Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
Europe Bulgaria The 49th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture will end tomorrow 2 August; held at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo with 80 participants from 28 countries in 4 continents it offered classes and lectures
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina A significant increase in lobbying efforts by Bosnia’s Republika Srpska entity has been observed during US President Donald Trump’s second term apparently resulting in the lifting of US sanctions on Milorad Dodik and his family and allies
Africa Benin Over 500 bottles of suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages were seized in Lokossa, Mono department; a shopkeeper suspected of selling counterfeit products was taken into custody according to information released by the Republican Police
Africa South Sudan Discussions on oil cooperation between Sudan and South Sudanese took place in the highest-level meeting after South Sudan forces retook from RSF the Heglig oilfield in 2025, a key processing facility with a capacity of 130.000 barrels/day
Oceania Vanuatu Celebrations for Independence Day yesterday were attended by East Timor's President Ramos-Horta who bestowed the Order of Timor-Leste on Vanuatu's leadership in commemoration of their being the only Pacific supporter of Timor-Leste liberation movement
Asia Kuwait Kuwait sent jets to attack sites inside Iran, their first such direct retaliation against Tehran and an indication of the difficult position Arab states find themselves in as the war grinds on, experts said
America Uruguay Phase 1 of meningococcal vaccination schedule filled up in just a few hours, leaving hundreds of families without appointments; Public Health will reopen bookings on 3 August, double slots and expand eligibility anticipating the arrival of 300.000 doses
Europe Belgium A new regional park tailored to the local neighbourhood will be created along the railway line leading to Brussels-Midi station in Forest, just by the Wiels contemporary art museum and will be a green regeneration of the heavily built Midi quarter
Asia Jordan Royal Jordanian Airlines reported “improved” operational performance during the first half of 2026, recording a net profit of JOD 1,4m, €1,7m, despite continued regional challenges, thank to expanded network, increased flights and fleet modernization
Europe Austria Austria has opened a police station in the house where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889, the renovated building in Braunau am Inn accommodates 50 officers; the house has been a destination for neo-Nazis and far-right extremists
Africa Ethiopia The Ethiopian Airlines Group posted a 20% growth in earnings reaching USD 9,1 billion in total revenue.; The performance included a 16% rise in cargo volume, with the state-owned carrier handling 897.000 tons over the 12-month observed
Asia East Timor Formal approval by the Council of Ministers was given to structured public funding to support the operational continuity of local media organizations, an industry de facto surviving through state adv and funding; critics rise alarm about press freedom
America Grenada Toll-free 988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response has been launched to guarantee immediate support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and other mental health crises; an awareness campaign will start soon