Egypt unveils details of high‑speed electric rail network
Egypt’s Transport Ministry has outlined plans for a new high‑speed electric rail network that will include three types of trains, officials said Sunday. The fastest, the Velaro high‑speed train, will…
Morocco Pushes for Stronger Coordination on African Free Trade Zone
Moroccan Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour has that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an ambitious project that requires time and tighter coordination among member states. Speaking…
Monaco Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Marine Ecosystems at UN
Monaco reiterated its commitment to preserving marine ecosystems during a UN General Assembly debate on oceans and the law of the sea. Speaking Dec. 8, Ambassador Isabelle Picco, Monaco’s permanent…
Mediterranean Trails Network launched in Amman to promote sustainable walking tourism
A new association bringing together destination management organizations and hiking trail specialists across the Mediterranean was launched this week in Amman. The Mediterranean Trails Network (MTN), backed by the French…
Nutrition May Boost Cancer Treatment Effectiveness, French Study Finds
Nutrition could play a key role in how patients respond to cancer therapies, according to new French research. A study published in Nature Communications highlights the impact of indole-3-carbinol, a…
Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions – and how to reject the ones you
Robert Dempsey, Manchester Metropolitan University It’s December, the weather’s turning, and the holidays are fast approaching. You’ve got to find the perfect gift for your partner, parents or that weird…
Scotland to Launch Visitor Levy in 2026, Edinburgh First With 5% Tourist Tax
The Scottish Government will introduce legislation allowing councils to apply a flat-rate visitor levy, expanding powers beyond the current percentage-based tourist tax. From this week, anyone booking accommodation in Edinburgh…
Germany: Industry Loses 2,100 Jobs Monthly, Business Group Warns of Deindustrialization
A leading business association has warned of accelerating deindustrialization in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, as the metal and electrical industries shed about 2,100 jobs every month. Johannes Pöttering,…
Syrian Petroleum Company signs deals with Saudi firms, hosts major energy exhibition in Damascus
The Syrian Petroleum Company signed four agreements Tuesday with Saudi firms covering technical support and oil and gas field development, the Ministry of Energy said. Officials said the signing, held…