Drugs purchased on the dark web seized
Today police arrested two men for the purchase and possession of Class A drugs bought online through the dark web.
Entries by Gazette Life
“Senseless” covid smoking decision
The decision of the Canarian Government to suspend its ban on smoking on terraces is “senseless”, according to an influential anti-smoking group who are campaigning for it to be reversed.
Hospital extension ready by “end of June”
The new extension at the Dr José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife will be completed by July, it was announced yesterday by Blas Trujillo, the Canarian Health Minister.
Send us a letter and we’ll print it
We recently brought back our popular Ed’s Postbag page to the Gazette magazine, and we’ve had some good responses so far. However, we would like to hear more from you!
Mandatory masks to be scrapped?
The future of mask-wearing indoors will be decided at tomorrow’s meeting of Spain’s Interregional Committee on Health, and the likelihood is that the law will be removed within a week, or perhaps two.
Playa Blanca’s first obstacle race
The sunny southern town of Playa Blanca will present its first ever obstacle race on May 7th titled “Wildrace Ninja Track” which will take place on Playa Dorada.
Arrecife vs. Cabildo
The Cabildo’s recent decision to declare certain buildings on Calle Real, Arrecife’s main shopping street, as “assets of cultural interest” has led to open conflict with the Mayor of Arrecife, Astrid Pérez.
Bad weather diverts flights
Yesterday’s bad weather caused issues for planes headed for the Canary Islands, with a number of flights having to divert and land at other airports.
AEMET weather warning update
Today, AEMET have issued a weather warning for tomorrow and Monday.
Canaries have high hopes for Easter holiday
The Canaries has high hopes for the Easter holiday season that will begin in less than two weeks, and advance bookings suggest that the islands are almost certain to improve upon figures for 2019 – the last season before the Covid pandemic.