Tunisia ranked 35 th in the world and 1 st in Africa by WEF' s “2007-2008 Global Technology Report”
Tunis , July 22, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia's positive international rankings have just been comforted with the latest ranking by the latest 2007-2008, World Economic Forum "Global Technology Report" which ranks the country 35 th globally with an overall score of 4,33 and the first in Africa insofar as networked readiness in concerned.
Tunis, July 22, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--From July 25 to 30, 2008, Nabeul will host the second edition of the “Nabeul Cinematographic Nights” at the Sidi Slimene cultural space, in Neapolis. The event which will open with Naceur Kmir’s “Bab Aziz”, will feature some 128 films from all parts of the world.
Tunis, July 21, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A three day workshop was officially opened on Monday in Tunis by Mr Lazhar Bououni, the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology.
Launch of the 26th edition of the Gabes International Festival
Tunis, July 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 26 th edition of the Gabes International Festival was launched on Friday by Mr Taoufik Baccar, the Governor of Tunisia's Central Bank.
Tunisia is re-elected for a 6 year term as a member of the World Scout Committee
Tunis, July 17,2008- (TunisiaOnline)--The 38th World Scout Conference, held in Jeju, South Korea, has re- elected Tunisia for a 6 year term as a member of the World Scout Committee, on Wednesday.
Tunisair confirms buying of 16 Airbus planes, 2000 jobs due to be created in Tunisia
Tunis , July 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisair, the country's national air carriers has confirmed yesterday the buying of 16 Airbus planes. The confirmation of the deal, signed on July 2008 with the European plane maker, involves three A350-800s, three A330-200s and ten A320s. The confirmation was announced in a communiqué released by Tunisair on Wednesday.
“Enjoying summer while keeping beaches clean”, environmental awareness campaign launched
Tunis, July 16, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Stretching over 1300 kms, Tunisia’s coastline is heavily frequented in summer by crowds of holiday goers, most of whom are aware of environmental protection and especially of the necessity to keep beaches clean.
Clubbing: world's N° 1, DJ Tiësto soon to perform at Hammamet's “Golf Citrus”
Tunis , July 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tiësto, the world's number one DJ, is soon due to give a performance at the Hammamet “Golf Citrus”. After performing on August 6, 2008, at Hammamet, Tiësto will go to Beijing , for a unique opening show at the Olympic Games.
Tunis, July 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --More than 6000 spectators attended the 26-26, ‘music and solidarity’ concert at El Djem’s open air Roman theatre on Saturday. Coming by specially commissioned trains, buses and by car, music lovers from all over Tunisia flocked to the former Roman city, which since 1979, is a UNESCO protected site.
Tunisian artistic scene witnesses birth of second all- female music group
Tunis , July 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A new all-female music group calling itself “Hourriet Tounes” (The sirens of Tunisia ) was recently created by the music production company ‘Noujoum Ben Ammar'. It is composed of fifteen young musicians, namely instrumentalists and singers who share a common passion for music.
Travel and Leisure 2008 ranks Tunis among the 10 best cities in Africa and the Middle East
Tunis , July 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Travel +Leisure , an international magazine specialized tourism and leisure activities has recently issued its 13 th Annual 2008 World's Best Awards Readers' Survey results, in New York.
Tunis , July 13, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In his address to the “Union for the Mediterranean” Summit in Paris on Sunday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali stressed the importance of the “the environmental dimension “in the Mediterranean region in particular, in “ensuring the human right to live in a sound environment”.
Tunis , July 11, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)-- “We have no other path than to invest in knowledge, work and development”, said President Ben Ali on Friday in an address on the occasion of ‘Knowledge Day'. He also announced a set of measures destined to boost training and promote the employability of university diploma holders.
T unis , July 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In a foreign policy address delivered on Thursday ON the occasion of the ceremony of accreditation of new foreign ambassadors in Tunisia, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali noted that “the deep and rapid changes characterized by the excessive and continuous rise of oil, food products and raw materials, compel us all to step up efforts in order to reduce the adverse effect of these changes, particularly on developing countries, to confer a solidarity dimension on international relations”.
Tunisia receives another favorable ranking in 2008 WEF “Global Enabling Trade Report”.
Tunis , July 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia has received yet another favorable ranking in the latest 2008 World Economic Forum “Global Enabling Report”.
President Ben Ali chairs a meeting of the Democratic Constitutional Rally's political bureau
Tunis , July 9, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has decided on Wednesday to increase the number of members of the Democratic Constitutional Rally's central committee by adding to the national list, two members of different gender, under thirty years old. The new members will be appointed from the coordination committee, as well as the Rally's structures abroad.
