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WHO warns of obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
The WHO said Tuesday that "epidemic" overweight and obesity rates are linked to over 1.2 million deaths annually across Europe, calling for swift pol [...]
World Press Freedom: Seychelles is top in Africa and 13th in the world
Seychelles is the top African country on the World Press Freedom Index as the island nation takes 13th place in the ranking for 2022.
The island nat [...]
IMF conducts second Seychelles review for $107m lending facility
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in Seychelles conducting a second review as part of the Extended Fund Facility arrangement.
The [...]
Pope wants to meet Putin, compares Ukraine war to Rwanda
Pope Francis said in an interview published Tuesday that he requested a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, while comparing t [...]
Thai Union to invest another €10m in tuna cannery in Seychelles
Thai Union is planning to invest another 10 million euros in the Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) canning factory in Seychelles in the next two years, said a [...]
EU shores up defence against Russia energy threats
European Union ministers met Monday to respond to Russia cutting gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria -- and discuss plans for a possible oil embargo [...]
First Seychellois woman heads a Hilton brand resort in Seychelles
For the first time, a Seychellois woman, Doreen Valentin, has been promoted to the post of hotel manager of a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Seychelle [...]
Dozens leave Mariupol plant as Pelosi backs ‘fight for freedom’
Dozens of civilians have left a besieged steel plant in the city of Mariupol, Russia said on Sunday, as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi voiced support [...]
Workers are our national success: Seychelles’ Labour Day wishes from President, political parties and unions
As Seychellois workers joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Labour Day on May 1, President Wavel Ramkalan thanked all workers for their re [...]
Beijing tightens Covid restrictions as long holiday begins
Restaurants across Beijing will temporarily ban dining-in and residents will need clear Covid tests to visit public spaces, officials said Saturday, [...]