Africa Cameroon In an unprecedented disruption to academic calendar, the Ministry ordered the immediate rescheduling of all remaining papers for the ongoing 2026 examination session after a severe security breach compromised confidential materials across digital networks
Oceania Tonga With a total budget of 19,6 million panga (7,5 million euros) over five years, the Tonga Australia Resilient Communities programme will fund community-led infrastructure projects, including cyclone shelters and water supply systems
Europe Greece A €9,5 million contract was signed for the rehabilitation of the port of Volos, Thessaly, which was heavily damaged by storms Daniel and Elias in September last year
America Grenada The country officially signed the UN Treaty on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
Europe Romania The country disbursed €1,3bn worth of state aid in 2019-2023, with 62% of the projects granted to foreign companies, according to an analysis conducted by EY Romania; main sectors were automotive, technology, manufacturing, medical and food industry
America Saint Lucia The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs, through its Elderly Affairs Unit, is raising awareness about the impact of loneliness on seniors and encouraging the public to take proactive steps to support the emotional well-being of older persons
Asia Turkmenistan The Turkmenistan University of Sport has become a member of the International Association of Universities of Physical Education and Sport
Asia Uzbekistan The 10% excise tax on mobile communication services will be abolished starting January 1, 2025; the announcement was made after reviewing the country's progress in 2023 and in the frame of key plans for 2025 to support entrepreneurship
Oceania Papua New Guinea The country took an important step in the energy sector with the signing of an agreement to develop the country's first offshore gas project, Pasca A, in the Gulf Province with Twinza Oil Limited
Africa Tanzania 17 training centres in Kiswahili abroad were opened to promote the global use of the language; in addition, the government built 30 training centres in the country
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The PM said he was concerned about the waterfront redevelopment work in the capital after identifying "many defects" that will require adjustments and additional funding that have not yet been secured
Europe Iceland The new Icelandic government that took office on Saturday has made it part of its programme to organise a referendum on EU membership by 2027, giving substance to a debate that is rather heated in the country
Europe Hungary 800 disadvantaged primary school children from Hungary and Hungarian communities from across the Carpathian Basin were hosted at the Parliament's Christmas party with the involvement of the International Child Safety Service
America Haiti At least 207 people were killed by members of the Wharf Jeremie gang in the port district of Cite Soleil in Haiti earlier this month, the United Nations said in a report upwardly revising an initial toll