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Guardia Civil are investigating a travel agency in Playa Blanca for fraud
Guardia Civil are investigating a travel agency in Playa Blanca for fraud

They have received several complaints from people who have made bookings with them and haven’t received what they paid for…

Spanish Government activates Financial Aid for flood victims in Lanzarote
Spanish Government activates Financial Aid for flood victims in Lanzarote

The support package is for residents and business owners in the municipalities of Arrecife and Teguise, two of the hardest hit areas…

Flooding in Lanzarote forces temporary hotel closures in Costa Teguise
Flooding in Lanzarote forces temporary hotel closures in Costa Teguise

Here are the affected complexes and how long they are expected to be closed for…

Arrecife to request to be declared a disaster area after floods cause widespread damage
Arrecife to request to be declared a disaster area after floods cause widespread damage

There has been serious damage reported to 95 homes and businesses in the capital of Lanzarote…

EasyJet flight to Lanzarote diverted due to disruptive passenger on board
EasyJet flight to Lanzarote diverted due to disruptive passenger on board

Police were waiting on the ground in Barcelona to arrest the culprit as soon as the plane landed…

Emergency Services report over 300 incidents following torrential rainfall
Emergency Services report over 300 incidents following torrential rainfall

Despite the progress being made, authorities have stressed that recovery will take time and are calling on residents to remain cautious…

State of Emergency declared in Lanzarote due to widespread flooding
State of Emergency declared in Lanzarote due to widespread flooding

The worst affected areas include the municipalities of Arrecife, Teguise, and San Bartolomé…

Baby rescued from locked car by firefighters in Puerto del Carmen
Baby rescued from locked car by firefighters in Puerto del Carmen

The authorities are warning against the dangers of leaving children and pets in locked cars, even for a short time…

Haría Council launches campaign to encourage responsible pet ownership
Haría Council launches campaign to encourage responsible pet ownership

It is called ‘Lead by Example. Pick Up Your Dog’s Waste’…

Man found dead in industrial warehouse in Arrecife
Man found dead in industrial warehouse in Arrecife

Forensic teams have been on site all day as the cause of his death is still under investigation…

Taxi drivers will strike in Lanzarote during Easter week
Taxi drivers will strike in Lanzarote during Easter week

The strike will be across the island except for Arrecife, over governmental control of the sector…

Two Swimmers rescued in dramatic operation near Papagayo Beach
Two Swimmers rescued in dramatic operation near Papagayo Beach

One of the men managed to reach safety on his own, while the other sheltered in a cave that was difficult to access due to the rugged coastal terrain…

Wife's campaign to distribute defibrillators across Lanzarote following husband's cardiac arrest
Wife's campaign to distribute defibrillators across Lanzarote following husband's cardiac arrest

He was delivering hygiene and cleaning products to local bars and restaurants in Puerto del Carmen when he tragically passed away…

86-year-old man rescued from near drowning by scuba divers
86-year-old man rescued from near drowning by scuba divers

They managed to get him safely out of the water and called the emergency services…

Lanzarote Airport to receive 45 additional officers at passport control to ease queues
Lanzarote Airport to receive 45 additional officers at passport control to ease queues

This comes after months of pressure from unions, politicians, and local media, due to growing problems particularly for British holidaymakers…

Woman returns from business trip to find home in Playa Blanca stripped bare by thieves
Woman returns from business trip to find home in Playa Blanca stripped bare by thieves

They broke in and emptied cupboards, took furniture, kitchen appliances, almost everything…

VIDEO: Holidaymaker records sewage discharge into the sea in broad daylight
VIDEO: Holidaymaker records sewage discharge into the sea in broad daylight

The footage shows an underwater pipe discharging raw sewage into the sea just metres from the headquarters of the Lanzarote Cabildo…

Lanzarote introduces advanced camera system to catch red traffic light offenders
Lanzarote introduces advanced camera system to catch red traffic light offenders

The new high-tech system is aimed at detecting and penalising drivers who go through red lights…

False alarm in Playa Blanca: Airsoft grenade triggers security response in Lanzarote
False alarm in Playa Blanca: Airsoft grenade triggers security response in Lanzarote

The alert was raised when a concerned citizen spotted the suspicious device during a walk…

PSOE calls for moratorium in Lanzarote due to unsustainable level of tourism pressure
PSOE calls for moratorium in Lanzarote due to unsustainable level of tourism pressure

They want all new tourism-related projects and installations suspended until growth is regulated…