Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
America Costa Rica Just over a year after legalising hemp and medical cannabis, Costa Rica’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock has authorised the country’s first medical cannabis license
Asia Nepal Licences for the exploration and prospecting of 420 mines have been issued by the Department of Mines and Geology
Europe Denmark Copenhagen Pride will be the first LGBTI+ parade in the world to use only electric vehicles, with 30 electric trucks; this has meant that a small number of organisations will not be able to participate because they do not have affordable float options
Africa Djibouti An annual work plan for the schooling of children with special needs was signed by the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training and the Director General of the National Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Europe United Kingdom The UK's development finance institution, Investment Partnerships, plans to mobilise $40 billion by the end of 2027 for global infrastructure and economic development
Asia Palestine On 15 May, for the first time in history, the UN commemorated the nakba, the Palestinian catastrophe; President Abu Mazen recalled that there are more than a thousand resolutions on Palestinians adopted by UN that have never been implemented
Africa Tunisia Tunisia's leading cartoonist, who goes by the name of Z, is using drawing to denounce President Saied, emphasising how crucial it is for him to be anonymous to avoid repercussions
Europe Norway A drone flying over Oslo Constitution Day parade in front of Royal Palace was stopped and confiscated by police, who also intend to press charges against the American tourist who was piloting it
Africa Burkina Faso Over 40% of Burkinabe citizens live below the poverty line according to latest data from UNDP
Europe Andorra 53,6% of companies had difficulty filling vacancies with qualified staff in 2022; “great difficulty” was recorded in construction sector - 9 out of 10 companies lamented scarce workforce availability - followed by the hotel sector with 8 out of 10
Europe Romania Data on illegal logging are contradictory, said the European Parliament delegation; the mission had been requested after civil society petitions highlighting 'acts of violence by loggers against environmental activists'
Asia Qatar The 9th Qatar International Mental Health Conference, to be held from 25-27 May, presents the largest programme to date for all professionals interested in mental health and wellbeing