News

Wind turbine controversy

Last month, the Canarian government ordered the construction of a 6-megawatt wind farm just outside Costa Teguise and has told Teguise Ayuntamiento to “alter its general plan” to accommodate the project.

Test centre to close

Lanzarote's Autocovid test centre will close at the end of April, with future tests taking place at local health centres or the island's main hospital.

Arrecife seafront remodelling begins

The project to improve accessibility to Arrecife’s seafront has begun, starting with Calle El Graco and Calle Valencia, with a total budget of 250,260 euros.

Woman injured at Papagayo

A woman suffered minor injuries after traversing a rocky area and falling next to the Papagayo parking area.

CIC El Almacén host screenings of films by Canarian Filmmakers

This Friday the popular CIC El Almacén will host a night for Canarian Filmmakers. Six short films, inspired by the novel “El Barranco” by Canarian-Cuban writer Nivaria Tejera, will be shown at the theatre.

Mask motion defeated

A motion to remove the requirement to wear masks indoors was defeated in Spain's parliament yesterday. An inter-regional meeting of Health Ministers next Wednesday may also vote to lift the requirement, but the Canaries does not currently support any change.

Beached whale in Puerto del Carmen

This Tuesday a large deceased 10 metre whale weighing approximately 5000 kilos washed up near the Tiñosa pier in Puerto del Carmen.

“Siembra” – cinema for young people

As part of a new project titled “Siembra”, a screening of the film “Solas” by Benito Zambrano will be shown this Thursday. The film tells the story of a woman who left town to flee from her abusive father.

Military tracers withdraw from the Canaries

The team which was sent to the Canaries by the Armed Forces and given the task of Covid track and trace have withdrawn from the Canary Islands after 18 months.

Playa Blanca full of joy

The sunny southern town of Playa Blanca was finally able to celebrate Carnival after two years of cancellations and postponements. The town let loose and celebrated gleefully at last Sunday’s Day Carnival.