America Cuba International investors can now build and fully own tourism facilities: to reverse the dramatic fall in tourism, authorities have eliminated the requirement for foreign groups to form a joint venture with the Cuban state to manage their tourism activities
Africa Ivory Coast As of 1 September, Ivorian nationals will have to be in possession of a visa to return to Morocco, a measure, adopted by consensus by the two countries, that aims to combat irregular immigration
Europe Moldova Moldova and Ukraine signed an agreement on cross-border environmental cooperation aimed at protecting the Dniester River, which supplies both countries with drinking water; experts are concerned about its proper implementation and call for vigilance
Asia Indonesia The 79th anniversary of independence was celebrated with a parade and ceremony in Nusantara, the new capital, even though the work to build it has not yet been completed: the celebrations took place amidst construction sites
Africa South Africa The Waaihoek Methodist Church in Bloemfontein, South Africa's judicial capital, was inscribed on the World Heritage list during the recent 46th session of the World Heritage Committee
America Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi highlighted that the government will shortly begin to address inefficiencies in the home purchasing power programme for low-income locals, which has recently come under scrutiny due to allegations of fraud
Asia Bangladesh There have been many attacks against the Hindu community, the largest religious minority, which have increased after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, but have also been exaggerated by a widespread disinformation campaign
America Venezuela With the country still in political turmoil, international calls for transparency in the election continue; the government maintains that the system was hacked, preventing a full release of results
Asia India Thousands of doctors in public hospitals across India continued to abstain from work for the fifth consecutive day, guaranteeing only 'essential' services to patients
Europe Kosovo 9 February 2025 - an 'optimal date that balances the preferences of all parties in need' - was set for Kosovo's regular parliamentary elections after President Vjosa Osmani consulted with political parties and the Central Electoral Commission
Africa Algeria The country is facing a major challenge regarding the supply of drinking water and is introducing innovative solutions to ensure access to drinking water for the population, including a mega seawater desalination plant in Cap Blanc
Europe Switzerland The Federal Armaments Office of Switzerland, state agency in charge of armaments and military technology, published an announcement offering a total prize of over €50.000 to the best ideas for removing the many remnants of war from lakes
Asia Nepal A group of young Catholics released a short documentary highlighting the cultural traditions and indigenous faith of the Tamang community in Tipling
Europe Sweden Violent crimes committed by young Swedish citizens, often minors, specially recruited by local criminal groups have increased in Denmark in recent months; therefore, a Swedish police detachment has moved to Copenhagen