Europe Ukraine 40% of Ukrainian respondents said they would support giving up the Donbas region in exchange for security, latest survey show, a key shift from the early stage of the war when 82% believed territory shouldn't be surrended to Russia under any circumstances
Europe Belarus Belarusian Health resorts and sanatoriums in 2025 have treated over 1,6 million patients, including approximately 260.000 foreign visitors from 80 countries, an increase on 2024 in terms of geographical expansion (+12) and revenues (+40%)
Oceania Micronesia A 'Countdown for Service' ceremony was held for the East Micronesia Cable EMC Project, an undersea telecommunications system that will now provide submarine fiber optic connectivity to Kosrae, completing cable access for all four FSM states
Asia Israel After years of talks, Israel is set to approve a new international airport in Negev; located in Ziklag, near Beersheba, the infrastructure has been previously rejected for clashing with Air Force and Airport Ben Gurion flight paths
America Bahamas Grand-Bahama first temporary shelter has been inaugurated in Pine Forest, Eight Mile Rockfirst; comprising 10 fully-equipped units, the shelter is designed to provide holistic support and help residents transition from need to long-term self-sufficiency
Europe Luxembourg Plans for unisex toilets and shared changing rooms in schools have encountered the public's resistance and were countered by fourteen petitions to the Chamber of Deputies; following parliament rules mean only one can be formally taken into consideration
Europe Sweden 5.300 trees in deciduous forests in various areas in Sweden and Belgium were selected for veteranization: carefully picked, they are carved, burned, and drilled to make them age prematurely and favor biodiversity, most lively in an over-200 year old tree
Asia Syria Women's Protection Unit, an all-female militia within the Syrian Democratic Forces, decided they will keep their armed presence despite the recent integration agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF
America Saint Kitts and Nevis St Kitts Tourism Authority has met travel advisors, travel agents, operators and held marketing and outreach events to promote incoming tourism from Florida and Puerto Rico
Europe Spain Telegram founder has strongly criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for the "dangerous" new regulations on the digital environment; he warns they are a "red flag for freedom of expression and privacy" and could turn Spain into a "surveillance state"
Africa Uganda Reports circulating on social media about an alleged outbreak of Nipah virus in Uganda have been denied by the DG of Health Services who said no cases have been recorded in the country; highly deadly, Nepal virus is endemic to Southern Asia
Africa South Africa The news regarding 500 green anacondas actively living and breeding in Zeekoevlei Nature Reserve, widely posted on social media, is fake, Cape Town authorities said, adding that no state of emergency or restrictions are in place, urging not to share it
Europe Poland Polish free-ride skier Zuzanna Witych, 33, has made history winning gold at the first ever Freeride Championships held in Ordino Arcalís in the Andorran Pyrenees; an extreme form of skiing, it involves descending off-piste on wild mountain slopes
America Haiti Two Haitian athletes are competing in the Winter Olympics in Italy wearing highly symbolic uniforms by Stella Jean; athletes and officials say Haiti’s presence in the Games is a powerful message of resilience and visibility to residents and the Diaspora