EES Entry System delayed
The implementation of EES, the new entry and exit system into the EU’s Schengen zone has been delayed. The start date was originally set for 10th November. The EU s Commissioner Ylva Johansson made the announcement on Thursday afternoon following a meeting of EU home affairs ministers in Luxembourg. France, Germany and The Netherlands all indicated that they were not ready for the new system to go live.
Johansson talked about “the possibility of a phased approach” with some border crossing points launching the scheme, but “not a big bang” rollout across the Schengen area at the same time.
She announced a legal assessment would be carried out for “some very targeted amendments” of EU rules on the EES, and a meeting of the eu-LISA management board would be held next week.
We’ll update as soon as we have more information about the next target date.
Playa Blanca Off List Of Possible Cruise Ports? – HOAX
A press report came out on Thursday morning suggesting that Playa Blanca, along with three other small ports in La Gomera, Fuerteventura and La Palma had been excluded from MedCruise list, which authorises cruise ships to use ports.
Later in the day, MedCruise released information that it isn’t true and described the original report as a hoax.
Playa Blanca invested 40 million € upgrading the port to offer a better inter island ferry service, but part of the project was to build a 300 metre dock for small, boutique cruise ships.
New Wind Turbines Near San Bartolomé
Installation work has begun on the four new wind turbines near San Bartolomé. Once operational, the turbines will provide enough electricity to power 8,000 homes, and will reduce the island’s carbon emissions by 11,000 tonnes each year.
Supreme Court Rules On Communities On Holiday Letting
The supreme court has passed a judgement that allows communities of owners to vote against allowing their fellow owners from holiday letting their properties, as long as there is a three fifths majority.
More Awards For Lanzarote Wines
Lanzarote wines won six medals at the annual “Extreme Wines” awards held for producers who operate in extreme conditions. Great Gold medals were awarded to El Grifo Ancestral Ecológico 2023 and Moscatel Orange Wine 2022, both from Bodegas El Grifo. Milagro de Magmasía Colección 2022 and Luz de Obsidiana 2022, from Bodega Erupción. And gold medals went to Lágrima 2023 and Martinón Blanco Seco 2023.
El Naomi Wins Marlin Cup
After two days of intense competition, Naomi skippered by Juan Cabrera was pronounced the winner of this year’s Marlin cup. The boat and crew have now qualified for the world cup in Costa Rica.
Bodega El Grifo Buys Hotel
Bodega el Grifo, the oldest winery in The Canaries, has announced the acquisition of Caserío de Mozaga in San Bartolomé. Located on a finca of more than 10,000 square meters, it is a boutique accommodation with only 12 rooms, including 3 suites. For more than 25 years, the hotel, which also has a restaurant, has offered hospitality to travellers from all over the world, and will now be an integral part of the wine tourism experience of El Grifo. El Grifo celebrates it’s 250th anniversary in 2025.
Spain May Change Alcohol Limits For Drivers
An amendment to the drink driving laws is being proposed currently in congress, and if passed, it will see the drink driving limit in Spain reducing from 0.25 mg to 0.10 mg. This is a measure that has already been adopted in Norway and Sweden, and it effectively means drivers will test positive, even after drinking one beer or one glass of wine. Spain is the world’s largest consumer of zero alcohol beer.
Cabildo Seeking New Home For Horse Sculptures
The Cabildo is seeking a new location for the horse sculptures created by Jason deCaires Taylor. They were originally located in front of Castillo San Gabriel before being removed by the previous administration. They cannot be returned to that location because it would contravene a ruling relating to making an adjustment to Asset of Cultural Interest. El Islote de la Fermina was considered, but the same law applies apparently.
We’ll add more news here as it comes in during the week…….
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