Europe Serbia Chinese and Russian companies have contributed in drafting Serbia’s mining regulations, now adopted by Parliament, raising concerns among non-governmental organizations, citizens and experts that say the practice could hide concessions
Africa Namibia Rapid deforestation and industrial emissions in the country are causing habitat loss for rare and endangered wildlife, stated Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
Africa Libya Libyan boxer Saad Al-Falah was crowned the World Boxing Association's Middleweight Champion of the World in Africa after defeating his Ivorian opponent, Adama Koné, in the Suleiman al-Darrat stadium fight in Benghazi
Europe Netherlands Twice the median income is no longer enough to afford an average home in the Netherlands, according to calculations by the data company Calcassa
Europe Switzerland The Swiss have voted to add the 13th monthly payments for pensioners; a separate proposal to gradually raise the retirement age to 66 and beyond was clearly rejected in a separate nationwide vote
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Archery Association of St. Vincent and the Grenadines kicked off the 2024 archery season with the first classification tournament last weekend with a total of 19 archers all vying for first place in their respective categories
Africa Eritrea Eritrea's policy of maintaining indefinite national service, which 'affects the lives of thousands of people' and is the reason why 'many young Eritreans to leave their country' has been addressed as 'a concern' by Britain
Asia Thailand The President of the Thailand Stock Exchange, Pichai Chunhavajira, has announced plans to intensify the crackdown on illegal short selling as shares continue to perform negatively
America Belize Local social group “Loving Is Key” is holding an empowering training focused on mental health for the community, with the aim of addressing the current mental health crisis
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources presented the results of its recent annual review and strategic planning session, heralding a new era of agricultural empowerment and sustainability
Europe Montenegro The number of vehicles registered for the first time in Montenegro increased by 43% to 31.238 in 2023; in the fourth quarter of last year alone, the number of first-time vehicle registrations increased by 28% year-on-year
Africa Cameroon The trial into the murder of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo can begin with the military court in Yaoundé announcing the end of the judicial investigation phase
Oceania Nauru The governments of Nauru and the Marshall Islands have signed a memorandum of understanding on air services that facilitates negotiations for the operation of Nauru Airlines on the Majuro-Honolulu route
Africa Mauritius The Centre Communautaire Village 25 and the Bibliothèque du Nord, on the of remote island of Agalega laying 1.100 km north of the main island, were opened with the aim of promoting social commitment, local talent and a reading culture