Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Asia Jordan Certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce Jan-Nov 2024 amounted to JD1.276 billion, €1.723 billion, and increased by 8,9% to 36.342 compared to same period in 2023; Saudi Arabia sees highest number of certificates, Iraq highest value
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The renovation of the Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho in the city of São Tomé is proceeding at a good pace, 3 months after the start of work; special attention has been given to safety on the building site
Asia Lebanon Two art galleries reopened after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on 27 November: 'as long as we can work, we will,' said a spokesman for Sfeir-Semler Gallery
Europe Italy According to Ristretti Orizzonti ('Confined Landscapes', the historical magazine of the prison of Padua) from January 2024 to date 86 prisoners have committed suicide: this is the highest number since it started its collection of data at national level
Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has secured a place among the top ten countries that have shown the most progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, as evidenced by the 13th Basel AML/CFT Index 2024
America Saint Lucia Saint Lucia is poised to register more arrivals than the records set in 2019, statistically the best year ever for the vital tourism sector; forecast is grounded on the winter tourist season bookings and on October stay over data that show +13% on 2019
Africa Gabon The employability project 'A taxi, a job, a future' started with the official handing-over ceremony of the keys to the 20 beneficiaries; the event took place in multipurpose hall in Moanda, capital of the Lebombi-Leyou department
America Saint Kitts and Nevis A 90-day Campaign Against Crime and Violence addressing root causes of crime with holistic, community-driven solutions shew significant results, including a 19% reduction in overall reported crimes and a 66% decrease in firearm-related homicides
Africa Liberia A specialisation programme for accredited nursing and midwifery training institutions, also known as National Community Health Services Supervisors Curriculum, has been developed and validated by the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery
Africa Somalia A group of Somali youths is organizing weekly beach cleanups in Mogadishu; despite limited support, they have collected over 2000 tons of trash in recent months and their dedication was recently recognized with the global Arab Volunteer Award
Africa Kenya Kung fu is gaining popularity in the country, where more and more young people, including schoolchildren, are turning to this discipline as a mean of social change, a way to personal redemption, and a job opportunity
Europe Ireland Every year about 300 children contact Childline to report sexual abuse, according to the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Ireland's only 24/7 listening support service for children and young people
Europe Liechtenstein It is now possible to report theft, property damage and loss of identity documents online, on the 'Digital Police Station', recently introduced by State Police