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Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing

The annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.

Natalia Sasu and Herminio Fernández win 30th El Río Swim Crossing

The annual swim between Lanzarote and La Graciosa celebrated its 30th edition last Saturday.

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Direct flights between Lanzarote and La Palma this summer

The local airline Binter have recently announced that they will make direct flights between Lanzarote and La Palma available this summer.

Yaiza once again asks for the Lanzarote Cabildo to solve Los Hervideros

The Yaiza Ayuntamiento have once again asked for resolve on Los Hervideros from the Cabildo, calling for “immediate action” to allow the reopening of LZ-703.

Arrecife continues clean-up plan

This week the Arrecife Ayuntamiento are continuing their clean-up project in Argana Alta, removing heaps of rubble that residents have complained about for years.

Masking deeper problems

Although Spain's law requiring mask use in schools was lifted two weeks ago, many children are struggling to adapt.

Canarian studies confirmed

Canarian Geography and History will be a compulsory element of the secondary school curriculum on the islands, it was announced yesterday by Manuela Armas, the Canarian Education Minister.

Yaiza confirms Simply Love Festival dates

The Ayuntamiento de Yaiza have confirmed the dates for their Simply Love Festival, a festival that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride in Lanzarote and will feature musical performances as well as discussions about issues.

Show them what you’ve got!

Lanzarote is back in business, and that means now is the crucial time to let people know about your business.

Petrol soars

Petrol prices on Lanzarote have risen by more than 25 cents a litre since January, and by around 45% since early last year.

What a lovely pair!

Today is the International Day of the Penis, and who better to celebrate it with than the spectacularly-endowed Novios de El Mojón (Lovers of El Mojón)?

Man seriously injured after falling five metres

A 65-year-old man has been taken to hospital seriously injured after falling five metres into the barranco del Quíquere in Puerto del Carmen.

Spray paint in protected areas of Tinajo

The Tinajo Ayuntamiento have denounced a group of spray paintings found in various protected areas in Tinajo.

26 die at sea on “Canarian Route”

The “Canarian route” saw yet another tragedy yesterday, after a boat carrying migrants overturned 245 kilometres south of Gran Canaria. One person has been confirmed dead and another 26, including small children, are missing, presumed dead.

Montecarlo Case commences

Yesterday saw the beginning of the fourth stage of the Montecarlo Case, in which an ex-Mayor and several ex-employees of the capitals Ayuntamiento are accused of “pillaging” council funds.

Playa Blanca celebrates International Book Day

The sunny southern town of Playa Blanca celebrated International Book Day last Friday, with book stalls in the open square of the town, it was a great day for all those who love to read!

Autonomo reforms under discussion

Spain is negotiating a reform of the social security payments paid by autonomos (self-employed workers) which is likely to reduce the payments of those who earn the least, but increase the quota of those who earn more than €1,700 a month.