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.

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.

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.

Playa Blanca’s carnival takes place this weekend, and it’s the first to take place since Canarian restrictions were lifted today. All events will take place at the esplanade opposite then Lanzarote Princess Hotel, and the main events are as follows:

Transport professionals will hold “caravan” protests throughout the Canary Islands on Monday after claiming that the Canarian Government has failed to address their needs in the face of rising fuel prices.