Africa eSwatini 11 000 jobs have been added in 2023-25; though it may appear as a positive development for Eswatini’s economy, economists fear that Eswatini’s labour market is expanding in low-productivity jobs rather than sectors building long-term economic security
Africa Comoros The "Mother of the Nation Dialysis Centre" in Mohéli Island was inaugurated by the Emirates Red Crescent; the first of its kind on the island, it is a dialysis ward consisting of 8 dialysis units and a medical warehouse to provide 5.000 sessions annually
Europe Andorra Employers in the country are concerned about the problem they face in meeting the demand for labour; labour turnover can be estimated at 30% up to 50%.
Europe Slovenia The Slovenian Ministry of Health has up to now paid €20.000 in compensation for deaths after vaccination against the coronavirus; 81 requests have been received in 2022, 103 this year
Africa Ethiopia The Amhara Regional State Tourism Office has announced preparations for the next two public religious festivals 'Gena' and 'Timket' to be celebrated on 7 and 20 January respectively
Asia Maldives A new Act introducing up to MVR 50.000 (almost 3.000€) fine for unlawful strikes carried out by trade unions has been ratified by the Parliament
Europe Finland The population of the City of Helsinki is expected to grow from 664.028 at the end of 2022 to over 700.000 in 2027 and to 722.000 in 2040; at the end of the forecast period, in 2060, the population will reach 906.000
Asia Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Film Commission will launch 4th edition of Filmmakers Program this month; continuing to develop Saudi talent in the industry, it aims at training 4.000 people, beginners and professionals, and implement 150 training workshops in 13 regions
Europe Estonia The Bank of Estonia will issue two new commemorative coin series from 2025; both silver coins, one will celebrate Estonian soldiers and the other will start series 'Outstanding Estonian Women' with Lilli Suburg (1841-1923 journalist, writer and feminist)
Europe Finland Lux Helsinki will transform Finland's capital into a dazzling display of light art from 3 to 7 January 2024, with the festival promising an immersive 'science from art' experience
Asia Bangladesh In 10 years, continuous erosion of Brahmaputra, Teesta, Dharla, Dudhkumar and Gangadhar rivers rendered more than 100.000 people homeless in Kurigram, ruining 40.000 acres of farmland, 190 schools, 20 community clinics, 300 mosques, madrasas and temples
Asia Qatar Qatar University will accept approximately 1.000 students, male and female, for the undergraduate program for the Spring 2024 semester; Qataris constitute 70% of the total number of accepted students
Europe Belgium Mobile data usage nearly doubled (+95%) on New Year's Eve compared to the previous year, operator Proximus announced, according to figures compiled between 20:00 on 31 December and 08:00 on 1 January
Africa Algeria The Abou Bekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen has risen to first place in the ranking of higher education institutions in Algeria within the Erasmus+ Icm 2022-2023 programme