Canaries news stories of the year

[Janet]

I might be on the radio on Thursday for a news of the year round-up, so wondered if there were any stories that stuck out for those who follow the news in the Canaries ...

Anything particular jump to mind?

[Guanche]

I would think the most note worthy must be the El Hierro eruption. It had the possibility to be a world story. Thankfully is wasn't..... but theres still the 23rd

For me it isn't a story that's in the news, but one that hasn't been in the news. The almost complete absence of boat people.

I am trying to think of good news, but I can't! there must be some?

[Janet]

actually those are two brilliant ones, G! Thank you 

[Perikles]

So absence of boat people and absence of volcanic eruptions? How about absence of employment as well?

[Nova]

And absence of British Consul 

Sorry Janet, I'm trying to find some nice happy ones but I'm struggling.  Rosie is definitely the happiest news that you've reported this year 

[Nova]

Ok, I've found an upbeat one!  Callao Salvaje beach was finished! 

The news story of greatest impact must have been the fires.....

[Guanche]

So absence of boat people and absence of volcanic eruptions? How about absence of employment as well?

Was trying to keep it up beat P. Your right of course but it's not just a Canarian news item, it's the whole of Spain

There were the fires but I think they have been worse in previous years and to be fair they are a natural consequence of the forests.

There is the start of the redevelopment of the Santa Cruz sea front. I have no doubt it will look fantastic when done. But there again will it just be a typical Spanish prestige development that fails to draw new outside investment and cost a fortune?

Despite the crisis the tourist figures seem to be going up. Thats good news.

I am trying Honest

[Janet]

excellent you lot!! 

keep going ...

[Perikles]

Is there a news item that a local politician has been found to be honest and working for the good of the community instead of his/her personal gain? That would be serious news.

[Delderek]

British Airways coming back to the Island, to help with the 5* tourist image.