Europe Czech Republic The proposed law on public service media would change the funding model of Czech Television and Radio from licence fees to state budget financing and has become a highly debated issue from all sides over concerns over a potential loss of independence
Europe Germany 75% of respondents to a survey are in favor of a ban on individuals' use of fireworks, a habit that spikes onNew Year's Eve; Germans had already voiced discontent with the practice and fireworks-free zones have been established in densely populated areas
Oceania Marshall Islands With the first crop of the 20 “aeroponic gardens” installed on Wotje Atoll, team flew in to demonstrate how to cook the harvest to students and the community, while also providing knowledge about the importance of adding nutrition to diets
Africa Mali BBC has collected interviews on how Russian mercenaries fighting jihadists in Mali carried out cold-blooded murders in front of testimonies, threatening them; tactics and methods in use are widely condemned by human rights groups
Asia Maldives The Maldivian National Cricket Team, which departed the UAE after competing in the ACC U19 Premier Cup, has been stranded in Sri Lanka due to the powerful storm affecting the country
Europe Italy 30.000 companies change hands every year: small and medium enterprises (over 200.000 in Italy) are the most sought-after in business-to-business transactions and 80% of M&As of medium and large companies have also involved companies under €50 million
America Guyana Guyana has resulted as the most attractive destination for investors in 2025 in Latin America, according to Global Citizen Solutions, due to its high innovation ranking, strong economic indicators, and favorable investment conditions
America Venezuela International airlines have suspended flights to and from Venezuela after a US FAA alert warned of increased military activity and security risks in the country’s airspace, affecting routes from Avianca, Iberia, LATAM, TAP, Gol, and Turkish Airlines
Africa Mauritania Civil and military figures have been decorated on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of national independence (28 November 1960); the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, also presided over a celebrative military parade
America Nicaragua December salaries to 132.000 public servants will be paid between December 1 and 3 to provide financial relief and support ahead of the holidays, according to Vice President Rosario Murillo
Africa Mozambique Mozambique has granted its top state-owned companies, including national oil firm ENH, a 30-year concession to build and operate natural gas facilities at the Port of Beira and the smaller Inhassoro site
Europe Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is experiencing a flu wave that has been described by experts as “Very early and very contagious”: the Office for Health, hospitals and pharmacies are noticing an increase in cases, more intense than in previous years
America Mexico A national strategy against dengue has reduced confirmed cases in Mexico by 85% in 2025 compared to 2024, despite severe floods, through internationally recognized mosquito monitoring and strengthened vector control and healthcare response
Africa Tanzania 2025 elections triggered Tanzania’s largest anti-government mobilisation since independence, with mass protests in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya and other cities; demonstrators rejecting the credibility of the vote face a crackdown limiting civic freedoms