Entries by Gazette Life

Romina case report

The report into the delays in the Romina Celeste case has concluded that there were no faults in the four-year investigation, causing the lawyer for the victim’s family to allege a whitewash.

29/01/2023 by

Death in the Canaries

A fascinating new exhibition titled Memento Mori: The Customs and Culture of Death in the Canary Islands was launched at the Casa Amarilla on Arrecife’s main shopping street, Calle Real, yesterday.

29/01/2023 by

Irish award

The President of Lanzarote’s Cabildo , María Dolores Corujo, has flown to Ireland to collect the Irish Travel Agents’ Association’s award for Best Winter Destination.

28/01/2023 by

Harvest time!

Lanzarote’s wine harvest in late June and July is claimed to be the earliest in Europe, but Bodega El Grifo have jumped the gun by six months again with the gathering of grapes for their winter vintage.

28/01/2023 by

Tías Night Race road closure

The Tías Ayuntamiento have informed residents and tourists that there will be temporary road closures tonight (Friday January 27th) in the municipality due to the 2nd La Candelaria Night Race.

27/01/2023 by

Arrecife gears up for carnival

Arrecife launched its carnival poster for 2023 yesterday, and the winner of the competition to design it was 24-year-old Andrea Ruano, who is studying illustration at the Pancho Lasso art school in her home town, Arrecife.

27/01/2023 by

Goat controversy

Controversy has arisen after a goat that was trapped on the Famara cliffs was rescued and freed by fire services on Saturday.

27/01/2023 by

A cold weekend ahead

Spain’s Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecast a weekend of occasional showers and cooler temperatures as Tías recorded the coldest morning on the island today.

26/01/2023 by