Egypt
EUROPE
Spain’s Digital Nomads: The Paradox of Remote Working
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa has drawn over 22,000 remote workers since 2023, boosting cities like Málaga and Valencia—but rising rents reveal the cost of this global mobility boom.
WORLD
A Skeleton of Itself: How Isaias Afwerki Grounded Eritrea Down
Ethiopia's recent war accusations resurrect fears of another conflict in the Horn of Africa, but the real tragedy is what Eritrea has already become.
Gaza War
EU–Egypt €7.4bn Pact: Can Money Buy Influence?
Europe bets €7.4bn on Egypt, turning Cairo from border guard to Gaza mediator as Brussels tests cash-for-diplomacy influence.
BUSINESS
Tiran and Sanafir: Islands at the Heart of Red Sea Security
The Suez Canal and Red Sea routes face crises from Houthi attacks and island disputes, threatening global trade, oil transit, and Egypt’s economy.
BUSINESS
New Nile Order: Uganda Stands with Ethiopia Against Egypt’s Control
Cairo's grip on the Nile loosens as upstream nations assert equal rights, setting up a clash between historical claims and sovereign equality of water.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
