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 Andorra Wine entrepreneur Joan Anton Romero, through the company Glass Canned Wines, has started the distribution of 100.000 cans of wine in Europe and the U.S.
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 United Arab Emirates Machines that produce water from the air are to be placed in parks and beaches in Abu Dhabi - 'water solutions' are patented by the Israeli company Watergen that will provide them to the country
Africa Kenya Preliminary figures of the first national wildlife census are 'very worrying' according to the Kenya Wildlife Service: many animals have been spotted around waterholes near houses, sign of extensive human presence in wildlife territory
America Chile The Coquimbo region’s environmental commission approved the controversial Dominga mining project, it involves underground pipelines that pass though the ecologically unique Humboldt Archipelago; environmental organisations have expressed their outrage
Africa Madagascar PM Christian Ntsay has presented the new government; with 10 reconfirmed and 22 new appointments in key positions, and 11 women out of 33 ministers, it has been welcomed by press and public opinion
Oceania Fiji The Consumer Council of Fiji (CCoF) is calling on all businesses/retailers to engage in good practices and treat consumers fairly, as the monetary value of complaints received in this fiscal year is up to US$5 million (+20%); of particular concern is the
America Bahamas For five consecutive days, healthcare services around the country were interrupted as workers called in sick and walked off the job amidst ongoing frustration over being left out of Covid-19 honorarium payments
Africa Guinea The Minister of Industry and SMEs has asked businesses to abide by the current tightening of Covid-19 measures and individuals to apply for a health pass before accessing transport and facilities
Asia Pakistan The worst desert locust attack in 30 years, a potentially devastating threat for crops, has been successfully tackled through collaboration with local and international partners - FAO’s representative in Pakistan praised the effort
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 Malawi The Malawi Red Cross Society is facing a deficit of MK 2.9 billion - around €3 million - in its coronavirus disease response plan
Africa Angola Amid the worst drought in 40 years, FAO representative Anastácio Roque reiterated commitment to continue supporting the government in mapping a road for specific local agricultural development