Asia Laos New rules for intellectual property protection wereintroduced, allowing businesses to protect industrial designs internationally through a single application under the Hague System; It simplifies registration and administrative procedures, reducing costs
Africa Ivory Coast Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara pardoned and ordered the release of 51 people convicted of treason and other state security charges
America Peru Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea and Chinese Foreign Minister Hua Chunying have discussed future steps to enhance bilateral relations and joint actions, recognizing ties over the past decade and China's pivotal role in Peru's trade
America Guatemala Guatemala has declared an "orange alert" as the Agua volcano erupted, affecting 20 hectares; specialized teams, supported by private helicopters and the Guatemalan Army, are currently battling the flames on the ground and in the air
America Dominica Opposition Senator Delbert Paris called for a 'free and liberated Dominica' while addressing hundreds of opposition supporters at a peaceful rally held in Roseau
America Honduras The trial against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has started in New York, where a jury was selected to determine his guilt or innocence in conspiring to introduce tons of cocaine into the US over nearly 20 years
Europe Lithuania The Central Lithuanian Project Management Agency is purchasing four light trucks for demining work for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Africa Djibouti 1.400 tablets to carry out the country's third population census - scheduled for 2024 - have been handed over to the Ministry of Economy and Finance by Egyptian Ambassador to Djibouti Khaled al-Shazly
Europe Italy According to report by Autostrade published by economic newspaper Sole24Ore, 2023 marked an all-time record for heavy goods vehicles: lorry traffic increased by 6% compared to 2007, when there had been another record for heavy goods vehicle traffic
Africa Sierra Leone In a recent ruling by the disciplinary committee of the Sierra Leone Women's Premier League, the Sierra Leone Police football team was fined for using obscene language and making threatening comments
Europe United Kingdom People in their 20s are more likely to be out of work for health reasons than those in their 40s, a situation that is 'radically different' from the past; by 2023, one in 20 (5%) young people will be economically inactive due to ill health
America Panama Despite handling less cargo due to drought and transit restrictions, Panama Canal's revenues surged by 14,9% to US$4,97 billion in 2023; the Panama Canal Authority attributes the rise to the tolls system implemented in January 2023
Asia Turkey New regulations will be implemented to improve rights and living conditions of seasonal agricultural workers, who will be accommodated in temporary settlement areas, mainly on state-owned land, with housing, infrastructure, sanitation and security guards
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The country surpassed the record of 35.000 tourists by registering 35.817 visitors in 2023, with the Portuguese leading the way with almost 50%, according to data revealed by 'Lusa ' from the Directorate of Tourism and Hospitality