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Mediterranean ObserverMarch 1, 2022

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Jet2.com has become the first major airline to drop the rule for passengers to wear face masks on its flights. The airline relaxed its Covid-19 rule on Tuesday (March 1), telling passengers flying to and from airports in England and Northern Ireland that wearing a mask is no longer mandatory. A spokesman said: “It’s no […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 1, 2022

Libya’s eastern-based parliament on Tuesday approved a new Cabinet in a challenge to the unity government of interim premier Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah in the capital Tripoli in the west. The new administration, to be headed by former interior minister Fathi Bashagha, won the confidence of the House of Representatives with a majority of 92 […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 26, 2022

Italy has removed the requirement for vaccinated non-EU visitors to take pre-departure tests before travelling to the country. The move is in line with an EU recommendation made earlier this week and comes into effect from March 1. Visitors from countries within the EU did not have to show proof of a negative test to […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 26, 2022

Kenyan artist Tina Benawra is perhaps the only artist in the world who draws in the braille-a tactile writing system for visually impaired people, giving them an opportunity to experience art. While, generally, at galleries, visitors are often strictly prohibited from touching artworks, guests are invited to touch and feel them. Speaking to Anadolu Agency […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 24, 2022

The Consulate of the Republic of Malta was inaugurated, Wednesday in Casablanca, during an official ceremony in the presence of the Maltese Minister for European and Foreign Affairs, Evarist Bartolo, and the Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour. On this occasion, Mr. Bartolo stressed that the opening of this consulate is part of […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 24, 2022

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Chris Fearne announces latest relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions Outdoor standing events will be allowed to resume without restrictions from April 11, while children would not need to wear masks in school after the Easter holidays, if COVID-19 cases remain under control. Establishments whose licence allows them to operate longer than 1am will be able to […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2022

A historical shrine that is approximately 9,000 years old was found at a remote Neolithic site in Jordan’s eastern desert, a group of Jordanian and French archaeologists announced Tuesday. The ritual complex was found in a Neolithic campsite near large structures known as “desert kites,” or mass traps that are believed to have been used […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2022

Europe’s medical tourism is shifting toward Turkey, according to the general manager of an Ankara-based health organization. Many cities in Turkey provide medical tourism services to foreigners, led by tourism centers such as Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara, said Ali Yakut, general manager of healthineverywhere.com, according to a press release. Consumers can choose appropriate health services […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 21, 2022

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Industry leaders have paid tribute to former United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary General, and Senator of the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation Dr Taleb Rifai, as a new resilience centre opens in his name in Jordan. The Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) opened its third location, situated at the Middle East University […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 20, 2022

Introducing millions of foreign tourists to the uniquely beautiful cities of Turkey every year, national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) will contribute to the local tourism sector with its tourism-oriented flights in the summer season of 2022. Some 388 weekly direct flights will be organized from the southern Mediterranean touristic province of Antalya, the Dalaman […]

Category: Economy and Tourism

Jet2 drops face mask rule for passengers on flights

Libya parliament approves rival Cabinet to unity govt: Statement

Italy and Tunisia latest destinations to relax Testing Rules

Kenyan artist draws paintings using braille for visually impaired

Inauguration of the Consulate of the Republic of Malta in Casablanca, Morocco

Malta | Standing Up events from April 11, Opening hours extended as per Licence from March 7

9,000-year-old ritual complex unearthed in Jordan desert

‘Europe’s medical tourism shifts to Turkey’

Taleb Rifai Centre opens at Middle East University in Jordan

Turkish Airlines to conduct record number of Tourism-Oriented Flights

MHRA: Budget Burdens Threaten Tourism Competitiveness While Government Recurrent Spending Keeps Rising

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA: Budget Burdens Threaten Tourism Competitiveness While Government Recurrent Spending Keeps Rising

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers