America Costa Rica Water access became a hot topic after Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers said tariffs haven't been updated since 2018, foreseeing an abrupt increase; meanwhile, villages close to the capital recur to buying bottles to avoid contaminated, unhealthy water
Africa Mauritania The country celebrated the 50th anniversary of the creation of the ouguiya on 18 June 1973 with the issue of a commemorative 50 ouguiya banknote
America Venezuela The Central Bank of Venezuela has announced the integration of Russia's Mir payment system as part of its search for financial alternatives, which is expected to facilitate smooth communication to streamline transactions in bolivars and rubles
Asia Cyprus A new protocol to better combat animal poisoning cases, with a focus on rural areas, has been signed by key stakeholders and officials; the co-funded EU project sits in the frame of ‘Living with Vultures’, which aims to prevent the disappearance of the th
Oceania Nauru The Nauru Meteorological Service received training on climate science and the Early Action Rainfall Watch bulletin, then hosted a workshop with disaster management stakeholders
Europe Norway Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum made it clear that he will not follow the new Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, which warn against the consumption of meat and alcohol
Europe North Macedonia The south-west of the country, especially the area around Ohrid, was hit by heavy rain and hailstorms the size of a walnut, which also caused flooding, severe damage to homes, vehicles and crops
Asia Oman Some truck drivers still violate the strict regulations prohibiting transit in rush-hour traffic, with consequent disruptions and safety problems
America Mexico Archaeologists have discovered a lost Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula, unveiling pyramid-like structures, plazas, and a ball court; named Ocomtún, the city was likely an important regional center during the Mayan Classic Period
America Costa Rica Thousands of protesters took to the streets as the government announced the withholding of the agreed 1% increase in education spending; people are urging national dialogue to ensure quality public education for all
Oceania Samoa 200 brochures (100 in Samoan and 100 in English) translated into Braille for disaster risk management were officially launched for the benefit of people with disabilities
America Saint Lucia A Consumer Protection Council was established and new procedures for consumers to appeal were explained
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The St. Kitts Music Festival is cannabis-friendly, with Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism of St. Kitts and Nevis, extending an 'official' invitation to bring your own pre-rolled cannabis for personal use and come to the Music Festival
Asia Nepal The risk of devastating floods remains alarmingly high in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region, despite projections of an average/below-average monsoon for 2023, according to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development