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Rubicón Human Remains Provides “Valuable Information” on Canarian History
NewsThe recent Rubicenses Conference, held in Yaiza last Friday and Saturday, showcased the remarkable complexity of the ongoing archaeological work at the San Marcial de Rubicón site.

Rubicón Human Remains Provides “Valuable Information” on Canarian History
NewsThe recent Rubicenses Conference, held in Yaiza last Friday and Saturday, showcased the remarkable complexity of the ongoing archaeological work at the San Marcial de Rubicón site.
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Cancer march
NewsAFOL, the Lanzarote Association for Families with Cancer, has called on islanders to attend a demonstration in Arrecife on Saturday.

Rush hunters
NewsA group of crafters from Fuerteventura spent last weekend on Lanzarote in search of wild rushes, the raw material for their craft.

Vinylists!
Interview, NewsVinyl has never really gone away, and Lanzarote still has plenty of people who’d rather spin a disc than stream a file. We spoke to a few of the island's vinyl enthusiasts and asked each of them to choose a favourite record.

Vehicle fire arrest
NewsA 41-year-old man has been arrested by the National Police as the alleged perpetrator of a vehicle fire.

Beginners Guide To Arrecife
NewsArrecife is little-known by most tourists, as well as many residents who are worried about getting lost or encountering language problems. Here’s a quick guide:

Patera arrives at Las Caletas
NewsA patera arrived at Las Caletas earlier this morning, undetected by Air Sea Rescue.

Palm crime to be investigated
NewsLanzarote's Cabildo has joined the condemnation of the destruction of the Palmera Inclinada (leaning palm) in Masdache.

All Saints Day
NewsToday is All Saints Day, a national holiday in Spain, when families traditionally visit cemetaries to pay tribute to their deceased relatives.

Palmera Inclinada chopped down
NewsThe Tias Ayuntamiento have condemned the vandalism in Masdache which has seen the popular Palmera Inclinada (leaning palm tree) cut down.

Clock changes until 2026
News
Spain's official bulletin, which establishes the laws of the land, has confirmed that the clocks will continue to go forward in spring and back in autumn until at least autumn 2026.
This has been confirmed following the failure of negotiations…

Cliff rescue
NewsA man was rescued yesterday after falling from the cliffs near the Castillo de Águila, the 18th century fortress in Playa Blanca.

La Santa rollover
NewsTwo women and a girl were taken to hospital yesterday morning after their car flipped over on the road to La Santa.

We’ve moved out!
NewsFrom today, the Gazette's office in Tias will be closed permanently and most of our team will be working from home.

Waveriders assemble
NewsElite surfers are arriving on Lanzarote to take part in the Quemao Class competition, which will take place in La Santa once conditions are perfect.

Pedro de Armas dies
NewsThe ex-President of Lanzarote's Cabildo, Pedro de Armas, has died at the age of 75 in Argentina of a heart attack.