Oceania Samoa Hundreds of Faleata No.2 residents were turned away from Gym 1 in Tuanaimato as they were collecting the $150 back-to-school support which the district council, run out of funds, couldn't pay
Europe Denmark University leaders warn Denmark risks losing global talent needed for research and startups: Aarhus, CBS, DTU stress that internationals are vital for innovation, growth, and competitiveness, urging politicians to welcome more students and entrepreneurs
America Dominica Dominica, with Barbados, Belize, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, will implement full free movement for citizens starting 1 October 2025; CARICOM describes it as a major step towards regional integration
Europe Albania Ed Rama was decreed as PM of Albania for the fourth time; President Begaj has added to his duties the responsibilities for the establishment and functioning of the 'Diella', the Virtual Minister of Artificial Intelligence
Europe Belarus The final stage of the 14th national beauty pageant Miss Belarus 2025, held at the Palace of Sports, was attended by President Lukashenko to underline the cultural significance of the event; 854 girls took part in the selection process
America Antigua and Barbuda A high-end, environmentally integrated hotel is being proposed for Long Bay, with a ground-breaking seaplane service for guests; the project emphasizes harmony with nature and was one of several key developments announced in latest post-Cabinet briefing
Asia Cyprus About 21.000 children up to the age of four will have their preschool fees and lunches paid by the state for the 2025–2026 school year, the finance ministry announced, saying it will budget €73 million, with €43.8 million funded by the EU
Asia Israel Simon Leviev, infamously known as the ‘Tinder Swindler,’ was detained upon his arrival at Batumi International Airport; the information was released by Leviev’s lawyer who adds that the reasons for his arrest in Georgia remain unclear
Europe Italy Apple farmers in Val di Non, Dolomites will transport their harvest from hills into caves storage with a dedicated cable car; covering 1,3 km in length and a 90-metre drop, it can carry 460 300-kg containers an hour, eliminating 5.000 lorry trips annually
Europe Belgium The Capital Region has the lowest levels of car ownership in the whole of Belgium: according to Statbel data, 56% of Brussels households don't own a car and rely on public transport, soft mobility or walking; Wallonia scores 24.7% and Flanders 23.6%
Europe Switzerland Employees's nominal wages in Switzerland have risen by 2,3% in the current year, a percentage, higher than the expected inflation rate, that should have a direct benefit on actual wallets according to the Federal Statistical Office
Africa Chad Al Jazeera reported voices of women speaking from refugee camps in Chad, were hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled leaving Sudan, only to encounter more merciless violence
Africa Equatorial Guinea All amateur radio licenses are temporarily suspend for irregularities in their issuance; the measure seeks to establish a new regulatory framework for effective control of telecommunications frequencies and equipment within national security guidelines
Asia Nepal Former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal's interim prime minister, the first woman in the role, following anti-graft protests that forced K.P. Sharma Oli to resign; the oath of office ceremony was broadcast live