Europe Iceland With the highest show up ever recorded in Reykjavik, 52,8% of 225.031 of Icelanders voted against the government's proposal to resume talks on joining the EU after 13 years; Around 12.600 votes separated the figure from the 47,2% who voted in favor
Oceania Micronesia The five from Micronesia - Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Palau - announced that they would be withdrawing from the Pacific Islands Forum, having lost the vote to elect a new secretary-general
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Ministry of Agriculture, in recognising the valuable contribution women have made in the agricultural sector, has engaged several women farmers in discussions aiming to implement a number of measures to further support their participation
Africa Zimbabwe The country's population is projected to be almost 17 million in 2022 according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), which will be confirmed with the new 2022 census; in 2012 the population was 13 million
America Dominica The country is negotiating a mutually beneficial agreement with Martinique to bring geothermal energy to both states; a geothermal plant is being developed by the Dominica Geothermal Development Company
America Ecuador Indigenous protests took place due to the recent oil spills that occurred in the Amazon, affecting over 60.000 people
Africa Ghana The government is taking steps to review road traffic regulations, mainly to reduce the high rate of road accidents in the country which reports an average of 2.000 deaths per year
Europe Russia Bitcoin regulation and taxes could yield up to 1 trillion rubles ($13 billion) in returns for the country, according to government analysts
Europe Finland The first 2022 maternity packs are being delivered this week, earlier than usual due to the increase in births; the updated congratulations letter includes tips on how to dress the baby and how to extend the life cycle of the newborn-related products
Africa South Sudan The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy officially launched a Chinese language training centre at the Juba Day Secondary School in Juba
Asia Yemen The Health Minister discussed with the UNOPS Director the interventions in the health sector for 2022, such as the restoration of hospitals, provision of solar energy and electric generators in the countryside and rehabilitation of the sewerage system
America El Salvador The IMF reports that ever since Bitcoin became a legal tender less than a year ago, it has approximately cost 1% of GDP for the country
Africa Gabon Gabonese striker Aubameyang, captain of the national soccer team, has signed a deal to play for Barcelona as a free agent until 2025
Africa Comoros Since its dissolution in 2018, the National Fishing Company has ceased its activities; however, the State announces prospects of resuming activities with the appointment of a new head to lead the company