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Bianca Carrera

Bianca Carrera

Bianca Carrera is a freelance writer and analyst who specialised in Middle Eastern and North African politics and society at Sciences Po Paris. She has written for Al Jazeera, The New Arab, Al-Quds Al-Araby, Middle East Eye, EU Observer and others. She is based between Spain, Morocco, and Egypt

The New Arab speaks to Valerie Tarazi, Fares Bedawi, Waseem Abu Sal and Omar Yaser Ismail as they proudly raise the Palestinian flag at the Paris Olympics.

25 July, 2024

In Cairo, the Palestine Hospital is a comforting refuge and community hub for displaced Palestinians seeking solace and connection in Egypt.

25 June, 2024

Ramadan brings with it a rich tradition of flavours in the Muslim world. In Egypt, culinary history is fused with community for a delectable daily ritual.

04 April, 2024

Amidst economic crisis, social unrest, and Israel's war on Gaza, Egyptians are finding new ways to celebrate Ramadan and keep the magic of the month alive.

26 March, 2024

Despite inflation, around 3.5 million people attended the 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair where interest in Palestine was ever-present.

07 February, 2024

In-depth: The European Union's top officials have been quick to respond to the Gaza war, but their positions reveal deep divisions and contradictions amid the failure to project a coherent policy.

25 October, 2023

Muslim-friendly tourism in Spain is on the rise. With more Muslims travelling to the Iberian peninsula to explore its rich Islamic history, a fledgling industry has sprung up to provide Halal food and services, as well as tailored tours.

18 September, 2023

In-depth: In February, Barcelona broke off ties with Israel, citing the systematic violation of Palestinian human rights. Seven months later, and with a new mayor in office, the twin city agreement with Tel Aviv has been restored.

11 September, 2023

Spain's sizable Muslim minority is unable to practice their faith freely. Spanish councils have disregarded planning permission for mosque construction and Spain's lingering Islamophobia has forced the community to continue to live on the margins.

26 June, 2023

Witnessing three major elections this year, the Spanish political climate has seen a recurrent use of Islamophobic speeches for the last few years, with some arguing that any small incident is now being used against the country's Muslim community.

07 June, 2023