Grants For Small & Medium Businesses To “Internationalize”
A total of 152,000 € has been put on offer for SMEs to internationalize their businesses. Individual businesses can apply for a grant of up to 4,500 € to pay for projects to help them tackle new markets outside of Spain.
Copernicus Captures Green Lanzarote
The Copernicus satellite took an image of Lanzarote on 26th Janaury, showing how green the island has become thanks to the significant rainfall in December and January.
Spain’s GDP Doubles In 20 Years
Spain’s GDP topped 2 Trillion USD in 2025, doubling in 20 years, according to the IMF, who said that that Spain has been the most economically dynamic high-income country over the last two years, replacing the United States and Canada.
Lanzarote At Madrid Fusión
A large team of chefs and wine producers are at Madrid Fusión this week showcasing the island’s gastronomy, wines, beers and Vermouths. Presenting themselves as part of the Saborea Lanzarote brand, they are giving tastings of the best of the island’s produce.
Another Tragedy At Los Charcones
Four people were swept into the ocean at Los Charcones on Sunday afternoon. Two were able to get themselves out of the water and raise the alarm, which scrambled a helicopter and other emergency services to the scene. The helicopter rescued one, and the search for the fourth person continued until dark, resuming at first light on Monday, spearheaded by the Drone Division. The group are American tourists aged between 19 and 21 years. The area where the incident occurred was closed to swimming due to an orange alert for strong waves in Lanzarote, with waves that could reach up to six meters in height.
Update: The fourth person was not located on Monday, despite the use of three helicopters and drones. The search was suspended overnight and resumed at dawn on Tuesday. It was also confirmed that the group are American citizens currently studying in Madrid.
Further Update: The body of the fourth person was found by the Guardia Civil Underwater Unit on Tuesday morning.
MSC Confirms Arrecife To Remain A Home Port
The cruise line MSC has confirmed that it continue to use Arrecife as a home port until at least 2028. Plans were also announced at FITUR in Madrid to base a larger 4,400 passenger ship here going forward. Having a ship based here is lucrative for the island, as it means the cruiser line are paying for additional services such as luggage handling, and buying fuel, food and drink from island suppliers.
Soliders In Lanzarote
Soldiers of the 50th Infantry Regiment (RI 50), based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, are on Lanzarote at the moment, as part of an annual exercise on presence, surveillance, and deterrence (OPVD) operations in the territory.
115 Sanctions For Illegal Buildings
In 2025, the Cabildo processed a total of 115 files for urban planning and environmental infringements mainly related to the construction of buildings without a license and the installation of permanent structures without permission. Cabildo President Oswaldo Betancort said: “every illegal construction on rural or protected land has a direct impact on the landscape, natural resources and the island model that we must all preserve.”
Haria was the municipality with most cases totalling 31, followed by Teguise with 27. Next were Tinajo (18), Yaiza (14), and Tías (11,) Arrecife (8) and San Bartolomé (6.)
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