Tunis based “Francophone Digital Campus” plans to launch four Distance Masters
Tunis, July 9, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunis Francophone Distance Campus is planning to launch its own Distance training programs. Inaugurated in 2002, it has so far provided courses designed by European universities.
Handicrafts: National Tourist Board issues sales guide for Tunisian carpets
Tunis, July 9, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A new sales guide destined to further promote Tunisian carpets, while preventing price speculation, has recently been issued in Tunis.
14 th session of Mahdia's “sea fest” to showcase leisure activities and cultural heritage
Tunis , July 8, 2008(TunisiaOnline)--The 14 th session of Mahdia's “sea festival” which is expected to take place from July 19 to 26, will showcase leisure activities, culture, as well as the area's rich heritage inherited from a myriad of successive dynasties which have reigned on the legendary city.
Joint Tunisian, British, American medical teams make foray in research on Parkinson’s disease
Tunis, July 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The July edition of “The Lancet Neurology”, one of the world’s leading medical journal, has dedicated an article and the magazine’s cover page to a joint Tunisian –British-American medical research on the genetic aspects of Parkinson’s disease in Tunisia.
“Child Info”, Tunisia 's first data base on infancy, is born
Tunis , July 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--“Child Info”, Tunisia 's first data base on infancy, is born. The news was announced on Thursday at the Integrated Center of youth and infancy at the Bardo, by the senior staff of the Ministry of Women's Affairs, family, children and the elderly.
French group ‘Alstom’ to build integrated electric power plant in southern Tunisia
Tunis, July 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The French industrial giant ‘Alstom’ has announced the signing as of July 2008 of a contract with the Tunisian gas and electricity company (STEG), for the building of a totally integrated electricity power plant in Ghannouch, Gabès; the plant which will be endowed with a combined cycle, will have a capacity of 400MW.
Vienna opera ball orchestra will perform at El Jem for Tunisian Solidarity Fund
Tunis , July 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The prestigious Vienna opera ball orchestra will perform at El Jem, formerly known as Thysdrus during the Roman area. El Jem which is reputed for its roman Coliseum, the world's second largest roman open air theatre after Rome , is also known for its splendid second and third century mosaics.
Tunis, July 4, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--On the occasion of the 232 th anniversary of the proclamation of the American Independence Day, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has sent a message of congratulations to the US President George. W. Bush.
Tunisian power company to set up electricity project in Rwanda
Tunis, July 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--“STEG International Services”, a branch of the Tunisian national electricity and gas company STEG, will set up a pilot project in Rwanda shortly.
Tunis, July 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The reconstruction of the “Villa Africa” known as the most luxurious mansion in Roman Africa, will undoubtedly give a new life to the Roman town of El Jem , known by the Romans as Thysdrus.
New trilingual edition of Tunisia 's Code of Personal Status is published
Tunis, July 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Centre of Juridical and Judicial Studies which is part of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, has recently published a deluxe, 965 page edition of the Code of Personal Status, the first of its kind in three languages, including Arabic, French and English.
Ecosystem protection: ‘Red Neck' Ostrich is reintroduced in Tunisia 's south west
Tunis, July 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--About twenty ‘Red Neck' Ostriches (Struthio camelus) have recently been reintroduced in Tunisia 's national parks of the south west in Arbata (Gafsa), Daghmous (Tozeur), and Jebil (Kebili).
Minister of Higher Education pays tribute to Tunisian NASA scientist
Tunis July 1, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--During a ceremony organized at the headquarters of the Ministry of higher education scientific research and technology, Mr Lazhar Bououni, paid tribute to the Tunisian scientist Mr Mohamed Laoucet Ayari, scientific advisor at the American National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), and stressed the desire of his ministry to strengthen ties with foreign universities.
Tunis , June 30, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an address delivered on his behalf at the 11 th ordinary session of the African Union by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Abdelwahab Abdallah in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali stressed the need for increased solidarity between African nations, in order to solve the problems arising from wars, food shortage and depleting water resources.
Fencing: Tunisian juniors and U-17, top the field in 5 th Mediterranean Championship
Tunis , June 30, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian junior men and U-17 fencing team topped the field in the 5 th edition of the Mediterranean Championship held from June 28to 30 in Tunis . Tunisia 's men won 6 medals in all, 3 gold and 3 bronze, coming first before Egypt and Algeria . Tunisian women juniors and U-17, finished second after Italy.
