Peru: Airports received over 35.6 million passengers in 2023

LIMA, Feb 26 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian airports supervised by the Supervisory Board for Investment in Public Transportation Infrastructure (Ositran) welcomed more than 35.6 million passengers in 2023, up 12.8% compared to 2022, when they received 31.6 million. According to the country’s transportation regulator, Jorge Chavez International Airport (AIJC) —operated by Lima Airport Partners (LAP)— saw…

Peru reiterates commitment to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Kuwait

LIMA, Feb 26 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Government of Peru, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed its willingness to continue strengthening ties of friendship and cooperation with Kuwait. On social media, the Government agency extended its congratulations to the Persian Gulf country on the occasion of its National Day. “Peru congratulates the…

Venezuelan authorities confirm death toll of 16 after illegal mine collapse

CARACAS, Feb 25 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Venezuelan authorities confirmed the death toll of 16 miners following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in the southern state of Bolivar on Tuesday. Search efforts concluded Friday with no further casualties reported. “No more deaths have been reported,” stated Bolivar Governor Angel Marcano…

Tanzania starts exporting peas to India

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb 25 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania will start exporting peas to the Indian market immediately, thanks to the deepened bilateral relations between the two countries. Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, January Makamba, revealed this on Saturday through X (formerly Twitter), stating that the country will…

France: Eiffel Tower to reopen Sunday as strike ends

PARIS, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France’s Eiffel Tower that had been closed for five days by a strike will reopen Sunday after the monument’s management announced a deal had been struck with unions. The stoppage since Monday at one of the world’s best-known tourist sites was the second within two…

Russia will remain in the Outer Space Treaty: Deputy Foreign Minister

Moscow, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) Russia is not considering the possibility of withdrawing from the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov declared. “No, we are not considering (leaving it). It is one of the key components left within the system of international agreements, legal agreements and…

Italy reports some 50 dengue cases during first two months of year

ROME, Feb 25 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Italy reported 48 dengue cases between Jan 1 and Feb 21, all of which were imported, leading to an increase in measures to fight the disease, it was learned recently. According to a press release on the specialized news website Quotidiano Sanitá, during a…

Number of deaths from fires in Chile increases

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Feb 25 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The number of deaths due to the fires in region of Valparaíso, Chile, increased to 134, while five people remain missing and several are in critical condition. The incident affected over 10,000 hectares in rural and urban areas of the communes of…

Venezuela, Türkiye to increase trade to 3 bln USD

CARACAS, Feb 25 (NNN-XINHUA) — Venezuela and Türkiye are committed to advancing towards a trade exchange of 3 billion U.S. dollars, the two countries’ foreign ministers said here on Saturday. Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil said that the trade exchange between the two countries reached over 800 million dollars…

15 killed in road accident in northern Tanzania

ARUSHA (Tanzania), Feb 25 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 15 people, including three foreigners, were killed and 12 others seriously injured Saturday in a road accident involving four vehicles in Arusha city in northern Tanzania, said a local police source. Justine Masejo, the Arusha regional commissioner, said the accident occurred at…