America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Asia Oman The number of vehicles registered in the country during the first half of 2024 amounts to approximately 1.704.873 vehicles, of which private licences account for 79,6%
Europe Malta The number of 24-hour health centres in Malta will be increased from three to five following government plans
Africa Comoros The Coordination of Comoros Pensioners held its annual congress, with Director General of the Civil Service, Omar Chehani, members of the college of wise men and more than 1.000 pensioners from all the islands
Africa Cape Verde The completion of the construction of the high school in Várzea will take place before the start of the 2024/2025 academic year, assured Movement for Democracy MP
Oceania Fiji The new forest policy will define sustainability for various categories and establish a methodology for measurement and verification; Minister of Forestry said it will ensure that resources are managed sustainably to avoid abandonment
Europe Montenegro Hoteliers think that infrastructure works and a lack of flights have made this season worse than the previous one, notwithstanding the high room rates
Europe Andorra Continuing to work after the age of 65 is an option chosen by 2.500 people in Andorra, according to CASS data; the Social Security itself informs in a leaflet about this alternative at the age of 65
Africa Gambia A toiletries factory was opened in the country for the first time and is located in Kamalo
Asia Georgia Kutaisi has been nominated as one of the selected extraordinary destinations to visit in 2024 in the TIME magazine list
Asia Philippines A Chinese solar energy company has joined the Philippine government's efforts to increase renewable energy supply capacity by building a photovoltaic power project in Bacolod City
America Haiti UNICEF warned of a $23 million shortfall in Haiti's education system, announcing a $2,5 million grant that should help nearly 75.000 children through cash transfers, school feeding programmes and other initiatives
Europe Belarus Under agreement with Russia, the country will start series production of the Osvey aircraft and produce 89 Osvey aircraft by 2038
Europe Croatia Today 1 August 2024, the coastal town of Nin will open its doors for the 11th Salt Festival, a free event that offers the opportunity to experience the rich tradition of salt production through a series of activities and entertainment