Tourist entries and revenues rise during first part of 2008
Tunis , June 30, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Recent figures released by the ministry of tourism show that tourist entries have exceeded 2,6 million during the first semester 2008, thus representing an increase of 4,7%.
Tunisian-Saudi building company to build largest shopping centre in Tunis
Tunis , June 30, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The foundation stone of the largest shopping centre in Tunis was laid on June 27, 2008 by Tunisian and Saudi business personalities in Tunis.
President Ben Ali announces a set of measures destined to promote culture
Tunis, June 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an address made on the occasion of the National Culture Day on Saturday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali announced a set of measures to promote culture in Tunisia .
Tunisia-Italy, committed to the preservation of Mediterranean biodiversity
Tunis , June 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian and Italian experts gathered in Tunis , have renewed their commitment of preserving the Mediterranean 's marine biodiversity against the adverse effects of climate change, pollution, as well as coastal erosion.
Tunisian artist uses virtual technology for her artistic creation
Tunis , June 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The web is inspiring more and more artists to conceive their artistic creations, and invent worlds that are cleansed of the ills of today's society.
Tunisian stand in Saragossa attracts some 8000 visitors each day
Tunis , June 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian stand at the Saragossa universal exhibition in Spain which is held from June 14 to September 14, 2008 on the theme “water and sustainable development”, attracts each day some 8000 visitors since the opening of the exhibition.
Opening in Tunis of international symposium on ICT for education
Tunis , June 26, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A major symposium of decision makers and experts specialized in the design and production of educational software, is currently gathered in Tunis . The international two- day symposium dubbed ICT in the service of education, is held under the patronage of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Tunis , June 26, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The ‘Ennour' printing house belonging the National Union for the Blind (UNAT), has recently acquired a Braille printer. The printer, equipped with the latest cutting edge technology and endowed with a great printing capacity, was inaugurated during a ceremony organised at Bir Kassaa, in the Governorate of Ben Arous.
Testour will host 42nd session of its international traditional Arab music festival
Tunis , June 26, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Moorish town of Testour is to host the 42 nd session of its traditional Arab music festival. Since 1967, Testour is attempting to pay tribute to a music which faithfully reflects the identity of the Arabs, once settled in Andalusia and who were expatriated from their homes in Spain.
Official Tunisian Press Agency, obtains “excellence prize” in photography competition
Tunis , June 26, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A photograph taken by a photographer of the Official Tunisian Press Agency, TAP, representing a young handicapped Tunisian girl attending an educational class, received the “excellence prize” at a photography competition organized in Portugal.
President Ben Ali meets with Secretary General of Popular Unity Party (PUP)
Tunis , June 25, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Following his meeting with President Ben Ali on Wednesday, Mr Mohamed Bouchiha , the Secretary General of the Popular Unity Party (PUP), said that he had “reaffirmed to the President of the Republic the adherence of principle of his party to the strengthening of political choices and the national consensus witnessed by Tunisia since the Change of November 7,1987”.
Splendid ceramic exhibit displays rich range of Tunisian artistic talent
Tunis , June 25, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The centre for art ceramic of Sidi Kacem Jelizi, located in the Tunis Medina, is hosting a splendid ceramic exhibit gathering the works of 75 artists and some 2500 creations.
IMF mission report forecasts “ solid and sustainable economic growth” for Tunisia in 2008-2009
Tunis , June 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A recent International Monetary Fund mission to Tunis has revealed that prospects for Tunisia 's economy are bright in spite of the challenge posed by the recent hike of energy and basic food prices throughout the world.
Tunis , June 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The International Union of Amateur Cinema (UNICA), an NGO set up in 1931 and a member of the International Council of Cinema and Television which is part of UNESCO, is organizing jointly with the Tunisia 's Ministry of Culture and Heritage Preservation, and the Tunisian Federation of non-professional filmmakers, the 70 th Congress of amateur cinema.
“Our objective is to go to South Africa ” says new Tunisian football coach
Tunis , June 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--During a press point held on Monday at the headquarters of the Tunisian Football Federation, the newly appointed Carthage Eagles coach, Humberto Coelho, said that his objective was to “go to South Africa,” adding that “we will be going there, because Tunisia has always played the first parts”.
“Invest in Med” aims at boosting EU-Mediterranean relations
Tunis , June 23, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A group of organisations led by “Anima Investment Network” has launched “Invest in Med”, a 12 million Euro project co- financed by the European commission whose objective is to promote European investments in the area, as well as knotting solid ties between enterprises from both shores of the Mediterranean .
