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 India The country has become the second-largest producer of cell phones: in the 2014-2022 period, shipments of locally produced cell phones surpassed the 2 billion mark, registering a compound annual growth of 23%
Europe Iceland The city of Ísafjörður has announced plans to introduce an environmental rating system for cruise ships next year after increasing numbers of vessels raised pollution issues for the community
Africa Cameroon 18 Chorkor fish-smoking ovens and training in sustainable fish-smoking methods have been provided by FAO to fishermen from several villages in Logone-Birni to support the reintegration and economic recovery of internally displaced persons
Africa Comoros A training course on small arms and light weapons, aimed at members of the security forces and Comorian customs officers, was launched by the Director General of Police and National Security in Moroni
Africa Guinea-Bissau The mototaxi service practiced in the suburbs is seen by the population as a "blessing" since public transportation and, especially, cabs do not accept to enter the suburbs because of the poor road conditions
Asia Brunei A team of 19 ballet students trained locally by Peak Club's Elite Dance Coaching won several awards at the recent International Youth Dance Competition held in Singapore
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina 16 August has not been declared a statewide day of mourning due to the Gradačac tragedy, as the quorum required for the decision within the Council of Ministers was not reached
America Cuba The Belgium-based humanitarian project Sovereign Cuba sent three suitcases with a total of 60 kilograms of medicines and supplies for the Cuban health sector
Europe Bulgaria Dr Nikolay Georgiev has been appointed the new executive director of the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture of Bulgaria
America Dominican Republic The record for arrivals was broken with 6,2 million visitors through July, the best month in history with 792.981 non-residents entering the country
Asia Kyrgyzstan Residents of Furkat village, Kara-Suu district, came across a rare two-headed snake spotted in the bushes on thin branches; expert biologist Irina Stezhko identified the reptile in the footage as belonging to the viperid family
Asia East Timor A state-of-the-art early warning system for a range of climate-related disasters that should be operational around 2026 is being built with the support of the United Nations Environment Program
Africa Burkina Faso The junta-led government has suspended one of the country's most popular radio stations after it broadcasted an interview deemed 'offensive' to Niger's new military leaders