Face to Face: Hugh Elliot
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Entries by Gazette Life
Stratvs Trial Begins
The Stratvs Case, described by a prosecutor as “the greatest attack on Lanzarote’s environment since 1993” has finally arrived in court, in a trial which could last until April. The Stratvs Bodega, in La Geria, is undoubtedly an impressive creation. In the short period of time in which it was open, its wines won various […]
Las Palmeras Prizewinners!
Two competitions organized by Las Palmeras Golf Society took place in January. Both were well attended by a multi- national group of male and female golfers, whose handicaps range from 2 to 28. Annie Rayner was the runaway winner of the monthly Henson Cup on 3rd January (Stableford format) with an excellent score of 36. […]
Good Dog!
Rob at Lanz Luxury Villas sent us some photos of Jovi, on the lookout for swimmers in distress at the Salinas de Janubio. Jovi is living proof that the SARA Animal Shelter is the best place to get the best dogs, as both he and his brother, who’s now living a fine old life in […]
Holiday Rental Study
Lanzarote Cabildo has unanimously approved a motion to carry out an official study into the impact of holiday rental accommodation on the island. The motion was presented by Myriam Barros of the Lanzarote en Pie – Sí Podemos party, who said that “It’s almost impossible to find rental accommodation on Lanzarote or La Graciosa because […]
Yaiza Simply Love
Yaiza Ayuntamiento has announced the first Yaiza Simply Love festival, a six-day event dedicated to “equality, inclusion and respect for the LGBTI community.” The festival will take place from the 22nd to the 27th April and, although details have not yet been announced, it will include talks, workshops and various cultural events. Bodegas Rubicón has […]
Christmas Collision
A 60-year-old taxi driver died on Christmas Day after the driver in front of him lost control of his vehicle. The taxi driver could not avoid colliding with the vehicle of a 28-year-old who later tested positive for alcohol and drugs, and who suffered only slight injuries in the crash.
Drumming Up Trade
Lanzarote’s tourist professionals flew to the FITUR travel fair in January with a clear mission – to shore up the island’s main industry following the collapse of Thomas Cook and the closure of the Ryanair bases on the Canaries. Headed by Cabildo President Dolores Corujo and the Councillor for Tourism Promotion, Ángel Vásquez, the Lanzarote […]
Pot Luck
Twelve members of a driving school who were celebrating the end of an intensive course with a paella in an Arrecife bar ended up showing symptoms of cannabis consumption last month. Of the twelve, eight were treated at Arrecife’s hospital and three have lodged an official complaint with the police. Zaharia Mohamed Dris, director of […]
A Government at last
After two general elections and months of negotiation, Pedro Sánchez finally managed to win enough support in Spain’s parliament to be elected Prime Minister of Spain. He will be the President of Spain’s first coalition government since the 1930s. The Socialists failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest party of the left, Unidas […]