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Grapevines dominate Lanzarote agriculture

Three quarters of all farmland on Lanzarote is now devoted to grapevines, according to recent statistics from the Cabildo. The figures reflect recent high demand for local wines and the resulting increase in grape prices.

Grapevines dominate Lanzarote agriculture

Three quarters of all farmland on Lanzarote is now devoted to grapevines, according to recent statistics from the Cabildo. The figures reflect recent high demand for local wines and the resulting increase in grape prices.

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Drug mule arrested at airport

The National Police have arrested a 58-year-old man who arrived on the island from Gran Canaria and was found with over a kilo of cocaine.

Yaiza Christmas Market Stalls

The Yaiza Ayuntamiento have announced the call for applications for this year’s Christmas Market Stalls.

Race against gender violence

The Arrecife Ayuntamiento presented the 10th edition of the Carrera Contra La Violencia de Género this week.

Food fair transport

Extra shuttle buses will be laid on this weekend to transport food lovers from Arrecife and Playa Blanca to the Cocinas Volcánicas Food Fair in Puerto del Carmen.

Murder in Arrecife

A 35-year-old man died after being stabbed in Arrecife yesterday.

Nine-year sentence for stabbing

This week, the Prosecutor’s Office will request a nine-year prison sentence for the man who stabbed his partner in Arrecife in 2020.

Container fire in the early hours

Emergency services were called to another container fire in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Bike shop fire

Emergency services were called to a fire at a bike shop in Puerto del Carmen last Saturday night.

Don’t flush wet wipes

Lanzarote's water utility, Canal Gestion, has appealed to citizens to stop flushing solid waste, suich as wet wipes and cotton buds, down their toilets.

Wine prices to rise

Victor Díaz, head of Lanzarote's Wine Regulating Council, has warned that wine prices are likely to increase by around least two to three Euros.

Arrecife aesthetics

Arrecife is consulting local residents and businesses about new bye-laws that would govern the exterior facades of buildings in the city.

Playa Honda underpass re-offered

The contract to construct an underpass that will relieve traffic on the playa Honda roundabout was opened to bidders again yesterday.

Demolition order

Teguise Ayuntamiento will demolish abandoned buildings located on Plot 214, next to the Blue Sea Hotel in Costa Teguise.

Macher roundabout opens

The new roundabout on the hilltop in Macher was opened yesterday, putting an end to over a week of time-consuming detours.

PP denounce rubbish collection

Members of the Partido Popular part in Yaiza have denounced the “deficient” rubbish collection services in the municipality, drawing particular attention to Playa Blanca.