High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection

NEW YORK, Jan 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported. Formally known as the BBNJ Agreement, the treaty…

Zanzibar records 10pc rise in tourist arrival in December

ZANZIBAR, Jan 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR recorded 100,739 international tourist arrivals in December last year, a 10 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the islands’ steady tourism recovery. Figures released by the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism show arrivals rose from 91,611 visitors in December 2024 to…

Greece announces second marine park despite territorial dispute with Turkiye

ATHENS, Jan 18 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announced in Parliament the plan to create a second marine national park in the Aegean Sea, rejecting Turkish claims. He described Turkiye’s “Blue Homeland” doctrine, which claims vast economic zones, as “unacceptable” and stated that Greece now has stronger…

Bulgaria set for another snap election after protests oust government

Pres Rumen Radev issued three invitations for parties to form a govt before calling for early vote SOFIA, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has said the country will hold early elections after leading parties refused a mandate to replace the last government, which resigned amid widespread protests.The…

Portugal presidential vote wide open as far-right surge expected

LISBON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portugal votes on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election in which a far-right candidate could for the first time make it to a run-off ballot, but with the final result hard to predict. Polls predict Andre Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega…

Austria avalanche kills 3, bringing toll to 8

VIENNA, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An avalanche killed three Czech skiers in central Austria, police said, bringing the total to eight killed in the country’s Alps on Saturday. Avalanches across the Alps have claimed victims since last week following heavy snowfall. An avalanche swept away three of a group of…

Greenland minister praises European countries for response to Trump tariffs threat

Young people with placards reading “Greenland is not for sale!” take part in a demonstration that gathered almost a third of the city population to protest against the US President’s plans to take Greenland in Nuuk, Greenland, near the US Consulate to Greenland NUUK, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greenlandic minister…

UN chief Guterres warns ‘powerful forces’ undermining global ties

LONDON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday deplored a host of “powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation” in a London speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly. Guterres, whose term as secretary-general ends on Dec 31 this year, delivered the warning at the Methodist…

Brazil, EU hail trade deal as victory for multilateralism

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday hailed a trade deal between the EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc as a victory for multilateralism at a time of global volatility. The pair met…

EU inks South America trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

The deal between the 27-nation European Union and Mercosur bloc members Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas after 25 years of tricky negotiations ASUNCION, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union and Mercosur officially signed one of the world’s largest free-trade agreements…
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