Europe Switzerland Supermarket chains Coop and Migros are recalling cheese products due to a possible risk of salmonella; contaminated Kräuterbrie soft cheese found at Landbrügg dairy triggered the measure and the dairy's decision to recall its entire product range
Europe Czech Republic A state of emergency was declared after assessing environmental damages in consequence of a train derailment occurred on 28 February that caused the world's largest benzene contamination ever recorded with approximately 350 tons leaking from 17 tankers
Oceania Tonga A 9,29% power tariff increase, approved by Energy Commission, came into effect on 1 April 2025
Asia Brunei A free legal clinic on civil and criminal matters will be open today at the Law and Subordinate Courts Building, Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha, Batu Satu; organised by the Law Society it will provide free advice to those with limited income
Africa Central African Republic Nearly 5.000 protesters took to the streets of Bangui this week, rallying behind opposition lawmakers to firmly oppose President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s rumored bid for a third term in office
Europe Portugal Porto will restrict the circulation of tuk-tuks on streets in the historic centre, "to promote traffic fluidity, pedestrian safety and accessibility of public transport" without affecting tourism; the ban, effect from 7 April, follows the one in Lisbon
Africa Niger Niger quit Multinational Joint Task Force, fighting armed Islamist groups in Lake Chad area, further splitting from former allies; the decision to exit the force was announced on state television as due to the intent to reinforce security at oil sites
Oceania Samoa Samoa Export Authority has been launched in Apia; the new government agency mission is to bolster export development, enhance market access, and create equitable growth opportunities for the benefit of all Samoa’s people
Africa Senegal The 65th Senegal Independence Day was honored yesterday across the country with a grand parade themed "Toward Technological and Industrial Sovereignty of Defense and Security Forces"; this national holiday commemorates the struggle for freedom
Africa Comoros The country, that imports over 950.000 table eggs, aims at becoming self-sufficient by reinforcing eggs production, focusing on development of sustainable infrastructures (transport, storage) and access to good poultry feed
Asia Kuwait On World Autism Awareness Day Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood reaffirmed Kuwait’s dedication to securing the rights of individuals with autism, enhancing their abilities, integrating them into society and giving robust support to families
Asia Tajikistan In accordance with the decree "On Amnesty" announced on the occasion of the international holiday of Nowruz, 200 prisoners were released; in total, the presidential decree provides for the pardon of of 897 individuals, who will be released in stages
Europe Norway Cocaine use in Oslo has tripled in the past four years and the city Oslo has the highest cocaine use of all Scandinavian cities taking part in the EU Drug Agency study, an analysis of wastewater from sewage systems in over 100 European cities
Asia Oman The Telecom Regulatory Authority, following a Royal Decree of June 2023, granted approval to Starlink Muscat to offer broadband internet services in Oman using satellite communication systems, an opportunity for connecting regions with challenging terrain