Europe Czech Republic The proposed law on public service media would change the funding model of Czech Television and Radio from licence fees to state budget financing and has become a highly debated issue from all sides over concerns over a potential loss of independence
Asia Sri Lanka The number of areas at high risk of Dengue has increased due to the rainy weather conditions prevailing in the country, stated the National Dengue Control Unit
Asia Maldives The Financial Intelligence Unit of Maldives became member of Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, facilitating information sharing between national financial intelligence agencies to investigate and prevent money laundering and terrorist funding
Africa Madagascar The opposition platform announced the creation of the Committee for the Defence of Popular Choice; few days before the results of the legislative elections, allegations of irregularities and electoral fraud multiplied, and the opposition increased appeals
Europe Iceland The public is invited to participate in an ongoing project that aims to clean Iceland's coastline, scheduled every Sunday until July, with Ocean Missions as pricinpale organiser
Europe Malta Transport Malta defended its decision to introduce a geofencing system, stating that it is already legislated, responding to criticism from taxi companies; the aim is to improve traffic flow and safety
Europe Montenegro Montenegrin solar manufacturer EPCG Solar Gradnja has so far installed around 40 MW of photovoltaic systems on 4300 roofs of homes and businesses in the country
Africa Namibia The importance of safeguarding the country's ocean resources, given that they contribute at least 10 billion Namibian dollars (about US$528 million) annually to the country's economy, was emphasised by President Mbumba calling for urgent action
Asia Japan Millions of cash and vending machines will have to be replaced as they are incompatible with the new 10000, 5.000 and 1.000 yen banknotes that will be put into circulation in July; there are almost 4 million such machines currently in operation
Europe Hungary The eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely inaugurated a 700-metre pedestrian bridge, called the Bridge of National Unity, one of the longest bridges in the world
Africa Seychelles A census is underway to determine the population of endemic Aldabra giant tortoises on the most populated islands, Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment is looking for more local volunteers to help
Europe Liechtenstein The second wheat beer festival in Triesenberg was well attended, reconfirming the success of the first edition
Asia Laos The number of students in 4th and 7th grade secondary schools across Laos decreased for the third consecutive year, in announcement arrived as a total of 115.500 students are preparing for their final exams this month
Oceania Micronesia The Micronesia Islands Forum 2024 concluded with leaders pledging to come together to address the complex issues facing the region