Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Europe Switzerland Swiss Re and Climeworks, a carbon removal specialist, are collaborating to combat climate change by signing the world's first long-term purchase agreement for the direct capture and storage of carbon dioxide in the air
America Argentina This week the country received US$4,3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to pay off ongoing international debts and alleviate the economy
Africa Mozambique According to the director general of the Almond Institute of Mozambique, about 150.000 tons of cashew nuts are placed on the international market each year, a figure much below the country's potential
Africa Burkina Faso With the Burkina Institute of Technology, Kéré Architecture is constructing several buildings dedicated to educational purposes and is also exploring new ways to use vernacular materials to spectacular effect
Oceania Australia A local insurance firm published a study on the world's rates per capita of home burglary, where Australia ranks 3rd
Oceania Tonga Local groups, businesses and some government ministries showcased their Tongan products during a trade week organized by the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development in its Fasi complex
America Saint Kitts and Nevis More than 100 families with a disabled individual have been approved for support under the government's new initiative, which provides a monthly check, among other things
America Dominican Republic One month ago, on July 28th of this year, legendary merengue singer and national icon, Johnny Ventura, passed away; to commemorate him, the country will be transforming their annual tourist event “Blue Land Weekend” into a way of paying respects to him
America Chile The country declared a state of “agricultural emergency” due to the severe water shortages in several regions caused by extreme rise in temperatures
Africa Gabon Gabon and Cameroon, troop-contributing countries to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the CAR, reaffirmed their commitment to support the peace process
Europe Portugal Ryanair will hire around 300 new employees in the country including flight crew, cabin crew and IT professionals; the announcement includes a dig at national airline TAP, which is currently involved in a controversial restructuring plan
Europe Slovenia Efforts to rejuvenate the lynx population in the northwestern region of Gorenjska have been successful: the first cubs were born after five lynx were released into the wild by Life Lynx project
Africa Botswana With liquor stores closed across the country due to the alcohol ban, bottles and bottles are being smuggled in from neighboring countries, increasing illicit trade in the area