Europe Luxembourg Affordable housing is under attention, as Europe is intensifying controls in skyrocketing rent prices, and new bedroom rules in Luxembourg but out large families from access to social housing
Oceania Samoa Lakapi Samoa chairman Namulauulu Sami Leota has rejected the creation of a second rugby union in Samoa and called on opposing rugby factions to work together, warning that division could damage Samoa’s standing with World Rugby
Europe Portugal Electronic ‘ankle bracelets’ for perpetrators of crimes related to domestic violence have risen by 222% in 10 years: today almost 2.000 people wear the device
Africa Guinea-Bissau The Bijagós archipelago is the third largest location in the world for green turtles Chelonia mydas hatching, and the most important in Africa; data are reported in new book coordinated by Portuguese biologist Paulo Catry freely accessible on the internet
Asia Iraq Foreign Minister and Turkish Ambassador to Iraq discussed the activation of an oil pipeline from Kirkuk to the Turkish port of Ceyhan stressing that enhancing cooperation on oil exports serves the interests of both countries
Africa Angola Parliament approved the Law Against False Information on the Internet, with with 105 votes in favor (MPLA, PRS, and PHA, both in opposition), 72 votes against (UNITA), and no abstentions
Africa Djibouti The educational reform workshop organized by the Ministry focused on integrating the General History of Africa into the secondary school curriculum; the UNESCO-supported initiative fits in the frame 'rethink educational content based on African reality'
America Bolivia Main public hospitals in La Paz are rationing oxygen and medical supplies and began postponing surgeries due to the impact of 16 days of road blockades: the care of hundreds of patients is at risk, according to warnings from directors of medical centers
Oceania Fiji The impact of fuel crisis is reaching households across Fiji as power bills are set to rise from next week with an interim fuel surcharge increase, but government will fully absorb 22,5% bus fare increase to shield commuters from additional costs
Europe France NGOs and residents of areas high in 'forever-chemicals' pollutants filed the French state, asking the court to order the government to stop PFAS discharges into the environment and to remedy the "ecological harm" caused by its "culpable inaction"
Africa eSwatini Gospel star Nothando Hlophe with her ‘Methodist Medley’ has achieved the digital milestone of fifteen million views on YouTube; the success of the track from album ‘A New Dawn’ confirms the important role of worship music across Africa
America Ecuador Water level in the Mazar reservoir reached 2.151,28 meters a.s.l., 1,72 m below full capacity, at over 61% of its energy potential; Mazar is crucial in regulating Ecuador's electricity system and for the operation of Paute Integral Hydroelectric Complex
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Department of Gender Affairs launched its first Women’s Asset Building Seminar, an annual initiative aimed at strengthening women’s financial independence and long-term wealth creation; the session also focused on home ownership
America Suriname 80 additional workers would be needed to operate Suriname's floodgates in an adequate and safe manner; about 140 floodgate operators are employed, but more personnel is needed to face growing tasks and challenges especially during torrential rains