Brief News
Man Dies After Knife Fight
A 25 year old man died on Monday after a knife flight with his flatmate. The two men, originally from Morocco, lived in Playa Blanca in the Jardín de Yaiza residential area. An argument got out of hand, and left both injured, one seriously, and he died at the scene. The second man has now been arrested on a charge of murder and he is in custody.
Draft Law Restricting Right To Buy Property
The PSOE party in The Canaries has proposed a draft law to the Spanish Government, which would restrict the purchase of property in the islands to people who have been resident for at least 10 years. It would further restrict people from buying more than two properties, and with each of the two being in different municipalities.
Sports Minister’s Trip To Hawaii Questioned
The Cabildo’s opposition party is questioning a fully expensed 12 days trip to Hawaii by sports minister Juan Monzón. Monzón was attending the Ironman World Championships. They are calling on the government to publish the full cost of the trip and explain the reasons for it.
Head of CACT Replaced
The President of CACT, the body which runs the island’s official attractions, Angel Vasquez, has been replaced by María Jesús Tovar. This follows criticism of Vasquez in a report following the appointment of his son to a full time role within CACT. The report suggested Vasquez should have recused himself from the committee which made the appointment.
Tender For Zonzamas Clean Up
The Cabildo has put out to tender the cleaning service for the area surrounding the Zonzamas Environmental Complex, with a base budget of €143,918.73. The initial contract will run for six months, and the aim is to maintain the area around the landfill , particularly the light waste, such as plastic bags, paper, and cardboard, generated by the treatment process and blown by the wind.
Buggy Legislation Stalled
Almost a year after announcing an ordinance intended to ban buggies from using rural roads in Teguise, the legislation is completely stalled, with the Ayuntamiento of Teguise now asking for reports from various bodies. At the time, they “expected” the ordinance to become law early this year. “We know this is a matter of great concern, and we will continue processing the ordinance,” Mayor Olivia Duque stated.
Housing Camp Closes Down
The protest camp run by the Assembly for the Right to Housing in José Ramírez Cerdá Park in Arrecife has come to an end after seven days. The group has decided to dismantle the camp and continue its demands through new actions and working groups, in a protest that has generated controversy due to the occupation of public space.
What’s On
Heart Lanzarote is a family performing arts festival in Playa Honda. The 5th edition is being held on 16 & 17 October at the Parque Urbano. More info here.
The second Cuban Festival is on Saturday 17 October. Traditional Cuban and Canarian gastronomy stands, street theatre, clown performances, workshops, and plenty of live music to be found in the Recinto Ferial from 11:00-23:00.
A Dire Straits tribute band is performing the Brothers In Arms tour in Arrecife on Sunday 18 October.
La Villa de Teguise have a rice show cooking event and a dog competition on Sunday 18 October.
Yoga and a beach clean up at El Golfo on Saturday 17 October.
Marina Lanzarote are hosting the Marea Fest on Saturday 17 October, with 4 live groups and free entry.
Walk to support AFOL a local cancer charity on Saturday 18 October.
Rodeo is an Afro inspired event from Afroclasicos at the Costa Teguise Golf on Saturday 18 October from 18:00-00:00.
Free event at the Convento Santo Domingo in La Villa de Teguise (until limit reached).
Videos
Here’s this week’s episode of Life in Lanzarote:
And here’s this week’s news and weather:
Photos
Images captures around the island this week.
