Worten Opens In Playa Blanca
Electrical retailer Worten opened a new shop in Playa Blanca this week. It has opened upstairs in the Rubicon Shopping Centre
Air Crash Simulation This Wednesday
Emergency services from across the island will take part in an emergency drill this Wednesday morning, starting at 10:30. The drill will simulate an air crash on Montaña Mina, in the municipality of San Bartolomé. Residents and visitors are asked to stay clear of the area, and not to be alarmed by sirens and smoke.
The scenario was an ATR72 losing an engine on approach, and crashing into the hillside and catching fire, with several deaths and many serious injuries.
Refineries Confirm No Jet Fuel Issues In May
Spain’s refineries have confirmed the country will have enough jet fuel to last until the end of May, and they are currently working towards having sufficient to last until the end of June.
Cabildo Approves Taking Control Of Water Service
The Cabildo has approved legislation to take control of the water service for the island from the contractor Canal Gestion. The legislation terminates the concession for the supply, sanitation and reuse of water in Lanzarote and La Graciosa. They cited the existence of “frequent interruptions” of the supply, but also due to the situation of “maximum precariousness” of the main desalination plants of the island and of the wastewater treatment. Canal Gestion have promised they will fight the termination in the courts.
Yaiza Defends Camel Sector
All political parties at Yaiza Ayuntamiento have come together and stated their unanimous support for the Casa del Camello, together with the Asociación de Camelleros de Lanzarote (ACALAN) and livestock farmers of Uga, against the accusations of alleged animal abuse. Rancher Marcial Viñoly thanked them and reminded everyone of the importance of the camel and the work of generations of ranching families from Uga. “The sector is alive, we continue working with enthusiasm and we are convinced that the activity of camel rides in Timanfaya will endure. It is not fair that entities that are unaware of the characteristics of the animal and the treatment we give it dare to speak of mistreatment,” he pointed out.
Up to 11,000 € To Help Young People Buy Property
The Canarian government has allocated up to 11,000 € to couples under the age of 35, towards the cost of buying their first home. Applicants must be buying a property for up to 200,000 € as their habitual residence, and they must be financing at least half the cost.
Man Falls From Playa Blanca Hotel
A 70 year old man fell from the second storey of the H10 Rubicon Palace Hotel over the weekend. Emergency services stabilised him and transported him to Arrecife hospital.
Hottest Day Of The Year
Sunday was the hottest day of the year for Lanzarote, with 34 degrees recorded with a calima. There was also a temperature inversion, so it was hotter at higher levels.
We’ll add more news here as it comes in this week……
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