Students of Tunisia's circus School give vibrant show in Tunis
Tunis , June 21, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The students of the second promotion of the national school of the arts of the circus (ENACT)gave on Friday evening at the Halfaouine Theatre in Tunis a show dubbed ‘sarkha' ( the cry of the new born infant).
Tunis , June 20, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The international press continues to show interest in President Ben Ali's initiative to contribute to the United Nations World Solidarity Fund for the Eradication of Poverty, by requesting oil- rich nations to allocate one dollar per oil barrel to the Fund, in order to curb the dangers posed by the world food crisis.
Tunis , June 20, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--During a press point held on Friday in Tunis , the festival's artistic director, Mr Samir Belhaj Yahia, announced that some 66 shows will make up the 44 th session of the Carthage International Festival, which is due to take place from July 11 to August 31, 2008. More than 1000 artists are expected to take part in the event.
First branch of Emirati Islamic Bank, ‘Noor' opens in Tunis
Tunis , June, 20, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The first branch of the Emirates based Islamic Bank “Noor” opened in Tunis . The bank's Tunisian branch which is also the first outside the United Arab Emirates , will provide banking services and solutions to the North African region.
Tunisian weightlifter wins World Junior Championship in Colombia
Tunis , June 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian weightlifter Khelil Maaouia won the World Junior Weightlifting Championship in Cali , Colombia (South America) on Monday.
President Ben Ali underscores “human dimension” of Tunisian development model
Tunis, June 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In a written statement published in the “2008 Tunisia Report” issued by the Oxford Business Group, one of the leading international publications aiming at analyzing the performances of emerging markets, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali underscored the modernizing of the Tunisian economy which has made the country a “centre that is well prepared to attract foreign investors”.
Montreal Gazette highlights Tunisia's “amazingly varied cultural heritage”
Tunis, June 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In a long feature paper entitled “The many worlds of Tunisia ”, the Montreal Gazette highlights Tunisia 's “amazingly varied cultural heritage”.
Tunisia ambitions to become “silicon valley” of the Mediterranean
Tunis , June 13, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia harbors the ambition of becoming the “silicon valley“ of the Mediterranean by 2016 said Mr Afif Chelbi, the Minister of industry, energy and small and medium enterprises on Friday.
Sidi Toui national park: haven for rare, endangered animal and vegetal species
Tunis , June 12, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--At the door gate of the Sahara desert, some 50 kilometres distant from the southern town of Ben Guerdane , located in the governorate of Tataouine, the Sidi Toui natural park stretches out over some 6315 hectares .
El Haouaria to host traditional falconry festival
Tunis, June 12, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)-The picturesque sea side town of El Haouaria , located in Tunisia's green Cap Bon region, also known by its Roman name as ‘Aqualaria' , the country of the eagle, is holding the 42 nd edition of its falconry festival.
An exhibit of the work of Brahim Dhahak offers rare moments of serenity and elation.
Tunis, June 12, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The exhibit dedicated to the work of the late Brahim Dhahak, one of Tunisia's most creative engravers and painters, which is due to be held at the Kalysté art gallery, north of Tunis, on June 15-20, 2008, is a rare occasion to admire the work of this singular master craftsman of human and animal nature.
“Tunisair Handling” department awarded ISO 9001 certification
Tunis, June 11, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)-“Tunisair Handling” was recently awarded the ISO 9001 certification (version 2000) for its quality management system by the international AFNOR body, a French Association of Standardization.
Tunisian emergency relief reaches victims of Chinese earthquake
Tunis, June 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)-A cargo load of Tunisian emergency relief aid reached early this week, the city of Chengdu , capital of China 's Sichuan province, which was recently hit by a powerful earthquake which claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people.
Tunis, June 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)-President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali reasserted on Tuesday the need to consolidate the foundations of the Union for the Mediterranean, and to make it an area of dialogue, partnership and solidarity based development, as well as a haven for peace, security and stability.
More than 7 million Tunisians use a cell phone
Tunis, June 9, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--More than 7 million Tunisians out of a population of about 10 million, have a cell phone, it was announced on Monday, by the Tunisian official press agency TAP.
Recent measures taken to boost Justice and Human Rights system in Tunisia , highlighted
Tunis, June 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--During a press point held on Saturday in Tunis, Mr Bechir Tekkari, the Justice and Human Rights Minister, highlighted the latest measures taken during a cabinet meetings held respectively on May 21 and June 4, 2008, destined to boost Tunisia's Human Rights system by reforming some of the current aspects of the legislation relative to preventive custody, public interest work, and the rehabilitation of detainees into social life.
