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Tunisia tourists, presidential guards... safety of nation threatened

Immediately after the deadly bombing of his presidential guard in the heart of the capital on Tuesday (Nov. 24th), Tunisian President Beji Caid

Economy

Thomas Cook reports first profit in five years despite security fears

Thomas Cook has reported its first return to profit in five years, saying it’s positive about the outlook for next year, despite security fears. The

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Postcards from Lyon: A changing skyline

Our new series of Postcards comes to you from Lyon, France's second largest metropolitan centre

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Bird's-eye views: it's worth the climb in Lyon!

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Coastline of discovery

In this edition of “Oman Life” we explore the country’s stunning coastline and discover the rich sea life including the endangered green turtle. Our

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Traveller's diary: Oman and the sea

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Macedonian Postcards: Sirok Sokak Street, Bitola

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we're in the southern city of Bitola

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Bitola: from macchiatos to mosaics

Economy

Lyon cancels 'Fête des Lumières' lights festival over security fears

This year’s Lights Festival in the French city of Lyon has been cancelled for security reasons following the Paris attacks. Describing the decision

France

France's State of Emergency - What will it mean for the French?

France has not seen such a nationwide deployment of security forces in living memory. And it is certainly only the beginning. Two days after the

Economy

Mass hotel and business cancellations in Paris post-attacks

The evidence may only be anecdotal so far, but there are reports that tourism and business in Paris is being hit in the aftermath of last week’s

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Foreigners in European lands

Business Line

Business Line: the economic impact and role of technology in the Paris attacks

One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Paris, was the target of a series of coordinated attacks on multiple civilian locations on Friday

Economy

France seeks to reassure business as tourists cancel trips

The French economy minister has reassured business leaders that security measures put in place after the Paris terror attacks are not designed to

Economy

France fears economic impact of Paris terror attacks

Beyond the appalling human cost – quite naturally the focus of everyone’s attention – France is bracing itself for the economic impact of the Paris

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Bukhara's rich handicraft heritage

Fascinating gold embroidery, colourful pottery and handmade carpets. In the old caravan city of Bukhara merchants still sell their goods today under

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Handicrafts and bazaars from Bukhara

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Macedonian Postcards: The Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we discover more of the beautiful Mavrovo National Park

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Away from the madding crowd, in a Macedonian monastery

Business Line

Business Line: a blow to Egypt's tourism, and Hedy Lamarr's legacy

The Sinai plane crash shattered Egypt’s tourism dream. The country has been doing its best to lure back visitors after the Arab Spring revolution of