Vehicle Registrations Up 25%
Registrations of new vehicles were up 28% from January to March in Lanzarote, with almost 1500 new registrations. Most, 369, were in Arrecife, with San Bartolomé on 334.
Arrecife Fastest Growing Cruise Port In Province
Arrecife’s cruise port is growing faster than any other port in the province of Las Palmas, with an increase in passengers of almost 36% in March and over 28% this year to date.
Mother’s Day Special At Teguise Market
This Sunday, 3rd May, is Mother’s Day here in Spain. It will be celebrated at Teguise Market with a showcooking session and product presentation where a minimum of 300 tastings will be delivered.
Army Deployed In Lanzarote & La Graciosa
From Monday, May 4, personnel from the different units of the BRICAN XVI will carry out patrols both on foot and in vehicles on all the islands of the Canary Islands simultaneously. The Infantry Regiment “Soria” 9 (RI 9) will be deployed on the islands of Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Graciosa. The purpose of this work is to strengthen surveillance, exert a deterrent effect and guarantee the safety of land spaces under national sovereignty on the islands.
Drone Stops Flights
A drone on the approach to Cesar Manrique airport caused air traffic controllers to suspend take offs an landings on Sunday. Police are seeking the pilot, who faces a fine of up to 225,000 € and compensation for costs incurred by airlines.
Two Children Rescued Off Arrecife Beach
Lifeguards intervened to rescue two children, who were blown out to sea at Playa del Reducto in Arrecife this week. They were around 200 metres off the coast when they were spotted.
Court Case Relating To Baby’s Death Awaits One Report
The horrific accident in March 2024, in which a British baby lost her life, is awaiting one final report before the trial can begin. The driver, a young British woman will be charged with reckless, culpable and non-malicious homicide, as well as improper driving, due to speeding, apparently motivated by the consumption of narcotic substances and alcohol. Her passport was confiscated at the time, and she has to report to the court at the beginning of every month. Several other people were injured in the accident, when the car mounted the pavement, and Playa Blanca had two days of mourning.
We’ll add more news here as it comes in this week…….
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