Threatened native wildlife will get a reprieve from predators with a $14.1 million boost to predator control funding, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The investment from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) will support the Department of Conservation to scale up its predator control work to protect native species facing increased threat from a major South Island beech mast. This year beech forests throughout the South Island have dropped trillions of seeds, fuelling rat and stoat breeding, which will put vulnerable native birds, bats and other wildlife at hig…

Wasp control across visitor hotspots and priority biodiversity sites will double, backed by a $2 million International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy boost, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. “Wasps are more than just a nuisance for visitors enjoying New Zealand’s fantastic outdoors – they have a major impact on native species and are also one of the most damaging insect pests in the country, costing our economy more than $130m annually,” Mr Potaka says. The IVL investment will mean Wasp Wipeout - which works with community groups by providing bait and technical expertise to cont…

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The National Government has issued Executive Decree No. 19 of June 16, 2026, which orders the closure throughout the national territory of national and municipal public offices this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, starting at 2 in the afternoon, on the occasion of our team's first game in the 2026 Soccer World Cup. The only public offices exempt from complying with this schedule are those that, due to the nature of the service they provide, must remain operational, such as Idaan, health institutions of the Social Security Fund and the Ministry of Health; postal services, Firefighters, Sinaproc, the…

Every day early educators help children learn, grow and get ready for school. It’s one of the most important jobs in the country and they should be paid fairly for that work. That’s why the Albanese Government funded a 15 per cent pay rise for Early Education and Care Workers. Today, the Albanese Government is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in this historic 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators. This investment will be tied to a commitment from Child Care Centres to limit fee increases. We want to make sure workers can be fairly paid without t…

The Albanese Government has delivered on its election commitment to open an additional 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with the final clinic opening in Caloundra, Queensland today. Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are providing cost of living relief, helping families access healthcare without the cost, providing free Medicare-backed care close to home. The opening is a historic milestone meaning all 137 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics promised by the Government are now operating around the country. Clinics provide free Medicare-backed care for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuri…

The Prime Minister will unveil a major package of international investment into the UK economy at the G7 Summit, delivering more than a thousand jobs, strengthening energy security and helping to bring down costs for working people. The deal includes major investments from French and Indian firms into Britain’s clean energy infrastructure and AI sector - backing high-skilled jobs in cities including Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham while helping deliver more stable and affordable energy. At a time of rising global instability, including conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Prime Mini…

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the G7 this afternoon. The leaders began by reflecting on the peace deal struck between the United States and Iran on Sunday, and paid tribute to President Trump’s efforts, and all partners involved, to secure a way forward. It was vital the Strait of Hormuz was now opened with no tolls and full freedom of navigation for global shipping, they agreed. The leaders then discussed the success of their respective visits to India and the UK and underlined the strength of the friendship between both countries. That relationship…

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Στη βάση των ανακοινώσεων της Νομικής Υπηρεσίας, η Κυβέρνηση θα πράξει ό,τι χρειάζεται, πάντα στη βάση του Συντάγματος, για πλήρη διερεύνηση της υπόθεσης, είπε απόψε, 16 Ιουνίου 2026, ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης αναφερόμενος στο θέμα του πορίσματος της Ανεξάρτητης Αρχής κατά της Διαφθοράς. Σε δηλώσεις του στους δημοσιογράφους, στο περιθώριο εγκαινίων στον Αναλιόντα, και κληθείς να σχολιάσει το πόρισμα της Ανεξάρτητης Αρχής κατά της Διαφθοράς, ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας είπε: «Έχει ήδη γίνει σχετική δήλωση. Εκείνο που θέλω να επαναλάβω είναι, θεσμικά και ως η σχετική νομ…

The President of Albania, accompanied by Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, visited the Imam Bukhari Memorial Complex, the Amir Temur Mausoleum, the Registan complex, the Mirzo Ulugbek Museum-Observatory, and the Eternal City historical and ethnographic complex at the Great Silk Road International Tourist Center. On the same day, the distinguished guest returned from Samarkand to Tashkent on the Afrosiyob train. On June 17, Bajram Begaj will participate in the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum. B. Khudoyberdiyev,…

During the meeting, issues related to developing bilateral relations and giving them practical substance were discussed in depth. As a result of high-level visits, cooperation between the two countries has reached a new level. In particular, since the beginning of the year, trade turnover has increased by 15 percent, and the number of joint ventures has reached 50. Active contacts at various levels continue. Touching on the importance of negotiations with the delegation from Malaysia’s Petronas Corporation, which is in Uzbekistan these days, the President of Uzbekistan emphasized the need to…

During the visit to these historical monuments, the distinguished guest was briefed in detail on the creative potential of our ancestors, the role of Samarkand in the development of world civilization, and the work underway in the country to preserve historical and cultural heritage. During his visit to the historical and ethnographic complex in the Eternal City, located on the grounds of the Great Silk Road International Tourist Center, the President of Albania became acquainted with national handicrafts and examples of folk applied art. He emphasized that New Uzbekistan, with its rich histo…

During the event, the Chairman of the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Khalilillo Turakhodjayev held talks with the heads of the antimonopoly authorities of Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Hungary. Issues such as protecting consumers’ rights and legitimate interests, strengthening mechanisms for open public dialogue, ensuring fair competition in digital markets, and creating favorable conditions for global digital platforms in national markets were discussed in detail during the meetings. The parties exchanged views on advanced regulatory approac…

She states that American financial institutions and companies are increasingly interested in Uzbekistan. The country is steadily enhancing its reputation as a trustworthy partner, offering foreign investors promising new opportunities for cooperation and joint projects.

Jimaní.–The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) inaugurated this Tuesday the first driver's license office in this municipality of the Independencia province, as part of its process of expansion and strengthening of the services it offers to citizens throughout the national territory. The opening of this new office represents an important advance for the province, by allowing thousands of citizens to carry out their procedures without having to travel to other districts, saving time and resources. During the opening ceremony, the executive director of Intrant, Mil…

Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, stated this Tuesday that more than 90% of the estimated revenue in the Bill on Measures for Economic Growth, Fiscal Simplification and Mitigation of the International Crisis will come from the richest 1% of the population. Díaz maintained that the proposal sent by the Executive Branch to the National Congress was designed with criteria of equity, fiscal responsibility and social protection, with the objective of preserving the country's economic stability without burdening the middle class sectors, micro, small and medium-sized …

The President of the Republic of Iceland, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Republic of Iceland, Mrs. Halla Tomasdottir, on the occasion of the Republic Day. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent the President of the Republic of Iceland Mrs. Halla Tomasdottir warm congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Republic Day, the national holiday of Iceland. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Turkmen leader wished President Halla Tomasdottir good health, happiness, and peace, prosperity and prosperity to the people of…

Santo Domingo.–President Luis Abinadera announced this Tuesday that the Dominican Republic will once again become the center of government innovation and digital transformation by being confirmed as the venue for the second regional edition of the World Government Summit (WGS), which will be held on November 20 and 21, 2026, in Cap Cana. During a meeting held in the Ambassadors Room of the National Palace, the president stated that the meeting will return to the country and the number of participants is expected to double, consolidating the Dominican Republic as a regional reference in terms …

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Postal Institute (INPOSDOM), in coordination with the Organizing Committee of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, presented the official commemorative postal issue dedicated to the historic regional sports event, which will celebrate its centenary this year and is considered the oldest regional multi-sport competition in the world. The broadcast is part of the institutional contributions of the Dominican Republic to this historic celebration, which will take place from July 24 to August 8, 2026 and will bring together thousands of ath…