Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth“This country is what the world would like to be but is not,” says Franz Tattenbach, Costa Rica’s minister of environment and energy. The 69-year-old economist is keenly aware of his role as guardian of the country’s reputation for forward-looking biodiversity initiatives and...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently appeared on four podcasts as he travels the country talking up the Liberals' latest budget.
The High Court of Dominica has overturned a colonial-era law banning same-sex relations between consenting adults after a gay man filed a lawsuit claiming the ban was unconstitutional. The complainant, […]
According to a report, Canada's mail service notified the Trudeau government via a letter that it would not participate in the buyback scheme, citing safety concerns for its employees.
Mary Simon, Canada’s supposed non-partisan head of state, appeared to be supporting a Liberal government bill that will further regulate the internet.
Pedro Sánchez accuses opponents of ‘bullying operation’ conducted against him and his wife, Begoña GómezOn Wednesday night, Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, abruptly announced he was cancelling his public duties for the rest of the week and considering resigning from office. He said he would announce his decision on Monday. Continue reading
His ultimate decision could result in very different scenarios for Spain, and could impact negotiations over the new leaders of the EU’s institutions.
Bangkok, April 29, 2024 – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should retract his call on local private companies to take action against Bloomberg news agency for a report on alleged plans to build a casino complex in a troubled real estate development, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On Friday, April 26, Anwar referred
Kyriakos Mitsotakis lays out his vision for a different brand of conservatism—and for a more modern Greece.
PM denies allegations against his wife but says they will cooperate with investigation and defend her innocence
Over 30 countries have imposed restrictions on the social media platform.
Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, resigned on Thursday, the same day as the long-awaited Transitional Presidential Council started the process of selecting new leadership for the distressed nation. Henry, who has been exiled in Puerto Rico for several months, was replaced by Finance Minister Michel Boisvert. The now-interim prime minister has overseen the country during