Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
Europe Albania Albanian medical students began the new academic year protesting a new government decision that requires them to work for five years in the country before graduating
America Honduras Municipalities will soon begin the phased repair of educational centers, starting with sanitation systems and progressing to roofs and floors to avoid disrupting students' activities
Africa Angola A team of scientists in Angola has discovered three snake-like creatures, a previously unknown species, with findings published last month in the African Journal of Herpetology
America Colombia To boost community tourism and protect cultural heritage, Colombia and the UNWTO launched the 'Community Tourism Innovation Challenge’, aiming at promoting innovation, improve locals' quality of life, and foster responsible tourism
America Argentina Sergio Massa, presidential candidate, proposed the introduction of a national digital currency during a presidential debate, aiming to facilitate trade and economic transactions nationwide through mobile phones or cards
Asia Israel Nearly three-quarters of Israelis believe it is not legitimate to prevent or disrupt prayers in public spaces, according to a new poll released by Maariv
America Bolivia The World Bank has projected Bolivia's economy to grow by 1,9% this year, in line with the regional average for Latin America and the Caribbean
Europe Austria Work has begun to turn Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria into a police station by 2026, a project intended to make it unattractive as a place of pilgrimage for people who glorify the Nazi dictator
Asia Oman Companies producing and supplying tobacco products are urged to implement plain packaging for all tobacco products available across the Sultanate of Oman; the measure will be mandatory from April 4, 2024
Oceania Australia All state and territory governments should introduce a ban on gas connections in new homes and develop a clear plan to electrify existing properties and small businesses, according to an organization representing energy consumers
America Chile Argentina has approved its gas exports to Chile through Gasoducto Norandino, the first in 13 years
Europe San Marino The San Marino Pavilion at the Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, is a collaborative space that reflects on the theme of hosting and hospitality