Unemployment Rate down to 18.9% The unemployment rate on the island dropped to 18.9% during the third quarter of 2017 – the first time that it has been below 20% since 2008. The improvement has been particularly fast during the … Continued
The Veronica Trial The trial of the step-mother and step-siblings of Verónica Molina, whose burnt remains were discovered in 2013, dominated the headlines at the end of the month. Although the exact circumstances of her death may never be known … Continued
Tourist Centres Closed Lanzarote’s publicly-owned Tourist Attractions have been closed due to strike action since the 15th of August. Workers claim that they are owed previously negotiated bonuses dating back to 2014 and that the management are privatising the centres … Continued
Guardia Civil attacked in La Santa Two Guardia Civil were brutally assaulted while attempting to break up a fight in La Santa at around 7am on Saturday the 22nd of July. One of the agents was beaten unconscious and suffered … Continued
New Ferry Route to Morocco Naviera Armas will launch a new ferry route connecting Arrecife with Agadir in Morocco from May 2018. A new ferry, the Volcán de Tijarafe will operate on the route departing from Las Palmas every Friday, … Continued
Huge Water Deposit Found under Timanfaya An Aquifer, which is estimated to contain between 12 and 17 million cubic metres of water, has been discovered under the Timanfaya lava fields (malpaís). The existence of an important deposit of water under … Continued
Flooding in Costa Teguise A sudden torrential downpour in Costa Teguise caused flash flooding on the 29th making roads impassible and damaging basement levels of some buildings. The unusual weather conditions also caused the formation of a small tornado near … Continued
Ex-Mayor of Yaiza accepts Prison Sentence The ex-Mayor of Yaiza, José Francisco Reyes, has accepted a prison sentence of 6 years in prison as part of a deal with prosecutors after confessing to accepting bribes related to urban planning in … Continued
Lanzarote enjoys some fantastic sunsets during the winter – this one was shot in December, 2015.
What’s the weather like in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in early December? Okay, so the weather can be a bit mixed during the winter in Lanzarote, but it can also be like this. The reality is that most days will … Continued