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.
Literary prize reveals fine crop of writers and novels
Tunis, May 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 12 th edition of the “Comar d'or” which concluded on April 25, 2008 with the award giving ceremony enhanced by the presence of the Tunisian singer and musician Zied Gharsa, has revealed a fine crop of writers whose novels are as distinctive as they are original.
Brazil's Thomas Belluci wins 2008 Tunis Tennis Open
Tunis, May 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Brazil's Thomas Belluci has won the 2008 “Tunis Tennis Open” on Sunday and with it the 125,000 dollar first prize, attached to the event.
Tunis, May 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian and French archeologists resumed clearing works that have recently uncovered two Christian basilicas symmetrically positioned at each end of the small ancient city of ‘Aradi', located in Sidi Jdidi, in Tunisia 's Cap Bon area.
Conference aims at promoting evaluation and accreditation systems for Tunisian universities
Tunis, May 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The final conference of the “Tempus Evafor-Tunisia“ project took place at the Tunis Planetarium on Friday in the presence of Tunisian and European experts, the chancellors of Tunisian universities and senior officials in charge of the evaluation and accreditation process of Tunisian universities.
Tunis , May 1, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an address to the Tunisian people on the occasion of the celebration of Labor Day, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali announced a set of measures destined to boost employment, improve the purchasing power of workers, as well as promoting safety in work places.
7th edition of “ Carthage choreographic encounters” to showcase Arab and African dance
Tunis, April 30, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--From May 1 to May 8, 2008, Tunis will play host to the 7 th edition of the “Carthage choreographic encounters” which are scheduled this year around the theme “Dance Africa, Dance”.
April 29, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an address to the Tunisian- French economic Forum in Gammarth, North of Tunis, President Nicolas Sarkozy said that France was willing to work with Tunisia “at all levels, political, economic, cultural and academic to build together a common future, a shared destiny”.
President Ben Ali calls for giving new impetus to the World Solidarity Fund
Tunis, April 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --In an address given on the occasion of the dinner hosted in honor of President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday, President Ben Ali reiterated his support for President Sarkozy's initiative for a “Union for the Mediterranean” in which there would be “a wider participation from southern Mediterranean countries” as well as the establishment of the “mechanisms and structures necessary for their implementation”.
Talks between Presidents Ben Ali and Sarkozy strengthen strategic partnership between both countries
Tunis, April 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Talks between Tunisia and France were launched on Monday as President Ben Ali and President Sarkozy held a meeting during which both men reaffirmed the close bilateral and historical relations between both countries, as well as their commitment to strengthen a strategic partnership between them.
Tunisia and France sign three major cooperation agreements
Tunis, April 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --During a ceremony held on Monday evening, three major cooperation agreements between Tunisia and France were signed . The agreements concern respectively emigration and solidarity -based development, economic and financial partnership, as well as civil nuclear energy.
President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives in Tunis for a three-day State visit
Tunis, April 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--At the invitation of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the President of the French Republic , Mr. Nicholas Sarkozy accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Carla Sarkozy, arrived on Monday in Tunis for State visit, from April 28 to 30, 2008.
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali gives exclusive interview to “Afrique Asie”
Tunis, April 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an exclusive interview in the May 2008 edition of the international monthly magazine “Afrique Asie”, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali evokes the excellent relations binding Tunisia and France , as well as Tunisia 's economic performances during the last two decades.
Tunis , April 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --In an exclusive interview to the French language daily “La Presse”, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali reiterated his support for President Sarkozy's Mediterranean Union project. President Ben Ali also highlighted the “excellent relations between Tunisia and France ” which were able to set up a dense and fruitful cooperation in all sectors”.
