Asia Syria Syria TV pointed out that Cybercrime Law promulgated under Assad's government, considered a danger for free speech, hasn't been addressed by the transitional government so far, while its revision would be key in dismantling authoritarianism mechanism
Africa Equatorial Guinea A recently presented new tax law proposes relief for taxpayers, providing for a tax reduction of personal income tax from 35% to 25%
Europe Greece The Central Union of Municipalities of Greece has declared its 'absolute and complete opposition' to a draft law providing for the mandatory merger of local water and sewerage services, arguing that this project undermines governance and local autonomy
Oceania Fiji Mark Shaheel Lal became the first person since 2015 in Fiji to publicly declare his status of a person living with HIV at a World AIDS Day celebration held in Nadi
Africa Ethiopia A $500 million plan to combat land degradation and improve food security in Ethiopia was approved by the Climate Investment Funds; more than half the country is subject to degradation and 11 million hectares are at risk of desertification
America Chile Congress has approved creating the Ministry of Public Security, set to begin operations by June 1, 2025, to oversee public order, crime prevention, and police forces, marking a milestone in reorganizing the nation's security structure
Africa Guinea-Bissau A nationwide integrated measles-rubella vaccination campaign has ben launched by the Ministry of Health for children aged six months to fourteen years; the last campaign was in 2019
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre CCCCC, in collaboration with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines launched a US$3M project to fast-track climate action in the CARICOM area
Europe Finland The Swedish People's Party in Espoo announced the formation of a multicultural committee with the aim of involving immigrants and non-native Finnish or Swedish speakers in local and national politics
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Over 100 deaths have been caused by recent, still unidentified infection that is spreading in Kwango region showing a very high mortality rate; DRC has announced 'maximum alert' and surveillance levels have been raised in ports and airports worldwide
Africa Tanzania Positioning African fashion as a leader in sustainable practices is the objective of the 17th edition of Swahili Fashion Week&Awards 2024, which is being held from 6 to 8 December 2024 in Dar es Salaam with the theme "Discover what makes Africa beautiful"
Asia Malaysia Malaysia’s innovative halal tourism concept is gaining traction globally, attracting Muslim travelers with halal-certified services, prayer facilities, and Muslim-friendly amenities; the initiative also showcases iconic mosques and Islamic landmarks
Oceania Tonga A 5G network service for the Tonga Communications Corporation was launched by Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku at the TCC headquarters in Fasi-moe-afi, Nuku'alofa
Africa Sierra Leone The authorities have launched a nationwide campaign to administer the single-dose Ebola vaccine; in 2014, the Ebola epidemic, the deadliest in history, led to the country losing 7% of its health personnel