Europe Moldova Authorities have pledged to overhaul the care system for fragile persons after an investigation into the country’s 5 institutions for people with disabilities uncovered widespread exploitation, violence and sexual abuse by staff against the residents
Europe Slovenia The humanitarian foundation of Goran Dragić, one of the greatest Slovenian basketball players of all time, will build a basketball court in Nova Gorica, on the border with Italy, whose two halves of the court will symbolically connect the two countries
Europe Romania Banca Transilvania, Romania's largest financial group, recorded substantial growth in 2024 thanks to both organic expansion and the strategic acquisition of the branches of the Hungarian OTP group in Romania, approaching a net profit of €1 billion
Africa Zimbabwe 72% of paternity tests carried out by couples in the country show that those who claim to be fathers raise children who are not their own, data from Global DNA Zimbabwe revealed
Asia Thailand A 5-years, €118 million climate-smart initiative for rice farming sustainability has been launched; it aims to assist 253.400 farmers across 21 provinces in adopting water management and laser land leveling to target a 2,44 million-ton CO₂ reduction
Europe Moldova A new round of public consultations on the initiative for the creation of the Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime Prosecutor's Office took place on the platform of the Parliament's Legal Committee on Appointments and Immunities
Europe Luxembourg With only a few days to go before the Luxtram network extension to Findel Airport comes into service, local taxi drivers are concerned about the impact the arrival of more free public transport will have on their income
Asia Qatar 'Come to His Shade' campaign was launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education: meaningful activities and events during the holy month of Ramadan aim at instilling Islamic values and promoting religious and cultural awareness among students
Africa Madagascar The Supervisory Committee of Malagasy Workers Abroad met in the capital to finalise and defend a proposed bilateral labour agreement with the Mauritian government to regulate and guarantee the employment of Malagasy workers in Mauritius
Europe Lithuania As part of the Lithuania's government push to increase defence spending, private pension funds suggest they could lend around €3,6 billion for the country's military infrastructure
Europe Malta Malta International Airport has unveiled an updated investment programme totalling €345 million, which envisages operational, commercial and sustainability improvements between 2025 and 2029
Asia Maldives 1.820 people were found to be the rightful beneficiaries of the first 4.000 housing units under the 'Gedhoruveriya' programme, said the Minister of Housing
Africa Sao Tome and Principe A São Tomé company aims to regain possession of some 156 hectares of land that had been taken from it by the previous government and handed over to Russian investors
Asia Oman As part of efforts to preserve and document Omani heritage, the National Museum hosted the 'National Symposium to Document the Omani Astronomical Heritage' organised by the Oman Astronomical Society