Asia Syria Germany's Ministry of Transport lifted the landing ban and normalized passenger traffic with Syria from 27 July 2026, thus opening to direct flights Düsseldorf-Damascus today 29 July, Berlin Brandenburg-Damascus and Cologne/Bonn-Aleppo on 1 August
America Cuba Two modern electric centre-pivot machines, used to irrigate 28 hectares of land planted with fruit, vegetables, cereals and short-cycle crops, were installed at the Arroyo Hondo production centre, located in the valley of Guantánamo
Africa Equatorial Guinea The government has released funds to ensure the participation of the Nzalang national team in the African Cup of Nations, in the edition to be held in Ivory Coast in January 2024
Europe Portugal From 2024 Non-Habitual Resident tax regime will no longer be available for new tax residents, except for workers from companies certified as a startup
Africa Comoros The teachers' strike and the price of vanilla were the two main topics discussed at the last weekly ministerial meeting; the government also presented a summary of all projects implemented in the country
Europe Hungary Árpád Kovács, outgoing president of Fiscal Council, described 2023 as a weak year while next year's projected GDP growth of 3% will be based on stronger social consumption, return to productive investment and progress in the process of adapting energy use
Africa Djibouti 17 new magistrates appointed by decree of the President of the Republic were sworn in a formal hearing of the Court of Auditors
Africa Eritrea A task force specialised in the control of diseases caused by iodine deficiency has been established in the Central Region; Alem Araya, Quality Control Officer at the Eritrean Standard Institution, raised awareness of the importance of iodine for health
Oceania New Zealand After large fires were caused by fireworks in Hawke's Bay last year, Fire and Emergency New Zealand urged people not to light fireworks on New Year's Eve and during the rest of the summer
Africa Cameroon People-centred accountability initiative in the humanitarian response in Cameroon will be supported thanks to allocation of US$350.000 from the Central Emergency Response Fund
Asia Iran A new border crossing between Iran and Azerbaijan was inaugurated in the presence of Iranian and Azerbaijani officials during a ceremony at the shared border
America Venezuela The US has released an ally of President Maduro’s in exchange for 10 Americans, signaling a diplomatic shift amid improved relations and commitments, though facing criticism for potential leniency towards Maduro and its impact on future negotiations
Africa Gambia To rally support and intensify community awareness against HIV and AIDS, Action-Aid International Gambia, in collaboration with the National AIDS Secretariat, recently organised a three-day awareness-raising event targeting the country's religious leaders
Asia East Timor The Australian Federal Government is helping East Timor to keep rabies away; Dr Beth Cookson, Chief Veterinary Officer, says that helping East Timor to remain rabies-free also means helping Australia to keep the disease away