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"
America Nicaragua New wave of fleeing Nicaraguans continues; Daniel Ortega’s supposed oppressive regime has caused thousands of citizens to start fleeing towards Mexico, then to the United States, in order to seek political asylum
America Bahamas New verification service channels have been activated for pensioners at the National Insurance Board
Europe Andorra 'In Naturam' is the a office space in Sorteny Park which houses a permanent exhibition of flora and fauna
Africa Republic of the Congo New ways to pay old-age pensions are being discussed, as they have to implement a 34-month settlement of unpaid pensions
Asia Saudi Arabia The country is set to impose a three-year travel ban on citizens visiting 'red list' countries, including India, the UAE, Turkey and many others
Africa Comoros A plane carrying 9 metric tonnes of medical supplies and 300.000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine arrived in the country from the UAE to help curb the spread of the virus
Asia Oman People intending to bathe in the ponds caused by the recent rains risk serious injury, warned the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, as the heavy flooding brought with it a lot of dangerous debris
Africa Central African Republic Thanks to a donation from the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration section of MINUSCA, the localities of Bawi and Koundé received several health facilities for easier access to basic health services
America Costa Rica The first Costa Rican gymnast to ever classify to the Olympics, Luciana Alvarado, is also the first gymnast at the Olympics to protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement at the end of her routine
Africa Guinea-Bissau National oil company Petroguin has recently affirmed that the country has authorized international companies to begin hydrocarbon exploration in 11 offshore blocks where oil is likely to exist since October 2020
Africa Botswana The country has taken over the chairmanship of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the United Nations key bodies
Europe Netherlands Two cultural sites have been added to the UNESCO world heritage list, the Defence Lines and the Colonies of Benevolence, while a third will be under consideration by the World Heritage Committee later this week
Asia Mongolia The EBRD Trade Facilitation Program recognized Khan Bank its most successful local partner for the 11th consecutive year as its services comply with international standards