Asia Georgia Media representatives held a demonstration outside Parliament in support of Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti media, demanding her immediate release
America Bahamas Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis called on the Davis administration to save the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, which needs $400.000 to keep its doors open
Europe Belarus The government has commissioned the drafting of a new aquaculture law; the new legal framework is expected to foster the growth of this promising sector
Europe Czech Republic Czech beer culture was officially included in the Czech Republic's Intangible Cultural Heritage List, taking a step towards potential inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Europe Bulgaria The cost of driving courses will rise even further, with prices exceeding 2.000 leva (1.000 euro); Yonko Ivanov, president of the Union of Car and Motorcycle Instructors, explained that they must adapt to European standards and technological advances
Africa Somalia In a post on X, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recognises the "unwavering support" of the US in the fight against international terrorism, as US President Trump revealed to have carried out air strikes against the Islamic State in northern Somalia
Asia Bahrain The country's first café run by autistic people, Halla by Alia cafe, was recently opened at the Alia Rehabilitation and Early Intervention Centre in A'ali
Africa South Africa A gigantic new radio galaxy, over 32 times the size of the Milky Way, has been discovered by the South African MeerKAT telescope revealed Jacinta Delhaize, lecturer at the University of Cape Town and one of the lead researchers who made the discovery
Africa Cape Verde $770.000 in humanitarian aid have been allocated by the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS to support 560 vulnerable families in Cape Verde to enhance the livelihoods of those affected by the 2023 floods
Europe Lithuania The Lithuanian National Library Martynas Mažvydas has discovered an incunabulum dating back to the 15th century, a rare book published before printing presses proliferated in Europe
Asia Armenia International and private schools have become very popular in Armenia, especially in Yerevan; fees are high and sometimes exceed the cost of university fees, reaching up to USD 9.000 per year
Europe Finland The unemployment among Finland's highly educated workforce has risen to unprecedented levels, with over 52.000 graduates out of work at the end of 2024, according to Akava, the labour confederation representing professionals and managers
Europe Andorra The 3rd Volunteer Fair, held at the Congress Centre, was attended by 28 associations; conceived and implemented by the Ministry of Youth, the Volunteer Fair aims to create a meeting space for associations and volunteers
Africa Comoros NGO Dahari launched its reforestation campaign for 2025; to support farmers, 50.000 plants and saplings will be distributed between Adda, Ngandzale, Uzini, Lingoni and Jimlime