased for the closure of the Albergue (Hostel) at La Santa after several incidents of vandalism and violence.

Surveillance cameras at waste collection points in Puerto del Carmen

Tias Ayuntamiento has installed 21 video surveillance cameras in waste collection areas of Puerto del Carmen.

Teguise presents 10th edition of Ultrabike Club Santa Rosa Lanzarote

Teguise Ayuntamiento presented of the 10th edition of the Ultrabike Club Santa Rosa Lanzarote on Playa de Las Cucharas in Costa Teguise this week.

Playa Blanca beach cleanup next month

Yaiza Ayuntamiento, Pura Vida Diving and Kayak Lanzarote have organised another beach cleanup in Playa Blanca, this time on Saturday May 4th at Playa Flamingo.