Andaman and Nicobar Islands set to become a global hotspot
| | NEW YORK, US, 15 October 2025 (TTW) - The A&N Islands are experiencing an exceptional resurgence in tourism, quickly establishing themselves as one of India’s most dynamic travel destinations. Since 2022, domestic visitors have nearly tripled, while international tourist arrivals have seen an increase of more than 150 per cent. This growth reflects a renewed global interest in the islands, driven by their combination of pristine beaches, rich history, and unique adventure opportunities. |
Filipinos rise up as outrage over corruption scandal grows
| | BULACAN, Philippines, 15 October 2025 (Guardian) - Philippine health worker Christina Padora's death in the province of Bulacan is one of dozens of recent flood-related fatalities in the Philippines, where allegations of corruption related to flood control projects have sparked widespread anger and street protests. Lawmakers, contractors and public works officials are accused of siphoning off billions allocated for flood mitigation through “ghost projects”, overpricing and kickbacks. |
Europe's largest cruise terminal opens in the Canary Islands
| | LOS PALMAS, Spain, 14 October 2025 (CH) - With more passengers arriving, Gran Canaria has proudly and officially opened the largest cruise terminal in Europe, welcoming the 2,910-passenger Celebrity Apex during an 11-night cruise as its first vessel to arrive at its new Las Palmas Cruise Port on October 2. |
Madagascar military says it has seized power
| | ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, 14 October 2025 (BBC) - An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the Indian Ocean island. Standing outside the presidential palace on Tuesday, CAPSAT chief Col Michael Randrianirina said the military would form a government and hold elections within two years. He also suspended key democratic institutions, like the electoral commission. Gen Z protesters will be part of the changes because "the movement was created in the streets so we have to respect their demands", he added. |
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SIDS |
 | | 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States 27-30 May 2024, Antigua and Barbuda |
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NAF |
| | North Atlantic Forum bi-annual international conference 17-21 June, 2024, Connemara, Ireland, |
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IWRA |
| | 1st Islands Water Congress 4-6 Sept, 2024, Torshavn, Faroe Islands |
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ANATOMY OF ISLANDS |
| | 12th Anatomy of Islands symposium 26-28 Sept, 2024, Jelsa, Hvar Island, Croatia |
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CIS |
| | Critical Island Studies 4th international conference 3-4 Oct, 2024, Manila, Philippines |
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CBD |
| | COP16 21 Oct-1 Nov, 2024, Cali, Colombia |
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UNFCCC |
| | COP29 11-22 November, 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan |
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ISLAND DYNAMICS |
| | DARKNESS II conference, 20-23 January 2025, Nuuk, Greenland |
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JICAS |
| | Islands And Island Studies conference 3-7 June, 2025, Jersey, Channel Islands |
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UNITED NATIONS |
| | UN Ocean Conference 9-13 June, 2025, Nice, France |
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UPEI |
| | 3rd international conference on SIS and SNIJs 16-20 June, 2025, Charlottetown, PEI |
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ISISA |
| | 20th Islands of the World Conference 7-11 July 2026, Shinan County, Jeollanam-do, South Korea |
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