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 Czech Republic The towns of Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne and Frantiskovy Lazne, known as the Western Bohemian Spa Triangle, have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the exceptional architecture and the 200 years continued spa recreation service
Africa South Sudan Jemma Nunu Kumba, the secretary-general of the ruling party, will become the first woman to preside over the parliament of the country and will be specifically responsible for the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement
Asia Taiwan The International Balloon Festival in Taitung County - an event that attracts more than 1 million visitors over its 37-day duration - has been firstly confirmed and then cancelled for 2021 for a public outcry over the spread of Covid-19
Africa Libya Attacks, theft and vandalism on (Hasawna) Manmade River water (MMR) wells threaten the collapse of the entire system and interruption of water supply to most cities and agricultural projectsontinuing at
Africa Mauritius The Sugar Industry Labour Welfare Fund, which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, today organised a distribution of school supplies to children of vulnerable families in various regions of the north
Asia Indonesia Bali runs out of oxygen; the resort island along with Java and 15 other regions are under tight coronavirus restrictions and government is debating whether to extend or lift them
Asia Iran A state-approved matchmaking App has been launched to promote marriages in response to a big drop in fertility rates; the App also offers advice to potential couples and their families
Asia Myanmar A rebel group operating near the southern border has apparently received more than 10.000 COVID-19 vaccines from China, which is reportedly trying to stop the influx of cases from the coup-hit country
Europe Poland “Polskie radio” began airing in Ukrainian as part of the cultural multi-language program "Summer with Radio"
Europe Hungary The 26th Budapest Pride, which ended this weekend, saw the highest participation ever, with the LGBT community being hit by an "unprecedented disavowal" in recent times, as Ádám Csikós, one of the organisers, put it
Europe Slovakia As a result of anti-discrimination protests, the Parliament supported a bill meant to equalise the rights of vaccinated citizens against those who refuse vaccination providing them with the opportunity to have free PCR tests
Europe San Marino The University of the Republic of San Marino has opened the selection process for 13 lecturers for training activities within the degree courses in Management Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and Land Management
Asia Pakistan Sindh province has officially approved a MoU for the establishment of field tanks to combat pests of fruits, vegetables and other economic crops - including cotton and rice