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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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Palm tree rescue plan

The Canarian Government's decision to dedicate another million euros to the preservation of Lanzarote's palm trees has been welcomed by David Toledo, the Lanzarote MP who is head of the Nationalist Group in the regional parliament.

Cat deaths investigated

The animal protection group Ademal have denounced the deaths of a number of feral cats in the area of Soo, Teguise.

Grua service suspended in Arrecife

Arrecife Mayor Yonathan de León has suspended the tow-truck service in the capital and assumed responsibility for the area after a conflict of interest was discovered in the contract award.

Yaiza belén officially opened

Yaiza unveiled its famous belén yesterday, the nativity scene with the longest history on the island, and one that many islanders agree is still the most beautiful and poetic of them all.

Rains come to Lanzarote

Many areas of Lanzarote were hit by heavy rain yesterday afternoon, with Arrecife, as usually, suffering serious floods.

Tourists rescued at Playa Grande

Emerlan rescued two foreign tourists from the sea yesterday, after they were reported as being in difficulties.

San Bartolomé Shopping Weekend

Today and tomorrow offer a great opportunity to head to San Bartolomé or Playa Honda, where the weekend Shopping initiative will be taking place on the 1st and 2nd of December.

Arrecife unveils Christmas nativity scene

Arrecife will unveil its spectacular nativity scene at 7 pm today.

Rain, rain, go away

Spain's weather agency AEMET warns that the possibility of scattered showers remains for the rest of Friday.

Readers’ Letters – December

Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the December edition.

A gleam of hope for the 90-day rule

A French law could provide hope for British non-resident homeowners in Spain who have been tied by the 90-day law since Brexit.

Tourism vs Residents

The Canarian Government has approved the formation of a new Housing Law, which may have far-reaching consequences for the future of holiday rentals on the islands.

Rojillos riding high!

After 10 matches UD Lanzarote remain unbeaten and are in third position, just one point adrift from league leaders UD Las Palmas B, in the Tercera division (fifth tier). Ian lane reports.

Lanzarote enter publicity deal with Ryanair

Lanzarote's Society of Overseas Promotion (SPEL) has come to an agreement with Ryanair for a €275,000 promotional campaign designed at attracting tourists to Lanzarote.

Air traffic control strike demands

Cabildo president Oswaldo Betancort and the president of Lanzarote's Chamber of Commerce, José Valle, met with representatives of Saerco, the company that manages the control tower at César Manrique Airport, to demand measures that will put an end to the strikes and flight delays at the airport.