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Fuerteventura hotel furore

The Oliva Beach hotel is famous as one of Fuerteventura's first major hotels – the place where the Spanish duo Baccara were discovered in the 1970s. However, it has also had a long history of controversy, being subject to demolition orders that were reversed after owners RIU handed over the rights to the Isle of Lobos.

Canarian heatwave set to continue

There will be no let-up in the current heatwave, which brought temperatures of 36 degrees on Tuesday.

European Parliament votes to prohibit hand luggage fees

The European Parliament has voted to prohibit airlines for charging fees for hand luggage. The indicative vote aims to halt airlines, especially low-cost operators, from charging extra costs for various categories of hand luggage.

Conil to Tegoyo road open

The LZ-501 road between Conil and Tegoyo has been reopened this week after renovations, after requests by local residents.

Suicide at El Bosquecillo

A helicopter this morning located the body of a 52-year-old woman who drove her car over the Famara cliffs at El Bosquecillo, the highest point of the island.

Record energy demand

Lanzarote used more energy in August this year than in any other month in recorded history, according to the Canarian institute of Statistics.

Playa Blanca’s Official Language School starts with 52 pupils

At the request of Yaiza Ayuntamiento, the Official Language School in Arrecife has opened a location in Playa Blanca for the 23/24 school year, classes starting today.

Call for assistance with migrants

Recently arrived migrants have had to spend the night on Arrecife's main commercial pier, after places in the temporary attention centre near the Police Station were filled up.

Energy emergency declared

The Canarian Government officially declared an energy emergency on the Canaries yesterday.

Hospital carpark contract awarded

The new carpark at the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife will be ready by summer 2024, it was announced last month. This week the contract for the project has been awarded with an investment of over 300,000 euros.