Europe Sweden Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have discovered a new species in Swedish forests: it is a fungus that parasitizes lichens
Asia Kazakhstan The Ministry of Energy has confirmed the purchase of certain types of fuel from Russia in view of fuel consumption forecasts, including high demand in AI-95 gasoline for the vacation season
Europe Greece July 2023 was the hottest month in central Athens since 1863, according to data from the National Observatory; the average 24-hour temperature in July this year was 31,3 degrees Celsius, the highest ever recorded by the observatory
Africa Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has opened an orientation seminar on public service systems for ministers and deputy ministers, a component of the administrative orientation program he established in his first term
Europe Andorra Apartment prices continue to rise and sales fall, with Estadistica's report showing that the price rose 15% in the last quarter
Asia Bahrain The total assets of the Future Generations Reserve Fund amounted to $614,3 million in 2022 and increased to $680,1 million in the first half of this year
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Three Vincentian students are among the 15 from the Caribbean who have been awarded Chevening scholarships to study in the UK
Asia Georgia Relief and infrastructure restoration in disaster-hit Racha is still ongoing with 90 units of heavy machinery
America El Salvador The ferry "Blue Wave Harmony" connecting El Salvador and Costa Rica for the transportation of goods has made its first ever trip; it aims to boost regional trade efficiency and experts suggest the project will tremendously benefit the regions
Asia Bhutan IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Thimphu as the first property in the brand's portfolio in Bhutan; Holiday Inn is the second IHG brand to enter the country, following Six Senses Bhutan
Europe Liechtenstein The Vaduz Filmfest film festival is coming to an end on August 20, attracting film fans to Schaan with hits and expert advice on the program
Oceania Micronesia The annual meeting of the Joint Committee of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command officials and representatives of the Federated States of Micronesia took place in Kosrae
America Honduras The country has secured a 36-month agreement with the IMF for US$830 million to fund economic reform policies aimed at enhancing stability and promoting inclusive growth, with focus on fiscal space, structural reforms, and climate resilience
America Guatemala Guatemalans have taken to the streets to defend democracy, protesting against government entities that undermine democracy and citizen rights, reflecting citizens' concerns about attacks on the electoral process and judicial authorities' actions