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 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 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
Europe Liechtenstein The second wheat beer festival in Triesenberg was well attended, reconfirming the success of the first edition
Africa Somalia The country is the only one in sub-Saharan Africa where death sentences were actually carried out in 2023
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
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
Europe San Marino The State Public Works Agency has reported the poisoning of some 30-year-old trees in Via Raffonella, Fiorentino, on which holes were drilled in the trunk to inject a toxic substance
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 South Africa Russia is open to cooperation with the country in hockey development: matches in South Africa could take place 'even tomorrow'
America Peru Peru’s fisheries sector experienced a significant drop in seafood landings, falling year-on-year to 87.000 metric tons, largely due to climate change affecting water temperatures
Asia Iran The main coalition of reformists in Iran has declared that it will only participate in this month's presidential elections if at least one of its candidates is approved to run
Asia Syria The collapsed Syrian health system has been forgotten by the world, said a senior WHO official, urging new and creative thinking to stop the exodus of medical personnel abroad
Africa Niger The State Court of Niger has repeatedly postponed the hearing on the lifting of the immunity of former President Mohamed Bazoum, who was deposed by a military coup on 26 July 2023