News

Small fire in complex

Emergency services were alerted to a small fire in a complex in Puerto del Carmen in the early hours of this morning.

Voices Lanzarote Update

Dena Emerson of Voices Lanzarote has contacted us to inform Gazette readers that, unfortunately, the Yaiza church authorities have not granted permission for the planned carol concerts at the churches in Playa Blanca (15th) and Yaiza (20th)

Ayuntamiento decorate Arrecife

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have planted 12,000 poinsettias in the neighbourhoods of the capital.

Beach rescues

Emergency services were called to two accidents at Playa Papagayo and Playa Mujeres in Playa Blanca this week.

Car numbers rise

The number of vehicles on Lanzarote continues to increase, with 136,787 motor vehicles registered on the island – the highest figure in history.

Airport strikes announced

The Workers Commissions trade union (CCOO) has announced a programme of strikes at Spanish airports for December the 22nd, 23rd, 30th and 31st and January the 6th and 8th.

Yaiza Belén theft

The theft of five camels and a shepherd from Yaiza's famous nativity scene has been condemned by the local Councillor for Culture, Daniel Medina.

Haría Christmas Events Programme

The Haría Ayuntamiento have published a list of this year’s Christmas events in the municipality which will run until January 5th. Check out some of the events planned:

Hiker rescued

Firemen rescued a hiker who had suffered a possible broken arm after he fell on Montaña Guardilama in Tías.

Car rescue

A person was injured after their car left the road on the approach to Arrecife from Costa Teguise yesterday.