The ex-president of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, was guest of honour at a debate on Tuesday night about the future of tourism in the Canaries. Organised by the Socialist Party, the event took place at the Fondeadero Centre in Puerto del Carmen.
Wednesday saw water cuts in 37 towns and villages, as Lanzarote’s water crisis continues.
For the first time in its history, the Canary Islands have received more than one million foreign tourists per month for over a year.
Unemployment on Lanzarote fell by 4% in September as 309 people came off of unemployment benefits, according to data from the Canary Islands Employment Observatory (Obecan).
The Canarian Government has granted €1.5 million to Lanzarote to be used to improve the island’s waste disposal services.
Lanzarote presented its annual Tourism Awards in Playa Blanca last night. Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort hosted the event, which was attended by Canarian Tourism Minister Jessica de León.
Almost 2,000 Lanzarote residents have prepared living wills, setting out their wishes in the case of serious illness or disability. The island has more holders of living wills than any of the other Canary Islands.
An award was presented to Wenceslao Gil Tejera, a veteran waiter who has spent 46 years serving at the Hotel Fariones. Restaurant owner Miguel Santos Ortiz was also recognised for his dedication to good food and wine, with a focus on local products.
What happens to inheritance tax for Britons after Brexit? Do they pay more inheritance tax than residents? Are there ways to reduce inheritance tax whether you are a resident or not? Erardo Ferrer of Lanzarote Abogados discusses the importance of planning your will well.
66 Ryanair passengers travelling to Knock Airport in Ireland were forced to miss their flight last month due to shortages of border control staff at César Manrique Airport.
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