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La Palma marks five years since devastating Tajogaite eruption

The island of La Palma is commemorating the fifth anniversary of the most recent volcanic eruption on the Canaries, which started on the 19th September 2021.

La Palma marks five years since devastating Tajogaite eruption

The island of La Palma is commemorating the fifth anniversary of the most recent volcanic eruption on the Canaries, which started on the 19th September 2021.

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Prison Sentences for Lanzarote Gang That Posed as Police During Brutal Home Raid

The Canarian High Court of Justice has upheld almost all of the prison sentences imposed on the gang responsible for a violent home invasion in San Bartolomé in January 2016. The group, made up of eight people including the attackers and their accomplices, posed as police officers before carrying out a prolonged assault, torture, and robbery.

Four-year-old girl drowns at hotel swimming pool in Puerto del Carmen

A four-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool in a hotel in Puerto del Carmen on Sunday.

What Happens After Completion? The Overlooked Part of Owning a Holiday Home

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Receiving the keys to a property in Lanzarote is an exciting milestone, but for second home owners, the next chapter is often just as important as the purchase itself.

Orange Heat Alert Remains in Place Until Tomorrow

An orange heat alert remains in place for today and tomorrow on Lanzarote, although it initially appears that the heatwave is not going to be as intense as expected.

VIDEO: Guardia Civil Investigating Video of Man Stabbing Front Door in Punta Mujeres

The Guardia Civil is investigating the identity of a man captured in a viral video repeatedly stabbing the front door of a house in the northern Lanzarote village of Punta Mujeres.

53 migrants rescued from inflatable boat off Lanzarote

Maritime Rescue responded to a distress call on Sunday evening after a small migrant boat encountered difficulties off the northern coast of Lanzarote.

San Bartolomé Launches Summer Campaign to Boost Local Shopping

San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has launched a new initiative to encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses during the summer sales season. The campaign will run until 2 August, offering shoppers the chance to win one of eight €100 gift vouchers.

Father and son rescued after being swept out to sea at Famara

A father and his son, who had been swept out to sea at Famara beach, were rescued by surf school monitors on Saturday.

Live parking information coming to Costa Teguise

In a few weeks, capacity control systems should be operational at two busy carparks in Costa Teguise.

Why July Is the Perfect Time to Give Your Lanzarote Garden a Summer Refresh

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As outdoor living reaches its peak in July, now is the ideal time for homeowners to make the most of their gardens with plants and landscaping suited to Lanzarote's unique climate.

Why July Is One of the Best Times to Explore Lanzarote by Bike

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As summer reaches its peak, many residents and visitors are looking for ways to escape the busiest tourist hotspots. Exploring Lanzarote by bike offers a different perspective on the island, from peaceful coastal roads to volcanic landscapes and traditional villages.

Cruisers earn Arrecife a Black Flag for pollution and overcrowding

Ecologists in Action have awarded the city of Arrecife a Black Flag for overcrowding and pollution caused by cruise ships.

Airlines urge EU to suspend EES border system over summer

Airlines and airports have called on the EU to suspend the EES biometric scanning system as the peak summer period arrives

Heat alerts issued for Lanzarote as temperatures set to soar

Spain’s weather agency, AEMET, has issued yellow and orange heat alerts for Monday and Tuesday.

Spanish Supreme Court to rule on Canarian surname dispute

The Spanish Supreme Court will rule on the case of a Canarian mother who wants her son to bear her own surname first, and that of the father second.