More than 800 chess players from 84 countries are participating in the championship. Nine athletes are defending Uzbekistan’s honor. In the first round, Lazizabonu Komiljonova, Sarvinoz Bekmuratova, Nilufarkhon Imomquziyeva, and Mumtozbegim Mansurova defeated their opponents. Akobirkhon Saidaliyev, Rauf Qosimov, and Sadullo Azizov drew, while Rukia Olimova lost her match. The tournament with a prize pool of $20,000 will run until June 26.

From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., presented the report of the Advisory Committee on the Restitution and Repatriation of Cultural Heritage to the Government this week. The Advisory Committee was established in 2023, to advise the Government on matters relating to the restitution and repatriation of culturally sensitive objects in Ireland. It was independently chaired by the Rt. Hon. Sir Donnell Deeny, and its membership brought together diverse experiences, expertise, and perspectives from potential…

Government approval to publish the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 secured today Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien today secured Government approval to publish the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, and progress it to enactment as soon as possible. This Bill will provide the Minister with the power to address the 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport. “This Government recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport as our primary international gateway, and the vital role it plays in supporting economic growth, connectivity and jobs across the State. …

The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Rose of Innisfree Boat Tours have partnered again this year to offer visitors a unique heritage experience when visiting Parke’s Castle. Every Wednesday from 1 July, the Rose of Innisfree Boat Tour departs from Doorly Park Jetty, Sligo at 10:30am, travelling across Lough Gill to the majestic Parke’s Castle on the Leitrim shore. Once docked, visitors are welcomed with a guided tour of the castle at 11:30am, before the boat returns to Sligo at 12:20pm, arriving back by 1:30pm. Please note that boat charges apply. The experience offers a new way to explo…

From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, John Cummins TD today announced the 82 infrastructure projects which will be supported in the first phase of the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) programme. The approved projects will directly enable the delivery of 86,000 new homes and provide the potential for a further 113,000 homes. These projects are the first to be funded as part of a major multi-annual fund committed to unlocking land an…

From:Department of Education and Youth Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton will visit the European Parliament to meet with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the visit, the Minister will discuss Ireland’s priorities in education and youth policy, including enhanced cooperation under the European Education Area Strategy and the future development of key EU initiatives. Speaking in advance of the visit, Minister Naughton said: “I am delighted to undertake my first official visit to the European…

Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, and Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins MLA, have today announced funding for four greenways in the border region under the Shared Island Greenways Development Fund which was established by the Government of Ireland in November 2025 to support the progression of greenway projects in the border region. The Shared Island Greenways Development Fund will support implementation of the National Development Plan objective to ‘continue development of an island-wide greenway network to link the Atlantic coast with…

Montenegro today closed two additional negotiating chapters at the Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg, bringing the total number of closed chapters in the accession process to sixteen. On this occasion, Prime MinisterMilojko Spajićaddressed representatives of the EU Member States attending the Intergovernmental Conference. The Prime Minister stressed that each chapter closure represents tangible proof that enlargement works when commitment, reforms, and political will come together. For Montenegro, the accession process has never been merely a technical exercise in legal alignment. …

Montenegro has made significant progress both domestically and on its path towards Europe. These reform efforts must be recognised and rewarded. For us, Europe is stronger, safer and more prosperous when a country like Montenegro joins the European Union. Of course, all conditions must be met, but we are very positive that you will be able to conclude the negotiations in the coming months. We would be very pleased to see Montenegro as the 28th Member State of the European Union in 2028, said Prime Minister of LuxembourgLuc Friedenfollowing his meeting with Prime Minister of MontenegroMilojko S…

President William Ruto has received and welcomed a report outlining the framework on compensation to Kenyans who suffered human rights violations during violent protests between 2017 and 2025. The President said the report, prepared by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), is the beginning of a journey towards the recognition of injustice done to the victims. “A nation does not heal by choosing whose pain matters,” he said when he received the report at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. He added: “It heals by acknowledging all suffering, pursuing justice for all and committi…

