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Rubicón Human Remains Provides “Valuable Information” on Canarian History

The 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

The 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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Free weekly newsletter returns

After a two-week hiatus, our free weekly newsletter will return on Monday the 10th of October.

Five years for rape

A young man has been jailed for five years for raping a woman in the back seat of a car in Playa Blanca.

Shooting incident

The Guardia Civil have reported that a hunter was arrested on the 18th September for allegedly shooting at a game warden.

Javier Reyes honoured

95-year-old photographer Javier Reyes will be honoured as a Favoured Son of Haría later this year.

Adios Calima!

The calima and minor heatwave that descended on the islands at the weekend is forecast to disappear by the end of today.

Craft celebration

Lanzarote's crafters and artisans converged on Mancha Blanca last month for the biggest date in their calendar, and one of the most important craft events on the Canaries. We visited the Mancha Blanca Craft Fair and spoke to some of the stallholders there.

CACT restore local artwork

The CACT are continuing their artwork restoration plan as they breathe new life into faded art.

Canarian wines shine at competition

Two wines from El Hierro have been awarded medals in the Brussels 2022 World Wine Competition.

New round of Bintazos

Binter has just launched its latest round of “Bintazos” – special low-priced flights to national and international destinations from just €24.35.

International Elders Day celebrations

Last Saturday, one hundred and sixty Yaiza residents celebrated International Elders Day and enjoyed activities organised by the Ayuntamiento.

House of Stars

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La Casa de Las Estrellas lies in the arid, desert region to the north of Costa Teguise, overlooked by Montaña Tinaguache. It's a peaceful place, where hubara bustards’ nest and kestrels hover silently in the wind, and its name comes from the immense canopy of stars that cover the plain at night.

33 dead and missing

A sea rescue vessel returned to the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today with four dead bodies and one survivor from an inflatable boat that is reported to have been carrying 34 migrants. 29 are missing and presumed to be dead.

PSOE denounces Pérez’s spending

The PSOE has denounced that the Arrecife Mayor spent “1.1 million euros” on the recent San Ginés fiestas while paying less attention to other aspects of Arrecife such as budgeting for “infrastructures, the elderly and many other needs.”.

Cabildo confident of sea cage removal

Cabildo President, María Dolores Corujo, has stated that she believes that the days of the fishing cages at Playa Quemada “are numbered”.

Diwali is coming

Diwali is one of the biggest festivals of the year in India, a time to celebrate new beginnings and rejoice in a sea of candlelight. Once again, Indian Delights in Playa Blanca invite you to join them in the celebrations.