Africa Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote
America Argentina The country's economy grew by 0,2% in the first quarter of 2023, according to data released by the INDEC, a sign that the economy is starting to recover
Asia Saudi Arabia The G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Summit kicked off new collaborations between Saudi Arabia and other G20 countries, many involving Saudi female investors in technology and innovation
America Cuba Cuba's National Assembly said it 'strongly condemns' a European Parliament resolution that criticised the country's human rights record and called for EU sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other senior officials
Africa Angola More than 3.000 candidates were admitted to the national examination for access to the law held recently across the country, has announced the president of the Angolan Bar Association
Oceania Fiji The country has followed strong and inclusive processes with conservation and technical partners, agencies, government and public towards marine protected areas, said Regional Director for Oceania of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Europe Russia 141 Russian chess players changed nationalities in order to compete; 12-time world champion Aleksandra Kostenjuk signed an open letter to Putin in March 2022 together with 33 other chess players demanding an end to hostilities
Europe Andorra Nearly 23.500 Spanish residents have the right to vote, and long queues formed at the embassy for the general elections next Sunday, 23 July
America Dominica Dr Lynora Fevrier-Drigo, director of primary health care services in Dominica, reminded that health services in the country are free and accessible to all, including migrants
America Antigua and Barbuda The country's Tourism Authority has announced increased regional airlift to Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the 'Carnival of Antigua, the Caribbean's largest summer festival' scheduled for 27 July to 8 August 2023
America Barbados The National Botanical Gardens are now bursting with colour as bands take to the stage at the Sunshine Snacks Junior Kadooment 2023, an event returned for the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic with a record 27 bands
Europe Albania A UNECE study by Nevton Kodhelaj of Tirana Polytechnic University examines the characteristics of geothermal areas in Albania, their potential for direct use and the importance of adopting UNFC standards
America Brazil The country has implemented its cryptocurrency regulation, with the central bank as the primary supervisor of the crypto economy; the move aims at preventing scams, at regaining trust, and positioning Brazil as a global leader in crypto regulation
America Costa Rica Scientists aboard research vessel Falkor have discovered an active octopus nursery nearly 2.800 meters deep in the country's Pacific Ocean, revealing a new species of Muusoctopus and highlighting the need for conservation