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Patera intercepted

Another patera carrying migrants has been intercepted and escorted to the Commercial pier in Arrecife.

San Ginés accused

The Las Palmas Prosecutor's Office has requested a prison sentence of a year and a half and a fine of more than €4,000 against ex-Cabildo president Pedro San Ginés. San Ginés is accused of lying under oath in relation to complaints…

Torres to stand again

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Ángel Victor Torres, the Canarian President, has announced that he intends to present himself as candidate for re-election in next May’s elections.

All roads lead to Mancha Blanca

Thousands of islanders converged on Mancha Blanca yesterday to celebrate the first pilgrimage in honour of the Virgen De Los Dolores for three years.

Cabildo president visits the Crafts Fair opening

Last Friday the Cabildo president, María Dolores Corujo, took part in the inauguration of the 33rd edition of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair. Here’s what she had to say:

Lanzarote tourism figures July 2022

The Lanzarote Data Centre have just released tourism figures for July this year.

Submerged car recovered

The car that had rolled into the Arrecife Marina has been pulled out of the Marina by emergency services.

16-year-old arrested for robberies

A 16-year-old has been arrested by the Costa Teguise Guardia Civil after committing two robberies in August this year.

Car overturns in Arrecife

Emergency services were alerted to an incident on calle El Antonio in Arrecife last night, at approximately 10pm.

What’s in a name?

Many have noticed that Spanish news reports of the Queen’s death referred to her as Reina Isabel II, and not Elizabeth.