Two of the most polluting power plants in Spain
82.5% of the Canary Islands’ energy that is produced comes from the burning of fossil fuels. A report in 2018 showed that 2 facilities in the Canaries were amongst the most polluting in Spain.
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First Omicron case on Canaries confirmed
The Canarian Health Council has confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant on the Canaries. The case involves a fully-vaccinated middle-aged man who recently returned to Gran Canaria from South Africa, and later reported symptoms. The man is currently isolating at home.
Arrecife to have first community kitchen
The Arrecife Ayuntamiento have put out to tender the plans for a community kitchen which will have an annual budget of 400,000 euros and be managed by the non-profit organisation, EMERLAN.
The Guardia Civil warn about online scams
The Guardia Civil have sent out a warning about the rise in scams through the Bizum app. The app, launched in 2016, allows users to conduct person-to-person payments via their smartphones.
Los Hervideros road down
The Cabildo has closed the LZ-703 road leading to Los Hervideros, the spectacular natural viewpoint on Lanzarote’s west coast where waves crash into the rocks, because of possible landslides and subsidence.
Yaiza invites you to visit the traditional belén
The square in Yaiza was in full swing last week, with long-standing traditions, markets and concerts at the official unveiling of the annual Belén.
New roundabout on Macher hilltop
A new roundabout will be created on the top of the hill in Macher, in the zone known as La Calderina, on the stretch of the LZ2 between the existing roundabout that leads to Puerto Calero (with Yaiza secondary school) and the roundabout to Puerto del Carmen (with the Eurospar).
Where to get tested
Clinics and testing centres can be found in all of Lanzarote’s three major resorts, as well as in the capital Arrecife. Here’s a list of where to get tested in each resort.
Voluntary Covid Passport scheme approved
Covid passports will be valid on the Canary Islands from Friday the 10th December until the 15th January, and may be extended beyond that date.
Pre-departure tests for UK reintroduced
From next Tuesday, 7th December, all passengers over the age of 12 arriving in England must take a pre-departure Covid test in the 48 hours before their arrival, the UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps announced yesterday.
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