Europe Russia Intensified web control, restrictions and widespread internet shutdowns are now surpassing those of the PRC in scope and impact; businesses disruption, estimated in over $60 million in Moscow alone in 5 days, sparked criticism beyond opposition groups
Asia Uzbekistan New tourism categories have been announced by 2025 - geological tourism, industrial and scientific tourism and military tourism - in a draft resolution on strengthening the tourism sector by the Agency for Strategic Reform
Europe Greece Olive oil production is expected to be moderate to good depending on weather conditions over the next three months, though high temperatures and drought are causing concern among producers
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The 'lhasMais' project of the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds helps São Tomé and Príncipe and Cape Verde to protect birds and habitats by training civil society organisations
Asia Bangladesh A group of 48 young entrepreneurs expressed solidarity with the student movement and its demands and produced a statement calling for the people's demands not to go unheeded
Africa Cape Verde Boxer David De Pina won the first ever Olympic medal for Cape Verde: the country had never gained a medal in its previous seven Olympic Games appearances
Oceania Micronesia The chief administrator of the most remote island in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Kapingamarangi Atoll, has asked congressional senators to approve funds for the construction of a large dam to protect crops
America Barbados Per capita fish consumption in Barbados is currently double than that of other countries in the world, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Ahead of the upcoming Caribbean Premier League, the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St Kitts is undergoing major renovations, including a new big screen and the upgrading of the lighting system
Europe Russia In an effort to attract more volunteers for war against Ukraine, a new decree offers more money to potential soldiers: those who sign a contract between 1/08 and 31/12 2024 will receive a one-off payment of around $4.650, more than double the previous sum
Oceania Vanuatu The new passport machines arrived in the country to coincide with Vanuatu's 44th independence celebration
Asia Cambodia A government report shows opportunities to increase the participation of women in the Royal Armed Forces of Cambodia and, subsequently, in UN peacekeeping operations
Europe Estonia There has been a steady increase in calls to a helpline run by the Health Council for poisonings, which can be reached on 16662 and is run by operators who all speak English; the line has been designed with the aim of reducing the burden on hospitals
Africa eSwatini The Jabulile School inaugurated a 2,5 million euro sports arena that will benefit other schools, teams and the public