News

Twenty containers burned

Fire fighters were called to twenty container fires in Arrecife late last night.

Tremors offshore

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was detected off the north coast of Lanzarote on Thursday. The tremor was located at a depth of 8 kilometres and does not appear to have been accompanied by any other activity.

Water and power contract

Canal Gestión is finalising an agreement to guarantee electricity supply to its desalination plants. The contract could last for up to five years, with a budget of €79.5 million for that period.

Cruise season

Lanzarote’s cruise season has started with the arrival of the immense, 4,000 bed Anthem of the Seas on Friday.

Quality local insurance

William Smith has recently opened a new Lanzarote C1 Broker branch, right here in Tías.

Drug mules go on trial

Last year, three men were arrested at the César Manrique for attempting to smuggle heroin and cocaine – they will go on trial next Tuesday.

Open Mall shopping list

With the upcoming opening of the island’s newest shopping centre, Open Mall, we’ve put together some facts about it and named the shops that will feature.

Crafts Fair attracts 50,000

More than 50,000 residents and tourists enjoyed the 33rd edition of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair, which has been described by the Cabildo as a “resounding success.”.

The rains are coming

It appears that the island will finally get some relief from the relentless heat, as AEMET predict showers to come this weekend and the week after.

Skin cancer for the wealthy?

A study on Gran Canaria has established that skin cancer is more prevalent among wealthier people on the island.