Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Israel has meanwhile launched a new wave of air and ground operations across the territory and the army ordered the evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis where Israel carried out a massive operation earlier in the war that left much of the area in ruins. The …
Read More »Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks ‘immediately’ after Putin call
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Before Trump’s social media statement, Putin had released a statement saying a “ceasefire is possible if the right agreements are reached” but didn’t explain what those agreements were. US President Donald Trump has said ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine will start “immediately” following a phone …
Read More »The Turkish Embassy in Cairo Celebrates Youth and Sports Day
Wagdy Abdelaziz Today, the Turkish Embassy in Cairo celebrates Youth and Sports Day in Turkey, which is celebrated annually on May 19. This day is more than just an official holiday. It is a national occasion with a profound historical significance, combining the spirit of youth and patriotism. It commemorates …
Read More »Exit polls: Rafał Trzaskowski to narrowly win Polish presidential election first round
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo According to preliminary exit polls, the mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski won the first round of the presidential election in Poland on Sunday, followed by Karol Nawrocki. The two politicians will face each other in the second round on 1 June. Poland’s Ruling Civic Platform (PO) …
Read More »Dan on the cusp of victory over Simion in Romanian presidential election runoff thriller
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Stakes have never been this high in Romania’s post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion. Independent candidate Nicusor Dan has maintained his lead over his nationalist competitor George Simion …
Read More »?Personal average tax rates in Europe: Which countries saw the biggest rise in 2024
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo The tax burden on workers, composed of income tax and social security contributions, varies widely across Europe. In 2024, this burden changed significantly in some countries, with notable rises and falls. Workers pay not only income tax but also social security contributions. Together, these two components …
Read More »?Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it. Female entrepreneurs may face a number of challenges when setting up a business, such as societal and gender …
Read More »?Trading bots are evolving: What happens when AI cheats the market
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Algorithms have been used in trading for decades, but recent advancements could throw up new challenges for regulators. Malevolent trading practices aren’t new. Struggles against insider trading, as well as different forms of market manipulation, represent a long-running battle for regulators. In recent years — however …
Read More »US loses business travellers with demand dampened by political turmoil
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Many fear that policies from the Trump administration are hurting the US’ soft power and dampening demand to visit the country. Business travel to the US fell 9% in April as companies and workers grappled with economic uncertainty and anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and border …
Read More »Business Economy UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo The UK economy recorded a better than expected first quarter, but experts warn, new taxes on UK businesses and high global uncertainty may slow down growth in the coming months. The British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of …
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