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Saudi national carrier inaugurates first direct flight to Zurich

The Saudi national carrier Saudia launched Thursday its first direct flight to Zurich in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program, which aims to connect the kingdom to its main target markets, state-run news agency SPA reports. The inauguration took place at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh in the presence of the Ambassador of Switzerland […]

Tunisia: Medical tourism generates around $330m per annum

Medical tourism generates around $330 million for Tunisia every year and positions the country as the second destination in the world right after France, Webdo Tunis reports, citing the country’s tourism authority (ONTT). ONTT also revealed that 550,000 tourists visit Tunisia every year and the average spending per patient is $3,000 per week. The medical […]

Spain complains about avalanche of illegal migrants arriving from Algeria

Algeria’s economic and social crisis is causing an upsurge in illegal migration. In 48 hours, more than 30 boats carrying Algerians were intercepted by the Spanish Coast Guard. A migratory pressure that worries the Spanish authorities.   More than 30 boats carrying some 445 illegal migrants from Algeria were intercepted within 48 hours by the […]