Tunisia 's national radio celebrates 70 th years of existence with first radio festival
Tunis , June 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--On the occasion of the celebration of its 70 th anniversary, Tunisia 's national radio organized its first radio festival.
Tourism in Djerba: plans afoot to preserve Guellala's rich cultural heritage
Tunis, June, 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The region of Guellala in Djerba ,employs some 187 craftsmen and counts 28 pottery manufactories, 25 production and commercial premises as well as 22 handicraft shops.
Hammamet soon to host 4 th leg of the World powerboat Championship
Tunis, June 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The coastal resort town of Hammamet, will soon host the 4th leg of the world off shore championship P1. In doing so, Hammamet will renew with an event which took place in 2003. The World powerboat championship consists of 7 legs which stretch out from the month of May to the month of October. The event is expected to take place from July 11 to 13, 2008.
Three monumental sculptures of Tunisian artist to be displayed at 2008 Saragossa International Exhibition
Tunis, June 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The Tunisian artist Sadika Keskes, will have three of her most ambitious sculptures exhibited in Saragossa, Spain, on the occasion of Tunisia's participation to the Saragossa International Exhibition which will take place between June 14 and September 2008.
In an address delivered on his behalf by Prime Minister, Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi in Rome On June 3, 2008, on the occasion of the FAO high-level Conference on World Food Security, President Ben Ali renewed his call to the international community to contribute to the financing of the World Solidarity Fund established by the United Nations upon Tunisia's proposal, as a mechanism to curb poverty and need.
Football: long quest for new national team coach ends with Umberto Coelho
Tunis, June 4, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--The long quest for the new national football team coach has ended with the Tunisian Football Federation's choice of the Portuguese coach Umberto Coelho. The new coach will start work on July 1,2008.
Tunis , June 4, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Similarly to all the nations on earth, Tunisia will celebrate on June 5 the 2008 World Environment Day under the slogan “Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy”. The event is one of the ways through which the UN can promote world wide awareness on environmental issues while enhancing political attention and action.
There are currently 18,000 women heads of enterprises in Tunisia , recent report reveals
Tunis , June 4, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)---According to a recent report, there are currently some 18,000 women heads of enterprises in Tunisia .
Tunis, June 3, 2008-(TunisiaOnline) --President Ben Ali renewed his call to the international community to contribute to “financing the World Solidarity Fund established by the United Nations upon Tunisia's proposal as a mechanism to curb poverty and need, by adopting the initiative we launched on April 28, 2008 for the allocation of one dollar for every oil barrel, to increase the resources of this Fund and use them to combat hunger in the world”.
Tunisia takes part in the “Automechanika Middle East 2008” exhibition in Dubai
Tunis , June 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --It is the third time Tunisia takes part in the Dubai “Automechanika Middle East” exhibition. The exhibit which started on June 1, will run till June 3, 2008 at the Dubai International Exhibition and Congress Hall.
Tunisia to host Fifth Biennale of Arts, Mediterranean exchanges under focus
Tunis , June 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--“Of Air and Wind” is the main theme of the fifth Biennale of Arts of Tunis which will be organized by the association for cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean (ECUME) in partnership with the City of Tunis . The event is due to take place from June 6 to July 12, 2008 at the Kheireddine Palace located in the Medina .
Higher education: Boosting cooperation between Tunisia and “Microsoft”
Tunis , May 31, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Ways of further boosting cooperation and partnership between Tunisia and “Microsoft”, were explored during a meeting on Saturday in Tunis between Mr Lazhar Bououni, Minister of higher education, scientific research and technology and Mr Ali Faramaoui, vice- executive president of Microsoft for the Middle East and North Africa .
1st edition of “Views of America ” will showcase US independent cinema in Tunis
Tunis, May 30, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --A new film festival has seen the day in Tunis, “Views of America”, will showcase US independent cinema to Tunisian viewers.
Tunisian artist on exhibit in Paris
Tunis, May 30, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Abderrazak Sahli, 67 is an iconoclast artist, whose imagination shapes and transforms casual objects into works of art. For Sahli a simple ‘sakhane' or traditional wooden heater, becomes endowed with an artistic life of its own, yet always playful and imbued with tolerance, peace and love.
