Africa Cameroon Historically dependent on its crude oil exports, Cameroon forecasts a major shift with mining becoming the main of its national resources; government expects mining revenues to soon surpass those from oil, with ambitious projections reaching $1,75 billion
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
Europe Greece With temperatures in Athens expected to reach 41° C once again, the archaeological site of the Acropolis will close for the hottest hours
Europe Estonia Despite state subsidies, electric cars in Estonia still cost much more than their fossil-fuel equivalents and, according to some industry spokespeople, the current economic situation does little to encourage their spread
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
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 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 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
Africa Cape Verde The Oceanographic Centre in Mindelo is hosting a travelling exhibition on cetaceans - whales, dolphins and porpoises - created as part of the MARCET ll project, which aims at promoting the conservation of cetacean populations resident in Macaronesia
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines From 15 to 22 July, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Squash Association will host the 2023 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships
Asia Cyprus Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), not transmissible to humans, is estimated to have killed 300.000 cats, both home and stray, in Cyprus in recent months; a type of feline coronavirus, it could kill cat populations across the world if it continues to sp
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
Europe Liechtenstein From 3 July to 1 September, employees of Vaduz Medienhaus AG will present a daily tip for summer excursions