Tunis , April 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --On the eve of his State visit to Tunisia , France 's President Nicolas Sarkozy “expressed his consideration and support to President Ben Ali as Tunisia has achieved an exemplary economic ad social success”. He also noted that Tunisian -French relations are excellent.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on State visit to Tunisia
Tunis , April 26, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The official spokesman to the Presidency of the Republic announced on Saturday that at the invitation of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali , and as part of the strengthening of the friendship and co- operation relations binding Tunisia and France, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, will be paying a State visit to Tunisia on April 28- 30, 2008.
French magazine devotes latest issue to the history of Carthage
Tunis, April 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The French magazine “Les Cahiers de Science et vie” has devoted its latest (April /May) issue to the history of Carthage . The magazine's cover gives a panoramic view of the ancient city of Carthage and its sumptuous sites and gardens.
At 77, Mahmoud Sehili gives dazzling painting exhibit in Tunis
Tunis, April 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Mahmoud Sehili, whose reputation as a dedicated and talented artist needs hardly be made, is currently exhibiting his canvasses at the headquarters of the Arab International Bank of Tunisia (BIAT), in Tunis .
Tunisia and France strongly committed to the launch of the Mediterranean union project
Tunis, April 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Mediterranean Union project was at the core of the meeting on Thursday between President Ben Ali, with Mr. Henry Guaino the special envoy of France's President, Nicholas Sarkozy.
Victor Sarfati's water colors convey painter's humanism and love of life
Tunis, April 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--An exhibit by one of Tunisia's most talented water- color painters, is currently on display at the ‘El Ain' Gallery in the Kram, North of Tunis. Victor Sarfati, a native of Beja, is presenting 34 water colors oozing with life and energy.
Thirty five novels compete for prestigious literary Prize
Tunis, April 23, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Twenty two novels in Arabic language and 13 novels in French have been pre-selected for the 2008 edition of Tunisia's most prestigious literary prize, the “Comar d'Or”.
6th Mediterranean meeting on ICT's and e-business to be held at El Ghazala technological pole
Tunis, April 22, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 6th Mediterranean Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and
e-business meetings dubbed "e-3M Tunisia 2008" will be held, on April 23-24, 2008 at the El Ghazala technological pole and will focus on "Strategic Alliances: Another Means towards Growth."
Hammamet's “Dar Sebastian” to host “Spring of Tunisian music”, featuring budding talents
Tunis, April 22, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A musical event named “Spring of Tunisian music” will take place at the renowned Dar Sebastian, lodged in the Hammamet international cultural center.
Tunisian surgical team performs first in Africa and the Arab World
Tunis, April 21, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A team of five surgeons, composed of four Tunisians and a Frenchman , achieved a first in Africa and in the Middle East by operating a 9 month-old baby at the university hospital ‘Fatouma Bourguiba' in Monastir, in order to remedy a congenital malfunction of the heart which has impaired the infant's inter ventricular communication.
Tunisia receives United Nations 2008 Public Service Award
Tunis, April 20, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--After Tunisia's recent favourable rankings in the latest 2007/2008 Davos WEF global competitiveness survey, the country has received yet another international distinction consecrating the soundness of its policies.
President Mahmoud Abbas on work and brotherhood visit to Tunisia
Tunis, April 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic announced on Saturday that on the invitation of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) Chairman and the President of the Palestinian National Authority, Mr Mahmoud Abbas, will pay a work and brotherhood visit to Tunisia from April 20 to 22, 2008.
Tunis, April 18, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 26 th edition of the Tunis International Book Fair is due to be held from April 25 to May 4, 2008 at El Kram exhibition Hall north of Tunis .
President Ben Ali receives Secretary General of Liberal Social Party
Tunis, April 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Following his meeting with President Ben Ali on Thursday the Secretary General of the Social Liberal Party, Mr Mondher Thabet, said that President Ben Ali reaffirmed that the State's strategy placed local development and employment at the top of national concerns “, adding that he is personally “committed to guaranteeing that all social classes and all regions benefit from the fruits of growth”.
Tunis , April 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The third El Jem international mosaics festival which will take place from April 23 to 26, 2008 at the town's Roman Theatre, will gather experts, academics, students and Tunisian and foreign businessmen involved in the sector.
