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Arson attacks: Two arrests made

Two men, aged 29 and 36, have been arrested by national police in Arrecife, suspected of arson attacks on a rubbish container and four cars on the morning of 21st June.

Cannabis club faces sentencing

The President and Treasurer of a cannabis club in Arrecife face up to seven years in prison and fines of over €68,000 for public health offences.

Elections in the air

The smell of freshly-poured tarmac, the whirr of cement mixers, photos of smiling politicians in hard hats and hi-vis – it can all mean only one thing – elections are on the way!

No butts on the beach!

The days of smoking on beaches look increasingly numbered. However, Lanzarote is lagging behind much of Spain and the Canaries in this respect.

Teguise installing fibre optics

The Teguise Ayuntamiento continues to expand its network of fibre internet in the municipality providing high-speed internet for all residents.

Here comes the July Gazette

The start of a new month is just around the corner, and with it comes the new edition of Lanzarote’s most popular English-language magazine.

Covid spike “under control”

The Canarian Health Service has stated that anti-Covid measures may be reintroduced if the recent rise in cases results in an increase in hospitalisations and deaths.

Hospital parking chaos

Oswaldo Betancort, the CC deputy for Lanzarote, has demanded an urgent solution to the parking problems at the hospital, criticising “the absence of planning or, better put, the improvisation excused by an emergency,” that permitted the construction of an extension which makes daily life worse for everyone who attends the hospital.”

The Cabildo celebrate international LGBT pride day

Yesterday the Lanzarote Cabildo celebrated and commemorated international LGBT pride day holding presentations and illuminating the front of the building with colours of the flag that represents the LGBT community.

Fishermen caught with prohibited gear

The Guardia Civil have caught fishermen using prohibited gear in Lanzarote, they had caught approximately 70 kilos of fish with the gear.