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Medina win may foster complacency in Dominican Republc

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Full results are expected later today. Medina's party, the centre-left Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), is also likely to get a majority in Congress and in the Senate, and…

South Africa may struggle to meet renewables targets

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa generates around 80% of its electricity from coal and has suffered regular power shortages over recent years due to declining performance at its ageing coal-fired…

Drought will harm industry and farming in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

The severe drought that has hit Colombia's agricultural and energy sectors.

Greek tourism sector faces sustainability issues

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GREECE

The sector is key for the country’s economy, accounting for up to one-quarter of annual economic output. However, the growing number of visitors is exerting pressure on local…

Kosovo’s switch to renewable energy will be slow

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KOSOVO

The strategy envisages the installation of 1,600 megawatts of renewable power generation capacity as well as investment into coal. Soaring prices and electricity shortages are…

Ontario debt may trigger a political backlash in 2018

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CANADA

Ontario's public debt.

Brazil's privatisations will suffer electoral setbacks

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BRAZIL

The government's privatisation programme.

Biden aid pledge for Puerto Rico may not be enough

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PUERTO RICO

Hurricane impacts, both Fiona in Puerto Rico and Ian, which hit Florida on September 28, have become factors in the US midterm elections as government assistance becomes a means…