The Land of Opportunities programme is a CaixaBank Social Action initiative aimed at supporting entrepreneurship in rural areas.

This week’s news from Lanzarote includes buggies denounced by villagers for ruining the countryside, new investment for struggling Beatriz Hotels and more.

In local, brief news this week, another record month at the airport, thousands join Dolores pilgrimage and much more.

In brief news this week, new urban park in Playa Honda open, medical emergrency on a Jet 2 flight, very hot August, and more.

In brief news this week, possible smoking ban on bar and restaurant terraces, 2.3 earthquake off the coast of Lanzarote, and much more.

In brief news this week: Bomb scare in Playa Blanca, very high UV on island currently, PM leaves island and much more.