Africa Zambia Authorities and environmentalists fear catastrophic consequences and long-term impact from an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that has contaminated the Kafue River, with signs detected over 100 km downstream; 20 million people live in Kafue basin
Asia Maldives 1.820 people were found to be the rightful beneficiaries of the first 4.000 housing units under the 'Gedhoruveriya' programme, said the Minister of Housing
Europe Malta Malta International Airport has unveiled an updated investment programme totalling €345 million, which envisages operational, commercial and sustainability improvements between 2025 and 2029
Europe Luxembourg With only a few days to go before the Luxtram network extension to Findel Airport comes into service, local taxi drivers are concerned about the impact the arrival of more free public transport will have on their income
Europe Moldova A new round of public consultations on the initiative for the creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime Prosecutor's Office took place on the platform of the Parliament's Legal Committee on Appointments and Immunities
Europe Lithuania As part of the Lithuania's government push to increase defence spending, private pension funds suggest they could lend around €3,6 billion for the country's military infrastructure
Asia Thailand A 5-years, €118 million climate-smart initiative for rice farming sustainability has been launched; it aims to assist 253.400 farmers across 21 provinces in adopting water management and laser land leveling to target a 2,44 million-ton CO₂ reduction
Africa Madagascar The Supervisory Committee of Malagasy Workers Abroad met in the capital to finalise and defend a proposed bilateral labour agreement with the Mauritian government to regulate and guarantee the employment of Malagasy workers in Mauritius
Asia Bhutan Farmers in Chhudzom Gewog are shifting to organic farming, aligning with the nation’s 100% organic goal; despite lower initial yields and limited bio-inputs, government support, training, and market demand are driving success, boosting profitability
Africa Sao Tome and Principe A São Tomé company aims to regain possession of some 156 hectares of land that had been taken from it by the previous government and handed over to Russian investors
Asia Uzbekistan the month of 'Safe and Healthy Capital' took place in the city of Tashkent from 15 January to 15 February; police officers managed to reduce the crime rate by 43%
Europe Norway Labour Party, deeply troubled lately, now has the highest support of all 10 parties in Parliament; Labour’s leader Støre has a chance to return as PM in the September election after the most stunning turn of events in Norwegian political history
Asia Laos 5.168 people have been arrested, including 199 foreigners, in the 2024 drug crackdown; authorities seized large amounts of narcotics, destroyed opium fields, sent 5.132 addicts to rehab centers while stricter laws rules and global cooperation are planned
Asia Philippines The Philippines and China are open to joint oil&gas exploration despite territorial tensions; talks focus on energy cooperation while ensuring Philippine sovereignty in a bid to overcome past failures over legal issue and seek a mutually beneficial deal