Asia Thailand Rubella has been eliminated in Thailand as a public health threat, achieving the WHO criteria for interruption of endemic transmission; imported cases is now the key concern, especially for infections during pregnancy
Europe Finland At least 6,600 Finnish households were left without power yesterday after an unusually strong storm hit areas along the west coast
Africa Morocco The World Bank approved a US$100 million additional financing to help the country strengthen its ability to withstand the impact of natural disasters by implementing the Integrated Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Program
Oceania Papua New Guinea Elementary to grade 12 students will enjoy free education next year, with the Government paying all the tuition fees, as the PM James Marape personally announced
Africa Seychelles The Ministry of Health has released updated dietary guidelines to incentivate fruits and vegetables daily consumption, as easy access to imported, ultra-processed foods has determined a rise in obesity and chronic diseases
Europe Austria As summer season enters, less restrictive Covid-19 measures have been announced and the country Tourism Office is offering potential visitors full, detailed updates in English
Europe Norway Norway, Western Europe's biggest oil producer, plans to continue its oil exploration and drilling in the coming decades, the government said on Friday, despite warnings from the International Energy Agency (IEA)
America Chile Recent study by Banco Central shows household routine and family care - unpaid jobs mostly done by women - are worth 26% of country GDP, +5 points compared to before the pandemic
Europe Netherlands Two of the 223 500-year-old İznik tiles and a tile panel, stolen from the Ulu Mosque in Adana, Turkey during restoration 19 years ago, reappeared in an Auction House, who voluntarily handed the pieces to the Turkish embassy in Le Hague
Europe Portugal Environmental association Zero has called for new cars sold in the country to be 100% electric from 2035 as a study said 100% electric cars will be cheaper than conventional ones in 2030
Africa Zimbabwe Government is accelerating the formalization and regularization of settlements in line with President Mnangagwa's 'Vision 2030' goal of decent and affordable accommodation for all
Europe Germany In the former Berlin-Tempelhof airport, the art exhibition 'Diversity United' is being held; it is organized by Russian-German group 'Stiftung Kunst und Kultur', with 90 artists from 34 European countries
Europe Monaco Urgent call for donors at Monaco’s Blood Transfusion Centre; in aid to yesterday’s Blood Donor Day, special openings await volunteers from today June 15th to Thursday 17th at Princess Grace Hospital
America Cuba After the government has given the green light for small and medium enterprises to start operating on the island, the private sector shows appreciation for the long-requested measure rising in presence and weight in the local economy