Europe Andorra Livestock fairs have been suspended to protect animals from lumpy skin disease and bovine species entering the Principality must prove negative for infection
Europe Poland Hotel Forum, a brutalist, communist-era hotel in Kraków that closed twenty years ago has been added to Poland’s official register of protected monuments for its historic, architectural and social value that make it “an element of the city’s identity”
Africa Botswana Jindal Africa has finalised arrangements for the funding required for the Mmamabula Energy Project, combining a coal mine and a 300MW power station in eastern Botswana, one of the awaited plants for the country’s energy self-sufficiency
Africa Cape Verde Cape Verde have become the second-smallest nation to reach the Fifa World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home, qualifying for the 2028 event
Asia Bangladesh A 41% hike in service charges at Chattogram Port would make it the most expensive in the region and business leaders warn that this would erode Bangladesh's competitiveness at a time when the nation's vital export sector is already under strain
Europe Bulgaria December 31 and January 2 have been proposed as non-working days to stimulate travel in Bulgaria over the holiday period and to give a full 5 days break to facilitate a smoother transition to the euro
Asia Japan The World Exposition in Osaka has attracted over 25 million visitors, according to an estimate released by organizers, ahead of its closing yesterday; 158 countries and regions took part in the closing ceremony of the six-months event
Asia Azerbaijan 7.788 tons of tea have been harvested in the first eight months of 2025, Azernews reports citing the State Statistics Committee; production decreased by 5,2% on same period 2024 but tea exports increased by $90.000, or 2%, in value
America Uruguay Vast, thriving deep-sea coral reefs have been uncovered during a historic expedition, revealing endangered species, suspected new lifeforms, and rich ecosystems that may reshape marine conservation efforts in Uruguay
Oceania Vanuatu Highly climate-vulnerable, Vanuatu is marking International Disaster Risk Reduction Day emphasizing the theme “Empowering the next generation for a resilient future.” focusing on build young people's capacity to protect themselves and their communities.
America Peru A bill has been submitted to declare the creation of a $280 million spaceport a national priority, aiming to boost security, attract investment, and position the country as a regional leader in aerospace development
Africa Tanzania Students at Mashati Secondary School in Rombo have developed a digital voting system that can simplify the interaction of citizens with election process
Asia Tajikistan New report shows how teachers are also often assigned to participate in cleanup campaigns, cotton harvesting, and mass public events; the prestige of the profession is declining, teaching becomes less profitable, and respect for educators is eroding
Europe Finland Students from outside the EU and EEA will face tuition fees in Finland's upper secondary education and and vocational education starting August 2026; these students will no longer be counted under the state funding model for education providers