Classic country articles
-
Zurich Classic notebook: Strong winds wreak havoc on third round of Zurich Classic
The bent flag poles told the story at the third round of the Zurich Classic on Saturday.
-
Rory McIlroy chugs a beer before belting out 80s classic after winning Zurich Classic with Shane Lowry
Rory McIlroy chugged a beer to an endearing crowd as he sang Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ after winning the Zurich Classic. McIlroy got on stage alongside Shane Lowry aft
-
‘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...