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Sunday 05.02.2012

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Doing it for themselves

While the dust may be settling post-general election in Spain, certainly the appointment of so many (very able) women to Zapatero’s cabinet continues to be a topic of conversation, and some controversy among certain members of the population.

One of those appointees to raise most eyebrows was probably Carme Chacón, the first woman to hold the position of defence minister in Spain’s democratic history, who is also now approaching her eighth month of pregnancy. The minister has already been in Afghanistan within a week of her appointment to spend time with the troops and most recently in the Lebanon. But is Spanish society ready for a mother-to-be in a job traditionally seen as the exclusive prerogative of a man? We asked you what you thought.

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Cristian, Icod de los Vinos

Generally I think, women should work. However regarding this important position I‘m not sure if it was a good decision. I imagine that she has got other things on her mind and once the baby is born will be more concerned about getting home all the time to mind her child.

News::

Strong winds forecast

03.02.2012 - The Tenerife Cabildo has issued a warning that people should take extra this weekend and avoid unnecessary journeys with high winds forecast with gusts of up to 90 kph expected tomorrow (Saturday).
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Pit-bulls maul dog to death in park

La Laguna - 03.02.2012 - The owner of a pack of pit-bulls that attacked a man and his dog while they were walking in a La Laguna park is being sought by police. more...

Canaries escape Spain's Big Freeze

Canary Islands - 03.02.2012 - Although temperatures in some parts of the Canaries are noticeably lower, the islands are virtually the only part of the country to escape Spain's current cold snap. more...

Yacht crew safe after fire ordeal

03.02.2012 - The crew of a yacht which caught fire shortly after leaving Puerto Colón were rescued safely thanks to the intervention of another boat in the area, which answered its distress call. more...

First Queen of this year's Carnival elected

Santa Cruz - 02.02.2012 - The first Queen of this year's Carnival was chosen last night in a much trimmed-down ceremony in Santa Cruz's Exhibition Centre. more...

Farm worker crushed to death by lorry

Arico - 02.02.2012 - Police in Arico are investigating the circumstances of the horrific death of a Cuban farm labourer who was crushed by a lorry as he worked early yesterday. more...

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Banish the blues
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