Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Africa Madagascar Now ranking 98th, the country has dropped 41 places in the world’s press freedom ranking according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) as it celebrated World Press Freedom Day on 3 May
America Panama The National Assembly approved a bill that regulates the commercialisation and use of cryptocurrency, by giving it a legal stability and proper jurisdiction
Europe Croatia Zagreb hospitals refused to perform an abortion on a pregnant woman whose 24-week-old foetus was diagnosed with a malignant and fatal brain tumour, reviving the debate on abortion in the Catholic country
America Peru Poverty in the country has decreased by 22,1% over the last year according to an official statement lately released by the International Monetary Fund released
Asia Syria Volunteers from the psychological support unit of Syria's Violet Org charity organised games based on Super Mario video game for Eid al-Fitr celebrations for displaced children in a camp in the village of Killi in the rebel-held Idlib
Oceania Marshall Islands The Red Cross held a three-day blood drive at the old College of the Marshall Islands library last week, with funding provided by the USAID Office of Humanitarian Affairs
Europe Ireland Seven nurses working in the Irish health system are assaulted every day, figures released at INMO's annual conference reveal; 4.763 incidents occurred in 2021, 909 in the first three months of 2022 alone
Oceania Fiji The Yadua Centre has seen a decline in its membership over the years, as some women were often unable to repay their loans to South Pacific Business Development or find formal employment
Africa Egypt The number of tankers sailing the Suez Canal increased by 25,8% in April in comparison to April 2021, while LNG tankers registered +12%; total canal incomes scored a new record with $629 million, +13,6% on last April
Europe Liechtenstein The National Library scored a record year 2021 with 41.000 visitors and over 178.000 items borrowed; films, eBooks and online material accounted for 2,8%
America Bahamas A recognised leader in the sports industry, Lea Miller-Tooley, has been named executive director of the Bahamas Bowl, the longest-running international bowl game in college football history, played annually in Nassau
Africa Gabon FIFA's independent ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against Patrick Assoumou Eyi, Serge Mombo and two other coaches as part of its investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in the country
Asia East Timor Two international treaties to promote, protect and guarantee the rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities have been approved by Council of Ministers