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"
Oceania Vanuatu All mining and potential mining activities on Efate have been suspended until February 2022 upon decision of the Vaturisu Council of Chiefs of Efate, as the customary custodians of the land on the island
Africa Zambia The University of Zambia has been commended by the Government for its good works at the Agricultural Technology Demonstration Centre
Asia Afghanistan A new US bill increases by 8.000 the number of special immigration visas for Afghan interpreters, contractors and other vulnerable Afghans who have worked with the US military
Europe Sweden The country has ratified the framework agreement for the International Solar Alliance, an initiative by India to promote renewable energy and sustainable development
Africa Mauritania The National Assembly's Justice, Internal Affairs and Defence Committee is discussing the new draft law on small arms and light weapons
Asia Cambodia Passengers using the Grab ride-hailing app are being offered the innovative option of travelling carbon neutral to support the protection of local forests
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Nevis Water Department has officially apologized for the delay in preparing bills due to the latest Covid-19 blockage and in light of this, no bills will be sent out for this cycle
Asia Sri Lanka The country's first 'National Sandalwood Garden', grown and designed at Sri Jayewardenepura, Battaramulla, was inaugurated under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa
Europe United Kingdom Airlines and airports have reported they are having their busiest weekend since the start of the pandemic, with Heathrow Airport expecting 120.000 passengers and Gatwick 250 flights a day - up from a low of just 15
Africa Uganda The police budget for this financial year devotes an increased budget for surveillance and firepower acquisition to deal with civil disobedience, but spares only a fraction for officer welfare in terms of accommodation
Asia Bangladesh During the webinar "Unleashing the Potential of Bangladesh Startup Ecosystem" it emerged how it is an untapped digital goldmine of Asia that needs a systematic branding of the country in a bid to attract more foreign investment and expand accordingly
Asia Uzbekistan A branch of the University of Pisa to open in Tashkent: an agreement has been signed to activate study and research courses and the first one will be a Bachelor of Science in Geology
Europe Norway Rolling Stone has named two Norwegian albums to its list of the "best albun of 2021": Marie Ulven's debut album "If I Could Make It Go Quiet" and Pom Poko's second album "Cheater"