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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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Güime migrant centre details still uncertain

Despite questions in the Spanish Senate, the exact location and type of a new centre for migrants on Lanzarote remains unclear, while rumours that Güime may be the proposed location have caused opposition among residents and opposition councillors.

Arrecife features in new music video

Efecto Pasillo, one of the most successful groups of recent years, have teamed up with Lanzarote superstar Rosana and released a new song to promote the city of Arrecife.

Prisoner escapes during talk at local school

A prisoner from Tahiche jail escaped yesterday while on release to give a talk at a local school.

Man injured after explosion on a catamaran in Puerto Calero

A man was injured yesterday after an explosion on a boat in Puerto Calero.

Cafeteria to be added to Playa Blanca’s new passenger terminal

Mayor of Yaiza, Óscar Noda, has confirmed that a bar/cafeteria will be added to the facilities at the new port passenger terminal.

Abused dog rescued from house in Arrecife

A dog that was being mistreated in a house in Arrecife has been rescued after a joint operation between Seprona and the Arrecife local police.

Average hotel rate in Lanzarote double that of ten years ago

The average cost per night in hotels in Lanzarote reached €120 in 2023, 6.5% more than the previous year and almost double the average rate 10 years ago (€62).

Firefighters extinguish rubbish container fire in Arrecife

The emergency services were alerted to another rubbish container fire in Arrecife this month.

Largest bird on the Canaries could be extinct within 50 years

The Hubara Bustard, the largest bird on the Canaries, could be extinct within 50 years, according to a recent scientific report.

Tourist rescued after falling at El Golfo

A tourist was rescued after falling at El Golfo yesterday.

Emergency alert test issued this Friday in Yaiza

The Canarian Government have planned tests for sending out emergency alerts to mobile phones in the Canary Islands, starting with an alert in Fuerteventura that could also alert Yaiza residents. Yaiza Ayuntamiento have reminded its residents that this alert is just a test and not to be taken seriously.

Playa Blanca port passenger terminal now open

The new ticket offices for Fred Olsen, Lineas Romero, Armas and hire car company Cicar are now open inside Playa Blanca’s port passenger terminal.

Sanidad detects two outbreaks of scabies in January

Two outbreaks of scabies were detected last month, occurring in nursing homes and schools. It’s important not the panic and to remember the steps to follow if you think you are showing symptoms.

Playa Honda market returns this weekend

San Bartolomé Ayuntamiento has announced that the Playa Honda agricultural market will return to the main street this Saturday, February 10th.

Arrecife Carnival celebrations leave 720 kilos of rubbish

The start of Arrecife’s Carnival celebrations has seen 720 kilos of rubbish left behind on the streets last Sunday morning.