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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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Name written in graffiti found in volcanic tube

In a video published to Instagram by @apit.lanzarote it has been revealed that someone has spelled out their name in graffiti in the La Corona volcanic tube.

Fraudulent disability parking cards seized in Arrecife

Last year, the Arrecife local police seized ten disability parking cards that were being used by those without disabilities.

5% rise in British and German tourism this summer

British and German tourism is expected to increase by 5% this summer, according to analysis of the trade deals done at the recent Fitur travel fair.

Hottest January ever on Lanzarote

Lanzarote started 2024 the way it had finished 2023, with the hottest January in history and the driest registered in 63 years.

Teguise selected as candidate for “Best Cultural Village”

The beautiful town of Teguise has been selected as a candidate for “Best Cultural Village” in the “Village of the Year” awards. You can vote for Teguise online for free.

Injured turtle rescued in Puerto del Carmen

Yesterday morning Lanzarote's wildlife unit was called to rescue an injured loggerhead turtle stranded on the coast in Puerto del Carmen.

Electric scooter drivers fined 500 euros in Arrecife

Two electric scooter drivers have been fined 500 euros by Arrecife local police for 20 kilometres over the speed limit for scooters.

Security personnel added to the Jameos del Agua

The CACT have announced that they will be adding security measures to the Jameos del Agua to avoid “inappropriate behaviour” that has cropped up in recent years.

Four rubbish containers burned in Arrecife

Fire fighters were alerted to Calle Otilia Díaz in Arrecife last Saturday, to attend yet another rubbish container fire.

Two injured in car crash near Mozaga

The emergency services were alerted to a car crash last Saturday on the LZ-409.

Thousands of kilos of potatoes stolen from farms

The Cabildo has released a statement on social media after thousands of kilos of potatoes and sweet potatoes have been reported as stolen by local farmers.

Canarian experts back smoking ban

Canarian health experts have supported the Spanish government's proposal to ban smoking on outdoor restaurant and bar terraces.

Arrecife faces difficult tree decision

Arrecife faces a difficult decision as to what to do with one of the oldest and largest trees in its centre.

Haría reopen natural pools at Punta Mujeres

Haría Ayuntamiento have reopened the natural pool at Punta Mujeres after the last water analysis came back negative for traces of sewage.

Three days of mourning for ex-President

The Canarian Government has declared tree days of official mourning following the death of ex-Canarian President Lorenzo Olarte Cullen.