Rosemary oil season kicks off in northern Tunisia, production expected to generate 2000 jobs
Tunis , April 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The season for distilling rosemary oil, known for its therapeutic and aromatic virtues, started in the governorate of Siliana, northern Tunisia , and is expected to last until May.
President Ben Ali congratulates Mr. Berlusconi on winning Italy 's legislative elections
Tunis , April 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--President Ben Ali sent a message of congratulations on Tuesday to Mr. Silvio Berlusconi on his winning the Italian legislative elections as the leader of the centre-right “People for Freedom coalition”.
1000 French travel agents visit island of Djerba
Tunis , April 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The French tourism market which is witnessing a slow but constant growth in Tunisia has reached some 1,335 000 visitors in 2007. In the Arab world, only Morocco is doing better attracting some 1,450 000 tourists in 2007.
Three Tunisian business schools among Africa ‘s best according to international news magazine
Tunis , April 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --In its latest edition dated April 19, 2008 , the weekly international news magazine, “Jeune Afrique” ranks three Tunisian business schools among the best in Africa .
Jazzman William Parker gives dazzling performance in Carthage
Tunis , April 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--After Gilberto Gil and Liz Mac Comb, it was the turn of William Parker one of the world's greatest jazz figures and the worthy heir of Charlie Mingus, to enlighten the “Jazz in Carthage“ scene with a dazzling performance of free jazz.
Energy: “Reap Tunisia Gmbh” granted drilling permit in the gulf of Hammamet
Tunis, April 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A drilling permit dubbed ‘Nabeul' was granted on Monday to the company “Reap Tunisia Gmbh”, a subsidiary of the UK- based company CAIRN as well as to the Tunisian Enterprize of petroleum activities (ETAP).
Tunisia takes part in major Korean international tourism fair, “Tour Expo Daegu”.
Tunis, April 12, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian embassy in Seoul has taken part in the 2008 tourism fair dubbed “Tour Expo Daegu 2008” located in the city of Daegu, in southern Korea.
Major Italian film producer says Tunisia is a “successful destination of quality cinema industry”
Tunis, April 12, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A major Italian film producer, Mr Mario Cotone who is jointly producing a movie entitled the “Door of the Wind” (La porta del vento), by the filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore, is currently in Tunisia where large parts of the movie are being shot and produced.
“Luminoso” Gilberto Gil opens “Jazz in Carthage ” in style, and with samba
April 12, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--“Jazz in Cartage” took a flying start on Thursday when Gilberto Gil opened the event whose first part saw the performance of the singer Maria Joao and her partner, the musician Mario Laginha.
Tunisian Karate champions net gold in Rotterdam
Tunis, April 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian kyokushinkai karatekas (combat karate) won 2 gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze medal at the 8th Rotterdam open in the Netherlands.
British foundation to organize 6th leg of its intercontinental marathon
Tunis, April 9, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The UK- based “Guide Dogs for the Blind” foundation , has recently announced the Tunisia is to host the 6 th leg of its “Seven splendid marathons” event in Tunisia on April 12, 2008 .
Tunisia hosts wide-ranging artistic and scientific event
Tunis, April 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--An artistic and scientific event is being held at the Center of Arab and Mediterranean Music (Ennejma Ezzahra) in the perched, blue and white village of Sidi Bou Said.
“ Tunisia has achieved great progress” says latest EU report.
Tunis, April 4, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--In a memorandum published on April 3, 2008 the EU writes that Tunisia was the first Euro-Mediterranean country to have signed an association agreement with the EU in 1998.
Opening of a direct shipping sea line between Radès and Casablanca
Tunis, April 4, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--The opening of a direct shipping sea line between Tunisia and Morocco will reduce the sailing time between both countries from 15 to 3 days, in addition to boosting trade between them.
