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Green light for Lanzarote

The Canarian Public health Board has relaxed restrictions on Lanzarote, giving it the “green light” from today, September 26th. This means that restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people no longer apply. The restrictions also…

Canaries control second wave

The Canaries slowly appear to be getting on top of the second wave of coronavirus infection, but the islands aren’t out of the woods yet, and the tourist sector awaits the results of a vital meeting on Monday.

Markets are back

Cabildo President María Dolores Corujo has confirmed that markets will once again be permitted to open from this weekend onwards. The high infection figures led to special measures being introduced which prohibited public gatherings…

Horror Finca

The publication of shocking scenes of animal cruelty at a finca in Tinajo has once again brought animal abuse on Lanzarote to public attention. The animal defence group Ademal yesterday  posted disturbing photos and videos of a…

Ambassador’s message/ Live Q&A sessions

With 100 days left until the UK's Transition Period with the EU ends on 31st December. Her Majesty's Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott,  has recorded a video message for UK Nationals living in Spain. Click below to view the video. https://www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain/videos/369505450853284 The…

Market protest

Yesterday’s protest by a local organic farmer highlights how badly-written laws can seriously affect businesses and events that are actually pointing the way to the future.  Arrecife has been a breath of hope in recent weeks.…

Fernando’s Back

Spain’s greatest motorsport driver, Fernando Alonso, will return to Formula 1 next season. The 38-year-old will partner Frenchman Esteban Ocon at Renault following the announcement of Daniel Ricciardo’s departure for McLaren. First…

Subject your pet

Spain’s RAC has revealed that one in three drivers take their pets in their car on occasions, and 11.5% of them put the animal in the boot space without any restraint as required by law. 1.1% take the animal on the passenger seat. First…

Get outside to stay healthy

The outdoor life and breezy climate of the Canaries could turn out to be a distinct health advantage, recent research on Covid-19 transmission suggests.  New research concerning the transmission of Covid-19 shows that experts are increasingly…

Quarantine and isolation

The Canarian Government has highlighted the procedures that are carried out when a positive case of Covid-19 is diagnosed. Once a new case is confirmed, preventive measures are immediately started in an attempt to break the chain of transmission. The…