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Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing
NewsThe annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.

Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing
NewsThe annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.
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Gazette Life2024-02-18 09:39:292024-02-18 09:39:30Palm tree blaze in Costa Teguise
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Gazette Life2024-02-17 09:53:232024-02-17 09:53:23Sailing boat ran ashore at Papagayo
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Gazette Life2024-02-17 09:52:382024-02-17 09:52:38Wind alert unlikely to affect carnival
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Gazette Life2024-02-16 09:41:352024-02-16 09:41:35Puerto del Carmen celebrates carnival tonight
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Gazette Life2024-02-16 09:40:512024-02-16 09:40:52Canary Islands population grows by 1%
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Gazette Life2024-02-16 08:42:592024-02-16 08:42:59Dr José Molina Orosa hospital opens new family room
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Gazette Life2024-02-16 08:31:562024-02-16 09:57:06Mattress fire at Casa del Mar migrant centre
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Gazette Life2024-02-16 08:16:412024-02-16 08:16:42Fire fighters secure falling debris from building in Arrecife
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Gazette Life2024-02-15 14:51:272024-02-15 14:52:33Cabildo to transform calle José Betancort in Teguise
Roundabout news
NewsWork on a new roundabout at Nazaret is well underway, with the first layer of tarmac laid. Over the coming weeks, the roundabout will be connected with the LZ-10 road from Tahiche to Teguise and the newly-renovated LZ-408.

A new look for Gazette Life
NewsFor a number of years our covers have featured the recognisable letter logo, which usually found itself at the centre of attention on the cover of every edition. But there is a change coming this June…

Juan Carlos returns
NewsThe emeritus King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, landed in Madrid today to visit family at the royal residence, the Zarzuela Palace.

Plastics found inside deceased dolphin
NewsA group of researchers at the Las Palmas University in Gran Canaria have found a used face mask and other plastics inside of a deceased washed up dolphin.

Made of Iron
NewsBritish triathlete Lydia Dant added to her list of Lanzarote victories yesterday, winning the Lanzarote Ironman on a day that challenged every single one of the 1,251 participants.

Lanzarote coast “at risk” due to climate change
NewsIn a recent report published by the Canarian Government, they warn of economic and environmental damage that could occur with flood

Emergency calls from the wild
NewsA 42-year-old man was evacuated from the Playa Bajo El Risco yesterday after spraining his ankle.

A referee from Lanzarote will go to the 2022 World Cup
NewsAlejandro Hernández, from Lanzarote, has been placed on the VAR refereeing team for the upcoming 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Your guide to IRONMAN closures
NewsThe Lanzarote IRONMAN is the biggest sporting event in Lanzarote, and a great race which brings hundreds of athletes to the island. However, with the IRONMAN also comes road closures and altered bus lines. Here’s your guide to what’s changing this weekend.

El Gecko Veggie – helping the community
NewsA MUST-VISIT! The new vegan & vegetarian diner in Playa Honda offers menu items for vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free diets, and those who are celiac. They also have special CHARITY menu items where a percentage of the price goes directly to the SARA and Esperanza y Vida charity.

Stay warm – come to the Canaries!
NewsThe President of the German Union of Independent Travel Agents (VUSR), Marija Linnhof, has proposed a government subsidy of €500 for retired Germans so that they can save heating costs in the coming autumn and winter by holidaying in hotter locations such as the Canaries.

Brits allowed to enter Spain with negative test result in “a matter of days”
NewsIt seems highly probable that Spain will shortly permit visitors from non-EU countries, including the UK, to enter with just a negative test result. This means that a certificate of vaccination or recovery will no longer be necessary for British visitors over the age of 16 (under 16s can currently enter with a negative test).

Yaiza school renovations
NewsToday the Yaiza Ayuntamiento have put out to tender a project which will see four schools in Yaiza receive new windows and doors, replacing the old ones which have deteriorated in recent years.

Average tourist spend increases
NewsIn a recent report released by the Lanzarote Data Centre, the average daily expenditure per tourist increased to 151 euros in the first quarter of 2022.

The next set of streets to be paved in Puerto del Carmen
NewsThe Tias Ayuntamiento are still improving the neglected streets in the municipality. This week, starting on two new streets.




