Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
America Mexico Today, after more than a year, the USA reopens its terrestrial border with the country
Oceania Micronesia The country celebrated two important events this week: Independence Day, which took place in 1979, and the 35th anniversary of the Pact of Free Association with the USA, which came into force in 1986
Europe United Kingdom Health authorities approved oral antiviral molnupiravir to treat mild-to-moderate Covid-19 in adults at risk for severe illness; it is the world's first oral antiviral to be authorized anywhere for the treatment of Covid-19
Africa Ghana A letter of intent to reduce deforestation has been signed with Emergent, in the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance coalition that has mobilised US$1 billion for countries that reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with deforestation
America Canada British Columbia to phase out mink farming by 2025 due to alleged 'permanent risk' of Covid-19 transmission
Asia Bangladesh The government plans to form 5.500 farmer groups to promote livestock farming; the groups will be set up by the Department of Livestock Services with technical assistance from FAO
Europe Bulgaria On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the local Society of Artists, the Municipality of Ruse has prepared an exhibition with more than 80 works by famous names in the area, that can also be visited from home in a digital album
America Saint Kitts and Nevis November has been declared Tourism Awareness Month; under the theme 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Economic Recovery', initiatives aim at building awareness of the economic, cultural and social contributions of the industry
Europe Kosovo Journalist told the trial of the Kosovo Liberation Army War Veterans’ Organisation’s leaders that they gave him what they said were confidential documents from the case files of the war crimes court in The Hague on Sept 2020 so that they could be diffused
Africa Djibouti FIFA secretary general, Fatma Samoura, has travelled to the country to meet the leaders of the Djibouti Football Federation with whom she will review the situation of national football
Africa Seychelles The Hindu Council of Seychelles has donated Diwali delicacies to the Health Care Agency for distribution among staff members, in recognition and appreciation of the effort and sacrifices made by health workers in the fight against Covid-19
Europe Romania Romanian startup Bonapp.Eco has launched a mobile application that offers consumers up to 80% savings on food, seeking to combat food waste by selling near-expiry products at a discounted price
Africa Ivory Coast A record 1 million tonnes of cashew nuts were produced in the country last year; now, the leading cashew nut producer is to open three new processing plants with the aim of tripling its production of shelled nuts by next year