Day: July 31, 2017

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Petras Auštrevicius, MEP and Vice-President of the ALDE Group

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EP Petras Auštrevicius: EU Moving From Development Assistance to Political-Economic Partnerships in North Africa EUBULLETIN talked in an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Petras Auštrevicius, member of the European Parliament and a vice-president of the ALDE political faction where he also acts as a coordinator for ALDE in the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI). EUBulletin: Can you please elaborate a little bit on the European Neighbourhood Policy vis-à-vis the North African region? Back during the Arab Spring series of revolutions, the EU admitted some mistakes concerning its policies in North Africa and…

The challenges of building an industrial economy in Africa

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The manufacturing sector could boost huge economic growth for the continent but its share of GDP has not moved from around 11 per cent over the last 10 years. Economist Moin Siddiqi investigates In today’s sophisticated global economy, Africa remains a weak link. The region could become an emerging manufacturing hub through optimal development of natural and human resources and increased technological transfers. Li Yong, director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, said: “Africa is by no means destined to lag behind the rest of the world economy. But…

Tunisia aims for 10 mln visitors in 2020

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Over 3.5 million tourists have visited Tunisia since the start of the year, Minister for Tourism and Craftsmanship Selma Elloumi Rekik has said. The indicators are positive and bode well for the coming season, she added. “We aim to reach 10 million tourists in 2020, and for this reason we are determined to restructure the entire sector,” Elloumi Rekik continued. To this end, numerous partnership agreements have been signed in order to improve the quality of services in tourist resorts and broaden supply, including in the cultural sector. The ministry…

Turkey laptop ban lifted on certain flights

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UK officials said the restrictions would remain imposed on all UK-bound flights from Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia The Department for Transport (DfT) announced on Friday (July 28) it had eased its restrictions on the use of large electronic devices on two Turkish carriers – Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines operating from Istanbul and Izmar. Laptops remain banned on services from Istanbul to the UK on carriers such as British Airways and easyJet and from airports popular with British holidaymakers including Bodrum and Dalaman. The DfT said that…