Europe Luxembourg Affordable housing is under attention, as Europe is intensifying controls in skyrocketing rent prices, and new bedroom rules in Luxembourg but out large families from access to social housing
Oceania Nauru With exhibition 'Inundated: Imagining Life After Land' at Calle Bosello 3683, Nauru makes its debut at the 61th Venice Biennale opening today in Italy, marking the first time the world's smallest island nation hosts a National Pavilion
Africa Mauritania The 20th Unit of the National Gendarmerie departed the country heading to Bangui, Central African Republic, in the 11th consecutive deployment to the capital to join the units of the UN peacekeeping operations in the CAR
Europe Italy Made in Italy companies could hire over 900.000 workers, approximately a third of the total, in 2026-29, new data reveal; the main challenge concerns the quality of skills: for many professional profiles, the difficulty in recruiting reaches 55% of hires
Europe Bulgaria The Grande Partenza of the 2026 Giro d'Italia, 16th foreign start in the history of the cycling race, took place yesterday from Nessebar: for Bulgaria, an occasion to present itself on the international stage and to bring world-class sport to the country
Asia Palestine Palestinian local elections revealed a stronger-than-expected turnout despite boycott calls, signaling a shift toward accountable governance
Europe Luxembourg Red Cross called again for urgent blood donations as hospital stocks are at ‘worrying’ levels; the Luxembourg community typically responds very well to these alerts, with over 1.700 people sometimes volunteering within two weeks from call
Africa Comoros A ship registered in Comoros was seized off the coast of the Western Sahara region, near the city of Dakhla, with between 35.000 to 40.000kg of cocaine
Asia Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister has launched an AI-based sanitation monitoring system to track waste collection and cleanliness services in real time; The platform uses digital surveillance and data analysis to improve municipal oversight and efficiency
Europe Switzerland A photo-trap has snapped a bear in the Valposchiavo valley in the southeast corner of Switzerland for the first time in several years, though no one had the luck to see it with their own eyes
Asia Philippines Ashfall from Mayon Volcano has affected 132 schools in the Bicol Region, disrupting classes and prompting health and safety measures; Authorities are monitoring air quality and volcanic activity as communities cope with falling ash and reduced visibility
America Bahamas The Bahamas Digital Arrival Card (BDAC) has been introduced in a pilot phase; it is the first time in Bahama's history that an electronic system will replace the traditional paper-based immigration form required for incoming visitors
Africa Equatorial Guinea The Community of Portuguese Language Countries celebrated World Portuguese Language and Culture Day at the UN headquarters; Equatorial Guinea participated as a co-sponsor and full member after having joined the convention in 2014
Africa Rwanda Construction is 90% complete in Heza Estate, a residential development in Batsinda, Kigali, with 548 homes; Buyers may purchase units through flexible instalment payment plans or mortgage at competitive rates negotiated by Rwanda Social Security Board