Day: October 15, 2025

Evacuation Day: A Legacy of Sovereignty

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Tunisia today celebrates the 62nd anniversary of Evacuation Day the date in 1963 when the last French soldier left the naval base at Bizerte. The anniversary was hard-won; it was the bitter fruit of a decades-long struggle, the last page in a national liberation struggle initiated early in the 20th century, came to the dawn of independence in 1956, and was only finally achieved seven years later. The Bizerte saga is a story of stubborn determination. It started with the July 1961 armed conflict, when a national army, complemented by…

Bizerte… The City That Liberated the Nation

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When Tunisians celebrate Evacuation Day, one name stands out — Bizerte, the coastal city that turned into an eternal symbol of sacrifice and courage in July 1961.It was there, on its narrow streets and beaches, that Tunisians faced one of the fiercest battles against the remnants of French colonial forces, writing with their blood the final chapter of Tunisia’s freedom. A City That Defied the Impossible Bizerte was not just a French military base; it was a symbol of lingering colonial control even after independence in 1956.When France refused to…

Cairo International Film Festival announces the new poster for its 46th edition

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In light of the rapid regional and international developments, and the coincidence of the festival’s press conference—held on October 12—with the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and attended by numerous world leaders, the festival’s management found that the previous poster no longer reflected the spirit of the moment. Stemming from the festival’s cultural and humanistic role as a platform that embodies cinema as the conscience of the world, the management decided to release a new official poster that conveys the values of peace, light, and…

Nordic Solar Pioneer Bets on North Africa’s Corporate Green Shift

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Norway-based solar energy company Empower New Energy is speeding up its growth throughout North Africa, taking advantage of a tidal wave of commercial interest in secure, low-priced clean energy. The company’s business model centers on funding and owning solar installations for industrial and commercial customers, a formula it claims is the “secret” to unleashing the potential of renewables in the region. The expansion was underscored this week by a new partnership in Tunisia. On October 10, Empower announced a collaboration with AR Solaire, a local renewable energy specialist, and Leoni…

Where Stories and Spaces Meet: Cred main Sponsors 46th Cairo International Film Festival

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Continuing its commitment to supporting Egyptian culture, art, and talent, real estate developer Cred proudly announces its role as the main sponsor of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), set to take place on November 12, 2025. This strategic partnership reflects Cred’s dedication to empowering the arts and celebrates over a century of Egyptian cinematic excellence. It also reinforces CIFF’s global standing as a Category “A” festival, recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) in Paris. Cred’s sponsorship embraces the theme “Every Story Happens in a…