AEMET issue weather warnings
AEMET have issued three weather warnings, one for tomorrow and two for Saturday.
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Cat Controversy
Ecological groups have threatened Teguise Ayuntamiento with legal action after its decision to permit volunteers to feed colonies of feral cats.
Battle for that play-off place
With 11 matches remaining, UD Lanzarote are in 7th position in the Tercera Division (fourth tier) just three points and two positions away from a playoff spot (although several teams have games in hand). Ian Lane reports.
Speed Racer
At 13, Jayden Baker from Las Breñas has a chance to get on the first ladder of the motor racing ladder after being accepted by the CRG Factory racing team from Bergamo, Italy – known as “the champions factory”.
Modelo 720 “Illegal”
The European Court of Justice confirmed that parts of Spain’s notorious Modelo 720 tax form were illegal recently, in a judgement that has been welcomed by the property and fiscal sector.
Pedestrian right of way
British drivers on Lanzarote should be aware of the UK’s recent decision to change the Highway Code, echoing rules that have been obligatory in Spain and other European countries for several years.
“Stealth” Omicron delays recovery
Lanzarote continues to perform better than all other islands in terms of Covid figures, but the hoped-for retreat of the sixth wave is taking its time, perhaps due to a new sub-variant nicknamed “Stealth” Omicron”.
The Healing Farm
LanzÁnimal is a unique place on Lanzarote, a therapeutic farm full of rescued animals in rural Guatiza which operates as a centre for animal therapy and educational visits. We spent a fantastic afternoon there last month, and would like to introduce you to some of the characters we got to know there.
Puerto del Carmen Carnival 2022
The Tias Ayuntamiento have released their events schedule for this year’s Carnival in Puerto del Carmen.
Spain supports arms to Ukraine
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez today approved the sending of “offensive military material” to Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion, and warned that the conflict would be “long” and have costs for all Europeans.