Draft bill relative to the creation of a “language village” is passed
Tunis, April 3, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--The Chamber of representatives, approved on Thursday, a draft bill relative to the creation of a “language village”.
Release in Tunis of the movie “Bab'Aziz” after successful spell in US and in Europe
Tunis, April 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Naceur Khemir is not only an accomplished filmmaker but also a talented painter, sculptor calligrapher and writer. His artistic inspiration is a blending of these art forms.
Iraqi artist on exhibit in Tunis
Tunis, April 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The highly colorful paintings of Ali Ridha, an Iraqi artist living in Tunisia, are currently exhibited at the Caliga art gallery in Tunis.
UN Human Rights Committee in New York welcomes Tunisia's progress in the protection of Human Rights
Tunis , April 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The United Nations Human Rights Committee relative to civic and political rights, which recently reviewed in New York , Tunisia 's 5 th periodic report, “welcomes progressive Tunisian legal reforms that offered better protection for Human Rights”.
Tunis, April 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The latest 2008 World Bank Development report which is the 30 th of its kind, has quoted Tunisia as a “success story” for having been able of putting agriculture at the service of development, as testified by the priority granted to the sector through public spending.
Tunisia to host 7 th edition of Geography Olympiad from August 7 to 12, 2008
Tunis, April 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The7 th session of the international Geography Olympiad will be held in Tunisia from August 7 to 12, under the motto “Carthage 2008” .
3rd edition of “Meditour Forum” will take place from May 21 to 24, 2008 at Yasmine Hammamet
Tunis , March 31, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The 3 rd edition of the Mediterranean Tourism forum (Meditour 2008) is due to take place at the Yasmine Hammamet resort from May 21 to 24, 2008 on the theme “New trends in Mediterranean tourism”.
Tunisia Rally 2008 opens up to new categories of vehicles
Tunis , March 31, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The Tunisia Rally 2008 which constitutes the first African leg of the World Cup of Raid- Rallies, will gather this year some 1000 participants, 350 vehicles, 3 planes, and 3 helicopters , as well as an impressive logistic organization to ensure the success of this important international sportive event.
President Ben Ali: “We hope this
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President Ben Ali holds talks with Libyan, Algerian and Mauritanian leaders in Damascus.
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President Ben Ali expresses the hope that the Arab
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Plans underway to boost Tunisian-Mexican cooperation
Tunis , March 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Plans are underway to intensify cooperation between Tunisia and Mexico through the organization of meetings between Tunisian and Mexican businessmen and perspectives of investment in both countries.
Tunis , March 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The second edition of the automobile Rally known as “the Roads of the Sun”,(les routes du soleil), is due to take place from May 1 to 13, 2008 . Tunisian, French, Italian and Spanish competitors will take part in the event which will gather 20 collection cars built between 1924 and 1928.
President Ben Ali will take part in the Arab Summit in Damascus
Tunis, March 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The official spokesman for the Tunisian Presidency of the Republic has announced , Thursday , that President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali will take part in the the 20 th session of the Arab Summit, due to be held on March 29-30, 2008 in Damascus, Syria .
Tunis, March 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Considered as one of the major business events for small and medium enterprises both in Tunisia and around the Mediterranean , the second Mediterranean forum of enterprises development (MED-ALLIA) is to be held in Tunis , from March 31 to April 2, 2008 .
Tunis hosts the first African “Water week” conference.
Tunis, March 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--From March 26 to 28, 2008 Tunis will host the first African “Water Week” which will gather around one main theme: how to boost water security for Africa's socio- economic development.
Tunisia's“Carthage Eagles” beat Cote d'Ivoire “Elephants” 2-0 in friendly
Tunis, March 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The “Carthage Eagles” triumphed 2-0 over Ivory Coast's “elephants” in a friendly football match held at Evry, France.
