Peru: Tourism surpasses expectations on long weekend National Holidays

LIMA, Aug 1 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Mathews on Monday reported that travel projections for the long weekend National Holidays were exceeded. The government official explained that more than 1.4 million people traveled on these days, and about US$180 million in sales were generated on this…

Peru, Switzerland sign cooperation agreement to strengthen energy efficiency

LIMA, Aug 1 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi and Swiss Ambassador to Peru Paul Garnier signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement on Monday. The signing of this agreement will enable the development of the project “Strengthening Capacities for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Latin America – CEELA, Phase 1“ in Peru. The…

Only four nations doing enough to stub out smoking: WHO

GENEVA, July 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Only four countries — Brazil, Mauritius, the Netherlands and Turkey — have adopted all the anti-tobacco measures recommended in the fight against the “deadly scourge” of smoking, the World Health Organization said Monday.  In a fresh report, the UN health agency urged countries to scale…

UK will issue ‘hundreds’ of new oil, gas licences in North Sea: PM Sunak

LONDON, July 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK government said Monday it would issue “hundreds” of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea to secure energy reserves while still aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. “Investment in the North Sea will continue to unlock new projects, protect…

Once-in-a-lifetime drought: Argentina forced to import 6.1 million tons of soybeans in first half of 2023

BUENOS AIRES, July 31 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentina hit by a once-in-a-lifetime drought, has been forced to import 6.1 million tons of soybeans in the first half of 2023, according to data published by the Rosario Stock Exchange. The volume, the highest ever recorded for the period, is triple the amount…

Zanzibar, UNESCO team up to protect Stone Town heritage site

ZANZIBAR, July 31 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — IN efforts to maintain Zanzibar’s major heritage site, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) with support from the Isles government has launched ‘capacity-building project’ on revitalising Stone Town of Zanzibar by promoting socio economic development. The event held here was officiated by the…

Hundreds ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns across Canada-US border

OTTAWA, July 31 (NNN-XINHUA) — Hundreds have been ordered to evacuate in western Canada due to an out-of-control wildfire burning across Canada-US border, local media reported Sunday. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Town of Osoyoos issued an evacuation order Saturday evening for 732 properties in and around Osoyoos,…

US violence: Six migrant workers struck by SUV in intentional act, authorities say

CHARLOTTE (North Carolina, US), July 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six migrant workers were hit and injured by an SUV outside a North Carolina Walmart in what appears to be an “intentional assault” Sunday afternoon, and authorities are looking for the driver involved, police said. The incident happened after 1 p.m. outside…

Ten candidates clear hurdle to seek Panama presidency in 2024

PANAMA CITY, July 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ten candidates qualified to vie for the presidency of Panama, meeting a deadline that set the stage for the May 2024 elections, the Electoral Tribunal said. The last candidates to qualify were lawyer and journalist Ricardo Lombana (center right), legislator Zulay Rodriguez of the…

Uruguay to build prison for transgender inmates

MONTEVIDEO, July 31 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Uruguayan authorities have announced plans to build a prison for transgender offenders, it was reported in Montevideo. Uruguay is the country with the highest per capita incarceration rate in South America, with four out of every 1,000 inhabitants behind bars. “This is good news for…