Europe

The Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva has launched an appeal for the protection of women and girls who continue to be trafficked, especially for surrogacy and prostitution

Renewable energy investor Alcazar Energy Partners has launched the largest wind farm project in northern Macedonia, with an investment of at least $500 million to generate 400 megawatts of renewable energy

'Holiday with the Army' initiative was launched to boost the military recruitment campaign in the face of growing threats in the region; the programme provides basic military training for Polish citizens aged between 18 and 35 over 28 days

Eight regional detoxification and recovery centres for drug addicts will be established with measures for treatment, prevention of the risks and consequences associated with drug use, and social reintegration

A new state-of-the-art ultrasound probe, with wireless technology, for the State Hospital of the Republic of San Marino has been donated by Horizon Lab Company to the Institute for Social Security

A charitable foundation whose main mission is to promote the career development of young people and intergenerational cooperation has been launched by President Nataša Pirc Musar

The legal framework for perpetrators of domestic violence will be tightened and a national action plan against gender-based violence and a national centre for victims of abuse will be planned

A new government agency, Real Estate Market Agency, will regulate the real estate market and protect real estate agents, real estate consultants and brokers, and also create standards for brokerage and related services

After the leak in Avenue Hector Otto that in April temporarily deprived many inhabitants of water supply, the government will carry out a series of major upgrades and renovations to the network and sewage system over the coming months

The Affordable Rent Act has passed the vote of the Eerste Kamer, the Dutch Senate; aimed at reducing rental prices in the medium and social housing sectors, it will be implemented as of next Monday

The popular mountain road known as Trollstigen, known for its hairpin bends, has been closed again after another landslide and may be closed for the entire season until the blazes are secured and the road stabilised

Renowned tennis player Rafael Nadal and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the opening of a Rafa Nadal Sport Centre complex in Durres

To encourage investments in the country, the Ministry of Economy is working to implement the changes needed to make criteria less strict