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Patera brings 43

A boat carrying 43 migrants has been rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, including seven women.

Arrecife State of Mind

A new video celebrating Arrecife has been launched to announce the return of the Arrecife En Vivo concerts festival in late September.

Free Lanzarote drone piloting courses

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have announced a new drone piloting course for people over 18, where participants can end the free course with “A1-A3” drone pilot certifications granted by AESA.

12,000 people enjoy new bus discounts

The Cabildo have announced that almost 12,000 people have benefited from the new bus discounts that they have introduced, including additional discounts and free travel for frequent work use.

A drink for the birds

Lanzarote’s Cabildo has installed a water container on the isle of Alegranza in order to help birds survive the current drought conditions.

Domestic violence unit in Arrecife

Arrecife’s Local Police now has a Family and Children Unit that will specialise in cases of domestic and gender violence.

€14.2 million for social support

Lanzarote’s Cabildo has green-lighted the use of 14.2 million Euros to be used for social assistance. The money will come from “remnants” - budget surpluses that must be spent before the end of the current legislature next May.

Playa Honda Civic Centre Makeover

Playa Honda's Civic Centre has received a radical facelift, with a striking monochrome mural that covers the whole building.

Diver identified

The diver whose body was recovered at Playa Chica on Monday was Hernán Lopéz Shanahan, a student at Arrecife's Fishing School.

More dog parks needed

Ecologists in Action have called for more dog parks on Lanzarote to tackle what they describe as a “serious threat to biodiversity.”