Oceania Vanuatu In view of Provincial Councilors and a few Municipal By-Elections on 08 July, a campaign by Transparency International Vanuatu reminded that vote is a right, a power that can make a change, inviting to Vote freely and not for money, foodstuff or gifts
Europe Ireland Dublin Airport had its busiest day ever in its 85-year history Sunday with 127.000 passengers, one flight taking off or landing every minute; between 130.000 and 140.000 passengers are expected in some days this summer
Asia Jordan Jordanians are now allowed to travel to Syria by land, exclusively via public transportation, through the Jaber border crossing, closed since 6 December 2024 due to escalating security issues in southern Syria; private vehicle crossing is still prohibited
Europe Czech Republic Czechia has adopted postal voting for its citizens living abroad, after years of debate and determined civic effort; promoters say it’s a logistical reform and a powerful act of recognition: it’s not about who you vote for, but about the ability to vote
America Jamaica 60 educators from all grades of school will benefit from workshop 'Education Transformation: Elevating Mathematics Teaching and Learning’ on May 27-29 at The Mico University College, that will offer transformative, innovative, evidence-based strategies
Oceania Fiji With only 19 ambulances operational nationwide, 10 out of service and undergoing repairs, major hospitals with 3 working vehicles, 2 out of service, Fiji is facing an ambulance crisis; PM said the Government is actively responding
Asia Iran Winning the Palme d’Or in Cannes 2025 for best film for It Was Just an Accident, Iranian director Jafar Panahi is the fourth director after Clouzot, Antonioni and Altman to complete the rare triple crown with Venice's Golden Lion and Berlin's Golden Bear
Europe Albania Parliamentary elections held on 11 May 2025 resulted in a 4th consecutive victory for the ruling Socialist Party led by PM Edi Rama, securing more mandates than in any previous election with a promise of attaining EU membership for Albania by 2030
Europe Iceland Favorable spring weather has led to potato gardens being plowed up to three weeks earlier than usual in parts of North Iceland. In areas like Skagafjörður and Húsavík, planting has already begun, marking a shift from the typical agricultural calendar
America Haiti New medical workers will be recruited amid staff protests; despite years-long pay delays, hospital shutdowns and a lack of adequate equipment, Haiti moves to hire 430 nurses and 300 doctors in underserved areas
Africa Eritrea Patriotic zeal across Eritrea reportedly saluted the celebrations of Independence Day 2025 under the theme “Our Cohesion—Our Armour”; programs featured public gatherings, cultural or artistic performances, children’s events, military parades, seminars
Asia Georgia Tbilisi City Hall will dismantle the twin glass-and-steel structures in Rike Park known a the “Rike Jars,” as they do not align with the city’s urban development guidelines; a new development would occupy the same footprint as the current structures
Africa Eswatini Rapper Oriiginelle released a new single ‘Nguwe’, together with South African rapper Jay Jody; the track, a fusion of local and foreign sounds, is gathering attention and is expected to become a favourite among Hip Hop fans
Africa Ethiopia With the arrest of 47 health professionals for allegedly being linked to 'forces of violence' the national protest of the category, began on 11 April with an address to the government with a list of demands, has escalated to a new level of intimidation