Europe Malta The heating debate on overtourism must not become an argument against tourists or the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abela warned, or the sector would risk "a mortal blow"
Oceania Fiji An additional two-week school holiday has been granted upon Minister initiative to Ratu Latianara College, its primary school and kindergarten in Korovisilou, Navua, which were severely affected by last week's flash floods
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 Egypt A series of major development projects in the South Valley region, including mega water lift stations and extensive road networks, were inaugurated by President al-Sisi
Asia China The goods train service between China and Europe supported recently completed its 90.000th journey; the service has seen a peak in requests as global supply chains are heavily impacted by the unsafe situation in the Red Sea
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 Ethiopia Heavy rains and floods have affected over 560.000 people across Ethiopia, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
America Colombia Colombia confirmed it will establish an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the West Bank, following the recent severance of diplomatic relations with Israel due to the Gaza conflict
Africa Gabon The Gabon and Eswatini registers have been added to the International Transport Workers Federation list of flags of convenience
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has become the first country in the world without state-owned zoos, closing the Simón Bolívar Zoo and the Santa Ana Conservation Center to promote wildlife conservation and relocating over 250 animals to better habitats
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
Africa eSwatini King Mswati III returned home after his state visit to the Taiwan to attend the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te, who brought his international guests shrimp fishing in Zhishan
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