Asia Turkey Ankara is preparing for NATO Summit scheduled for 7–8 July 2026, the second hosted by Turkey with the one in Istanbul in 2004; this year's non-NATO guest list comprises East-Asian and Pacific powers, the absence of the central Asian block stands out
Europe Belarus The duration of the current embargo on the import of various types of Western agricultural and food products from hostile countries was extended by another six months, until 31 December 2023
Europe Iceland Strætó, the public bus service in the capital Reykjavík, will close its old app as of today 1 July and switch completely to the Klapp app
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Mirza Alić, son and grandson of people who died in the genocide in Srebrenica, will climb Mount Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, where he will place the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the symbol of Srebrenica, the Srebrenica flower
Africa Eritrea For Martyrs' Day commemorative event, citizens from cities in Australia contributed over $27.000 to increase Martyrs' Trust Fund and will support 15 martyrs' families, according to Consul General of Eritrea in Australia and New Zealand
Asia East Timor Several ministries and organisations in Laos organised a capacity-building workshop for East Timor ahead of its accession to ASEAN organization, which took place from 26-30 June
Asia Palestine The Palestinian Olympic Committee spoke of its ambition to leave a "footprint" in international sports, but stresses that it faces "obstacles" on freedom of movement
Africa Burundi At a meeting attended by leaders of four African regional blocs to discuss the security crisis in eastern Congo, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye warned against 'duplicating efforts'
Africa Equatorial Guinea The 4th meeting of Steering Committee of "Project to Support Women's Initiatives in Equatorial Guinea", promoted by First Lady, took place to approve new loans requested by associations, cooperatives, companies and individuals
Oceania Micronesia Micronesians from Marshall Islands, Palau and Federated States of Micronesia have been serving in US military since WW II; but, for those Care for Compact of Free Association veterans who want to live here, there are still obstacles for health care
Africa Cape Verde Banco de Cabo Verde received 287 complaints from consumers about banking products and services in 2022, 40 fewer than the previous year, and returned 11.273.277 escudos (approximately €102.000) to financial institutions, 'the highest amount ever'
Asia Armenia The fourth meeting of the Armenia-EU Partnership Committee established under the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Extended Partnership Agreement took place in Brussels
Europe Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kiev with the international working group dealing with Russia's environmental crimes, including Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg
Africa Comoros Ben Abdou Said Soilihi Abdou, affectionately known as the 'dean' and a monument of the press, has died after a passionate 43-year career