Entries by Gazette Life

Help for business and the self-employed

Many business owners will already be aware that the Canarian Government is providing several millions of Euros worth of assistance for small and medium-sized businesses, and self-employed workers who have been adversely affected by the Covid crisis.

23/03/2021 by

Noise annoys

The Canarian government has agreed to install soundproof panels on the Arrecife ring road in an attempt to cut down noise pollution in the neighbourhood of San Francisco Javier.

22/03/2021 by

Insect time

Sightings of ladybirds, moths and locusts are another result of the rains earlier this year. The swarms aren’t as numerous as in previous years, yet, but this looks like being a bumper year for insects and birds.

21/03/2021 by

The world is your office

The pandemic has shaken up our attitudes to the world of work, with governments actively instructing citizens to work from home wherever possible. But why stay home? Sara Picazo describes herself as a digital nomad, and is part of a new wave of workers for whom the workplace is a constantly shifting concept.

20/03/2021 by

Let there be light

Drivers won’t find much difference between the rules on headlight use here in Spain and back home, but it’s always a good idea to revise what’s correct and what could get you a fine.

20/03/2021 by

Easter travel freeze

The Canarian Government yesterday announced its special Easter fortnight restrictions that will apply to all the islands from Friday 26th March to Friday 9th April.

19/03/2021 by

Teachers next

As Canarian teachers prepare to receive Covid vaccines over the coming weeks, the performance of schools continues to offer hope and encouragement. Currently, of 1,296 classes of all ages on Lanzarote, just four are currently in quarantine because of a suspected contact with an active case.

17/03/2021 by