Asia Cyprus Cyprus is one of Europe’s ten largest video game industries by revenue, with over 400 companies generating an estimated €3,2 billion in 2025; report by Cyprus Game Makers Association CYGMA says sector is dynamic and largely absent from official statistics
Asia Oman The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, will host Climate Week from 24 to 27 February 2025, with the aim of uniting the world in supporting climate action and focusing on the Sultanate's commitment to a zero-emission future
Europe Latvia Zane Bērziņa founded the social enterprise Vilbers which produces specialised clothing for people with various mobility problems, including wheelchair users
America Saint Lucia The Association of Human Resource Management Professionals Saint Lucia was officially launched under the theme “Advancing HR Excellence: Unveiling the Path to Innovation”, bringing together key stakeholders and HR professionals from across the island
America Haiti The town of Jacmel is continuing its pre-carnival festivities every Sunday, with masqueraders, elaborate masks and marching bands
Europe Hungary A minimally invasive method for treating thyroid cancer has been developed by Hungary's Premier Med and Semmelweis University
Africa Djibouti The Biennial of Folk Dances and Traditional Games ended in Dallay-Af, Obock region; organized by the Itro Association, supported by Ministry of Youth and Culture, it saw a large audience celebrate Djiboutian heritage in several days of cultural excitement
Asia Kyrgyzstan The first children's documentary on Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, 'The Enigmas of the White Steamer', was presented in Kyrgyzstan at the Seytek National Children and Youth Centre
Europe Malta The Farmer Central Cooperative Society - which sells the products of Maltese farmers - is now selling local products to supermarkets chain Lidl, after discussions lasted 18 months
Africa Somalia Parliament is working to ensure that the country moves to a one-person, one-vote electoral system, which would replace the current clan-based power-sharing model, known as the '4,5 system'
Asia East Timor A Special Test will be held to allow teachers hired in 2023 to enter the national education system, following a dialogue with representatives of former teachers and the Ministry of Education
Asia Yemen A UN employee has died in Yemen while detained by the Houthis; the cause of death is not known, while World Food Programme director said his name was Ahmed and he had been employed by the organisation since 2017
Europe Italy Italy is under investigation by the International Criminal Court for non-cooperation with the Court in the Almasri case, wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity: it is the first time this happens to a European country
America Dominican Republic Farmers in Hato Mayor asked President Luis Abinader and National Police Director Ramón Antonio Guzmán Peralta to address the growing wave of cattle thefts affecting the livestock sector