Asia Philippines An Air Quality Index has been issued amid temporary haze from Indonesian forest fires; The Health Department advised residents to wear masks, limit outdoor activities, and remain indoor if possible
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 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
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
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 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
Africa eSwatini The Minister of Home Affairs, Princess Lindiwe, urged the nation to follow His Majesty King Mswati III's call and work collectively to build the nation together in unity and respect
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
Africa Cameroon Frictions have emerged over the demarcation of the border between Cameroon and Nigeria, with Cameroonian residents reporting to the authorities what they consider to be changes and shifts in boundary markings on the border
Europe Austria Austria aims at becoming a EU's leading countries in the chip industry and is banking on the EU's Chips Act as the main vehicle for boosting semiconductor production, but is reluctant to invest new public funds in the sector
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
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 Liechtenstein From 3 July to 1 September, employees of Vaduz Medienhaus AG will present a daily tip for summer excursions
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