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Cabildo pays tribute to outstanding women

Last Saturday, the Lanzarote Cabildo held an event to pay tribute to six outstanding women to mark International Day of Rural Women.

Two new buses for Timanfaya

The Cabildo, through the CACT, has put out to tender the supply of two new hybrid buses for the Timanfaya tours.

Four pateras intercepted

Marine rescue services have intercepted four inflatable craft off the south-east coast of Lanzarote.

Kennedy leads the way

Lanzarote's swimming sensation Kennedy Hope Denby became the first female to win the Travesia A Nado Del Rio since 1998 yesterday.

Canaries aims to attract older tourists

The Canarian Government has launched an eight-minute video which aims to attract older tourists for long stays on the islands. The campaign targets the “Silver Plus” sector – over-55s with time and money to spend.

Tourist rescued at Famara

A Scottish tourist was rescued at Famara after being caught up in a current while bathing.

Thunderbolts and lightning!

Lanzarote experienced a spectacular night of stormy conditions yesterday, as a storm passed over the island. Several peals of thunder were heard, and flashes of lightning lit up the night sky.

Population to rise by 15% in 15 years

The population of the Canary Islands is likely to increase by 350,000 over the next 15 years, according to a report by Spain's Institute of Statistics.

Nuclear power in Morocco

Environmentalists have been alarmed by the news that Russia has agreed the construction of a nuclear power station with the Moroccan government. The facility, which will be used for “peaceful purposes” will be located at Sidi Boulbra, on the Moroccan coast 400 kilometres north east of the Canary Islands.

Tourists find ancient vase

Tourists holidaying in Fuerteventura have found an ancient vase estimated to be at least 600 years old.