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 Germany "Terror supporters, antisemites and extremists" could have their German citizenship revoked if they hold a second nationality, according to planning documents; critics say the measure would lead to unequal treatment
Asia Philippines Transport and commuter advocacy groups appealed to President to overturn the fare increase for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 LRT-1 in Manila, which would affect around 370.000 commuters daily and should take effect today
Europe Vatican City Today the Secretary of State, Cardinal Parolin, will preside over the special Mass in the Vatican commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope Saint John Paul II; Pope Francis has sent his encouragement to those partaking in the commemorations
Asia Syria Royal Jordanian Airlines announced a test flight by a Jordanian technical team to Aleppo International Airport as part of a comprehensive evaluation on the operational safety and security before deciding on the resumption of flights from and to Amman
Europe Denmark The DKK 33 (€4,4) billion project for the new Copenhagen metro has been approved: it will have nine stops and pass through Lynetteholm, the future neighborhood being built on the sea; it will be partially financed by increased ticket prices to the airport
Africa Mozambique Zitamar News, an indispensable source of information and business intelligence for the investor community in Mozambique since November 2015 will move to a subscription model from 5 April to continue guarantee high quality, original journalism
Asia Malaysia Army engineers are working to reconnect villages isolated by severe floods that have damaged infrastructure, leaving communities without access to essential services; the military's efforts focus on restoring transportation and communication links
Europe Belarus The president's inauguration has taken place at the Palace of Independence on 25 March; newly re-elected President Lukashenko, placing his right hand on the Constitution, took the oath of office in front of over 1000 people invited at the ceremony
America United States More US residents will turn 65 in 2025 to 2027 than at any other time in history: almost 12.000 will be reaching retirement age every day; the US Council on Ageing reported that nearly half are subsisting on an income that can’t sustain their basic needs
Asia Taiwan Data Image, a unit of Taiwanese electronics maker Qisda, starts phase two of its Vietnam plant expansion; the move aims to cut reliance on China, avoid tariffs, and improve supply chains, reflecting a broader regional shift in tech manufacturing
Asia Cyprus An extra Easter allowance for low-income pensioners was approved by the council of ministers, amounting to €3,3 million; the allowance has increased by 30% from 2024, amounts to €250, and will reach over 11.000 beneficiaries
Africa Togo Judicial investigations are now compulsory for commercial cases brought to court after a law was adopted in this framework earlier this year; The procedure, which used to only concern criminal cases, was extended to commercial disputes
Asia South Korea The military deployed 600 soldiers and 49 helicopters to combat wildfires in southeastern provinces, as nearly 7.000 personnel and over 300 helicopters have been involved to curb fires scorched 48.000 hectares, causing 30 deaths and at least 40 injuries