“ Tunisia is a role model in the region”, says Chief US Commander of AFRICOM
Tunis , May 29, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --General William. E. Ward, Chief US Commander of AFRICOM , said in a press point held on Thursday at the American Embassy in Tunis, that “Tunisia is a role model in the region” and notably insofar as “global education, social welfare, religious tolerance and women's emancipation which is an obstacle to the proliferation extremism”, are concerned.
Coastal town of Ghar El Melh to host 6th edition of international photographic encounters
Tunis, May 29, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The 6 th edition of the international photographic encounters will take place in the coastal town of Ghar el Melh, north of Tunisia, from June 26 to 29, 2008.
Tunis, May 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an address read in his name by the Prime Minister, Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi on Wednesday in Tokyo, President Ben Ali reaffirmed Tunisia's commitment to “actively contribute to materializing the principle of effective partnership between Africa and Japan”.
Recent publication highlights Tunisia 's rich culture and heritage
Tunis, May 28, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--A recent publication entitled “Art et Histoire Tunisie” (Tunisia: Art and History) provides a fascinating mosaic of Tunisia's culture, heritage and architecture.
Higher education: Boosting Tunisian-American cooperation and “language village” experience
Tunis, May 27, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--During a meeting held on Tuesday between Mr Lazhar Bououni, Tunisia's Minister of Higher Education, scientific research and technology and Mr James Miller, the chairman of the American Center for Maghrebi Studies (CEMAT), several issues were discussed such as the exchange of students, researchers, university delegations, as well as the boosting of cooperation between Tunisian universities and their American counterparts.
2008 “Global Peace Index” ranks Tunisia 47th out of 140 countries in the world
Tunis, May 27, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--The Washington- based ‘Institute for the Economics of Peace' has recently issued the second edition of its report entitled the “Global Peace Index” for the year 2008.
Tunisia's Selima Sfar qualifies for 2 nd round of “Roland Garros”, next opponent: Venus Williams
Tunis, May 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Following her qualification 7-5, 6-2, against the Canadian Stephanie Dubois, ranked 160, by the Professional Tennis Association (PTA), Selima Sfar, Tunisia's only professional woman tennis player, ranked 241, will play against Venus Williams ( ranked 7 th ) on Tuesday afternoon at the 2008 edition of the Roland Garros tennis tournament in Paris.
Tunisian movies fly high at Abu Dhabi's first documentary film Festival
Tunis, May 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The first edition of the Abu Dhabi documentary film festival, which was held in the United Arab Emirates' political capital from May 18 to 23, 2008, has awarded prizes to three Tunisian documentary films, running for the competition.
Tunis Planetarium hosts seminar on “Nanosciences and technologies of the future”
Tunis, May 26, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--From May 26 to 28, 2008, the Tunis Planetarium will host a seminar on “Nanosciences and the technologies of the future”.
Tunis, May 25, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--During a ceremony that took place at the Ksar Said racetrack, west of Tunis on Sunday, Prime Minister Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi awarded two prestigious prizes, namely the Prize of the President of the Republic and Grand Prize of November 7.
Africa Day: Tunisia supports efforts for peace, security and development in Africa
Tunis, May 24, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--In a declaration made on the occasion of the celebration on Sunday, of Africa Day, Tunisia expresses its commitment to support the causes of peace, security and development in Africa. The declaration also coincides with the 7 th anniversary of the African Union.
Jewish Pilgrimage attracts thousands to Island of Djerba
Tunis, May 22, 2008(TunisiaOnline)--Thousands of Jewish visitors flocked to the Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian Island of Djerba , southern Tunisia , to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'omer.
International professional building fair "Carthage 2008" is due on May 21-25
Tunis, May 20, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)---The international professional building fair “Carthage 2008” which is due to be held from May 21to 25, 2008, at the Kram Exhibit Hall, North of Tunis, will witness the participation of some 350 exhibitors from Tunisia as well as other European, Mediterranean, Arab and African countries, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Libya and Morocco.
Creation of a Tunisian branch of the Institute of Electronical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Tunis , May 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --A Tunisian branch of the Institute of Electronical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has just been created during a scientific seminar organized on Sunday in Hammamet, by the Higher School of Sciences and Techniques of Tunis.
Tunis , May 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The “cereals and early fruit and vegetables” group from the national “genes bank” which is composed of 15 researchers visited several governorates to collect some 5000 cereal and early fruit and vegetables strains, basing themselves on the latest techniques of collection, observation and research.
