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 Romania Romania is the first country in Europe for the number of cash payments, over 78%, according to statistics from 'Global Findex'
Europe Bulgaria Teachers' minimum salary has been increased by 12,3% as part of a collective bargaining agreement in the pre-school and school education system signed by the education minister and the social partners in secondary education
Asia Vietnam Technology applications have radically changed the lives of farmers in Son La province, where most live off farming, thanks to support from the Australian government-funded Gender Responsive Equitable Agriculture and Tourism programme
Asia Saudi Arabia A new white paper on Urban Tech, commissioned by Mastercard in collaboration with Arabnet, is showing how the country's e-government, tourism, healthcare and transport sectors will benefit from smart city use practices
Africa Equatorial Guinea The 32nd session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa kicked off yesterday in Malabo, putting the spotlight on the FAO Strategic Framework and the Four Best: Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment and Better Life for All
Asia Cambodia The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts recently called on costume vendors in the Angkor area to follow Cambodian norms and traditions and avoid confusion by displaying non-Khmer clothing advertised as Khmer
America Cuba Cuban boxing will participate in the professional circuits, a decision that is part of a development strategy whose main objective is to strengthen the leading role of boxing in the Olympics and world events
Europe Malta The crucifix from Ta' Ġieżu Church has been carried through the streets of Valletta yesterday for the first time in nine years, accompanying the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows on a national pilgrimage to pray for world peace
Asia Kazakhstan The country is looking to enlarge its international transit potential by expanding its current network of eight international transit road corridors by 2030, as stated in the goals of the Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development
Oceania Tuvalu Simon Kofe, Tuvalu's Minister of Justice, Communication and Foreign Affairs, recently inaugurated his country's embassy in Abu Dhabi as a key move to strengthen relations between the two countries
America Belize The state celebrated 41 years of fruitful diplomatic relations with Mexico, and this year it was specially celebrated since they have lately intensified the relationship by establishing new free-trade agreements and re-opening their shared border
Europe Latvia The Board of Latvijas Banka has approved the central bank's annual report for 2021, now available online
Africa Namibia The central bank has announced plans to launch its digital currency (CBDC) after a release of the bank's FinTech regulatory framework amidst the global rise and growing adoption of cryptocurrencies