Europe Russia Intensified web control, restrictions and widespread internet shutdowns are now surpassing those of the PRC in scope and impact; businesses disruption, estimated in over $60 million in Moscow alone in 5 days, sparked criticism beyond opposition groups
America Ecuador The entry of foreign tourists via land borders with Peru and Colombia has been released and now only requires a criminal record certificate from the country of origin for the past five years or a review by the Ecuadorian Migration System
Europe Czech Republic The annual folkloric event of the Ride of the Kings was held in Vlčnov, and a 9-year-old boy, František Janča, was chosen as king and led a horseback procession through the village; for young men, the event represents the transition to adulthood
America Dominica Pryla Pamphile is the new recipient of the esteemed Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada; the Dominican resident has been honoured for her academic prowess and leadership in the community
America Cuba Representatives from seven countries - Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, the US, Mexico and Paraguay - and specialised international organisations have confirmed their presence at the Meteorology Congress starting today in the Hotel Tryp Habana Libre
America Dominican Republic The Dominican economy expanded by 5,1% between January and April 2024, according to the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic; economic activity in April, whose year-on-year growth ended at 7,8%, is the highest in 28 months
America Chile A network of protected areas including 27 salt flats and lagoons have been announced as part of the National Lithium Strategy, while 26 salt flats will be reserved for lithium extraction by national and international companies
Europe Finland The Advisory Committee on Social Medicine of Kela, the Finnish social security organisation, expressed concern about the rapid increase in ADHD diagnoses and the resulting pressure on the healthcare system
Africa Burkina Faso The military junta will retain power for another five years, delaying the transition to democracy; the decision was announced after the signing of a new charter following national consultations held in the capital Ouagadougou
Africa Gabon The Gabon and Eswatini registers have been added to the International Transport Workers Federation list of flags of convenience
Africa Equatorial Guinea An awareness-raising tour of data collection agents in district capitals nationwide is being conducted by the National Institute of Statistics of Equatorial Guinea, with the Ministry of the Interior and Local Authorities
Africa Comoros With the aim of combating shortages and inflation of basic necessities in the Comoros, the Ngazidja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts convened economic operators to invite them to think about solutions
Asia Georgia High school students from seven public schools were engaged in monitoring dolphins on the Black Sea coast in Georgia, tracking and recording their presence every 10 days
Africa Gambia Since 25 May 2024, Africa Liberation Day, fell on a Saturday, the President of the Republic of The Gambia declared today, Monday 27 May 2024 a public holiday throughout the country