Day: December 16, 2016

European Union approves projects worth €37 million to tackle migration challenges in North Africa

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The package will address migration challenges in Libya, Tunisia and Morocco. In Libya, this new EU support will better protect and assist the most vulnerable migrants, such as the persons rescued at sea and disembarked in Libya, and will help their host communities. In Tunisia this programme will tackle the root causes of migration by boosting the creation of economic opportunities. In Morocco an EU programme will support the fight against racism and xenophobia against migrants by strengthening their legal protection. Today’s new funding brings the EU support to Northern…

Arab Spring opened some media freedoms in spite of the overall clampdowns, shows researcher

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The Arab Spring opened the door to some greater freedoms in Middle East news media and some social change in spite of reverses from the political upheaval in the region. In a study of four countries in the Middle East in the period immediately following the Arab Spring in 2010-2012 — Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen,  Majid A. Al Zowaimil argues the scrutiny of the media in terms of government power structures was a measure of some success for the revolution. Al Zowaimil graduated yesterday with his Master of Communication…

Review: ‘As I Open My Eyes’ is a fine Tunisian film

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Farah is a fiery 18-year-old who wants to skip her chance go to medical school to study music and play in a band with her boyfriend. Hayet is her fiercely protective mother, who is having nothing of her daughter throwing away her future to chase her musical dream. That is pretty standard stuff. It soon becomes apparent that Farah’s music and her association with her band members is dangerous. Why?  “As I Open My Eyes” is set in Tunisia in 2010, and Farah and company are protest singers, dissenting against…

The Ultimate Road Trip for Star Wars Fans

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We know the drill. After seeing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story this weekend, the little kid inside you will be itching to hop on the Millennium Falcon, blast some stormtroopers and save the galaxy. While we can’t promise you a ride on the Millennium Falcon or give you a (real) lightsaber, we can give you the ultimate Star Wars road trip. Thanks to AttractionTix, a road map of all the major sites for one of the most popular franchises in history is at your disposal. Hit the desert in…

Strike at Euronews

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Over the past 24 hours, 68 euronews employees based at the channel’s headquarters in Lyon, France, joined a strike against the management’s plans to slash jobs and change working conditions. That represents around 60 percent of those who were on rota to work in the newsroom during the course of the day. This move follows a no confidence vote last week organised by Euronews journalists and technicians against the current management by 205 to 34 (with 52 abstentions). It shows that there are many members of staff who are unhappy…

Tunisian Olive Oil Industry Reaches New Heights

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The Tunisian olive oil is flourishing after the Europe’s decision to waive taxes on Tunisian oil imports and grant substantial financial help to the country. The Tunisian olive oil sector is flourishing and showcasing staggering growth notably due to the European Union’s decision to waive taxes on Tunisian oil imports and grant substantial financial help to the country. The sector is also benefiting from the global, ever-growing demand. The EU measure on Tunisian olive oil imports followed the terror attack on the beach resort of Sousse last year, which left…

Deutsche Hospitality expands into Tunisia

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Deutsche Hospitality is adding a further country to its portfolio. From the second quarter of 2017, guests will be able to relax at the Steigenberger Hotel Kantaoui Bay and at the Jaz Hotel Tour Khalef in Sousse, Tunisia. The company already has a representation of several hotels in Egypt and will open two more on Cape Verde by 2020. This makes Tunisia the third African country in which the group will operate. The Steigenberger Hotel Kantaoui Bay will be a five-star property with 365 rooms and suites and six restaurants…