Europe Albania Diaspora is remembering 35 years since the cargo ship Vlora docked in Bari, Italy, with 20.000 refugees fleeing the collapse of the communist regime; the disembarking of 8 August 1991 is the largest single-vessel mass migration landing in European history
America Guatemala Guatemala has opened its 28th Festival del Centro Histórico with over 130 cultural activities celebrating heritage and memory, turning the capital into a living stage of art, history, and tradition for ten days
Europe Liechtenstein Hot molten metal from the furnace Flumroc in Flums, Switzerland, provoked a fire; Liechtenstein police gave the all-clear for citizens as no harmful gases escaped
Oceania Tuvalu First Tuvalu cultural festival has been announced: it will be held in Funafuti in May 2026 to preserve and revive local culture, with a strong focus on young people; delegations from Tuvalu’s outer islands will present their unique traditions
Africa Libya The board of the High National Elections Commission will be restructured within 10 days following an agreement between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State; the committees would also review sovereign positions, but no date was set
Europe Ukraine Authorities ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from around the frontline city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, citing an increase in Russian drone attacks
Europe Slovakia Bratislava is launching a major modernisation of its tram line in Ružinov, one of the city’s busiest districts, after its first tender collapsed; the 1970s-era route is to be rebuilt with €102 million EU fund following completion of Petržalka extension
Africa Lesotho The 12th Annual Lesotho Wine Festival will open today with a refreshed experience at a new, larger venue to accommodate the growing excitement around this signature lifestyle event; the three-day wine fest kicks off with “Blankets and Bubbles” event
Africa Egypt A new 2-pound coin will replace worn banknotes, cutting printing costs and extending currency lifespan, aiming to improve cash circulation efficiency while introducing a more durable, updated national design
Asia Kuwait Kuwait's Diplomatic Attache Jana Al-Dhafiri reaffirmed firm stance on combating terrorism in all forms, emphasizing commitment to drying up sources of terrorist financing in line with international law and human rights conventions
America Guyana Seasonal influenza vaccine has been introduced into Guyana's national immunization schedule to protect vulnerable groups and health workers
Asia Iran According to local press, hardline lawmakers in Iran have turned targeted four ministers in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet for to impeachment in what critics say is a move to stall the government rather than to offer alternatives
Europe Hungary László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”
Africa Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone Water Security and WASH Access Improvement Project has been approved by the World Bank and supported by a $40 million International Development Association grant focused on securing water access in the Western Area