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Wednesday 08.02.2012

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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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Maria Eugenia, Venezuela / Los Realejos

I think it is great and to me women are the best administrators in the world. We are still living in a macho-world and it is time to change attitudes. The fact that she is pregnant does not change anything for me. Zapatero is giving an example to the whole of Europe, not only because he nominated for the first time a woman for this important position, but on top of everything she is pregnant. So what? He breaks down a few prejudices at the same time.

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Sick hiker airlifted from Anaga

Tenerife - 08.02.2012 - Emergency services in Tenerife were called into action again yesterday to rescue a hiker who took ill during a walk in the Anaga hills outside Santa Cruz. more...

Canarian MP slams 'arrogant' Ryanair boss

Canary Islands - 08.02.2012 - Yesterday's ugly scenes at Bilbao airport, where Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary had to be given a police escort after his provocation of former Spanair employees, prompted a furious reaction against the head of the airline by Canarian MP Ana Oramas. more...

Springsteen snags resolved

Las Palmas - 08.02.2012 - The snags preventing the release of tickets for the concert by rock legend Bruce Springsteen in Gran Canaria have now been resolved and the gig has been confirmed 100%, say the organisers. more...

Lawyer's office raid in money-laundering probe

La Laguna - 07.02.2012 - A well-known Tenerife lawyer is the focus of police attention in a money-laundering and fraud investigation ordered by a La Laguna judge. more...

War of words between Canaries and Madrid

Canary Islands - 07.02.2012 - Relations between the Canarian government and the new Spanish government sank further yesterday when the region's tourism minister was apparently snubbed by his national counterpart. more...

Rowers face proceedings after latest rescue

Canary Islands - 07.02.2012 - Two Britons who had to be rescued again after getting into trouble on their bid to cross the Atlantic in a pedal boat could face a hefty fine for the latest mobilisation of air and sea rescue resources. more...

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