Europe Sweden Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have discovered a new species in Swedish forests: it is a fungus that parasitizes lichens
America Brazil Brazil has secured a US$70 million phosphate mining expansion license in Bahia, with the investment aimed at producing fertilizers for the Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, and Bahia states
Asia Philippines More than 200.000 domestic workers in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) will benefit from the wage increase recently approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board
Europe Italy The World Meteorological Organisation confirmed the recording of 48,8 degrees in the Sicilian city of Syracuse on 11 August 2021: it is the highest temperature ever registered in continental Europe
America Costa Rica Biologists have discovered 4 new octopus species near Costa Rica’s El Dorado Hill, including the “Dorado” octopus, which laid eggs near low-temperature hydrothermal vents, revealing a previously unknown hydrothermal ecosystem
Europe Malta Malta's 11 asphalt plants should be regulated by environmental authorities, according to the ombudsman, who looked into the matter after residents of Iklin complained about 'toxic fumes' emitted by an asphalt factory for years
Oceania Marshall Islands The general manager of the water company stated that back-up generators will soon be installed to supply fresh and salt water service in Majuro, so that the service can continue despite frequent power outages
Europe Moldova The pro-Russian Moldovan separatist region of Transdniester has declared that it needs more Russian natural gas to run its industry; last year, the country had met its gas needs from European markets, leaving Russian gas for the separatist region
America Argentina Congress has approved “omnibus” reform bill; the divisive package aims at transforming state and economy; critics fear it leads to more exploitation of natural resources, more benefits for the private sector, and less resources for environment and culture
Asia Kyrgyzstan The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan entered the foreign exchange market for the first time since October 2023 and conducted its first intervention this year
Africa Namibia Namibian President Hage Geingob died on Sunday at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at Lady Pohamba Hospital
Asia Nepal The third Chief Minister's Cup men's volleyball national tournament is taking place in Kanchanpur, famous for producing national-level players in various sports; this is the first national event held here in 12 years
Europe San Marino Don Domenico Beneventi, 50, of the clergy of Acerenza (Potenza), until now parish priest and teacher, will be the Bishop elected to the San Marino-Feretrana Church
America Jamaica Restorative Justice, a Department of the Ministry of Justice, is encouraging Jamaicans of good repute with a passion for nation-building to register to become RJ facilitators, who seek to resolve conflicts by bringing parties to an agreement