Strong Winds Batter Island
Gusts as strong as 80 kmh caused damage in various parts of the island on Wednesday, with palms brought down, and several roofs damaged, resulting in a budy day for the emergency services.
Man Seriously Injured In Buggy Crash
A 29 year old man was seriously injured this week when the buggy he was driving in the municipality of Teguise overturned. He was taken by ambulance to Arrecife hospital.
Moratorium On Uber For Another Year At Least
The Canarian government has decided to extend the moratorium on allowing companies such as Uber and Cabify to operate on the islands by a further year. The President of Asolan and FTL, the hotels association, Susana Pérez expressed the association’s regret about the decision and said: “These services are in high demand by tourists, who are surprised to see that there is no such alternative transport in Lanzarote.” She added “Lanzarote needs an effective, efficient and sustainable public taxi transport service, capable of responding to the real demand of users and of being up to the task required by a first-class tourist destination.”
Papagayo Road Being Resurfaced
The track that runs to Papagayo is being resurfaced this week, in preparation for the increase in traffic during the summer. The road will have new gravel put down, which will then be compacted.
EES Effective From 12th October
The cross EU EES, or entry and exit system, comes into effect on 12th October. Any non EU citizens will have their fingerprints and photo taken on their first visit to an EU country after that date. On all following visits, they will simply need to scan their passports in and out of any EU country. The ETIAS visa waiver scheme will follow, but currently does not have a firm date. It is expected that it will be implemented in the last quarter of 2026. The price will be 20 € for three years, a price designed to match the UK’s ETA visa waiver, which is £16, and the US’ ESTA, which is $40.
Playa Blanca Shopkeepers Sentenced
Two shopkeepers in Playa Blanca have been convicted of selling fake merchandise and sentenced to six months in prison. The two people, of Chinese origin, were selling fake good using the Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior branding. Their sentences have been suspended for two years, pending any future crimes.
Wine Harvest Underway
The Lanzarote wine harvest, the first in the northern hemisphere, got underway this week. The unusual weather over the winter means the yield will be low, but it is expected that the quality will be high.
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