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
Asia Syria Germany's Ministry of Transport lifted the landing ban and normalized passenger traffic with Syria from 27 July 2026, thus opening to direct flights Düsseldorf-Damascus today 29 July, Berlin Brandenburg-Damascus and Cologne/Bonn-Aleppo on 1 August
Africa Namibia Civil society and some members of parliament have called for the National Assembly to extend its sitting hours to properly discuss and pass laws; Currently, the National Assembly sessions run from 14h30 until 17h45
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines SVG will benefit from a regional initiative to help governments deliver climate-resilient infrastructure projects: the Caribbean Resilient Infrastructure Implementation and Skills Exchange RIISE Facility is funded by Canada and hosted by UNOPS
Europe Estonia Interior Minister called to end the Moscow‑affiliated lease for the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral reviving debate over the landmark's future; proposals range from relocating, demolishing, turning it into a museum to integrating it more with Estonian culture
Asia North Korea A large new prison is being built in Chongjin, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery; it is at least the 14th walled penitentiary remodeled or constructed since late 2023, showing a growing incarceration capacity amid ideological crackdown
Africa Nigeria Female students of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, marched to the university’s Senate Building in a peaceful protest following an armed robbery on their hostel, expressing fears over their safety and demanding improved security on campus
Europe Montenegro Rights organisations in Montenegro welcome law change offering women suffering from painful menstrual cramps two days' paid leave each month
Europe Netherlands The six juvenile detention centers violate nearly all children’s rights, Children’s Ombudsman said, as the Netherlands is not providing good education, children can't make good use of their free time, often don't receive the treatment they need
Africa Seychelles Green Training International Programme GreenTraINT, designed for higher education and training in sustainable agroforestry and conservation practices, has been hosted by Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority on Curieuse Island for its Summer Program
Europe Hungary Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé announced its plans to close operations at its Diósgyőr site in December 2026; the factory is specialized in hollow chocolate, like Easter eggs, accounts for 3% of Nestlé Hungária’s turnover and 0,4% of its production volume
Asia Vietnam Exploration of Vietnam's cave systems continues; experts are studying the geological and archaeological aspects of the Phong Nha–Ke Bang cave complex, uncovering new information about underground ecosystems and the region’s unique natural heritage
Asia Yemen Attacks on Saudi Arabia have increased in the last days, as the conflict between the Kingdom, and the Houthi Movement in Yemen escalates; earlier this month the Houthis had declared a maritime siege on Red Sea shipping to and from Saudi Arabia
Africa Angola 21 million dollars will be invested in studies and projects for the West-East highway, a road infrastructure that is expected to boost economic development, strengthen territorial integration and improve mobility between various regions in Angola