Modern country articles
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‘This country is what the world would like to be’: can Costa Rica’s environment minister keep the country’s green reputation intact?
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...
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Moving to the country? You need to think about the stink and you'll be hard-pressed to find a latte, editor of rural lifestyle bible Country Life warns townies
Country Life is now warning townies not to be too captivated by the bucolic dream it promotes - by offering some home truths about the less charming parts of village life.
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Reba McEntire reveals the two country music legends who inspired her return to host Academy Of Country Music Awards for record 17th time
Reba McEntire is returning to host the Academy Of Country Music Awards for a record 17th time when she takes the stage at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on May16.