Oceania Marshall Islands The fish aggregation devices FADs that fishing boats use to make catches easier, lately equipped with satellite communications gear to pinpoint location, are now being built by drug cartels that wrap packs of cocaine and radio transponders to trace troves
Asia Georgia Based on the decision of the Coordination Council, the obligation to wear a mask in open spaces will be abolished as of today; wearing a mask outdoors will only be recommended
America Argentina After nearly two years of talks, the IMF has finalised a 30-month extended fund facility arrangement that refinances USD$44 billion from a previous USD$57 billion 2018 loan
America Colombia The famed drug dealer Pablo Escobar imported 4 hippopotamus in 1981; since then they have reproduced and entered several ecosystems, to the point that the country has now officially declared them as an invasive species
Africa Namibia The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball has decided to support the country by assigning an international coach to spend three months in Namibia to develop the standard of local volleyball
Asia Iran The head of Iran's Trade Development Organisation has announced a 400% increase in the export of technical and engineering services compared to the previous year
Oceania Nauru The Nauru Postal Service has received 3 new electric bicycles from Switzerland to help them manage deliveries in the country
Africa Zambia The Finance and National Planning Minister has appealed to the EU to support Zambia's quest to access the Extended Credit Facility for 2022-2025 to help restore macroeconomic stability and stimulate economic recovery
Africa Djibouti Djibouti Ambassador Aden H. Abdillahi urged Turkish investors to consider trade and investment opportunities with the country, known for its political stability and access to ports and highways to other African countries
Europe Latvia A survey conducted by the Central Statistical Bureau shows that in 2021, 42,5% of the population could not afford to cover sudden unexpected expenses
Europe Andorra The municipality of Encamp has been chosen to host the 12th World Snow and Mountain Tourism Congress in 2024
America Antigua and Barbuda After years of tension between Barbuda Council, Central Hovernment and Peace, Love and Happiness (PLH) project's contractors, efforts are underway to resolve financial issue like the payment of tonnage fees for the port and the rent of land leased to PLH
Europe Hungary Hungarian-owned WHC Group has acquired a majority stake in one of the leading HR service providers in the Adriatic region, the Heads Adriatic group of companies, becoming one of the largest players in the sector in Central Europe
Africa Cape Verde The Municipality of Praia hosted the 6th edition of the Cape Verde Financial Forum Outlook, the 17th in Africa, which had on its agenda the analysis of the main trends in the financial sector in the post-pandemic period