Entries by Gazette Life

Top of the class

Five Lanzarote students who were among the students who obtained the top 10 in the EBAU (University Entrance Examinations) were congratulated in an official ceremony at the Cabildo last month. First published in Gazette Life, August 1st 2020. Paulina Martín Alonso from the IES César Manrique, Ariana Godoy Brito and Ignacio García Guadalupe from IES […]

Ed’s Postbag: What’s On?

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Timple demo moved online

Tonight’s demonstration against animal cruelty in Arrecife, caused by last month’s killing of the street dog Timple and the suspended sentences handed to the dog’s killers, has been cancelled because of health concerns. A virtual online demonstration will take place instead. 86 associations had pledged support for the planned demonstration in Arrecife’s Calle Real, which […]

Why is no one in hospital with Covid-19?

Yesterday, Lanzarote reported 29 new cases of coronavirus – the highest number since the crisis started. Currently, there are 86 active cases on Lanzarote. However, not one of these cases is in hospital, and all are reported as being “asymptomatic or suffering mild symptoms.  So why does the virus appear to be less deadly? Younger […]

Disco Inferno

The Spanish government and the 17 regional governments of Spain yesterday agreed to ban nightlife. All discos, clubs and after-hours drinking establishments will be closed under laws that will be introduced by each region in the coming week. Bars and restaurants will also have to close at 1 am, and may not accept new customers […]

Ed’s Postbag: Squatting Increase

Readers are reminded that views and comment expressed within the Ed’s Postbag page are those of the contributors and may not necessarily reflect the opinions or standpoint of our staff. It should also be noted that we are an independent publication free from political persuasion or governmental censorship. Send your letters to Facebook @Gazettelifelanzarote or our email editorial@gazettelife.com. […]

New Chaplaincy House

Father Stan Evans, Chaplain of the Anglican Church in Lanzarote, is delighted to announce that the church has located a new Chaplaincy House on the Camino de la Cuesta, La Candelaria, Tías. The news is the culmination of a highly eventful few months for the church. First published in Gazette Life, August 1st 2020. “The […]

Now pay attention, 007

James Bond’s most iconic car, the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger has been recreated by the British company, with all the original features of the model in the film. The DB5 Goldfinger, which Bond drove across the Alps to Switzerland in the film, is a replica of the original car, which was produced from 1963-1965. […]

New mask laws: What you need to know

Following a sharp increase in new Covid-19 cases, the Canarian Government yesterday approved the compulsory wearing of masks in all public places, whether or not social distancing can be guaranteed. The relevant law is already in place as of this morning. This finally brings the Canaries into line with all the other 16 autonomous communities […]

Drive in C-19 tests at Arrecife

Drive-in testing could become a common element in the future after various hospitals in Spain, including Lanzarote, have trialed the idea. First published in Gazette Life, August 1st 2020. Conscious of the contagion risks of waiting rooms, health officials have encouraged people to drive straight through to the testing area, where a swab is taken […]