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
Europe Serbia The president has defended the right to buy weapons from any supplier, adding that the country will continue to arm itself with Russian, Chinese and other weapons, despite fears that the recent military build-up could lead to greater tension in the region
America Panama This week the country will start providing the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to its citizens
Europe Monaco The Garden Club of Monaco is hosting the 52nd edition of the International Bouquet Competition this weekend, where participants will showcase their floral skills to create arrangements under the theme 'Culinary Art in the World'
Europe Belarus The President of the Constitutional Court stated that abolishing of death penalty will be not considered within the next referendum on the new version of the Constitution scheduled for February 2022
Asia Kazakhstan Slovakian non-ferrous metal recycling and smelting company Heneken highlighted major new opportunities for cooperation during a recent meeting in the country, for which it expects "rapid development" in the specific area
Europe Kosovo The municipality of Vushtrria has allocated 156.000€ for 1.300 newborn children as an integration of their families' budget
Europe Ireland Writer Sally Rooney is at the centre of a controversy for refusing an Israeli publishing house's offer, not openly siding against Israeli oppression, to translate her latest novel into Hebrew, joining the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign
Africa Cameroon Although the Anglophone community is a minority - around 20% of the population in a country mostly francophone - it is emerging as a force in the film industry, with four films already being selected by Netflix
Africa Gabon The Omar Bongo University in Libreville will host the local branch of the International Centre for the Promotion of the Arabic Language, based in Riyadh
Oceania Palau The country approaches 100% Covid-19 vaccination, emerging as one of the most vaccinated places in the world with more than 99% of the eligible population fully protected; among the total 18.000 inhabitants, nearly 15.000 have been fully vaccinated
Europe Lithuania The Parliament approved the reform of the gambling sector; it includes a new one-off license fee and the approval of the respective municipal council to obtain an operating license, and it will come into force next July
Oceania Tuvalu Farmers in the country have begun planting in crates, called 'food cubes', to increase the production of nutritious food and to have more control over their crops, often jeopardized by extreme climate
Africa Mauritius The premier laid the foundation stone of the new community health centre in the eastern suburb of St Francois Xavier, recalling the government's active commitment to providing quality health facilities easily reachable by the population