Europe Italy The value of "unobserved" economy has grown by €15,1 billion, marking a 7,5% increase on 2022 data, reaching €217 billion; the net value of illegal activities stands at just under €198 billion, up €14,9 billion on previous year, 9,2% of GPD in 2023
Asia North Korea Tumen, a remote Chinese city, has restarted a cross-border bridge project to boost trade with North Korea, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery and local Chinese media, over five years after the bridge was completed but abandoned
Europe Montenegro Parliament has postponed voting on two controversial bills, one limiting public protests and another expanding powers of national intelligence agency; critics came from citizens, civil society and the EU as new laws could undermine democratic standards
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Participants in the 2025 National Home Gardening Competition took part in a theoretical workshop focused on pest and disease control, land preparation, seedling and livestock production and compost making with the ultimate goal of securing food production
America Peru Amid protests by families of victims killed during unrest, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has delivered her final address defending her mandate, which began after Pedro Castillo’s ousting and has been marked by sustained dissent and violent crackdowns
America Suriname The Vonzell Foundation and Lisibeti Music Performing Arts launched a creative financial education program for orphans with music, dance, and theater to teach entrepreneurship and money management, inspired by the legacy of slavery and aimed at empowerment
Asia South Korea Police raided HYBE, the agency behind BTS, the globally famous K-pop group, as part of a probe into alleged unfair share trading by chairman Bang Si-hyuk; He’s accused of misleading investors before HYBE’s 2020 IPO, the initial public offering of stock
America Venezuela A vital economic lifeline has been regained as the US allowed Chevron to resume oil operations, reviving hopes for growth in a country whose economy has collapsed under years of sanctions and dependence on petroleum exports
Europe Andorra Youngs from the dioceses of Urgell, including those from Andorra, are participating in the Jubilee of Youth in Rome in a pilgrimage led by Co-Prince, Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat; Pope Leo will celebrate the Holy Mass in Tor Vergata university area
America Uruguay Driven by its renewable energy progress, Uruguay has positioned itself to attract tech investments like data centers, with officials highlighting clean energy as key to economic growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness
America Paraguay Aiming to boost its forestry sector, Paraguay has launched a strategic mission to Finland to attract investment, forge global partnerships, and position itself as a key player in processed wood products, leveraging its vast forestation potential
Asia Saudi Arabia Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah urged Muslims to verify news and avoid spreading content from paid or fake social media accounts that produce false statements, warning that many deliberately spread misinformation to distort reputation and sow divisions
America Mexico Mexico City has celebrated the legacy of Tenochtitlan seven centuries since its mythical founding with Indigenous dances and historical reenactments; historians call for deeper reflection beyond political festivities to honor the city’s true origins
Europe Greece Asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from Africa have been suspended for three months: rights advocates call it flagrant violation of human rights; Greece is a major entry point: UN figures recorded over 60.000 arrivals last year, most by sea