Tunisia Live (Tunis)
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April 23
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Tunisia: Anonymous Warns Against Creeping Renewal of Internet Censorship
A Tunisian group claiming to be affiliated with Anonymous - the international cyber-activist collective- has announced a new operation called "Stop AMAR 404â-' against recent... Read more »
April 22
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Tunisia: Prime Minister Says Water Sustainability a Priority
Yesterday, Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali attended the fourth session of the Sahara and Sahel Observatory's (OSS) general assembly held in Tunis. Read more »
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Tunisia: International Monetary Fund Forecasts 2.2 Percent Growth For 2012
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released Tuesday the latest projections for the Tunisian economy. Read more »
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Tunisia: Human Resources Experts Weigh in On Jobs Crisis
As unemployment hovers around 19%, and 120,000 young people are projected to enter the labor market annually, it would appear that Tunisia is suffering from a lack of jobs. Read more »
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Tunisia: Educational Reforms Take Shape
A national strategy to reform the Tunisian educational system is taking shape. A national conference on reforming the educational system took place in Tunis late March to create a... Read more »
April 21
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Tunisia: The Yoga Debate
Yoga is a sport people seek out for relaxation and self-control. In Tunisia, its legitimacy has been questioned by some who believe it should not be practiced by Muslims. Read more »
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Tunisia: Financial Terms for 3G and Landline Licence Rejected
Yesterday morning, Minister of Information and Communication Technologies Mongi Marzouk rejected Tunisiana's bid to acquire the 3rd 3G and landline license. Read more »
April 20
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Tunisia: Orange Blossom Season in Nation- the Sweet Smell of Spring [column]
It's the time of year when Tunisians living in Cap Bon have their annual orange blossom harvest. Read more »
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Tunisia: Airline Cries Foul As Syphax Airlines Plans Flights to Tunis
Having only celebrated its launching this past Saturday, Syphax Airlines is already coming into friction with Tunisia's longstanding flag carrier airline. Tunisair is criticizing... Read more »
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Tunisia: Take a Trip Through Time With 'Lezard Rouge'
Anyone who sees the maroon, wood-paneled cars of the "Lezard Rouge" chugging through the canyons of the Tunisian south may think the train switched tracks from another era into the... Read more »
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Tunisia: Arguments Delivered in Persepolis Trial, Date for Verdict Announced
The Court of First Instance Tunis announced May 3rd as the date of the next hearing in the case of Nabil Karoui, the owner of Nessma TV. A verdict will be announced at the trial. Read more »
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Tunisia: Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits South Korea On Asia Tour
Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Rafik Abdessalem traveled to South Korea today, on two-day diplomatic visit. Upon his arrival, Abdessalem was welcomed by his South Korean... Read more »
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Tunisia: Looking South - Expanding Country's Foreign Trade With the African Continent
On April 19, the Tunisian Center for the Promotion of Exports (CEPEX) held a conference on the opportunities and access routes for the African market. Insurance companies,... Read more »
April 19
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Tunisia: Shock in Italy Over Picture of Deported Locals On-Board Alitalia Flight to Tunis
A picture of a Tunisian young man gagged and handcuffed by a plain-clothed Italian police officer on-board an Alitalia flight to Tunis created uproar in the Italian media on... Read more »
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Tunisia: Qatar Lends Nation $500 Million to Boost Economy
Tunisia's Central Bank announced today the finalization of a Qatari loan of over $500 million to Tunisia as a private investment. Read more »
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Tunisia: The Sidi Abu Lubaba Museum and Shrine, Islamic Heritage By the Mediterranean
The mosque and shrine of Abu Lubaba ibn Abd al-Mundhir Al Awsi is the city of Gabes' most treasured historical and religious attraction. The mosque contains the tomb of Abu Lubaba,... Read more »
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Tunisia: Trial Concerning Persepolis Broadcast Resumes Today
Today, the court of first instance in Tunis will be put in the spotlight once again for the most recent session of the trial concerning the airing of the movie Persepolis on... Read more »
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Tunisia: Djerbian Jews Respond to Prime Minister Jebali's Welcome of El Ghriba Pilgrims
Members of Tunisia's Djerbian Jewish community have responded with mixed feelings regarding Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali's announcement that the Tunisian government would work... Read more »
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Tunisia: Non-Profit Pushes to Have Minority Rights Enshrined in Constitution
While there is a practicing Christian community in Tunisia and a number of prominent churches, the sound of bells has not rung out for many years in this predominantly Sunni Muslim... Read more »
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Tunisia: Loving Locals Occupy Habib Bourguiba Avenue
Hundreds of young Tunisians came together in Habib Bourguiba Avenue this afternoon, but with a different reason than recent gatherings: not to protest but to read books. Read more »
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Tunisia: Today Country Launches Month-Long Celebration of Rich History
Tunisian Heritage Month will kick-off this year at the archaeological site of Sbeitla, located approximately 250 km south of Tunis, and will be attended by the Minister of Culture... Read more »
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Tunisia: Survey Finds Country More Attractive to Foreign Investment
Tunisia is now a safer investment option among Arab countries than it was a year ago, according to Euromoney's most recent survey on country risk. The poll numerically ranks... Read more »
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Tunisia: What's On in Tunis April 18 - 25, 2012
For those who couldn't get enough of the festivities on March 25, this week Tunisia celebrates Earth Week. The American Corner in Tunis is putting on a number of activities, and if... Read more »
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The office of the Tunisian Presidency announced the resignation of Abdallah Kahlaoui, adviser to Tunisia President Moncef Marzouki in charge of diplomatic affairs, external... Read more »
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Tunisia: Judges Striving for Judicial Independence
The Association of Tunisian Judges (ATJ) announced that its members will be wearing red armbands today to express their discontent with what they described as "the reluctance and... Read more »
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