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Scuba diver collapses and dies just after exiting the water in Lanzarote
Scuba diver collapses and dies just after exiting the water in Lanzarote

Paramedics tried to revive him but couldn’t save his life…

One dead and one critical after serious car accident in Lanzarote
One dead and one critical after serious car accident in Lanzarote

Both were trapped inside the vehicle and had to be freed by the fire brigade…

Driver seriously injured as thrown out of car when it rolls over in a crash
Driver seriously injured as thrown out of car when it rolls over in a crash

He was left in critical condition after the accident in Playa Blanca…

The oldest winery in the Canary Islands acquires historic hotel
The oldest winery in the Canary Islands acquires historic hotel

The winery already offers wine tastings and guided tours, where visitors can explore the vineyards and the ancient wine press…

Lanzarote anticipates a strong winter season for tourism
Lanzarote anticipates a strong winter season for tourism

ASOLAN ask that “tourists' rights to enjoy their holidays are respected during the October 20th demonstrations”

17 towns in Lanzarote left without water due to desalination plant breakdown
17 towns in Lanzarote left without water due to desalination plant breakdown

55% of water gets lost through leaks in the pipe network due to the aging infrastructure…

Viral video sparks renewed criticism of camel rides in Lanzarote for "Abusive Treatment"
Viral video sparks renewed criticism of camel rides in Lanzarote for "Abusive Treatment"

The Franz Weber Foundation is calling for an end to this activity for tourists…

Fuel subsidy to start in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in 2025
Fuel subsidy to start in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in 2025

A 14-cent a litre discount will be applied to petrol and diesel in the new year…

27-year-old woman treated after falling unconscious on rocks at Los Charcones
27-year-old woman treated after falling unconscious on rocks at Los Charcones

She was taken to hospital for further treatment after being treated by medical personnel at the scene…

Police seize two owls in Teguise and report owner for keeping them in her bedroom
Police seize two owls in Teguise and report owner for keeping them in her bedroom

The woman had been displaying the owls in public charging tourists and residents to have photos taken with them…

Police warn of ‘carding’ scam in the Canary Islands costing victims thousands
Police warn of ‘carding’ scam in the Canary Islands costing victims thousands

The Guardia Civil explain how criminals can empty your bank account in seconds after receiving denuncias about it…

Driver and three young women apprehended for riding on car windows while taking 'selfies'
Driver and three young women apprehended for riding on car windows while taking 'selfies'

Police tracked them down after a video of the incident was posted on social media…

Man dies after falling from an abandoned hotel in Pechiguera
Man dies after falling from an abandoned hotel in Pechiguera

He was admitted to hospital in critical condition but doctors couldn’t save his life…

Man dies after accident with a speed boat in a port in the Canary Islands
Man dies after accident with a speed boat in a port in the Canary Islands

He was pulled from the water on to the dock unconscious but paramedics couldn’t save him…

Elderly man found dead in his car in Lanzarote
Elderly man found dead in his car in Lanzarote

Neighbours called the police after noticing he had been sat there for quite a long time…

Lanzarote joins the search for Geothermal Energy
Lanzarote joins the search for Geothermal Energy

There is a 3-year project which will study 93 mining points in the municipalities of Yaiza and Tías…

Man dies after crashing into a wall in Lanzarote
Man dies after crashing into a wall in Lanzarote

His car veered uncontrollably off the road. He was already dead when the emergency services arrived at the scene…

Major traffic delays after collision between a van and a lorry
Major traffic delays after collision between a van and a lorry

The accident occurred in southern Lanzarote just outside Puerto del Carmen…

Yaiza Council says that the Papagayo Arena Hotel cannot be legalised
Yaiza Council says that the Papagayo Arena Hotel cannot be legalised

They say there are too many things against it and that the approval will never come from all parties…

Beach closed in Puerto del Carmen due to E-coli contamination
Beach closed in Puerto del Carmen due to E-coli contamination

Swimming is prohibited until further notice as the water will be retested until it is safe for people to go in again…