“Siembra” – cinema for young people
As part of a new project titled “Siembra”, a screening of the film “Solas” by Benito Zambrano will be shown this Thursday. The film tells the story of a woman who left town to flee from her abusive father.
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Military tracers withdraw from the Canaries
The team which was sent to the Canaries by the Armed Forces and given the task of Covid track and trace have withdrawn from the Canary Islands after 18 months.
Playa Blanca full of joy
The sunny southern town of Playa Blanca was finally able to celebrate Carnival after two years of cancellations and postponements. The town let loose and celebrated gleefully at last Sunday’s Day Carnival.
Positive signs for tourism
Recent figures released by the Lanzarote Data Centre revealed that tourist accommodation occupancy increased in February.
Spain introduces special measures to ease cost-of-living crisis
The Spanish government yesterday announced various special measures to address the economic effects of the war in Ukraine and the current cost-of-living crisis, including a reduction of 20 cents on the price of a litre of fuel.
Traffic incident leaves three injured
Three people have been injured after their car overturned on the LZ-20 from San Bartolomé to Arrecife.
Ex-King Juan Carlos may face trial in London
A London court has ruled that Spain’s ex-King Juan Carlos can be tried in an English court, following accusations from his ex-lover Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein that he ordered Spanish secret services to harass and threaten her.
Playa Blanca dog costume contest
Last weekend Playa Blanca held their annual dog costume contest organised by Yaiza Animal Protection and Doggys del Sur.
Margarona is honoured
Teguise honoured the ex-mayor of la Graciosa, Margarita Paez, on Friday night. Known by everyone as Doña Margarona, the formidable woman who guided La Graciosa into the 20th century was awarded the honour of “Favoured Daughter of Teguise” status, at a well-attended ceremony.
Covid lingers as restrictions are lifted
A slight rise in Covid cases suggests that the so-called sixth wave is still not over on the Canaries. Lanzarote continues to be the island that is performing best. It has infection rates that are classed as medium risk, while all the other islands are on very high-risk status.