America Grenada Toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response has been launched to guarantee immediate support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and other mental health crises; an awareness campaign will start soon
Europe Serbia After police entered Novi Sad University to oust a blockade by teachers and students against the sacking of a professor who supported anti-government protests, academics accused the authorities of violating university autonomy
Europe Croatia A Croatian company in Osijek is distinguishing itself as the cutting edge of European drone innovation; founded by three engineering friends, is partly sidestepping China
Asia Oman 1st International Conference on the Archaeology of Oman Peninsula will open on 1 February at Sultan Qaboos University; The three-day event will welcome around 100 scientists, researchers, and archaeologists
Africa Republic of the Congo A panel of three doctors has been sworn in to examine the physical and mental health of candidates for the presidential election scheduled for 12 and 15 March
Asia Georgia Invasive surveillance technology has been introduced against pro-democracy protesters: capable of recognizing a person whose photo is uploaded to the system, they give police means to fine for obstructing streets; fines exceed the average salary
America Nicaragua Nicaragua has expelled Spain’s ambassador just 20 days into his post without explanation, prompting Spain to retaliate by expelling Nicaragua’s ambassador and a second diplomat under diplomatic reciprocity
America Suriname A five-year conservation project was launched in Suriname's Amazon region to protect intact forests and promote sustainable, inclusive livelihoods, supported by the UNDP and GEF, with collaboration from Brazil and Indigenous communities
Africa Ghana Fire extensively damaged a dormitory block at the Northern School of Business Senior High School destroying students’ belongings and learning materials: some were shocked but no one was reported injured; temporary accomodation will host those affected
Europe Monaco Crowds of Monégasques gathered at Port Hercule to watch the Princely Family celebrate Saint Devota, the patron saint of Monaco and the Princely Family: as per tradition, the Royals light a symbolic boat to commemorate the sailing of the Saint from Corsica
Africa Burundi A wave of seasonal influenza is affecting several areas of Burundi, having particular impact on schools; though symptoms are similar, health officials have already ruled out Covid-19
Europe Greece The company behind a canceled hotel development project near Sarakiniko beach on Milos received a ministerial order to fill in the excavations left behind within one month, restore the area to its original state using bedrock material previously removed
America Paraguay A 91,24% rise in international visitors has been registered in 2025, generating US$1.422 billion, thanks to airport upgrades, hotel modernization, and coordinated public-private efforts to boosted tourism as a key economic driver for Paraguay
Africa Djibouti Representatives of Djiboutian culture and craftsmanship left for Surajkund, India, to participate in 39th International Crafts Mela, one of the world's major craft fairs, attracting over a million visitors with artisans and artists from tens of countries