With its young population and access to free education up to the university level, Algeria seems to have no shortage of entrepreneurs but its dated infrastructre, complicated bureaucracy and a discouraging mentality are holding back enterprise, say experts. Read Article Algerian women get down to business
Wildly, naturally beautiful, with hundreds of miles of Mediterranean coastline, mountains that look like Swiss Alps and endless desert, Algeria was a drawcard for tourists to North Africa. But not anymore. Alice Fordham reports from Beni Isguen Read Article Regional violence batters Algerian tourism industry
An initiative to honour those killed in France's former North African colonies is snubbed by some and gives rise to protests by others. Conin Randall reports from Marseille Read Article Algerian war memories divide France
Star Trek's technological feats are ahead of the times - dreamt up almost half a century ago, much of its technology is today a reality. Can’t you beam me up, Scotty?
Istanbul's famous mosque tries to strike balance between religion and tourism money by providing tourists with coverings. Thomas Seibert reports Turkey tightens Blue Mosque dress code
