Oceania Fiji A vacancy notice for the post of Director of Public Prosecutions has been posted by the Judicial Services Commission, inviting applications from suitably qualified local and overseas candidates to head Fiji's independent prosecuting authority
Europe Estonia The first consecration of a bishop in Saaremaa since the 16th century took place: Anti Toplaan was installed as bishop of the new Saare-Lääne diocese after more than 400 years
Africa Gambia The Medicines Control Agency and stakeholders conducted a mass disposal operation of a large quantity of seized, illegally imported or expired medical products found in unauthorized premises
America Canada A “major geomagnetic storm” provided a rare look at the beautiful aurora borealis — the northern lights — in southern Ontario and as far south as the Greater Toronto Area, at 43 degrees North, while usually recurring at latitudes between 60 and 75
Asia Cambodia Plans to phase out the use of flatbed trucks to transport factory workers to and from work have been announced; by 2027 they will be implemented to reduce the rate of road accidents by using appropriate means such as buses
Asia Kazakhstan Sales volume in the e-commerce market in 2023 reached $5,3 billion according to a study by Strategy&, +79% on 2022
Europe Finland PM Petteri Orpo's government gained parliamentary support for its proposals to curb political strikes, and solidarity with MPs who voted for bills to limit strike rights
Europe Andorra Voluntary termination of pregnancy abroad will be decriminalised before the end of the legislature and will be covered by the CASS -Andorran Social Security Fund - as assured by the head of government, Xavier Espot
Europe Denmark An anti-opioid plan that includes a ban on 8 synthetic opioids, increased anti-drug police, tougher penalties for selling them and the development of more addiction and harm treatments has been organized by the Danish government
Asia East Timor Two warships are planned to be sent to East Timor, as well as Cambodia, from mid-May to mid-June, revealed the Chinese Ministry of Defence, to facilitate the training of local naval cadets and promote mutual trust between the two navies
Africa Benin After the first drops of Niger oil gushed out in Sémè Kraké, Benin, a couple of weeks ago, Beninese President Patrice Talon declared that Niger will not use its port to export oil, with diplomatic tensions threatening exports
Africa Cape Verde The Migration Observatory has been launched with a physical space in Praia and a website gathering information on migratory movements; it aims at producing and analysing statistical data on migration, enabling research and scientific studies
Europe Ireland In the first three months of the year, the housing agency Threshold received almost 12.000 calls related to housing issues, with tenancy security continuing to be the main concern
Oceania Fiji The Suva City Council has recognised the increase in residents' complaints about stray animals and is working with the relevant ministries to address the problem