Europe United Kingdom A wave of far-right anti-migrant sentiment is sweeping across the UK and a protest in Portsmouth was marked by violent incidents; around 500 hooded people besieged the port, disrupted ferry terminals after learning of the landing of 140 migrants
Europe Portugal The country will adopt a new defence strategy by the end of the year; the Defence Minister has assured that compulsory military service will not return
Oceania Samoa A proposal by the Independence Organising Committee states that official celebrations for the 60th anniversary of independence will begin on 1 June with local thanksgiving services, while the main celebrations will be held in September
Africa Namibia Known for its quality diamonds, gold and uranium, the country has been considering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund since 2009, which was launched last Thursday after TotalEnergies and Shell discovered oil off its coast
Asia Myanmar The junta will allow tourists to apply for visas after a break of more than 2 years; activists warn that the military's acquired interests in various sectors, including tourism, would only enrich them, and urged people not to visit the country
Europe Bulgaria The sixth national meeting-seminar, organised by the Ministry of Health and the National Centre for Public Health and Analysis, with academics and industry organisations, reported on the progress of food reform to reduce added sugars in fizzy drinks
Asia East Timor The UN WFP, in collaboration with Ministry of Health, provides nutritional assistance to thousands of malnourished pregnant and lactating women; the aid, supported by Chinese government, comes in the form of Super Cereals
Africa Zambia The District Administrative Officer challenged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country to consider spreading their activities to rural areas, where their services are most in demand
Oceania Solomon Islands The opening dates for schools, rural education centres and early childhood centres has been announced by MInister of Education with a staggered approach to resume face-to-face teaching after almost 15 weeks
America Argentina The Chamber of Deputies has approved the use of medicinal cannabis, welcoming an industry that is expected to create over 10.000 jobs by 2025
Europe North Macedonia Work on road markings in Kichevo has begun and will be completed by the end of May; the director of the utility company emphasised how the road markings are a great contribution in reducing traffic in the city and have increased pedestrian safety
Asia Uzbekistan The draft of the President's decree on trade rules for restaurants and retailers has been published, with measures to introduce an effective and simplified system and further strengthen their legal protection
America Haiti The Dominican Republic, continuing to intensify repatriations of Haitians, has expelled nearly 10.000 people in the last month, according to GARR, the Support Group for Returnees and Refugees
Europe Sweden To help Ukrainian refugees start work by streamlining administrative processes, a coordination number will soon be issued by the Migration Board to Ukrainian refugees who have obtained a residence permit with temporary protection