Europe Greece Two marine parks will be created in the Aegean and Ionian seas, Greece's most important move to protect the environment in decades; studies justify the ban of trailing nets over large areas and the big challenge will be to actually implement the plans
Europe Lithuania In 2025, the country will allocate almost EUR 32 million to support the education of Ukrainian refugees who arrived in Lithuania between 2022 and 2023 and are regularly enrolled in higher education institutions
Africa Kenya The most reviewed tourist site in Kenya is the Animal Orphanage in Nairobi, according to a Google Maps report, followed by culture preservation initiative Bomas of Kenya, Pembe za Ndovu monument over Moi Avenue in Mombasa and Thompson Falls in Nyahururu
Africa Seychelles Nature Seychelles gave two local companies, Titan Plant Hires and D&S Equipment, 'Friends of Cousin Island' award for contribution to marine conservation for equipment and services to assist the installation of large coral nursery tubes on land at Amitié
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Students gathered in front of the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina because of the tragedy in Jablanica in which 19 people died, demanding that the authorities be held accountable and making demands of those responsible
Africa Madagascar A Central Information and Documentation Desk was established at the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade to promote food autonomy and bring together all industrial and commercial players
Asia Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu appointed Ahmed Nashid as Vice-President of the Anti-Corruption Commission; Ahmed Nashid was previously Assistant Police Commissioner and served on the Police Council
Africa Niger The Agadez region horticulturists' fair in Niamey is being held from 1 to 28 February 2025; unlike previous editions held in Place Toumo, the 2025 edition takes place in the traditional games arena, commonly known as the Wrestling Arena
Asia Bhutan Starlink’s launch in Bhutan promises high-speed internet, especially in remote areas, but sparks concerns over competition, regulation and affordability; while it challenges local providers, its long-term impact on the telecom industry remains uncertain
America Canada Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie has been stripped of Order of Canada; the appointment has been terminated by the Governor General following a 2023 CBC report questioning her Indigenous heritage and affirming she was born in Massachusetts
Africa Mauritius Graduates who embarked on higher studies were urged to serve their country by contributing their knowledge, skills and experience gained at university by PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam
America Peru Former President Pedro Castillo will stand trial starting 4 March for rebellion and abuse of authority over his failed 2022 attempt to dissolve Congress; currently serving 18 months of pretrial detention, he faces a potential 34-year sentence while
America Suriname Suriname will distribute oil earnings by giving each citizen a $750 savings note with 7% annual interest, funded by revenues from its offshore projects, aiming to ensure shared national wealth and long-term economic benefits
Africa Gabon An online influencer has been arrested after disseminating images shot inside a hospital emergency room, plunged into darkness due to a long power outage