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Recyclable waste collection workers announce strike action

Workers involved with the collection of glass, plastic and paper waste have announced a strike at the beginning of October.

Recyclable waste collection workers announce strike action

Workers involved with the collection of glass, plastic and paper waste have announced a strike at the beginning of October.

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Escaped prisoner arrested in Fuerteventura

The prisoner that escaped during a talk at a local school about reinsertion into society has been found and arrested in Fuerteventura.

Teenager hit by car dies

The 14-year-old that was hit by a car over the weekend has tragically passed away in hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

Filming crew removed from Las Grietas

A film crew appeared at the parking near Las Grietas yesterday, without permission to film at the site.

Car rollover in Yaiza

The emergency services were alerted to an accident on the Yaiza roundabout yesterday afternoon.

Teenager in serious condition after being hit by car

A 14-year-old boy is in serious condition after being hit by a car on the road to San Bartolomé over the weekend.

Yellow wind and coastal warnings this Tuesday

Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) will activate a yellow wind and coastal warning this Tuesday.

Lanzarote hits blood donation record

Mobile blood donation units collected 2,777 bags of blood in 2023, contributing to a record total of 3,477 bags of blood on Lanzarote as a whole.

Lanzarote Airport renovations start

Renovations of Terminal 1 of the César Manrique Airport will take place over the next 12 months.

Lanzarote hotels increase income by 21%

Lanzarote’s 78 hotels earned almost 65 million euros in January this year, 21% more than in January 2023 according to Lanzarote’s Data Centre.

Cabildo oppose migrant centre

Lanzarote's Cabildo yesterday approved a motion opposing the establishment of a “macrocentre” for newly-arrived immigrants in Gúime or any other part of Lanzarote.

Last chance to vote for Teguise

The beautiful town of Teguise has been selected as a finalist for “Best Cultural Village” in the Pueblo del Año awards. There are only a few days left to vote, which you can do online for free.

Lanzarote restaurants nominated in Qué Bueno Canarias awards

A number of restaurants from Lanzarote have been nominated in this year’s edition of Qué Bueno Canarias’ restaurant awards. The winners will be announced on March 11th, are any of your favourite restaurants nominated?

Yellow coastal alert extended

Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) will extend the yellow coastal warning to this Sunday.

Italian man wanted for murder arrested in Arrecife

A 67-year-old Italian man with an international arrest warrant for drug trafficking and murder charges has been arrested in Arrecife after living on the island for 15 years under a fake identity.

Average tourist spend increased just 4%

The amount of money each tourist spends on average while on Lanzarote increased by just 4% last year, according to a new survey from the Canarian Institute of Statistics.