Europe Iceland With the highest show up ever recorded in Reykjavik, 52,8% of 225.031 of Icelanders voted against the government's proposal to resume talks on joining the EU after 13 years; Around 12.600 votes separated the figure from the 47,2% who voted in favor
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
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
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 Denmark Several Danish municipalities could experience such a significant decline in the workforce that companies may be forced to relocate, according to a new projection for 2050 by the business association Dansk Erhverv
Oceania Palau The government is struggling to manage the influx of solar energy and is asking neighbouring countries to suspend new solar projects, President Surangel Whipps said
Asia Cyprus Preparations are underway in the Paphos district village of Lysos for the drying and production of the area’s cured figs, commonly known as ‘maxilles’, which are on the island’s Unesco list of tangible cultural heritage
Asia Georgia Kutaisi has been nominated as one of the selected extraordinary destinations to visit in 2024 in the TIME magazine list
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
America Cuba Several experts from UN bodies have called on the US government to lift all restrictions of the blockade against Cuba, considering the detrimental impact on the living conditions of the Cuban people
Europe Belgium Immoweb, Belgium's largest real estate agency, and Belfius, the third-largest bank, have announced a 'strategic partnership', launching a mortgage simulator that allows property buyers to calculate and consider their options with a 'step-by-step' guide
Africa Gambia A toiletries factory was opened in the country for the first time and is located in Kamalo
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina A first risk-sharing framework instrument aimed at stimulating the competitiveness and business potential of BIH enterprises has been signed by Intesa Sanpaolo Banka D.D. Bosna i Hercegovina and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development