December 21, 2023
Tunisia: Call to Implement Research Programmes to Mitigate Climate Change (Belâati)
Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Abdel Monêm Belâati urged that efforts should be focused on agricultural research programmes, and that solutions… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Tunisia: Local Elections - Campaign Underway in Bardo
The sole female candidate for the local elections in the Bardo constituency Fatma Ben Hassine said the citizens' voices must go beyond the ballot box by becoming a voice in… Read more »
Tunisia: Local Elections/Tozeur - Nearly 100 Activities Reported Since Start of Campaign
13 local elections campaign activities had been organised on Monday in Tamaghza, Nefta, Tozeur and Hammet Djerid (Tozeur governorate), bringing the overall number of activities to… Read more »
Tunisia: Gafsa-Elections - Candidates in El Ksar Step Up Electoral Activities
Candidate Maher Mesai for the El-Amra constituency in the El Ksar delegation (governorate of Gafsa) promised to solve the problem of communal land and to work to set up a primary… Read more »
Tunisia: Average Export Price of Olive Oil Up 71 Percent in Nov. 2023 (Onh)
The average export price of olive oil soared by 71% in November 2023 from TND 14,002/tonnes to TND 23,974/tonnes, data published by the National Olive oil Office (ONH) show. Read more »
Tunisia: President Saied Congratulates Egypt's Sisi On His Re-Election
President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed, Tuesday, congratulated, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi on his reelection for a third term. Read more »
Tunisia: Decree-Law On Criminal Reconciliation and Article 96 of Criminal Code Examined in Working Session
President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed,Tuesday, had a working session, at Carthage Palace, with Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, Justice Minister Leïla Jaffel, and… Read more »
Tunisia: Committal Warrant Issued Against Former Justice Minister Bhiri (Counter-Terrorism Division Spokesperson)
The first investigating judge at the Counter Terrorism Judicial Division issued, on Tuesday, a committal warrant against former Justice Minister, Noureddine Bhiri, for granting the… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Africa: Foreign Minister Attends in Oran High-Level Seminar On Peace and Security in Africa
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, participated on Sunday in Oran (Algeria) as a keynote speaker in the panel on support for coordination… Read more »
Tunisia: Arab Road Cycling Championship (Team Time Trial) - Tunisia Take Silver
Tunisia's junior women's team won the silver medal in the team time trial competition at the Arab Road Cycling Championship held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 15 to 23. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Tunisia: Kairouan - Judicial Administrative Investigation Launched Into Collapse of Section of Historic Wall of Medina
«A Judicial administrative investigation was launched into the collapse of a section of the historic wall around the Medina of Kairouan,» Cultural Affairs Minister… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Tunisia: Symbol of Resistance, Statue Erected Near Palestinian Embassy in Tunis
Passing by the Palestinian embassy in Tunis, anyone would surely notice the giant sculpture of the resisting Palestinian woman. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Multilateralism in Its Current Form Has Not Served Africa Sufficiently, Tunisia's FM Says in Geneva Lecture
Multilateralism in its current form has not served the African continent sufficiently, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, in a lecture… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Tunisia: Local Elections - Campaigning Underway in Tataouine
Local election candidates in Tataouine stepped up the pace of their election campaigns Sunday as they presented a wide range of programmes focusing mainly on the fight against… Read more »
Tunisia: Local Elections/Nabeul 2 - Candidates Undertake to Solve Health, Environment-Related Issues
Solving health and environmental problems caused by the regional landfill site, regularising the land situation of state-owned agricultural land and improving infrastructure top… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Tunisia: 'Tunisian Health System's Response to Climate Change Impacts Has Been Proactive and Comprehensive' (Ali Mrabet)
"The Tunisian health system's response to the climate change impacts has been proactive and comprehensive, especially as Tunisia is one of the countries most affected by these… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Tunisia: Court of Auditors 2024 Budget - MPs Criticise Rulings On Funding for 2019 Elections
At a plenary session held on Monday evening at the Bardo Palace, members of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) had the opportunity to vote on the draft budget of the… Read more »
Tunisia: Gabes-Local Elections - Campaigning Begins With Restraint
The two candidates in the local elections, Mohamed Dahri and Salah Chabbar, for the "Matmata-1" and "Rmathi" constituencies in Gabes-West, respectively, have begun their campaign… Read more »
Tunisia: Local Elections - Tunis 1 - Campaign Launch in El Ouardia
The candidate for the Mohamed Ali constituency in El Ouardia, Ammar Boujemaâ Hidri, launched his campaign on Monday morning, making direct contact with voters in his… Read more »
Tunisia: Nabeul1 - Elections - Two Candidates Start Campaigning
The two candidates for the local elections, Nejib Belhssan and Chaouki Chaâbane, in the Om Dhouil constituency of the El Mida delegation (Nabeul governorate), have launched… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Tunisia: 39 Palestinians, Including 29 Wounded, Evacuated From Gaza to Tunisia On Military Plane
39 Palestinians, including 29 wounded, were evacuated from the Gaza Strip to Tunisia aboard a military aircraft of the Tunisian Air Force, which landed at Tunis-Carthage (pilgrims)… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Tunisia: Line-Up for 9th Medenine International Documentary and Short Film Festival
The Palestinian cause will be high on the agenda of the 9th Medenine International Documentary and Short Films Festival (FIFDOC). Read more »
November 28, 2023
Tunisia: Reported Investments Down By 3.2%, Late October 2023 (Tia)
Reported investments in all sectors fell slightly by 3.2% between 2022 and 2023 (first 10 months), to TND 4,905.9 million, according to data published on Tuesday by the Tunisian… Read more »
Tunisia: Local Elections - Final Number of Candidates Stands At 7,205 (Bouasker)
The final number of candidates in December 24 local elections stands at 7,205, President of the Independent High Authority for Elections (French: ISIE) Farouk Bouasker said on… Read more »
Tunisia: Several UGTT Unions Have Suspended Membership in International Trade Union Federations Supporting Zionist Entity (Sami Tahri)
"Several professional unions affiliated to the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) have suspended their membership in international trade union federations that have shown their… Read more »