19th edition of Festival of Tunisian Music takes flying start
Tunis , March 27, 2008 – (TunisiaOnline) --The 19 th edition of the festival of Tunisian music took a flying start at the Tunis Municipal Theatre on Wednesday as Soufiene Zaidi, Soulef, Zied Gharsa , Raouf Maher and Chehrazad Helal, performed in turn the best songs of their repertoire to an enthusiastic public.
Tunis, March 25, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Efforts aiming at fine tuning Tunisia's higher education reform, are well underway as demonstrated by the latest two- day seminar , chaired by Mr Lazhar Bououni, Tunisia's Minister of Higher Education.
Sfax health salon aims at making better known Tunisian medical know-how
Tunis, March 25, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--The Sfax international health and well -being Salon, “MEDSANTE” which will take place from May 9 to 11, 2008, will aim at making better known the range of Tunisian medical competences, as well as its highly qualified thalasso therapy personnel.
First Lady chairs a forum on “Arab women in the global communication landscape”
Tunis, March 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A forum on "Arab Women in the global communication space" is to be held on March 25-26, 2008 in Tunis, under the high patronage of First Lady, Mrs. Leila Ben Ali who is expected to give an opening address to the forum.
Recent Yale study ranks Tunisia first in Africa and in the Arab world in terms of environmental performance
Tunis, March 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Researchers from the universities of Yale and Columbia in the United States , have ranked Tunisia as 59 th country in the world for its “environmental performance index” (EPI).
First screening of documentary film highlights career of Tunisian karate world champion
Tunis, March 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The first screening of a documentary film dubbed “the Desert Samourai” by the filmmaker Mokhtar Laajimi, was shown on Sunday in a hotel in Sousse.
Launch of the 22nd edition of the Tamaghza mountain oases Festival
Tunis, March 23, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 22nd edition of the much celebrated Tamaghza mountain oasis festival , in the governorate of Tozeur, was launched on Saturday by a parade, organized at the town's entrance.
President Ben Ali announces major political reforms aiming at further strengthening the foundations of democracy in Tunisia
Tunis, March 21, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --In an address commemorating Tunisia's 52 nd anniversary of Independence and Youth Days on March 21, 2008, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali announced a set of important political measures aiming at strengthening the foundations of democracy in Tunisia , as well as widening the participation of young people to political life.
Tunisia hosts 5th edition of Mediterranean Guitar Festival
Tunis, March 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 5th edition of the Mediterranean Guitar Festival organized by the cultural association of guitar fans will be held from March 21 to 26, 2008 in Tunis .
Tozeur hosts First edition of traditional music festival
Tunis, March 18, 2008-(TunisiaOnline)--The town of Tozeur will host the first edition of the traditional music festival dubbed “Tozeur, the Oriental, the African” which will be sponsored by Tunisie Telecom and Tozeur's city hall.
City of Tunis 2008 plastic arts prize awarded to young Tunisian sculptor
Tunis, March 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The 2008 Grand Prize for plastic arts of the City of Tunis was awarded this year to the young sculptor, Mehrez Ellouze for his work dubbed “The enigma of Peace”, a marble sculpture which has retained the jury's attention for the breadth of its magnitude and its artistic scope.
Major Italian leasing bank opens branch in Tunis
Tunis, March 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A major Italian leasing bank, “Banca Agrileasing” has opened a branch in Tunis . The office was inaugurated on Thursday by Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia , Mr Taoufik Baccar and Italy 's Ambassador in Tunis , Mr Antonio D'Andria.
Tunisia set to re-conquer German tourist market
Tunis , March 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Tunisian tourist professionals are leaving no stone unturned in order to re-conquer the German Market which has witnessed a slump of 6% in 2007.
2008 WEF Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index ranks Tunisia 1 st in Africa and 2 nd in the Arab world
Tunis, March 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 2008 World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitive Index (TTCI) ranks Tunisia (39), first in Africa and second in the Arab World out of 130 nations, in its recently released index.
