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 Senegal The validation report granted to the national strategy for the protection of children will establish a system of protection and promotion of children's rights based on three pillars: prevention, care and support
Asia Georgia Liberty Bank and the NGO Partnership for Human Rights announced the introduction of a standard in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and released a public access assessment report
Asia Palestine Suffolk University's UNICEF organisation held an International Food Festival event, one of the last of the semester to raise money for children in the Gaza Strip
Oceania Papua New Guinea Primary school teachers in Manus will now use smart tablets to help with lesson preparation and research, thanks to a donation of 250 tablets from the Japanese government through the Smile Tablets Project
America Guyana A consortium of local businesses, in collaboration with international maritime infrastructure companies, will design and build a US$300 million shore base facility to support the country's oil extraction projects
America Dominican Republic The Pro Pedernales Trust plans to hold a public hearing today to present the results of the latest environmental impact studies carried out by that body for the Cabo Rojo Tourism Development Plan over an area of approximately 38 mln sq meters
Europe Moldova Eighteen people from five districts of Moldova, victims of political repressions, who lost their property as a result of nationalization or confiscation, will receive compensations for the recovery of the value of the property
Africa Equatorial Guinea The members of the Standing Committee on the Constitution and Regime of State Institutions are currently analysing the Draft Law on Public Bodies with a view to adapting, enriching and perfecting all aspects of the regulatory text
America Belize The country has announced that it is acquiring South Korean medical technologies in order to become the leading medical tourism destination in Latin America
America Mexico The country has officially filed a lawsuit against the US firearms industry, claiming that the industry is facilitating organised crime in national territory
Oceania Solomon Islands According to the opposition to the government, the 2022 budget looks good on paper but lacks the political will and inadequate funds allocated to drive major investment programmes
Africa South Sudan The UN humanitarian coordinator visited South Sudan last weekend to assess needs on the ground and personally meet people affected by ongoing violence and natural disasters
Europe Norway Consultations close today on the initiative proposed by Education Minister Brenna, according to which all children in first grade will receive free OFS (After-School Activities) for 12 hours a week