"It will help to advance research, diagnosis and treatment in areas that affect the lives of thousands of women in our country, and which have not received the necessary attention," said the president at an event on women and health research. The President of the Government of Spain arrives at the Ortega-Marañón Foundation |Pool Moncloa / Carlos Herrero- 2026-06-14T22:00:00Z Ortega-Marañón Foundation, Madrid The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has presented the programme 'Somos. Contamos: Fin de la discriminación de las mujeres en la investigación de la salud' (We are. …

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will participate in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit (ARCS) in Kazan, Russia, from 17 to 18 June 2026. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will participate in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit (ARCS) in Kazan, Russia, from 17 to 18 June 2026. The ARCS marks two significant milestones: the 30th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership and the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations. At the Summit, ASEAN and Russia will discuss ways to take forward their Strategic Partnership, and to strengthen coop…

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Members of the Council of the University of Seychelles, for a period of 3 years, effective 1st June 2026. The Council is chaired by Dr Bernard Valentin who was appointed on 24th March 2026. The University Council serves as the highest governing body of the University, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and accountability for its overall development and performance.

Ο Πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης παρέστη στην εκδήλωση για την παρουσίαση του Εθνικού Μηχανισμού Προστασίας Ζώων σε περιπτώσεις φυσικών καταστροφών, στον Σταθμό Υποδοχής Πληγέντων Ζώων στο Γαλάτσι. Ο Πρωθυπουργός, τον οποίο υποδέχθηκαν ο Υπουργός Εσωτερικών Θοδωρής Λιβάνιος και ο Υφυπουργός Βασίλης Σπανάκης, ξεναγήθηκε από την ιδρύτρια της φιλοζωικής οργάνωσης Dogs’ Voice, Ελένη Δέδε, στις εγκαταστάσεις του Σταθμού. Ο Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης επισκέφθηκε, μεταξύ άλλων, τους χώρους διαλογής και επανένωσης, το κτηνιατρείο και το κέντρο συντονισμού, όπου ενημερώθηκε για τη διαχείριση επιχειρήσεων …

O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης θα δεχθεί τον Ανώτερο Αντιπρόεδρο για τις Συσκευές και Υπηρεσίες της Amazon κ. Πάνο Παναή O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης θα δεχθεί τον Ανώτερο Αντιπρόεδρο για τις Συσκευές και Υπηρεσίες της Amazon κ. Πάνο Παναή

O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης δέχεται τον τέως Πρωθυπουργό της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας κ. Αλέξη Τσίπρα. Προεδρικό Μέγαρο, Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, receives the Former Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Alexis Tsipras. Presidential Palace, Lefkosia, Cyprus

(1)Health, knowledge and skills, and employment or careers build human resources into a vital asset for the nation […](In developing) human resources, we focus on three areas. First ishealth, second isknowledge and skills, and third isemployment or careers. To build human resources into a vital asset for the nation, we must care for an individual’s health from early childhood until the end of their life. We must ensure that every citizen enjoys good health and serves as an asset to their family rather than a burden — because poor health creates a burden. Building job opportunities is crucial.…

In Paouignan, work on the cassava processing unit is progressing quickly. It is there, in the heart of the Hills, that the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Adin Yeton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN, set one of the first milestones of a three-day tour, from June 11 to 13, 2026, which took him to Glazoué then to Parakou. Everywhere, the same slogan, carried by the Head of State, Romuald WADAGNI: produce more, and transform on site. The message contrasts with decades of Beninese agriculture focused on the export of raw materials. For the Minister, the issue goes beyond the economic fiel…

Today, I have great pleasure to preside over the opening ceremony of the 39th WAGGGS World Conference and the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Olave Baden-Powell Society on the land of Angkor, Siem Reap province, Kingdom of Cambodia. On behalf of the Royal Government and the people of Cambodia, I would like to extend our warmest welcome toHer Majesty Queen Azizah, the leaders of WAGGGS, the OB-PS community, and all international delegates and guests, attending in person and through video teleconference from over 116 countries around the world. Your honourable presence is not only a profound honor f…