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49 Migrants Rescued From Inflatable Boat Off Lanzarote

The Salvamar Acrux rescued a boat late on Friday night after it was located around 56 miles east of Lanzarote. Official sources said the vessel had departed from Morocco.

Disruptive Passenger Delays Ryanair Flight from Lanzarote by Nearly Two Hours

A Ryanair flight from Lanzarote to Birmingham was delayed by almost two hours on Thursday after a disruptive passenger was removed from the aircraft before takeoff.

Arrecife cancels events in respect for Venezuelan earthquake victims

Arrecife Ayuntamiento has cancelled all events and declared three days of official mourning following the earthquake in Venezuela that has taken the lives of almost 600 people so far and is likely to result in a much higher death toll.

Fit-to-Frame and Electric Blinds Are A Popular Choice in Lanzarote Homes

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Recent installations by AMU Blinds highlight growing interest in modern window solutions that combine convenience, style and practical benefits for island living.

Playa Blanca Town Beach Closed After Sewage Spill

Playa Blanca’s small town beach has been temporarily closed to swimmers following a sewage spill on Thursday afternoon.

Femés launches San Marcial Festival this weekend

The village of Femés is preparing to celebrate its annual San Marcial del Rubicón Festival, honouring both the patron saint of the town and of Lanzarote, with a week-long programme of cultural, sporting and community events.

Special bus service announced for Noche Blanca celebrations

Tonight’s Noche Blanca celebrations in Teguise will be supported by a special bus service running between Arrecife’s main bus station and a provisional stop on the LZ-10 in Teguise.

Study Raises Concerns Over Offshore Renewable Energy Plans in Lanzarote

A report commissioned by the César Manrique Foundation claims that Spanish Government plans to install offshore wind turbines could involve windmills of a similar height to the Eiffel Tower being installed less than 2 kilometres from shore.

Four People Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on LZ-2

Four people were injured in another accident on the LZ-2 main road to Playa Blanca yesterday morning.

Former La Oliva Mayor Begins Prison Sentence at Tahíche Facility

Domingo González Arroyo, the ex-Mayor of La Oliva in Fuerteventura who has been nicknamed “the Marquis of the Dunes” has been admitted to the Social Insertion Centre near Tahiche’s prison to serve an 18-month sentence for tax offences.