Coup assurances given The military coup in Mauritania is not a cause for concern in the Canaries, say the region's authorities. The government here says that the take over of power by a military junta earlier in the week should not affect trade and economic relations with the African country.

Tenerife Studio to sell Granadilla - Studio Granadilla – beautiful Studio 45 m2, 1 bathroom, kitchen, fully furnished, balcony with seaview, community ... more details Canary Islands - 08.08.2008 - However, airline Binter immediately suspended its scheduled flights to the Mauritanian capital and several companies operating there have expressed concern at the measures taken by the new regime, which says it will stay in power as long as is required 'to assert real democracy'. Spain is among the countries to already have condemned the coup. There are an estimated one hundred Canarians living in Mauritania at present according to the authorities.

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