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"
Africa Lesotho Sam Matekane, chairperson of the Matekane Group of Companies (MGC), has been named as one of Africa’s leading entrepreneurs in the annual Forbes Best of Africa awards
Europe Montenegro Pljevlja power plant - coal fueled and producing 1/3 of the country's power - will most likely have to stop production in 2030, under pressure from the Energy Community and due to EU rules for green transition
Europe Ireland As bullying is widespread in both urban and rural schools, education committee calls for anti-bullying inspections to reassure parents and teachers and backs the creation of an online safety commissioner to receive and investigate specific complaints
Asia Georgia Trade turnover with Ukraine increased by 32% in the first half of 2021 and the country is expected to expand mutual investment cooperation in energy, transport and the digital market to US$ 1 billion per year
Asia Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen became the first to receive the domestic COVID-19 vaccine, thus officially opening to the public the campaign with Medigen vaccine
Asia Kyrgyzstan A precious metals exchange could be opened in the country, having 255 gold deposits with the total reserve of 2.149 tons; about 18.3 tons of gold are mined annually, of which 18 exported
Europe Ukraine The Kiev Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen will be held today - eve of Independence Day - upon initiative of the Ukraine’s First Lady, Elena Zelenskaya, to discuss medical, social and education issues
Africa Togo Since it was set up in 2012, the FAIEJ - an support fund for young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 - has lent money to to 3.600 start-ups, helping to create 12.792 jobs and train 22.832 people
Africa South Africa Vaccination train began its drive to inoculate in remote areas or were health facilities overburdened; it is equipped with ultra-low temperature refrigerators to store up to 108.000 vials of different vaccines
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Covid-19 vaccination for migrants and refugees began at the Borici temporary reception centre in Bihac last week and this week at the Lipa reception centre
America Grenada After a nearly four-year court battle, a lotto winner will collect over half a million dollars from the Grenada National Lottery Authority for a winning ticket bought in November 2017
America Antigua and Barbuda FAO and the Inter-American Institute for Agricultural Cooperation will work together on a training program for beekeepers in Barbuda
America Saint Lucia The country is on alert for the African Swine Fever; the government is taking measures and spreading awareness to its people in order to protect livestock producers and their communities