Asia Cyprus Cyprus is one of Europe’s ten largest video game industries by revenue, with over 400 companies generating an estimated €3,2 billion in 2025; report by Cyprus Game Makers Association CYGMA says sector is dynamic and largely absent from official statistics
Asia Mongolia The annual multinational peacekeeping exercise, code-named Khaan Quest 2022, kicked off on Monday at the Five Hills training area near the Mongolian capital with more than 1.000 military personnel from 15 countries
Europe Spain An ambitious bill to reduce food waste has been approved by the government with heavy fines for offenders; every year more than 1.000 tonnes of food is wasted, especially in supermarkets
Asia Bhutan India will provide Bhutan's first broad gauge railway link; with a 57,5 km long section, it should meet the need for railway connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal; the two neighbouring countries already made the step
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The newly formed Basta Movement was made official yesterday in São Tomé with the presentation of a 'regime pact' and 12 electoral promises that include the revision of the constitution and the creation of four thousand jobs for young people
America Costa Rica Organic waste composting has gained popularity among locals as a recycling method; statistics show an increase of around 700% in five years according to the Directorate of Radiological Protection and Environmental Health
Africa Liberia APM Terminals Liberia has announced the upgrade of its customer service system to simplify operations and commit to smart and innovative ways of working
Africa eSwatini Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said his visit to Eswatini was aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and reviewing existing cooperation to increase trade
America Panama Food deliverers have blocked all deliveries in the country in order to claim for better working conditions, causing great traffic and business blockages around the state
Africa Botswana According to IMF projections, Botswana's economic growth for 2022 is expected to reach 4,3%, thanks to the successful vaccination campaign, prudent macroeconomic management and strong demand for diamonds
America Suriname As the country continues to suffer form heavy flooding, it has begun receiving humanitarian and medical aid from Venezuela — a rare occurrence since Venezuela receives external aid itself
America Uruguay The IMF has officially urged the Central Bank of Uruguay to accelerate the contractionary phase of its monetary policy to bring inflation within the target range of 3%-7%
America Dominican Republic Although it has managed to reduce energy losses by about 3,4% per year, the country still leads in electricity loss statistics compared to four countries with similar figures
America Venezuela Due to the global energy crisis, the European Union has approved the import of Venezuelan crude oil; a significant step for the country to begin overcoming the economic sanctions it has