July 04
Tunisia: 37% of Tunisians Say They Are Aware of Concept of Climate Change
Four out of ten Tunisians, or 37%, say they are aware of the concept of climate change, according to the results of the latest survey by the pan-African research network… Read more »
Tunisia: Banknote and Coin Manufacturing Expenses Up to Tnd 3.9 Million
Banknote and coin manufacturing expenses totalled TND 3.9 million at the close of the 2023 financial year, compared with TND 22.4 million the previous year. Read more »
Tunisia: Exporti - New Programme to Help 150 Industrial Companies Export to EU Markets
Some 150 Tunisian industrial companies wishing to export to the European Union (EU) will be supported by the new Exporti programme "Exportez Tounsi." Read more »
Tunisia: Banknotes and Coins in Circulation Up 10.7 Percent in 2023 (Bct Report)
The level of banknotes and coins in circulation has been on the rise for several years, recording an annual increase of 10.7% to TND 20.842 million in 2023, compared with TND… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunis Stock Exchange - Tunindex Up 2.51 Percent in June 2024
The Tunindex closed the month of June 2024 at 9,726.08 points, up 2.51% after a gain of 4.22% in May 2024, according to the monthly analysis published on Wednesday by the Tunis… Read more »
Tunisia: Relations Binding Tunisia and U.S. 'Solid, Based On Several Fundamental Values,' FM Ammar
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar on July 3 attended the ceremony held on the occasion of the US Independence Day at the US Embassy in Tunis,… Read more »
July 03
Tunisia: Islamic Authorities in Russia's Dagestan Ban Full-Face Veil After Attacks
Islamic authorities in Russia's mostly-Muslim North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Wednesday temporarily banned women from wearing the niqab full-face veil, after simultaneous… Read more »
July 02
Tunisia: Bill Approving Syndicated Loan Agreement to Fund State Budget Adopted
The Assembly of People's Representatives ( ARP) adopted Tuesday in a plenary session draft law n° 2024/053 which provides for the approval of a financing agreement signed on… Read more »
Tunisia: Afif Frigui Arrested On Warrant
The Gorjani Criminal Cases Sub-Department arrested Afif Frigui on Monday on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by Indictment Chamber 32 of the Financial Division of the Tunis… Read more »
July 01
Tunisia: Noureddine Ben Ayed, Elected Chairman of Gipp Board of Directors
President of the Tunisian Union of Agriculture and Fisheries (UTAP) Noureddine Ben Ayed was elected recently as chairman of the board of directors of the Interprofessional Grouping… Read more »
Tunisia: Baccalaurate Exam - Resits Get Underway
Over 41,000 pupils began retaking the Baccalaureate exam on Monday, that is 31.7 % of the total number of candidates for 2024. Read more »
June 28
Tunisia: ASBU, China Sign MOU in Audiovisual Sector
A memorandum of understanding and cooperation agreements in the audiovisual sector were signed Thursday in Tunis by the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and China represented… Read more »
Tunisia: Spiking Temperatures Continue On Friday
High temperatures continue on Friday with highs ranging between 31°C and 36°C near coasts and 37°C and 43°C elsewhere, except in the southwest and the far south… Read more »
June 26
Tunisia: Minister of Social Affairs Meets Unicef and UNDP Regional Directors
Minister of Social Affairs Kamel Madouri met on Tuesday evening in Tunis with Adele Khodr, Regional Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the Middle East and… Read more »
Tunisia: Minister of Economy and Planning Meets Sudan's Minister of Investment and International Cooperation
Minister of Investment and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sudan, Ahlam Madani Mahdi, said that participating in the COMESA Investment Forum 2024 is an opportunity to… Read more »
Tunisia: Approved Private Agricultural Investment Down 9.6 Percent End of May
The value of private agricultural investments approved by the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (French: APIA) fell 9.6% to TND 118.9 million during the first five months of… Read more »
Tunisia: Temperature May Hit 47°C Tomorrow
Temperatures are expected to rise sharply on Thursday in most regions, the National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM) said, reaching 7 to 13 degrees Celsius above seasonal… Read more »
June 25
Tunisia: BAC - Overall Success Rate At Main Session Up By 5.81 Percent From Last Year
The overall success rate in the main semester of the 2024 baccalaureate reached 42.20%, recording an increase of 5.81% compared to last year, Education Minister Saloua Abassi said… Read more »
Tunisia: Inai Ruled On 2,408 Requests for Access to Information Since 2017
The National Authority for Access to Information (French: INAI) has so far received 8,034 access to information requests. Read more »
Tunisia: Jendouba - 700,000 Quintals of Grain Harvested
Some 700,000 quintals of grain have been harvested in Jendouba governorate till Tuesday, representing 70% of the area planted in the region. Read more »
Tunisia: WB Committed to Scaling Up Parnership With Tunisia (Ousmane Dione)
World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa region Ousmane Dione, currently on a visit to Tunisia, said there is commitment to scale up partnership and keep on… Read more »
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Visits National Military Museum in Manouba
President Kais Saied visited on Monday afternoon the National Military Museum at the Warda Palace (Palace of the Rose) in Manouba, on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the… Read more »
June 24
Tunisia: Trapanis Underwater Photography Festival Next June 25-30 in Mahdia
The coastal city of Mahdia will vibrate on June 25-30 to the rythm of the Trapanis Underwater Photography Festival and the CMAS Underwater Photography Championship organised under… Read more »
June 21
Tunisia: New Tax Benefits for Tunisians Living Overseas (Jort)
Tunisians living overseas will now be able to enjoy new tax benefits under a decree published on June 20 in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT) No 75. Read more »
Tunisia: Pilot Dies in Military Helicopter Accident in Gafsa
A military helicopter crashed on Friday during a landing manoeuvre at the Gafsa Air Base, killing the pilot, announced the Defence Ministry. Read more »