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 Armenia The Military Insurance Foundation had launched the "In Memoriam" donation campaign ahead of today 24 April, Commemoration Day of the death of 1,5 million Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1916
America Saint Lucia The SL Bureau of Standards issued a radiation warning after unauthorized removal of a nuclear gauge from a construction site along the Postlewaite Road Union, asking the public to report any eventual information about it
Africa Chad A year after the assassination of President Idriss Deby Itno, the return of democracy still seems far away, despite signs of openness from the transitional government and the Transitional Military Council
Europe France The run-off between Macron and Le Pen, candidates for the presidency of France, takes place today; Le Pen has agreed to sanctions against Putin, but 'not to the Russian gas stop'
Europe Greece The average 'basket' for the Greek Orthodox Easter feast 2022, falling today, will cost €45,34, 9% more than in 2021, for two people shopping at one of the country's big supermarket chains - not including the cost of the traditional lamb or goat
Africa Egypt Prime Minister Madbouly has decided to issue commemorative gold and silver coins with the emblem of the Holy Family's journey in Egypt
Europe Germany To help ease the cost-of-living crisis, the Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir has joined consumer groups in calling for temporarily scrapping VAT on fruits and vegetables
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Five African countries have decided to deploy a regional force in the country to fight active rebel groups, with planning for the force to begin with immediate effect
Oceania Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale said the Solomon Islands should seriously heed US advice not to cross the red line, which has also promised to respond accordingly to China's military presence
America Brazil A new partnership between Conscious Eating Brazil, the Humane Society International, and Salvador’s city hall has established that over 10 million sustainable, plant-based meals are to be served in schools each year
Asia Bangladesh The first phase of the recruitment trials for 45.000 assistant teachers in government primary schools has been held with the first exams; the second phase will take place on May 20
Europe Belgium Despite the significant drop in Ukrainian refugees arriving, asylum seekers numbers are much higher than regular figures and people are still needed to offer temporary accommodation
Europe Albania The country's progress towards full-fledged liberal democracy is trapped in the "grey zone" of hybrid democracy, according to Freedom House's 2021 report