A new children’s book by a Lanzarote writer and artist aims to explain and remember the 2020 lockdown, when children helped to save the world. The coronavirus lockdown is likely to live in our memories for the rest of our lives. But while it’s still going on children need all the help they can get […]
As thousands of islanders headed outside for their first run or walk for seven weeks, Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez faces an uphill task marshalling support for a further extension to the state of alarm. In Arrecife, scores of people could be seen walking in pairs or running and cycling alone as the sun rose on […]
Tomorrow, after 48 days of strict lockdown, most people in Spain will finally be able to leave the house for walks or exercise. The Spanish Health Minister, Salvador Illa, yesterday announced the time-slots when various groups of people will be able to leave their homes from Saturday, May 2nd. The time-slots apply to all members […]
Since 2006 Flower Power Jardines s.l. advises you in all questions around your garden. In our garden centre you will find plants such as shrubs, flowers, fruit and olive trees, herbs, but also garden decorations such as pots, Buddhas, fountains and much more. Furthermore, our team is specialised in horticulture (landscaping) as well as the […]
The Guardia Civil have reminded motorists about the rules for overtaking cyclists – a very frequent occurrence on Lanzarote’s roads. The Guardia Civil have reminded drivers that they must keep a distance of 1.5 metres between their car and the cyclists that they are overtaking. That’s about five feet. Motorists should make sure they only […]
Canarian business representatives have strongly criticised the Spanish government’s four stage plan to leave the lockdown, and have stressed that it must guarantee the continuance of ERTE (furlough) schemes to ensure that many businesses survive. The initial phase of the government’s plan is due to commence next week, and Phase 1 plans will allow certain […]
Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez yesterday announced a four-stage plan for leaving the lockdown. The plan should last from six to eight weeks. Sánchez said the aim of the plan was to “to get Spain going again while protecting the health and lives of Spaniards and maintaining our health system.” The four stages will result in […]
Spanish, British and Irish sport lovers are united in mourning for Michael Robinson, the ex-footballer and TV presenter whose death of skin cancer at the age of 61 was announced today. Robinson was once the most expensive teenage footballer in England after Malcolm Allison paid £750,000 to bring him to Manchester City in 1979. In […]
Spain’s Health Minister, Salvador Illa, has asked regional authorities to propose fixed time-slots during which different groups of people may leave their homes. The idea of time slots is being considered after fears among experts that an uncontrolled release will lead to a second wave of infections. Time slots will keep different groups of people […]
How do I catch coronavirus? Coronavirus is transmitted by saliva or mucus from an infected person. It can be picked up in the air, on hands or skin, or on surfaces that have been exposed to droplets of infected material. To stop transmission, people are advised to wash hands regularly, cover their mouths when coughing […]
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