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Barranco Controversy

Ecologists have denounced works that took place in the Barranco de Chafariz in Haría, just as the birds in the valley begin their nesting season.  First published in Gazette Life, March 1st 2021. “Chafariz” is an ancient Canarian…

Lanzarote looks toward Level 2

Lanzarote is confidently expecting to reach Level 2 of the Canarian Government's anti-Covid system tonight, when the Council of Ministers make their weekly decision based on the performance of the islands.

Our survey says…

Over half of Lanzarote islanders think that the majority of their fellow islanders have shown a lack of responsibility in relation to anti-Covid measures, according to a survey carried out in late January by the Lanzarote Data Centre.

Break-ups rise after lockdown

The Canaries saw the highest amount of divorces and separations in Spain during the three months following last year’s lockdown.

British lead immigration figures

Almost a quarter of Lanzarote residents were born outside Spain, recent figures from the Canarian Institute of Statistics show, and the largest foreign-born population on the island remains those from the United Kingdom .

Where did the flu go?

One of the few positive sides of the Covid epidemic is the fact that those who have been fortunate enough to avoid contracting the coronavirus also appear to have avoided other viruses such as common colds and influenza.

Women’s Day controversy

The Canarian Health Department has requested islanders not to attend the several demonstrations that have been called to mark International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March.

Lanzarote remains on Level 3

Lanzarote will remain in Level 3 until 11th March, the Canarian Government decided last night, despite the fact that the island currently fulfils the conditions to enter Level 2.

Weather Watch February

The start of March last year was full of sunshine and promise, and then we all became familiar with our first lockdown and self isolation, with the weather seeming to reflect the mood of the island. As soon as we entered lockdown it became overcast and we even saw some light showers, too.

Easter restrictions until 9th April

Special anti-Covid restrictions for the Easter holidays are likely to bring few surprises or changes to Lanzarote if proposals made by Spain's Ministry of Health are adopted. They include a 10pm to 6 am curfew and a limit on gatherings of four to six people.