February 02
Tunisia: Nabil Karoui Sentenced to Three Years in Prison and Banned From Elections for Five Years (Statement)
The Criminal Chamber Specializing in Financial Corruption Cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal handed a three-year prison sentence to former presidential candidate and founder of the… Read more »
January 31
Tunisia: 'Tunisia Will Not Abandon Its Public Institutions and Facilities,' President Saied Says
"Tunisia will not abandon its public companies and institutions, which are a national treasure," said President of the Republic Kais Saied during his visit to the National… Read more »
January 29
Tunisia: International Migrant Smuggling Network Dismantled in Sfax
An international network specialised in smuggling migrants from a neighbouring country to Sfax was dismantled in the region. Read more »
Tunisia: Earth Tremor of 3.2 Degrees in Mezzouna, Sidi Bouzid
An earth tremor measuring 3.2 degrees on the Richter scale was recorded on January 29, 2024 at 05:44 a.m (local time) in Mezzouna in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid, the National… Read more »
January 24
Tunisia: Tunisia Logs 1st Infection Case With Covid-19 Jn.1 Strain
"The first infection case with the new COVID-19 JN.1 strain has just been logged in Tunisia from 60 samples at the Charles Nicolle Hospital in Tunis and the National… Read more »
Tunisia: Head Coach of Tunisia's National Football Team Jalel Kadri Announces Resignation
Head coach of Tunisia's national soccer team Jalel Kadri has officially announced his resignation from his position in the wake of the first-round exit of the 2023+1 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Tunisia: Ariana-Local Elections - Two Candidates in Ettaamir Present Their Programmes
Two candidates are vying to win the seat of the Ettaamir imada in Ariana city in the run-off local elections. Read more »
January 22
Tunisia: Third South Summit - G77 Plus - FM Has Talks With Heads of Participating Delegations
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar on Sunday held talks with a number of heads of participating delegations, on the sidelines of his… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunis 2 - 20 Candidates in Run-Off Local Council Elections
Twenty candidates are standing in the run-off elections for local councils in Tunis 2, the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced. Read more »
January 21
Tunisia: Local Elections - Infrastructure Upgrade in El Kantaoui At Core of Election Platforms
Voters in the constitutency of El Kantaoui - the only election district in Hammam Sousse where the second round will be held - will cast their ballots on February 4. Two… Read more »
January 10
Tunisia: Tunisia Requests Inclusion On List of States to Present Oral Arguments to ICJ On Zionist Violations
Tunisia, as part of its unwavering support for the just Palestinian cause, submitted on December 14, 2023 a request for inclusion on the list of States that will present oral… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Poet Moncef Ouhaibi Wins Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism
Tunisian poet and critic Moncef Ouhaibi won the Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism in its third edition at the 20th Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival. Read more »
Tunisia: Afac Launches Call for Applications for 2nd Cycle of Nacp
The call for applications for the second cycle of the North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP) is now open, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) said on Monday. Read more »
January 08
Tunisia: Six Tunisian Women in Tech of Year 2023 (Reconnect)
Six Tunisian women have been named in Tech of the Year 2023 by the Tunisian association RECONNECTT, based in France and bringing together highly qualified Tunisian skills from all… Read more »
Tunisia: INM Takes Delivery of Five Air Pollutants Monitoring Stations Under Nettunit Project
The National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM) said Monday it had received three fixed stations to monitor air pollutants, such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide… Read more »
Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania's 'Four Daughters' Screened in Six Us Cities
Kaouther Ben Hania's feature film "Four Daughters," which has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Oscars, is currently being screened in six US cities. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia to Take Part in Winsunited Cup, March 22-26 (Ftf)
Tunisia's national football team will participate in the Winsunited Cup (W Cup), an international tournament held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 22-26, the Tunisian… Read more »
Tunisia: Intoxication With Counterfeit Alcohol - Two Individuals Arrested in Medenine
Two individuals were arrested in Medenine in the so-called case of intoxication by counterfeit alcohol, the National Guard General Directorate announced in a press release on… Read more »
January 07
Tunisia: MPs Visit Thala On Martyr's Day
Several deputies visited Thala, governorate of Kasserine, on Sunday to attend a ceremony in observance of the Matyr's Day and a working session at the seat of the delegation. Read more »
January 04
Tunisia: Sousse - Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Hergla Mayor
The investigating judge at the Court of First Instance of Sousse 2, issued an arrest warrant against the former mayor of Hergla, who is accused of violating the specifications… Read more »
Tunisia: Genocide in Gaza Targets 'Existence' of Palestinian People, Warns President Saïed
The ongoing crime of genocide in Palestine, witnessed by the whole world and whose cruelty is leaving its mark, is not aimed at a particular faction or movement, but rather at the… Read more »
Tunisia: 'It's Time to Settle Cases That Have Been Pending for Over a Decade,' Insists President Saïed
Meeting on Wednesday Justice Minister Leila Jaffel, President Kais Saïed spoke of the backlog of cases pending before the courts. Read more »
January 02
Tunisia: Tunisian Nacer Khemir Wins Turkey's Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards
Tunisian filmmaker and artist Nacer Khmir was granted Turkey's Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards 2023 (international category). Ten more prizes were awarded to Turkish artists. Read more »
Tunisia: Arab Basketball Championship - Semi-Finals - Tunisia Eliminated By Libya 64-70
The Tunisian basketball team were eliminated by their Libyan counterpart (64-70), in the semi-final of the 25th Arab Basketball Championship, played Tuesday at the Cairo Olympic… Read more »
Tunisia: Bizerte - Funding for 33 Agricultural Projects Approved
The Regional Committee for Granting Financial Benefits in the Agricultural Sector in the Governorate of Bizerte, at its ordinary meeting held recently at the headquarters of the… Read more »