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Calmer under Starmer?

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Labour's landslide victory in the UK General Election on 4th July may not herald big changes for Brits on Lanzarote, but it does promise to bring a welcome period of stability after the chaos and uncertainty of recent years.

Spain to play England in Euro 24 final

Ollie Watkins' last-minute winner for England against The Netherlands in last night's Euro 2024 semi-final has set up the prospect of a thrilling final in Berlin at 8 pm on Sunday, which is sure to be followed closely by Lanzarote locals, tourists and much of the island's largest immigrant community.

Euros kick off

Scotland take on Germany at 8 pm local time this evening as the Euro 2024 football tournament kicks off in Munich.

Voting for Europe

Elections for the EU parliament are taking place throughout Lanzarote and Spain today, the culmination of weeks of campaigning by local and national parties.

Voting time for UK

Yesterday's announcement of a snap general election in the UK means that British citizens who wish to vote should register to do so as soon as possible. Following the Conservative government’s decision to scrap the 15-year rule, all British nationals who are residents overseas have the right to vote.

Meet Calsita

This is Calsita. A friend of the Gazette has contacted us to ask if anyone on Lanzarote (or elsewhere in Europe) would be willing to adopt her, because her owner can no longer look after her.

Storm Isha causes flight chaos

Storm Isha has caused several flights to the UK and Ireland to be delayed and diverted yesterday and today.

Voting rights regained for British citizens living abroad

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British citizens living abroad now have the right to vote in UK elections for life. As result, over three million Britons who have lived abroad for over 15 years may regain the right to vote in what is highly likely to be a general election year.

Lanzarote local features on Giorgio Armani catwalk

Young model from Lanzarote, Lonan Anthony, featured on a catwalk for Giorgio Armani as part of a Fashion Week in Milan yesterday.

Fingerprints and facial scans from autumn

British and other non-EU travellers entering the EU will have fingerprints and facial scans taken from autumn, under the new EES digital security system.