Europe Spain A full majority of Spaniards approve the position of Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government, who at the NATO summit refused to pledge for 5% GDP for military expenditure; the under 28 are one of the clusters not approving
America Bahamas A large brushfire was threatening homes and buildings as it swept through Grand Bahama, in the Regency Park and North Bahamia areas especially; flames were fully estinguished in 24 hours, no casualties occurred
Europe Serbia Protests were held after Natalija Jovanovic, dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Nis University, was attacked with a knife by a woman arrested; Jovanovic has been targeted repeatedly by authorities over her support for student-led protests and blockades
Europe Switzerland 43% of adults are overweight, with significantly more men affected than women; first-hand data are delivered by the obesity centre at Aarau Cantonal Hospital, which is currently receiving more new patients than ever before
America Cuba Starting 1 April all Cuban citizens must have a valid passport to enter the island; the measure will be implemented as the extension that allowed entry into the country with expired passports, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, comes to an end
Asia Cyprus An extra Easter allowance for low-income pensioners was approved by the council of ministers, amounting to €3,3 million; the allowance has increased by 30% from 2024, amounts to €250, and will reach over 11.000 beneficiaries
Europe Bulgaria Nationalist and anti-fascist marches were held in Sofia on the same day: far-right factions gathered to commemorate controversial general Hristo Lukov in the annual so-called Lukov March while a “No Nazis on our streets” demonstration was held earlier
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Funds have been allocated for airport improvements across SVG: the Argyle International Airport is considered one of the most transformative projects in the country’s history, with a far reaching impact, expected to boost tourism on the mainland
Asia Taiwan Data Image, a unit of Taiwanese electronics maker Qisda, starts phase two of its Vietnam plant expansion; the move aims to cut reliance on China, avoid tariffs, and improve supply chains, reflecting a broader regional shift in tech manufacturing
Asia South Korea The military deployed 600 soldiers and 49 helicopters to combat wildfires in southeastern provinces, as nearly 7.000 personnel and over 300 helicopters have been involved to curb fires scorched 48.000 hectares, causing 30 deaths and at least 40 injuries
Africa Togo Judicial investigations are now compulsory for commercial cases brought to court after a law was adopted in this framework earlier this year; The procedure, which used to only concern criminal cases, was extended to commercial disputes
America United States More US residents will turn 65 in 2025 to 2027 than at any other time in history: almost 12.000 will be reaching retirement age every day; the US Council on Ageing reported that nearly half are subsisting on an income that can’t sustain their basic needs
Asia Malaysia Army engineers are working to reconnect villages isolated by severe floods that have damaged infrastructure, leaving communities without access to essential services; the military's efforts focus on restoring transportation and communication links
Europe Denmark The DKK 33 (€4,4) billion project for the new Copenhagen metro has been approved: it will have nine stops and pass through Lynetteholm, the future neighborhood being built on the sea; it will be partially financed by increased ticket prices to the airport