Asia Jordan Increase in container traffic at the Aqaba Container Terminal during the past month, despite regional tensions, reflects Jordan’s growing logistical role in the region with flexible supply chains at Aqaba Port becoming a secure, stable alternative route
Europe Slovenia The country hosted the first European Honey Competition, attended by 114 competitors from eleven countries; first places in all but one category went to Slovenian beekeepers
Europe Iceland Departures from Keflavík Airport reached 162.000 in November, an increase of 14.000 over last year, approaching the record levels of departures in 2018
Oceania Samoa The Asian Development Bank signed a transaction advisory agreement with the Electric Power Corporation of Samoa to support the development of a solar photovoltaic plant and battery energy storage systems in Upolu and Savai'i
Africa Mozambique At least 110 people have died in post-election demonstrations in Mozambique since 21 October, and the current phase of protests, which began on 4 December, has already claimed 34 lives, according to a report by the NGO Plataforma Eleitoral Decide
Asia United Arab Emirates Freight forwarder dnata logistics has started work on a new $27m logistics centre close to Dubai World Central Airport; the 57.000 sq m facility will process 400.000 tonnes of cargo each year and increase the firm’s logistic storage capacity by around 50%
Oceania Australia Labor Party has announced plans to cap donations to prevent billionaires from buying elections; no draft legislation has been made public, but plans would limit donor spending to AUS$20.000, or USD12.500 per candidate/year and cap campaign budget
Europe Kosovo A new programme to track perpetrators of domestic violence with electronic bracelets has been launched, part of the authorities' efforts to address the growing number of reports of violence within the home
Asia Bangladesh Bangladesh was unanimously elected Vice-President of the UN Human Rights Council, which is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights in the world
Oceania Papua New Guinea PNG stands at a crucial crossroads in its development journey, grappling with a range of challenges that impede sustainable progress, according to Reliefweb Common Country Analysis 2024 Update
Europe Andorra The goal of Forces Elèctriques d'Andorra, in charge of Andorra's electricity supply, is to ensure that 100% of the electricity produced by the company in 2030 is of renewable origin, whereas currently it is 74%
Europe Bulgaria The draft budget for 2025 foresees an increase in funds for education from 4,1% to 4,8% of the country's gross domestic product, +0,7% compared to last year
Oceania Kiribati The 2nd Teriaki Canoe Paddling Competition showed both Kiribati’s maritime heritage and community spirit; hosted by the Ministry of Ocean Resources Development, it saw participants from ministries, companies and diplomatic partners together
Europe Switzerland Compulsory tipping does not meet with unanimous approval among the Swiss: over two-thirds of citizens do not want to include it in the price of their food, according to survey published earlier this month