Tunis, May 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Tunisia finished at second place, after Algeria in the 29 th African Judo Championship in Agadir, Morocco, after winning some 11 medals (6gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze). However, the cherry on the cake for the Tunisian team, is that 8 of its members have qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympic games.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki- Moon hails President Ben Ali's initiative to boost world solidarity
Tunis, May 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The United Nations Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki –Moon, voiced his support to President Ben Ali's call, inviting the international community to promote its contribution to world solidarity, by taking off one dollar per oil barrel, to allocate it to the World Solidarity Fund.
Tunis, May 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The Official Tunisian Press Agency (TAP), has announced that the Social Liberal Party (PSL) has become a member of the network of political parties affiliated to the “Internationale Libérale”.
Work on Tunisian-Emirati mega-project “ Tunis Sports City ”, kicks off
Tunis, May 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --During a press conference held in Gammarth on Thursday, Mr Abderrahmane Boukhatir, the CEO of the Emirati “Boukhatir Holding”, presented the Tunisian- Emirati mega-project dubbed “Tunis Sport City” to a number of journalists and personalities who were briefed on the different aspects of the project which is due to be completed within a few years.
Centre of Arab and Mediterranean music to feature rare gathering of classical and modern music
Tunis , May 16, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --For its second edition, “Musicians of Tunisia” will offer a rare gathering of classical and contemporary artists. From May, 16 to 25, 2008 the inspiring setting of the palace of the Baron d'Erlanger in Sidi Bou Said, will feature performances of Sheherazade Hlel and her songs revisiting Tunisian heritage, as well as a closing evening in tribute to the late Kaddour Srarfi one of Tunisia's most inspired lute musicians, performed by Soufiene Zaidi and Rihab Sghaier.
Kairouan to host the first "Maqroudh festival"
Tunis , May 16, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The city of Kairouan which is known for its Islamic architecture and its rich handicraft sector, will host on May 20, 2008 its first festival of the “Maqroudh”, a succulent brown sweet filled with dates, almonds, sesame seeds and honey which accompanies religious feasts and happy events in the lives of Tunisians.
Tunis, May 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--President Ben Ali received on Thursday Mr Ismail Boulehya, the Secretary General of the Movement of Socialist Democrats (MDS), one of Tunisia's five opposition parties represented in parliament.
International forum highlights role of digital accessibility in the integration of the disabled
Tunis, May 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The El Ghazala technological pole is hosting on May 15, 2008 a one-day international forum on “Digital accessibility: A chance for the promotion of the disabled”.
Tunis, May 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The United Nations economic and social council has awarded the general direction of student affairs, which is part of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology , the 2008 UN Prize for the transparency, sound management and the swiftness of its response time within public administration.
Ornithology : Recent report confirms Tunisia reputation as bird sanctuary and strong bio-diversity
Tunis, May 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--On the occasion of Tunisia's recent celebration of the “World Days of migrant birds”, a thirty year old Tunisian association dubbed the “Friends of birds “ (AAO), has issued a report on the important role of birds as best indicators of a country's biodiversity, because of the link they establish between the world's eco systems.
Spring season in Tunisia is fostering strong demand for aromatic essences
Tunis, May 14, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--Spring marks the coming of the flavor season for Tunisian families who inherited from their ancestors the art of distilling flowers.
Tunisian–American joint military commission meets in Washington
Tunis, May 13, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia's Defence Minister, Mr Kamel Morjane who is currently leading the Tunisian delegation at the joint Tunisian-American military commission in Washington, met on Monday with the US Defence Secretary, Mr Robert Gates at the Pentagon.
UNICEF hails "considerable decrease" of infant mortality rate in Tunisia
Tunis, May 13, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) expressed satisfaction at the considerable decrease of the mortality rate of children aged less than 5 in Tunisia where there were 23 deaths per 1000 births in 2006 against 51 in 1990.
Tunisian writer and scholar Abdelmajid El Houssi dies at 66
Tunis, May 13, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--The Ministry of Culture and Heritage Preservation has announced on Sunday the death of the Tunisian writer and scholar Abdelmajid El Houssi at the age of 66.
Scientific workshop showcases Tunisian-Japanese cooperation
Tunis, May 13, 2008-( Tunisia Online)--Tunisian-Japanese cooperation at the Bordj Cedria technological pole was under focus on Tuesday during a workshop held at the Tunis Planetarium.
A Tunisian project receives “2007 Energy Globe Award”
Tunis, May 12, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--An eco tourism project set up by the a Tunisian architect was awarded the “2007 Energy Globe Award” for the efficiency of its energy consumption and its capacity to integrate and valorise the 5 natural elements, water, air, earth, sun and wood.
