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Dortmund: A German-Tunisian Septuagenarian Shot by Police After a Medical Crisis

A 70-year-old man of German-Tunisian origin was fatally shot by police in Dortmund on Friday afternoon after exhibiting aggressive behavior toward paramedics attempting to transport him to the hospital. According to the Dortmund prosecutor’s office, the man had suffered an epileptic seizure at......

UK travel advisory flags 69 high-risk destinations, including Algeria

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel advisories for 69 countries, warning citizens against visiting certain regions due to safety concerns. Among the countries flagged are Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, with Algeria receiving heightened attention due to......

Explosion near Russian Consulate in Marseille

An explosion occurred near the Russian consulate in Marseille on Monday, February 24, shortly before 8 a.m., according to the Marseille Marine Fire Brigade. The incident took place in the city's 8th district, on Avenue Ambroise-Paré, where several consulates, including those of Egypt, Tunisia,......

EU Migration Crossings Hit Three-Year Low as Mediterranean Routes See Major Shifts

Recent data from Frontex reveals a significant transformation in European Union migration patterns, with irregular border crossings dropping 38% in 2024 to approximately 239,000 detections – the lowest figure since 2021. The Central Mediterranean corridor witnessed the most dramatic change, with......

Tunisia Extends State of Emergency Until January 30, 2025

Tunisia has announced the extension of its nationwide state of emergency for an additional month, from January 1 to January 30, 2025, according to an official statement. This measure was formalized through a decree published in the official gazette of the Republic of Tunisia. The state of emergency......

Three Tunisians Arrested in Connection with Attempted Murder in Italy

On December 19, Italian authorities arrested three individuals—two of whom were minors—in connection with the attempted murder of a 31-year-old Moroccan man in the city of Perugia. The suspects, all nationals of Tunisia, were captured on surveillance footage assaulting the victim in the Fontevivo......

Tunisian Presidential Hopeful Detained Amidst Election Controversy

In a dramatic turn of events, Tunisian police have arrested a prominent opposition politician, Ayachi Zammel, just as he was confirmed as one of the two challengers to President Kais Saied in the upcoming presidential elections. The arrest comes amidst growing accusations that President Saied is systematically......

Tragedy on the Tunisian Frontier: Soldier Killed in Ambush on Military Patrol

In a tragic incident that has cast a pall over the nation, a Tunisian soldier lost his life in an armed attack on a military patrol in the buffer zone of Remada, situated in the southern reaches of the country. The assault, which unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday morning, was carried out by unknown......

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