Restrictions still suspended
The Canarian Government has extended the suspension of Covid restrictions until 30th June, reflecting the continued low occupancy of hospitals on the island.
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Time’s up for UK licence holding residents
The British Embassy has announced that negotiations between British and Spanish governments to establish a driving licence exchange scheme have not been completed in time for deadline, and as a result, British citizens who have been resident in Spain for over 6 months will no longer be able to use UK-issued driving licences on Spanish roads from today, May 1st.
Brits abroad get votes for life
Long-term British citizen residents in Spain and other countries will shortly be able to vote in UK general elections for life, following the passage of the Elections Bill on Thursday.
Building renovation starts in Tías
The building that sits just a minutes’ walk from our office in Tías, close to the Puente Los Lirios bus stop is finally undergoing a much-needed renovation.
Colombian hitman arrested in Lanzarote
One of Colombia most wanted hitmen has been arrested by the National Police. The arrest took place at 4am this morning.
Injured as car overturns in Conil
Yesterday firefighters were alerted to a collision between two vehicles in Conil, which resulted in one of the cars overturning and landing upside-down.
Auto-Covid test centre to close
The Auto-Covid drive in test centre at the Recinto Ferial will close tomorrow after conducting more than 100,000 Covid tests on islanders and visitors.
eGates for Lanzarote
Lanzarote’s César Manrique Airport plans to invest over €163,000 over the next year on new “eGate” passport control systems.
Rally suspended
The Rallye Isla de los Volcanes, Lanzarote’s most important rallying event, has been suspended by the Cabildo, local press have reported.
A guide to being environmentally conscious on Lanzarote
The Lanzarote Cabildo, in collaboration with EcoVidrio, Lanzarote Recicla and Urbaser, have recently printed informative leaflets about how to take care of the island by helping the planet. Here’s what it has to say.
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