Europe Malta The Bank of Valletta reported a pre-tax profit of €46,5m in the first quarter of this year, which represents an increase of €24m compared to the same quarter last year
Europe North Macedonia The 'Goce Delchev' State Prize for 2023 was awarded to Professors Nano Ruzhin, Trifce Sandev, Aleksandar Iomin and Aleksandar Vasilevski for particularly significant achievements of interest to the country in the field of science
Europe Netherlands Dutch universities seem to be increasingly reluctant to accept doctoral students with scholarships from the China Scholarship Council (CSC), funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education
Europe Sweden Sweden's membership of the European Union must be 'reviewed', as was stated by the influential Eurosceptic leader of the Sweden Democrats Jimmie Åkesson
Europe Iceland The Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Market signed a declaration of intent for more personalised support for young people in vulnerable positions, with an investment of $3,3 million over the next three years
Europe Greece A survey by the Greek Exporters' Association shows that 9 out of 10 companies are unable to find staff, complaining of a mismatch between labour supply and demand and blaming a lack of specialisation
Europe Latvia The municipal administration has confirmed the opening of taps at free drinking water points scattered around Riga
Europe Norway Norwegian Justice Minister Emilie Enger discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on the Syrian refugee crisis with Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Faraya
Europe Poland A group of 7.967 guitarists gathered Monday in the southwestern city of Wrocław to perform Jimi Hendrix's hit 'Hey Joe', breaking the Guinness world record for ensemble playing
Europe Czech Republic Czech, Finnish and Hungarian authorities dismantled a criminal network suspected of leading an international prostitution ring in which many victims and perpetrators were allegedly from the country
Europe Albania The number of people diagnosed with HIV and AIDS is increasing in the country, with eight cases confirmed since the beginning of 2023
Europe Kosovo PM Kurti had a meeting at the Delphi Forum with Greek Foreign Minister Dendias, which led to hope that Greece might change its position on the non-recognition of the country
Europe Monaco At the first edition of the Cagliari-Monaco offshore sailing race, Yacht Club de Monaco members fully dominated the podium; the institution is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year