Europe Andorra Boxwood butterfly catches have increased by 400% in Fontaneda and 600% in Enclar; 2026 campaign to fight the invasive species of Asian origin, a potential threat to European boxwood ecosystems, will last until November in the Principality
Europe Ukraine Artist studios in Kyiv have been damaged by Russian drone strike for second time; Nahirna22, a 30-studio space led by Gen Z artists, had recently reopened following a similar attack in August
Europe Luxembourg The owner of a restaurant in the capital’s Gare neighbourhood has said his business is at risk of closing because customers have deserted the venue due to crime in the area; though warned, he chose to open there to set an example and support the district
Oceania New Zealand A kauri cross from St. Patrick's Church in Napier was returned 44 years after it fell during the 1981 fire that destroyed the steeple, one of Hawke's Bay's largest; the artifact was recovered and has now been returned to the church
Asia Kyrgyzstan Winter approaching brings warnings of potential electricity shortfalls due to low water levels in Kyrgyzstan hydro-reservoirs; emergency measures include electricity conservation and shutting down all cryptocurrency mining farms to relieve grid pressure
Europe Slovakia A long-awaited 9,1 km section of the R2 between Kriváň and Mýtna opened to traffic, a symbolic victory for the government; it cuts about 8 minutes of travel on the stretch and comprises Slovakia’s longest and highest viaduct 4,3 km up to 41 metres high
Africa Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion CAFI rolled out a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s trade network, empowering local enterprises and advancing efforts to build resilience in regional and continental markets.
Europe Denmark Social Democrats in Denmark suffered a heavy loss in this week's municipal and regional elections; PM Mette Frederiksen’s centre-left party lost control of Copenhagen for first time in over 100 years
Europe Slovenia Top 100 wealthiest in Slovenia are now worth a combined €11,2 billion - the highest figure yet and 12% more than last year, according to rankings by Finance Manager; investors Vesna and Dari Južna took the lead surpassing Iza Sia and Samo Login
America United States The House of Representatives voted to pass a bill directing the Justice Department to release all files related to its investigation into the Epstein case with the exception of one vote; Senate agreed via unanimous consent, without a formal vote
Africa Somalia All ships entering any port within Somalia's borders must now comply with new system Electronic Cargo Tracking Number ECTN; the rule also applies to Berbera port in Somaliland, escalating a standoff over airspace and borders control
Europe Norway A large trapping “facility” constructed with exceptionally well-preserved birch tree branches was found under melting ice at an altitude of 1.400 meters; piles of reindeer antlers and carved artifacts date back to around 520 AD, prior to the Viking age
Africa Rwanda Report “Strengthening Labour Inspections for Decent Work and Enterprise Compliance in Rwanda” shows that inspection system has improved workplace safety and compliance, but major gaps and workers’ risks remain especially in mining and construction sectors
Oceania Palau Selling online is not automatically legal and without proper license activities can be fined; the warn comes from Bureau of Revenue & Taxation that sanctioned an individual with over $5.000 for operating an unregistered online business on Facebook