In 2017, more than a hundred people died in wild fires in Portugal. It was the country’s worst death toll from fires since records began, and had the government rethink its strategy when it cameContinue reading
Is France’s press freedom under pressure?
Numerous journalists have been charged with revealing state secrets and questioned by France’s intelligence services. French media fear that press freedom is at risk under President Emmanuel Macron…
The Paris scooter hype
Some 20,000 electric scooters are currently causing a bit of a stir in the French capital. Not everyone believes the scooter rentals are a good thing, and municipal authorities are hoping to curb the business.
Spain elections: How the rural vote could hurt traditional parties
Traditional parties are battling to win votes in the countryside where they face tough competition from smaller parties. And the rural vote will likely prove crucial in today’s election.
Can green pioneer Costa Rica get its citizens on bikes?
Costa Rica gets 98% of its power from renewables, yet has one of the biggest carbon footprints in Central America. Now, it wants to clean up transport, but can cycling improve its image?
Nicaraguan Refugees in Costa Rica: “I don’t understand why people hate us”
One year ago, on 18 April 2018, Nicaraguans took to the streets to protest against proposed changes to the country’s social security system.