Entries by Gazette Life

Now pay attention, 007

James Bond’s most iconic car, the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger has been recreated by the British company, with all the original features of the model in the film. The DB5 Goldfinger, which Bond drove across the Alps to Switzerland in the film, is a replica of the original car, which was produced from 1963-1965. […]

New mask laws: What you need to know

Following a sharp increase in new Covid-19 cases, the Canarian Government yesterday approved the compulsory wearing of masks in all public places, whether or not social distancing can be guaranteed. The relevant law is already in place as of this morning. This finally brings the Canaries into line with all the other 16 autonomous communities […]

Drive in C-19 tests at Arrecife

Drive-in testing could become a common element in the future after various hospitals in Spain, including Lanzarote, have trialed the idea. First published in Gazette Life, August 1st 2020. Conscious of the contagion risks of waiting rooms, health officials have encouraged people to drive straight through to the testing area, where a swab is taken […]

Ed’s Postbag: Mask Moaners!

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Government pledges change to animal cruelty laws

The Spanish Government has said that it “will work on and advance” a change in the law on animal cruelty, after the outcry following the shocking death of the street dog Timple last month. The National Association for the Protection and Welfare of Animals (ANPBA) wrote to President Pedro Sánchez following the incident, requesting that […]

Getting thew news

Spain has a strong journalistic tradition, and the Canaries is no exception. The recent improvement in online translation means it’s easy to access the local papers. Here’s a brief guide! Lanzarote Lanzarote newspapers are almost totally online. You may find a monthly free edition of El Diario de Lanzarote or Crónicas de Lanzarote, but the […]

Submarine Makeover

The Yellow Submarine is an icon of Lanzarote tourism. Owner Paul Bunce estimates that 3-5% of all visitors to the island take a trip in the Puerto Calero attraction.

Appeal to the young

The President of Lanzarote’s Cabildo and the island’s seven Mayors have asked  the island’s residents to show “responsibility” and “not let their guard down” in the fight against coronavirus, as figures show that a large proportion of new cases are among the under-30s. “We’re making a new appeal for people to show individual responsibility, to […]

Eyes on the Sky!

The Perseids, also known as “St Lawrence’s Tears”, are a phenomenon that takes place every summer , and are at their height between the 11th and 13th of August, when up to 60 shooting stars may be seen every hour. This year, the waning moon means they will be even more visible than usual, with […]

Restaurants closed as a precaution

Five restaurants in Playa Honda, Puerto del Carmen and Arrecife have closed temporarily as a precaution, after possible exposure to coronavirus. Three establishments in Playa Honda: the Patagonia Grill, Goliath and Mesona, closed after their owner tested positive for Covid-19. Although no further cases have been detected, the immediate decision of the owner to close […]