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"
Europe Belarus The company Beltamozhservice signed an agreement with the Commercial Port of Vladivostok at the TransRussia 2022 exhibition, an important step in the strategy on optimization of business processes and diversification of logistic chains
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The High Representative in BiH has decided to suspend the law on real estate in Bosnia's Republika Srpska (RS) entity until the Constitutional Court's assessment to avoid negative legal reprisals for citizens and potential investors
America Bahamas The PM joined leaders of the Department of Corrections as the prison service launched an empowerment seminar, reminding them that successful reintegration of prisoners was what mattered
America Argentina The government signed an agreement with Brazil so it will have a Brazilian electricity supply during winter, ensuring energy security in case of a rise in electricity prices
Oceania Vanuatu Businesses wishing to apply for the third stimulus package have been informed that the Department of Finance and Treasury is preparing for the launch
Oceania New Zealand New Zealand players have reported culturally insensitive comments and alleged "favouritism", "ghosting" and "body shaming" by coaches, part of a cultural review of the Black Ferns set-up carried out for New Zealand Rugby
Asia Palestine Satisfactory numbers of tourists are returning to Bethlehem and the Holy Land under the slogan "Ready", highlighting the sector's efforts to comply with Covid-19 protocols; Bethlehem depends on tourism for 90% of its economic revenue
Asia Syria Members of the Syrian civil defence force known as the White Helmets filmed a tutorial to help Ukrainian first responders, with advice gained from first-hand experience of dealing with victims
Europe United Kingdom Both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak will be fined by the Metropolitan Police for attending a birthday party organised for Johnson during a Covid blockade, part of a Met investigation into illegal partying in Downing Street
Asia Nepal The country is tightening imports of cars, gold and cosmetics as its foreign exchange reserves have dwindled, after the government suspended the central bank governor and appointed his deputy as interim chief
Europe Iceland Forests and shrubs now cover over 2% of Iceland: the area increased more than sixfold since 1990, from 7.000 hectares to 45.000; in 20 years' time the figure is expected to reach 2,6%
Asia Turkey The Zero-Waste project has been defined a great success by first lady Emine Erdoğan; launched in 2017, the project has resulted in the recycling of 16,5 mln tonnes of paper and cardboard, 4,1 mln tonnes of plastic, 1,7 mln tonnes of glass