October 10, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia/Japan Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Digital and Technological Transition
A memorandum of cooperation aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in digital transition and new technologies between Tunisia and Japan was signed on Tuesday. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Tunisia: Medenine - Trade Union Rallies in Medenine and Djerba in Support of Palestinian Cause and 'Al-Aqsa Flood'
The local labour union in Medenine held a rally in support of the Palestinian people on Monday and called on all its activists to join all the union's headquarters in all… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunindex Starts Trading Week in Red
The benchmark index of the Tunisian Stock Exchange (Tunindex) started the trading week down 0.27% and closed at 8,458.01 points with a low trading volume of 3.3 million TND,… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Agri-Food Industry Shines At Anuga 2023 in Cologne, Germany
Forty Tunisian exhibitors operating in the agri-food sector are participating in the world's leading trade fair for food and beverages "Anuga 2023," organised October 7-11, in… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Tunisia: Pharmaceutical Imports Up 44 Percent Over Past Five Years
Pharmaceutical imports rose by 44% over the last five years, from TND1,228.6 million in 2018 to TND1,764 in 2022, according to a note published recently by the Central Bank of… Read more »
Tunisia: Cooperation Between Tunisia, Algeria Under Review to Boost Cross-Investments
A cooperation agreement between the Foreign Investment Promoption Agency (FIPA) and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) is under review in a bid to foster relations… Read more »
Tunisia: Number of Deaths Caused By Road Accidents Up 17 Percent Till Sept.21
854 people were killed in road accidents from January till September 21, i.e. up over 17% compared to the same period last year (726 deaths). Read more »
September 08, 2023
Tunisia: First Photovoltaic Charging Station for Electric Cars Inaugurated in Anme
The first photovoltaic charging station for electric cars was inaugurated on Friday at the seat of the National Agency for Energy Management (ANME). Read more »
September 06, 2023
Tunisia: Foreign Currency Reserves Up By Nearly 10 Percent to 117 Days of Imports (Bct)
Foreign currency reserves were up by almost 10% to over TND 26.5 billion on September 5, equivalent to 117 days of imports, according to statistics released on Tuesday by the… Read more »
Africa: Economic Commission for Africa Supports Trainers to Improve Women's Digital Expertise
A national workshop on the «Digital upskilling of women and girls in Tunisia» is organised on September 4-7 in Tunis by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) gender… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Tunisia: Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation Sign MOU
During a business visit to Jordan from August 29 to 31, representatives of the Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITUNIS) signed a memorandum of understanding with the… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Tunisia: FTDES - State Oversees Development of Mineral Water Sector and Neglects Quality of Water Supplied By Sonede
"While the State is struggling to guarantee the right to drinking water of sufficient quality and quantity, the mineral water sector is enjoying notable prosperity," says the… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Tunisia: Ministry of Agriculture to Develop Scientific Programme to Preserve and Economically Value Natural Resources (Belati)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries will work on the development of a scientific work programme to address the threats that have affected natural resources… Read more »
August 13, 2023
Tunisia: Manouba - New Pilot Development Grouping for Women Inaugurated in Jedaida
The "Harayer el Mansoura" pilot development grouping for women in Jedaida, the second of its kind to be set up by the Family, Women, Children and the Seniors, in the governorate of… Read more »
Tunisia: Agri-Accelerator Hub in Tunisia, a Good Practice in Providing Decent Jobs for Young People in Rural Areas (FAO)
The Agri-accelerator Hub in Tunisia, a programme to support responsible agricultural investment launched with the support of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Tunisia: Tunis Stock Exchange - Tunindex Closes Thursday On Positive Note (+0.04 Percent)
The stock market gained a few points during the session (+0.04%) to 8,901.7 points, bringing its annual performance to 9.8%, according to broker "Tunisie Valeurs". Read more »
July 27, 2023
Tunisia: Medenine - Carthage Ship Docks At Port of Zarzis, With 1,628 Passengers On Board
The Carthage cruise ship, Thursday, docked at the Commercial Port of Zarzis following its trip from Marseille with 1,628 passengers and 637 vehicles on board. Read more »
Tunisia: Urgent Measures to Address Impact of Fire On Bizerte Drawbridge
A series of urgent measures were taken on Thursday in Bizerte aimed at expediting the restoration of normal working conditions at the commercial port in the aftermath of the fire… Read more »
Tunisia: President Saied Urges Ending Classification of Bakeries
President Kais Saied urged an end to the categorisation of bakeries, as he met Prime Minister Najla Bouden and Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia on Thursday evening at the… Read more »
Tunisia: FM Discusses With Russian Counterpart in Moscow Means of Importing Grain At Preferential Prices
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday, on the sidelines of the… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Tunisia: First Shipment of Resin Exported to Cameroon Under AfCFTA
Tunisia on July 17 exported its first shipment of resin to Cameroon under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), announced the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX). Read more »
July 18, 2023
Tunisia: Value of Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Up By 43.8 Percent (Onagri)
Tunisian olive oil exports have been evaluated at TND 2,483.1 million, up 43.8% since the beginning of the campaign (November 2022-June 2023), compared to the same period of the… Read more »
Tunisia: Value of Tunisian Date Exports Down By 2.3 Percent (Onagri)
Exports of Tunisian dates have reached a value of TND 661.1 million since the beginning of the season (October 2022-June 2023), down 2.3% compared with the same period in the… Read more »
Tunisia: FM's Meeting With CEO of Saudi Fund for Development Focuses On Projects Financed By Fund in Tunisia
During a meeting on Tuesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad,… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Tunisia: FM Discusses Ways of Strengthening Cooperation With Kuwait Investment Authority
Examination of investment cooperation between Tunisia and Kuwait was the focus of a meeting held on Sunday between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad,… Read more »