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No new rules affecting tourists in Lanzarote despite Daily Express claims

The Daily Express recently claimed that “new rules” that do not exist will affect tourists to Lanzarote.

No new rules affecting tourists in Lanzarote despite Daily Express claims

The Daily Express recently claimed that “new rules” that do not exist will affect tourists to Lanzarote.

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Chinese Festival

The first Chinese Artistic and Cultural Festival will take place in Puerto del Carmen next week. The festival, organised by the Aixin Association of Chinese in Lanzarote,  will start at 5pm on Thursday 22nd September with a parade…

Blow for Modelo 720

The collapse of Modelo 720 declaration requirements in Spain was hastened last month when Spain’s Supreme Court declared that fines issued for failing to report foreign-held assets were null and void. The ruling was retrospective, meaning any fines already issued may be reclaimed.

Twenty containers burned

Fire fighters were called to twenty container fires in Arrecife late last night.

Tremors offshore

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was detected off the north coast of Lanzarote on Thursday. The tremor was located at a depth of 8 kilometres and does not appear to have been accompanied by any other activity.

Water and power contract

Canal Gestión is finalising an agreement to guarantee electricity supply to its desalination plants. The contract could last for up to five years, with a budget of €79.5 million for that period.

Cruise season

Lanzarote’s cruise season has started with the arrival of the immense, 4,000 bed Anthem of the Seas on Friday.

Quality local insurance

William Smith has recently opened a new Lanzarote C1 Broker branch, right here in Tías.

Drug mules go on trial

Last year, three men were arrested at the César Manrique for attempting to smuggle heroin and cocaine – they will go on trial next Tuesday.

Open Mall shopping list

With the upcoming opening of the island’s newest shopping centre, Open Mall, we’ve put together some facts about it and named the shops that will feature.

Crafts Fair attracts 50,000

More than 50,000 residents and tourists enjoyed the 33rd edition of the Mancha Blanca Crafts Fair, which has been described by the Cabildo as a “resounding success.”.

The rains are coming

It appears that the island will finally get some relief from the relentless heat, as AEMET predict showers to come this weekend and the week after.

Skin cancer for the wealthy?

A study on Gran Canaria has established that skin cancer is more prevalent among wealthier people on the island.

Injured hiker rescued

Yesterday, a hiker had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering an injury on the Camino de los Gracioseros.

Hospital waiting lists grow

A report published by the Canary Employment Service has revealed that over 2,000 residents on Lanzarote were waiting for consultations between January and June.

Plus size clothes in stock

Wendy’s Plus Size Fashion shop in Puerto del Carmen has just received a new delivery of blouses, dresses, trousers and more – all of them perfect for the warm weather.