Pateras continue
Three pateras (boats carrying migrants) with a total of 163 people on board were intercepted off the coast of Lanzarote on Saturday.
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Over the peak
The wave of Omicron infections on the Canaries now appears to have peaked, according to the director of the Canarian Health Service.
Tragic death at Charco del Palo
A 37-year-old man drowned on Wednesday after entering the sea at Charco del Palo, near Mala, in an attempt to retrieve a bale of cannabis that had been spotted floating off shore.
Pay the toll
The Yaiza Ayuntamiento reminded non-residends that to drive and park at Papagayo beaches, they must pay by card only.
Zip It!
You’re driving on a dual carriageway on Lanzarote when you become aware that one of the lanes ahead is closed. What do you do? If you’re British or Spanish, the chances are that you’ll merge into the open lane, or stay put if you’re already in it. If you see a car going past right to the front of the closed lane, you’re likely to feel annoyed and see them as queue jumpers.
Bishop bother
The Bishop of Tenerife has been widely criticised once again, after comparing homosexuality to alcoholism.
Marching orders for test centre
Arrecife Ayuntamiento has ordered the Lanzarote Health Services to move the drive-in Covid testing centre that is currently located at the Recinto Ferial near the Cabildo building.
The Calima returns
AEMET have issued yellow dust and wind warnings starting today and running through to tomorrow as well.
Vandals investigated
Teguise Local Police are investigating after a wave of vandalism in La Villa de Teguise, Tahiche and Costa Teguise over the weekend.
Yellow wind warning this Tuesday
Seemingly on the tail end of last weeks Calima, AEMET have issued a yellow wind warning for this Tuesday. You can expect a good chance of rain again as well.
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