Asia Turkey Ankara is preparing for NATO Summit scheduled for 7–8 July 2026, the second hosted by Turkey with the one in Istanbul in 2004; this year's non-NATO guest list comprises East-Asian and Pacific powers, the absence of the central Asian block stands out
Africa Libya The country acceded to the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
America Antigua and Barbuda The Sandals Foundation has partnered with the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute to support the culinary arts department with a donation of $10.000 including a water heater, heavy mixers, catering equipment and paint to improve the space
Europe Bulgaria Over 40 Bulgarian technology companies and start-ups attended the first Bulgarian stand at the world's largest technology conference - the Web Summit 2023 exhibition in Lisbon
Asia Azerbaijan The book 'Şuşa - zirvədən uca' (Shusha - higher than the peak), a book recounting the country's history, was presented at the Turkish Presidential Library in Ankara in an event organised by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture
Europe Albania A co-operation programme to improve waste management in Albania officially started this week and is expected to last 3,5 years, supported by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development with €14,6 million
Asia Malaysia Uniqlo Malaysia - local branch of the Japanese Company - renovated its flagship outlet with the debut of Malaysia's first Uniqlo Coffee kiosk
Africa Niger Niger fashion designer Alia Bare hopes to use her collection to spread a positive image of her troubled country, plagued by instability and economic sanctions
Africa Malawi The country will restrict foreign currency transactions and crack down on black market traders after devaluing its currency by 30% against the US dollar last week, a move necessary to correct supply and demand imbalances in the currency market
Asia Singapore About 80% of free-roaming dogs have been neutered since the national Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage programme was introduced, surpassing the five-year target of 70%, set when the programme was launched five years ago on November 2018
Europe Austria Austria reached the top ten of the world's most visited international destinations in 2022, according to a recent report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
Africa Mozambique More than 1,2 million households have had access to electricity in Mozambique in the last three years, President Filipe Nyusi stated during the inauguration ceremony of an electricity grid in the northern province of Nampula
Asia Kuwait The Legal and Financial Committee of the Kuwait Municipal Council gave the go-ahead to a proposal on the translation of municipal regulations into English, emphasising the need for rapid completion of the translation project
Africa Algeria The foundation stone was laid for the development of a new zinc and lead mine, the Tala Hamza project in the Oued Amizour area; Algerian state mining company Entreprise Nationale des Produits Miniers Non-Ferreux et des Substances Utiles holds 32,5%