Lanzarote received a thousand coronavirus testing kits yesterday, as a Canarian Government helicopter delivered the vital supplies directly to a landing zone near the hospital. “This equipment will supplement previous deliveries, and be added to other material required for PCR tests that the Cabildo has already acquired,” a Cabildo source said. Cabildo President María Dolores […]
Fancy a twilight trip to one of Lanzarote’s most historic and dramatically-located buildings? The Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism on Lanzarote have just published a virtual 3D tour of the Castillo de San José /MIAC, allowing anyone to access this fascinating building without leaving home. The tour allows you to explore the 18th century […]
Almost half of confirmed coronavirus cases on Lanzarote were recorded in Arrecife, while the tourist resorts have been relatively unaffected by the virus so far. Of the 70 cases recorded so far, 32 (45.7%) were from Arrecife. This figure roughly reflects the relative population of the island’s capital which, at around 63,000 people, accounts for […]
The Lockdown has reduced air and light pollution in our skies considerably, and this month all you need is a pair of binoculars, a balcony and a clear night to enjoy some of the most fascinating displays our galaxy has to offer. Weather permitting, the 8th April will allow us to see the largest Full […]
The Canarian Health Councillor, Julio Pérez, has said that recent statistics “give cause for optimism” but that the islands “must not drop our guard” against coronavirus. Photo: Canarian President, Ángél Victor Torres Pérez recognised that figures for deaths and intensive care admissions were more positive, but pointed out that “My duty is not to be […]
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez has announced that he will seek to extend the lockdown by a further two weeks, until the 26th April. A vote will be scheduled this week and is expected to be passed by congress. “Once the peak of propagation of the virus is passed, we’ll be able to flatten the curve,” […]
The Canaries have “without a doubt” passed the peak of the COVID 19 crisis and some restrictions on the lockdown could be relaxed during April, according to the scientific committee advising the Canarian Government on coronavirus. Lluis Serra, professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and spokesman for the […]
In the sixth edition of our new series, we take a look at some of this island’s most famous and memorable appearances on film, TV and video. NAJWA – DONDE RUGEN LOS VOLCANES Najwa Nimri is a Spanish/Jordanian actor and singer who shot to fame in the brutal, brilliant film Salto Al Vacio in 1995. […]
Faced with still-rising figures in Madrid and other coronavirus hotspots, the Spanish government is reported to be extending the lockdown beyond the current limit of the 12th April. The decision is likely to be taken on Saturday, and authorised by next Wednesday, before Easter weekend starts. So far, the government has given no indication that […]
The Spanish Association of Supermarkets and Distributors (ASEDAS) has announced that alcohol sales have shot up since Spain’s lockdown began. “We’re not seeing as much of the bulk-buying that occurred between the 11h and 14th of March, before the lockdown began,” said ASEDAS secretary general Felipe Medina. Instead, he pointed out that, while toilet roll […]
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