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 Estonia Estonia Piano Factory director Indrek Laul sent the prime minister and MPs a letter, in which he discusses the role and opportunities of the presidential institution, a move that politicians interpret as a desire to become a presidential candidate
Asia Laos Online registration for the National University of Laos entrance exams has begun, with more than 4.000 so far people applying; the registration process is aiming to allow fast and convenient procedures while avoiding proximity in a new Covid-19 outbreak
America Paraguay In response to the ongoing severe draught, the government is working on a comprehensive, effective and feasible plan to prevent future problems, tackling causes of climate change and making clean drinking water available to a larger number of individuals
America Belize All frontline workers must get vaccinated or present a Covid-19 test every two weeks in order to keep working; if not, they will be dismissed from their jobs
Asia Qatar The reopening of the children's library in the Qatar National Library has seen an increase in demand from visitors, although only a limited number of children are admitted due to precautionary measures
America Uruguay The country officially established that a third dose of the Covid-19 is required for citizens to be recognized as fully vaccinated against the virus
Europe Hungary Festivities for the big St Stephen’s Day weekend begin today, with hundreds of events at 17 different locations across the country, from fireworks to celebrations of Hungarian cuisine
America Suriname Over 15 international oil companies operating at present and an additional 10 drilling rigs next year demonstrate the country’s boom in the oil industry
Europe Moldova The Virginia Zeani Royal Opera Festival, which will be held in Romania from today to 22 August, will raise funds for the reconstruction of the Chinisau National Philharmonic damaged by a fire in 2020
Oceania Vanuatu The Vanuatu Football Federation is waiting for confirmation from the Oceania Football Confederation that the first national women's championship can get underway in the country
Oceania Solomon Islands Executives from the department of national broadcasting (SIBC) completed a five-day training that taught supervisors and team leaders how to quickly train employees to do their jobs correctly, safely and conscientiously
Asia Bahrain The Central Bank of Bahrain has joined Afaq Gulf RTGS, the Arab Gulf system for automated financial rapid transfer, a choice to develop cross-border payment systems and adopt the latest technologies in retail payments
Africa Somalia China declares readiness to contribute to lasting peace in Somalia after parties agreed on electoral arrangements and launched upper house elections