Tunisia: Electronic System of Consular Services to Be Operational in October 2021 (FM)

The electronic system of consular services will be operational in September or October 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Othman Jerandi said Monday. Read more »

Tunisia: Training for 40 Youths to Develop Sustainable Solutions in Textile (Citet)

A two-month training course aimed at improving and developing sustainable solutions in the textile sector will be organised in April 2021 for 40 young graduates, innovative… Read more »

Tunisia: Financing of MFA's Activity Discussed At Jerandi-Kooli Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Othman Jerandi discussed at meeting Tuesday with Minister of Economy, Finance and Investment Promotion Ali Kooli various… Read more »

Tunisia: HPR - Government Awaits Results of International Call for Tenders to Carry Out Ben Gardane Logistics Zone Project

The Government is awaiting the results of an international call for tenders to carry out the Ben Gardane logistics zone project worth 850 million dinars, announced Minister of… Read more »

Tunisia: Vessel Carrying 8,700 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate Expected in Tunisia Friday

A ship carrying 8,700 tonnes of Ammonium nitrate is expected Friday in Tunisia. A national committee made up of various stakeholders will monitor the distribution of imported… Read more »

Tunisia: Syndicated Loan Worth U.S.$465 Million Mobilised By 14 Banks (Finance Ministry)

Fourteen banks have contributed to a syndicated foreign currency loan of $465 million, said the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Investment Support.In a statement issued Wednesday… Read more »

Tunisia: BCT Shows a Shortfall of 170 MD, Following Non-Applied Penalties (Court of Auditors)

The Central Bank of Tunisia sustained losses of nearly 170 million dinars. This amount represents the penalties that have not been imposed on banks, according to the annual report… Read more »

Tunisia: Govt, UGTT Ink Agreement to Suspend All Forms of Protests in Health Sector

All forms of protests in the heath sector have been suspended, it was decided, following an agreement concluded on Tuesday at the end of a working session held between the… Read more »

Tunisia: Organisations, Associations and Trade Unions Worldwide Call On EU Countries to Cancel Tunisian Debt (Ftdes)

Organisations, associations, trade unions and personalities from all over the world - especially from the Arab Maghreb and Europe - consider that it is now more necessary than ever… Read more »

Tunisia: International Companies Willing to Build Sfax Metro, Under Partnership (Minister)

Several international companies specialising in rail transport have indicated their willingness to carry out the Sfax metro project, under partnership, Minister of Transport and… Read more »

Tunisia: Awareness Campaign to Fight Against Digital Violence Against Women in Tunisia From February 9 to 19 (Credif)

The Center for Research, Studies, Documentation and Information on Women (CREDIF) will launch Tuesday, an awareness campaign to fight against digital violence against women, which… Read more »

Tunisia: Call for Applications for 'Technological Startup Support Project,' Closes On February 15

The call for applications for the 1st edition of the "Technological Startup Support Project," launched by Technoriat, will close on February 15, 2021. Read more »

Tunisia: BCT Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged, Urges Political Stability

The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), on Wednesday, decided to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 6.25%. Read more »

Tunisia: Competitive Agriculture Programme - 8 Projects Selected Following Training On Agricultural Entrepreneurship

Twenty young university graduates participated in a training session in the agricultural entrepreneurship field. Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisian "Dabchy" Start-Up Among 10 Start-Ups Chosen for Google for Startups Accelerator

Tunisian startup "Dabchy," a peer-to-peer fashion marketplace where women can buy and sell new and used clothing items, has been selected among the 10 startups chosen for the first… Read more »

Tunisia: Parliament Passes €100-Million German Loan to Support Banking and Financial Sector

The House of People's Representatives (HPR), on Tuesday, passed without discussion the draft law approving the loan agreement between Tunisia and the German Bank for Reconstruction… Read more »

Tunisia: Ebrd, Enda Tamweel and Attijari Bank Support Microfinance in Tunisia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced in a press release issued Tuesday that it had provided Attijari Bank of Tunisia with an unfunded risk-sharing… Read more »

Tunisia: PDL Deputies Disrupt Plenary Session Dedicated to Examine Bills of Economic and Financial Nature

Tension reigned in Tuesday's plenary session at the House of People's Representatives (HPR) dedicated to examine bills of economic and financial nature, when Free Destourian group… Read more »

Tunisia: 8th Riyeda Entrepreneurship Fair, February 23-24

The 8th Entrepreneurship Fair "Riyeda 2021" will be held on February 23-24 on the theme: "Entrepreneurship for all." Read more »

Tunisia: Covid-19 - Only Essential Travel to Spain Is Allowed Till Feb. 28 (Tunisair)

Only essential travel to Spain is allowed till February 28, 2021, following the new health restrictions imposed by the Spanish authorities, national carrier Tunisair announced… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia Needs to Transition to Biometric Identity Cards Despite Digital Sovereignty Challenges (Gaddès)

Tunisia needs to transition to biometric identity cards despite challenges in relation to the country's digital sovereignty, said President of the National Authority for the… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia Star Pack National Competition Awards 16 Winners in Its 10th Edition

The prizes of the National Competition for the Best Packaging "Tunisia Star Pack" in its 10th edition were awarded to 16 packages: 6 prizes in the "Innovation & Creativity"… Read more »

Tunisia: Satellite Monitoring System of Fishing Vessels Deployed

A satellite monitoring system of fishing vessels over 15 metres was put into operation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries announced. Read more »

Tunisia: Looted Assets in Switzerland - Civil Society Calls On President Saied to Request Extension of Freezing Measures

Civil society organisations have revealed that the value of the funds of the family of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Switzerland affected by the lifting of the… Read more »

Tunisia: Mechichi Meets President of Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce

Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi met, Wednesday evening, President of the Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Mohamed AbdelKerim Raidh, in the… Read more »