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Drought could be a defining issue in Spanish elections

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SPAIN

April was the hottest and driest month since records began in 1961. Drought is harming agricultural production and pushing up food prices; it has become a key issue ahead of…

Political strife in Bosnia may dry up foreign funding

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BOSNIA

The consequences of Bosnia’s political infighting.

Greece to seek end of austerity, not euro membership

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GREECE

Greece's government and voters have delivered a punishing blow to euro-area policies. However, the underlying dilemmas remain unchanged: whether creditors will countenance debt…

Latvian banks face tighter scrutiny and some may merge

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LATVIA

Recent high-profile incidents have called into question the viability of the business model in large parts of Latvia’s banking sector. In February, the US Treasury accused ABLV…

EU drought response may focus on short-term fixes

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EU

The resulting drought in many parts of the continent and its impact on agriculture have highlighted the threat posed by climate change to future food production. It has also…

Washington will target Canada’s dairy support system

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CANADA/US

Trump has attacked Canada’s system of supply management and imposed a 20% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber in his first major trade action. This signals the opening moves in a…

Tax changes could drive Greek shipowners abroad

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GREECE

The impact of Greece's economic crisis on its shipping industry.

Costly food will spotlight neglect of Turkish farming

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TURKEY

This exceeds overall consumer price inflation of 15.9%. Besides causing public alarm, high food prices could indicate that Turkey is barely managing to feed its growing…

Central America’s coffee sector faces major challenges

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Coffee is an important cash crop for small farmers across the region, providing valuable income for millions of families. Coffee farms are economic engines in rural areas…

EU’s gas position will remain exposed to shocks

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EU

It is expected to receive much less Russian gas this year than last. Power sector developments and increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacity are both positive, but the…