Tunis, May 12, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian Association for the Development of Digital Technology and Human Resources (ATTR) presided by Prof Slaheddine Gherissi in collaboration with the French “BrailleNET” Association chaired by Prof Dominique Burger, are organizing the first workshop destined to upgrade administrative websites in order to facilitate their online access to the disabled in conformity with international norms.
Tunisia's Khaoula Ben Hamza clinches gold at World Junior Taekwondo Championship in Izmir, Turkey
May, 12, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian martial arts had another confirmation of their good health on Sunday, when the young Khaoula Ben Hamza defeated China's Liu Wenyuan to be come the first Tunisian n taekwondo athlete world champion in the + 68 Kg junior category.
2008 edition of Carthage Investment Forum to highlight Euro-Med partnership and ICT's
Tunis, May 9, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The traditional Carthage Investment Forum which will be held in Gammarth north of Tunis will take place between June 12 and 13, 2008.
Rare blue-eyed baby dromedary sees the day at Farhat Hached zoological park in Rades
Tunis, May 9, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Farhat Hached zoological park in Rades, south of Tunis, witnessed the birth recently of a rare species: a blue–eyed dromedary with a rusty brown and white skin.
Tunisia calls on the different Lebanese protagonists to make dialogue prevail
Tunis, May 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Following the latest developments in Lebanon , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the following communiqué:
“Tunisia is following with deep concern the evolution of the security situation in Lebanon , following the serious events that have taken place in some areas of Lebanon since Thursday and which run the risk of getting out of control”.
At least 35 Tunisian sportsmen and women will take part in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Tunis , May 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The Tunisian participation at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, was discussed on Tuesday during a work meeting between Mr Abdallah Kaabi, the Minister of Sports, Youth and Physical activity, representatives of the of the National Olympic Committee (CNOT) and the concerned Tunisian sports federations, as well as Tunisian representatives of continental and international sports federations and structures.
Sbeitla, (former Sufetula) to host International Colloquium on the history of Tunisian steppes
Tunis , May, 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The 6 th edition of the international colloquium on the history of Tunisian steppes will be jointly organized by the Agency for the promotion of heritage and the regional committee for the preservation of heritage of the Kasserine governorate. The event will take place in the town of Sbeitla , formerly known during the Byzantine empire , as Sufetula.
14 year- old teen leads new wave of Tunisian table tennis players
Tunis, May 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The latest 2 nd International Open of Junior tennis table players which took place in Tunis, , has revealed a new wave of young talented table tennis players such as Adem Hmam, Thameur Mamia, Wejdane Ben Hassen et Sofiene Chaieb.
Six women artists exhibit their works in Sidi Bou Said in unique collaborative venture
Tunis , May 2008- (TunisiaOnline) --From May 9 to 21, 2008 , six women artists will exhibit their works at the Sidi Bou Said Museum . All in all, a 100 works from Chantal Slim, Mouna Drissi Bouassida, Catherine Lemdani, Noudhar Mestiri Maherzi, Aicha Cherif and Raoudha Ben Mlouka Kochbati, will be on display at the Museum, a stone's throw from the famous “Café des nattes”, where the majestic view on the Gulf of Tunis and its Mediterranean blue seas, have inspired many a painter.
A Tunisian-French Conference on “Prospective Arts and Cultures”, to be held soon in Hammamet
Tunis , May 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A Tunisian-French conference on “Prospective Arts and Cultures,” is due to be held on May 10-11, 2008 within the framework of the 15th national and international conferences on “Culture and development strategies in Tunisia ", at the charming Hammamet international cultural centre.
A Euro- Mediterranean institute of joint engineering studies to be set up in Tunisia by 2010
Tunis, May 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --A number of Euro-Mediterranean civil engineering laboratories are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to set up a Euro- Mediterranean institute of joint engineering studies by 2010.
Signing of a joint venture between French and Tunisian electronic engineering companies
Tunis, May 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The French group “Altran Technologies” and the Tunisian company “Telnet”, have decided to sign a joint venture that will lead to the creation of a company offering electronic engineering services.
Major international biotechnology symposium opens in Sfax
Tunis, May 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--From May 4 to 8, 2008, the city of Sfax will host a major international biotechnology symposium which is jointly organized by the International Biotechnology Engineering center (ICGEB), the University of Sfax and the Tunisian Union of Industry, commerce and handicrafts (UTICA). The venue is the exhibition hall of the Sfax International Fair.