Lanzarote hosts craft fair and journalism congress amid transport crackdown

Lanzarote is hosting several cultural and social events, including the 37th Lanzarote Craft Fair from September 10 to 15 at Mancha Blanca, featuring over 140 participants. Additionally, the island will host the VII International Congress of the History of Journalism and Social Communication from September 24 to 26.

In social news, the Mercedes Medina Díaz Association has awarded nearly 60,000 euros in scholarships to 16 university students from Lanzarote to assist with educational costs. Meanwhile, the Arrecife en Vivo festival continues to showcase local musical talent through various gala performances.

In regulatory news, the Cabildo de Lanzarote is intensifying its crackdown on illegal transport services. Authorities have opened two sanctioning proceedings against vehicles suspected of providing unauthorized public transport in Arrecife, with proposed fines totaling 8,002 euros.