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Petrol soars

Petrol prices on Lanzarote have risen by more than 25 cents a litre since January, and by around 45% since early last year.

What a lovely pair!

Today is the International Day of the Penis, and who better to celebrate it with than the spectacularly-endowed Novios de El Mojón (Lovers of El Mojón)?

Man seriously injured after falling five metres

A 65-year-old man has been taken to hospital seriously injured after falling five metres into the barranco del Quíquere in Puerto del Carmen.

Spray paint in protected areas of Tinajo

The Tinajo Ayuntamiento have denounced a group of spray paintings found in various protected areas in Tinajo.

26 die at sea on “Canarian Route”

The “Canarian route” saw yet another tragedy yesterday, after a boat carrying migrants overturned 245 kilometres south of Gran Canaria. One person has been confirmed dead and another 26, including small children, are missing, presumed dead.

Montecarlo Case commences

Yesterday saw the beginning of the fourth stage of the Montecarlo Case, in which an ex-Mayor and several ex-employees of the capitals Ayuntamiento are accused of “pillaging” council funds.

Playa Blanca celebrates International Book Day

The sunny southern town of Playa Blanca celebrated International Book Day last Friday, with book stalls in the open square of the town, it was a great day for all those who love to read!

Autonomo reforms under discussion

Spain is negotiating a reform of the social security payments paid by autonomos (self-employed workers) which is likely to reduce the payments of those who earn the least, but increase the quota of those who earn more than €1,700 a month.

Ayuntamiento Tías to pave Camino Berriel

The Tías Ayuntamiento have unanimously approved the procedure to pave the Camino Berriel which lies just before the roundabout near FT Tías and connects to the Camino Lugar de Abajo.

New streetlights in Argana Alta

Last Friday the Arrecife Ayuntamiento moved forward with their Public Infrastructure plan to improve the capital, installing new energy efficient streetlights in Argana Alta.