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 Myanmar The 57th Myanmar Gems Emporium kicked off in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on Friday; 200 gem dealers from abroad are expected
Oceania Fiji Lautoka's $12,6 million swimming pool project has construction problems, says Lautoka Municipality chief executive Mohammed Anees Khan responding to an MP's question on the status of the pool
Africa Kenya The State has allocated Sh1,17 billion (€9,3 million) for the implementation of the Nairobi bus rapid transport BRT; with 12 mobility corridors it will decongest central district and surroundings
Europe Luxembourg Efforts to tackle racism are being undermined by a lack of public data on ethnicity and gaps in legislation, a UN report has found, despite a noted increase in reports of online attacks against refugees and asylum seekers
America Chile As the country is still writing its new Carta Magna, congress recently passed the new articles related to working rights, which prohibit arbitrary firing and allow for workers to participate in company decisions
Africa eSwatini The country's new flag carrier, Eswatini Air, will fly from the national capital of Mbabane to cities in South Africa, including Johannesburg and Cape Town
Oceania New Zealand PM Ardern spoke of the need to work together with China, on areas of "natural mutual interest", expressing disappointment with the Solomon Islands security agreement with China
Europe Croatia Croatian tennis stars Donna Vekić and Petra Marčinko announce the 16th edition of the Zagreb Ladies Open, beginning today to 30 April
Africa South Africa The country is enduring yet another round of daily severe power outages, costing billions in lost revenues and production, further increasing pressure on the country's heavily stressed economy
Europe Iceland After its disputed sale of 22,5% Bank of Iceland stakes, the government suggested to the parliament that Icelandic State Financial Investments be abolished and a new system be established as the state’s holding company in the financial market
Africa Gabon The country is investing in ecotourism to help save one of its native species, the mountain gorilla, by bringing much-needed funds into the park system to protect the animals
Europe Estonia Vaccine shortage of a year ago is turning into a large vaccine surplus, with interest in vaccination waning while factories work at full capacity and warehouses fill up with doses
Asia Lebanon A sudden upheaval in Lebanon's exchange rate has angered people ahead of parliamentary elections; according to economist Hobeika, the turmoil should motivate people to "vote for change and not re-elect those in power"