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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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Modern twist on Guanches sparks social media mockery

Images of Canarian natives created by artificial intelligence have caused mockery on social media

Avenida Alcalde Florencio Suárez will be closed on Friday night

Tías Ayuntamiento has announced the temporary closure of the Avenida Alcalde Florencio Suárez this Friday night for approximately three hours in order to celebrate the III Carrera Nocturna La Calendaria y San Blas race.

Arrecife to construct new tourist accommodation by 2025

Lanzarote's capital continues to attract investment linked to tourism as the mayor announces the construction of two new tourist accommodation buildings that will open next year.

Emergency Response at Las Grietas

A French tourist fell and suffered a possible broken leg at Las Grietas yesterday.

Puerto del Carmen dual carriageway opposed

Ecologists In Action have issued a formal objection to the proposed broadening of the LZ-40 road connecting Lanzarote's airport with Puerto del Carmen.

Tinajo ready for carnival

Tinajo has launched its carnival poster for 2024. The theme of the parades will be 1960s fashion.

César Manrique Foundation object to roundabout plan

The César Manrique Foundation (FCM) has lodged formal objections to the planned macro-roundabout at the western entrance to Arrecife.

Artist apologises after backlash over painting

The French artist who painted on two abandoned houses in rural Lanzarote has apologized for her act but has also posted a sharp criticism of Lanzarote's attitude to its heritage.

Hang glider rescued

An injured hang glider was rescued from Punta Fariones yesterday.

Yellow wind alerts issued

Yellow alerts for high winds have been issued for Lanzarote today and tomorrow.

Storm Isha causes flight chaos

Storm Isha has caused several flights to the UK and Ireland to be delayed and diverted yesterday and today.

New scooter rules

Today new rules governing electric scooter use come into force in Spain.

Cyclist dies in Teguise

A 70-year-old male cyclist died while climbing to the Castillo de Santa Barbara, overlooking Teguise yesterday.

Art or vandalism?

Miss Van, a French street artist, posted images of the painting she created on a ruined house, which seems to be in the area of Mirador de los Valles. The image is a surreal, romantic depiction of a woman's head, with horns, red hair and a beaked carnival mask that matches the green of the house's door.

Two fires in Costa Teguise

Firemen attended two fires in Costa Teguise last night.