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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 Life2024-01-25 15:38:262024-01-25 16:31:55Avenida Alcalde Florencio Suárez will be closed on Friday night
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Gazette Life2024-01-25 12:13:392024-01-25 12:18:07Arrecife to construct new tourist accommodation by 2025
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Gazette Life2024-01-25 09:25:192024-01-25 11:07:56Emergency Response at Las Grietas
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Gazette Life2024-01-25 09:24:302024-01-25 11:07:46Puerto del Carmen dual carriageway opposed
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Gazette Life2024-01-24 11:04:422024-01-24 11:04:42Tinajo ready for carnival
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Traffic incident leaves three injured
NewsThree people have been injured after their car overturned on the LZ-20 from San Bartolomé to Arrecife.

Playa Blanca dog costume contest
NewsLast weekend Playa Blanca held their annual dog costume contest organised by Yaiza Animal Protection and Doggys del Sur.

Ex-King Juan Carlos may face trial in London
NewsA London court has ruled that Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos can be tried in an English court, following accusations from his ex-lover Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein that he ordered Spanish secret services to harass and threaten her.

Jurassic Kingdom Mini-Golf
NewsIs it a Bird, a Plane, a Pterodactyl or a Pteranodon? Who will be the winner of the game at Jurassic Kingdom? For the first time in the history of Lanzarote you can unearth the planets prehistoric past here at our Jurassic Kingdom!

Margarona is honoured
NewsTeguise honoured the ex-mayor of la Graciosa, Margarita Paez, on Friday night. Known by everyone as Doña Margarona, the formidable woman who guided La Graciosa into the 20th century was awarded the honour of “Favoured Daughter of Teguise” status, at a well-attended ceremony.

Covid lingers as restrictions are lifted
NewsA slight rise in Covid cases suggests that the so-called sixth wave is still not over on the Canaries. Lanzarote continues to be the island that is performing best. It has infection rates that are classed as medium risk, while all the other islands are on very high-risk status.

Playa Blanca parties!
NewsPlaya Blanca's carnival takes place this weekend, and it's the first to take place since Canarian restrictions were lifted today. All events will take place at the esplanade opposite then Lanzarote Princess Hotel, and the main events are as follows:

Playa Dorada Tragedy
NewsYesterday, a 62-year-old swimmer drowned at Playa Dorada in Playa Blanca.

Transport protest called for Monday
NewsTransport professionals will hold “caravan” protests throughout the Canary Islands on Monday after claiming that the Canarian Government has failed to address their needs in the face of rising fuel prices.

Fuel prices lead to protest threat
NewsThe Federation of Transport Businesses (FET) has warned that it will organise a protest early next week if the Canarian Government does not address the ever-worsening problem of rising fuel prices.

Storm Diego is coming
NewsAEMET forecast the arrival of Storm Diego this weekend, which is expected to bring rain, wind and rough seas along with it.

Park and ride to Timanfaya
NewsThe Cabildo has rejected the idea of extending parking space at Timanfaya and will support the creation of a shuttle-bus service taking tourists to the Fire Mountains from Yaiza and Tinajo.

Close call at Las Salinas
NewsA Woman almost drowned near the Las Salinas plant yesterday, waves had caused her to fall into the water and a change in the weather had prevented her from climbing to safety.

Yaiza Road Works
NewsThis week the Yaiza Ayuntamiento began asphalting more roads in Yaiza as they continue their plan in resurfacing roads and pavements with an investment of 1.2 million euros.

Spanish Sign Language Workshops
NewsThe Tías Ayuntamiento, in association with APSAL, have organised Spanish Sign Language classes this year for free with a limit of 15 persons per workshop.




