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"
Asia Cambodia The government will recruit 300 young armed personnel to boost the Royal Cambodian Air Force
Europe France Most unions at Amazon France rejected a proposal by the company for 2022 pay, with the exception of one management union, but no immediate protest actions are planned
Africa Angola Having grown from 5 to 450 students in the last ten years, the Camunga Symphony Orchestra school in Luanda is a reference point for young people wanting to study music
Europe Monaco The number of free shuttles will be increased on every July and August weekend, to prevent people to drive home when they are over the legal drinking limit; the service has already ensured that 265 revellers get home safely
Africa Seychelles The government is currently seeking teachers from Uganda as part of its attempt to revamp the sector and remove instructors who do not have approved teaching qualifications
Africa eSwatini A national court in Africa's last absolute monarchy - where homosexuality is still banned - has rejected an attempt by the country's leading LGBTQ rights group to gain official recognition
America Antigua and Barbuda The country may soon ban products containing skin-lightening chemicals, such as whitening creams, given they can contain harmful ingredients
Africa Tunisia President Saied has announced the launch of the initiative "national dialogue" to help resolve a political crisis, with a commission that will manage it: a measure repeatedly called for by G7 nations and the EU
Europe Ukraine People all over Ukraine visited cemeteries to remember the dead on the day of commemoration one week after Easter; the celebration is even more felt this year due to the large number of victims of the war
Europe Estonia The country has strengthened cooperation with Georgia in the conservation of protected areas and natural values, with the Estonian Environmental Agency showing principles and organisation of environmental protection in Estonia and Lahemaa National Park
Europe Netherlands Workers at the port of Amsterdam are refusing to unload a Russian oil tanker, sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands and therefore exempt from sanctions, which was previously refused berth in a Swedish port
Asia Turkey On International Labour Day celebrations, the police in Istanbul has reportedly detained dozens of protesters, surrounding protesters to quickly detain them and attempting to block members of the press from recording the arrests
Asia Turkmenistan USAID announced a competition offering a co-financing programme to help farmers obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification, a key step towards exporting fresh horticultural products to international markets