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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 Life2024-01-28 10:18:502024-01-28 10:18:51Jellyfish warning issued at Playa La Garita
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Gazette Life2024-01-27 10:06:092024-01-27 10:06:09Lanzarote awarded “Best Winter Destination” title
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Gazette Life2024-01-26 14:52:112024-01-26 15:46:31Jane McDonald puts Lanzarote on screen
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Gazette Life2024-01-26 10:36:242024-01-26 10:38:15Study reveals Lanzarote has over 8,000 swimming pools
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Facelift for Janubio
NewsThe windmills at the Salinas de Janubio are undergoing a facelift which will put them at the forefront of tourist activity in this unique Lanzarote landscape.

Register your trade name
NewsWhen you set up a company, you’ll need a name that identifies you, and you’ll need to protect that name from anyone who tries to take advantage. That’s why you should register your trade name, advises Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados.

Pandemic property reset
NewsSpanish property sales are higher than they have been since before the 2007 financial crisis, and estate agents believe the coronavirus pandemic may have something to do with it.

Wind turbine controversy
NewsLast month, the Canarian government ordered the construction of a 6-megawatt wind farm just outside Costa Teguise and has told Teguise Ayuntamiento to “alter its general plan” to accommodate the project.

Test centre to close
NewsLanzarote's Autocovid test centre will close at the end of April, with future tests taking place at local health centres or the island's main hospital.

Arrecife seafront remodelling begins
NewsThe project to improve accessibility to Arrecife’s seafront has begun, starting with Calle El Graco and Calle Valencia, with a total budget of 250,260 euros.

Woman injured at Papagayo
NewsA woman suffered minor injuries after traversing a rocky area and falling next to the Papagayo parking area.

CIC El Almacén host screenings of films by Canarian Filmmakers
NewsThis Friday the popular CIC El Almacén will host a night for Canarian Filmmakers. Six short films, inspired by the novel “El Barranco” by Canarian-Cuban writer Nivaria Tejera, will be shown at the theatre.

Mask motion defeated
NewsA motion to remove the requirement to wear masks indoors was defeated in Spain's parliament yesterday. An inter-regional meeting of Health Ministers next Wednesday may also vote to lift the requirement, but the Canaries does not currently support any change.

Beached whale in Puerto del Carmen
NewsThis Tuesday a large deceased 10 metre whale weighing approximately 5000 kilos washed up near the Tiñosa pier in Puerto del Carmen.

“Siembra” – cinema for young people
NewsAs part of a new project titled “Siembra”, a screening of the film “Solas” by Benito Zambrano will be shown this Thursday. The film tells the story of a woman who left town to flee from her abusive father.
Military tracers withdraw from the Canaries
NewsThe team which was sent to the Canaries by the Armed Forces and given the task of Covid track and trace have withdrawn from the Canary Islands after 18 months.

Playa Blanca full of joy
NewsThe sunny southern town of Playa Blanca was finally able to celebrate Carnival after two years of cancellations and postponements. The town let loose and celebrated gleefully at last Sunday’s Day Carnival.

Positive signs for tourism
NewsRecent figures released by the Lanzarote Data Centre revealed that tourist accommodation occupancy increased in February.

Spain introduces special measures to ease cost-of-living crisis
NewsThe Spanish government yesterday announced various special measures to address the economic effects of the war in Ukraine and the current cost-of-living crisis, including a reduction of 20 cents on the price of a litre of fuel.




