Oceania Solomon Islands Preparations are underway for a second mass stray dog culling in Western Province, planned and approved earlier this year; the necessary dog bait and veterinary drugs have arrived at Gizo Town, the provincial capital
Africa eSwatini The country will soon go to the polls: elections are scheduled for September, with many doubts about democracy after King Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch, dissolved parliament on 11 July
America Nicaragua Colombian President Gustavo Petro is dialoguing with the Nicaraguan government to negotiate fishing conditions for the Raizal people in shared maritime areas, to ensure that they can continue their fishing practices and safeguard their ancestral rights
Africa Seychelles Research conducted by a group of students from ETH Zurich University has given the Seychelles Department of Tourism valuable insights into areas that need to be addressed in terms of sustainability
Asia Brunei While reporting substantial progress and achievements in several Sustainable Development Goals, the country also acknowledged the existence of data gaps and backwardation during the presentation of the Voluntary National Review 2023 Report
Europe Belarus Belarusian industrial group Belorusneft is expanding its network of electric vehicle charging stations; 17 are planned for this year, while 11 were built in 2022
Oceania Marshall Islands Majuro's sports and extracurricular programme is organising summer camps for young people, including a very successful ukulele training session at Delap
America Honduras The country is planning to build a remote prison colony on an island for 2.000 gang leaders, following a recent gang-related prison massacre; critics argue it fails to address the root causes of gang violence and raises environmental concerns
Europe Ireland The Dublin-based Good Bike Project collected, reconditioned and then delivered 2.000 bicycles for Ukrainian refugees in the country
Europe San Marino "Making San Marino the first totally organic Republic in the world" is the dream of 58-year-old Roberto Guidi, who has always worked in the countryside, inheriting the passion from his parents, and today is dedicated to organic farming
Asia Pakistan Surrounded by the dazzling beauty of lush greenery, high mountain peaks and cool water, the Taghwan Valley near Mingora has become a new attraction for tourists just a few kilometers from the city
Europe Romania Developer Impact Contractor & Developer has obtained the construction permit for 1.000 apartments in the Greenfield Copou residential project in Iasi with an estimated market value of €175 mln
America Panama “Gestión Transparente Panamá" a platform aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the management of public resources, has been launched by the government, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank
Africa Lesotho A five-year strategic plan, launched by the country and the UN, aims at accelerating the economic development agenda, and its implementation is considered crucial to address the country's challenges and promote progress for the well-being of the people