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 Madagascar Implementation of the Single Application for Uniform Management of State Human Resources (Augure) is beginning to produce its effects, reducing attempts at fraud and corruption in the administration
Europe Latvia The Board of Latvijas Banka has approved the central bank's annual report for 2021, now available online
America Paraguay The Central Bank increased its interest rate to 6,25%, the highest it has ever been in the last 7 years
Asia Jordan The National Society of Consumer Protection called on the government to ban vegetable exports during Ramadan and set a price cap for essential food items consumed in households
America Brazil Car manufacturers have voluntarily put over 5.600 workers on vacation due to the worldwide semiconductor chip shortage
Asia Laos A highway linking the capital Vientiane with Houaphanh province is closer to reality after a feasibility study for the project was launched in the presence of the Ministry of Planning and Investment
Africa Djibouti The World Bank's Executive Board has approved two new projects funded by the International Development Association to help Djibouti promote more inclusive economic growth and strengthen regional integration
America Nicaragua The World Bank reported that if the country does not urgently change its monetary and fiscal policy, Nicaragua will be the state with the lowest growth in the whole Latin American region
America Jamaica Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports has established a sports medicine rehabilitation programme with local and non-local partners ensuring that athletes have easier access to medical care and less expensive services and equipment
America Uruguay Germán Olmedo, an Uruguayan chef, went all the way to Ukraine on an extremely difficult mission to deliver food and medications; he did so simply because he believes a better world is possible if everyone contributes a little
Africa eSwatini To help women cope with prolonged drought and erratic rainfall, the Swaziland Rural Women Assembly has undertaken a community project to encourage the use of indigenous seeds as a way to adapt to the challenges of climate change
Africa Mauritius The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development met with representatives of the Dealers in Imported Vehicles Association as part of the ongoing Pre-Budget 2022-2023 consultations
America Colombia Several Colombian Pension Funds will invest US$1.212 million on national infrastructure to help the logistical development of the country, contributing to the lack of road framework