Photography exhibit puts in focus New York 's rich architectural heritage
Tunis, March 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A photo exhibit jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage Preservation, the national cultural committee and the US Embassy in Tunisia , was inaugurated on Wednesday, by the Minister of Culture and Heritage Preservation, Mr Mohamed El Aziz Achour and Mr Robert. F. Godec, the US Ambassador in Tunis.
“Southern Savours and crafts” celebrates Tunisian-Sicilian cultural relations over the ages
Tunis, March 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 4 th edition of “Southern Savours and crafts ” which is scheduled to take place between March 10 to 16, 2008, in Tunis, will celebrate the very ancient relations linking together Tunisia and Sicily through a rich display of crafts and arts such as literature, history, gastronomy, painting, history, music and dancing.
Cap Bon town to host the 46 th edition of its traditional ‘Oranges Festival'
Tunis, March 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The town of Menzel Bouzelfa, in the governorate of Nabeul, is to celebrate the 46 th edition of its colorful ‘Oranges Festival' from March 15 to 31, 2008.
Tunisia calls for an end to the Israeli attacks on Gaza
Tunis , March 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released on Monday the following communiqué: “Following the Israeli military attacks against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip which killed and wounded several defenceless civilians, including women and children, Tunisia expresses its deep concern over this dangerous escalation which constitutes a flagrant violation of the most elementary human rights.
Mauritanian President on official visit to Tunisia
Tunis, March 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --At the invitation of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, President Sidi Mohamed Ould Sheikh Abdellahi, the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania arrived Tunis on Monday on a three day official visit, from March 3 to 5,2008.
Gilberto Gil to open 4 th edition of “Jazz in Carthage ”
Tunis , March 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Legendary Brazilian composer and singer, Gilberto Gil will open the 2008 edition of “Jazz in Carthage ” on April 10, 2008.
Green Party for Progress celebrates the second anniversary of its creation
Tunis , March 3, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--While meeting with the members of the party in Tunis on Sunday, Mr Mongi Khammassi, the Secretary General of the Green Party for Progress, reviewed the party's activities since it received its legal visa two years ago.
Launch of the Iranian film week in Tunis
Tunis, March 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The Iranian film week was launched on Friday in Tunis with the screening of Nacer Takwai's film "Captain Khorshid," which was attended by the Ambassador of Iran in Tunis and a large number of cinema lovers. The event, which will run till March 6, 2008 is organized by the National Cultural Committee, in association with the embassy of Iran in Tunis.
Tunisia to host the 20th meeting of the Arab Academy of music
Tunis , February 29, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia will host the 20 th meeting of the Arab Academy of music which is placed under the aegis of the Arab League of Nations. The event coincides with the 19 th festival of Tunisian music which is due to take place on March 25 and 29, 2008.
President Ben Ali holds talks with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Tunis , February 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Relations between Tunisia and the United States and current regional issues were under focus as President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali met on Thursday with Mr David Welch, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.
Tunisia and Canada set to boost relations in higher education and scientific research
Tunis, February 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--During a meeting held at the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology, between Minister Lazhar Bououni and Mr Giles Party , the president of the University of Ottawa, ways of further boosting relations between Tunisian and Canadian tertiary institutions, and notably with the University of Ottawa, were examined.
El Djem Mosaics Festival revisits ancient Roman mosaic craft
Tunis, February 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The third session of the El Djem Mosaics Festival due to take place from April 23 to 26, will be held in the El Djem Roman Amphitheatre.
New publication pays tribute to Tunisian infantrymen regiment during WWII
Tunis , February 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In a moving book recently published by ‘View Design International' in Tunis , Paul Nicolas a French history lover from the city of Metz , has paid tribute to the 4th Tunisian Infantrymen Regiment (4éme RTT) who valiantly fought for France during WWII.
Fifth edition of ‘Butterflies Rally’ will combine sportsmanship and Saharan tourism
Tunis, February 27, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Nadia Gammoudi, Tunisia’s seasoned woman Rally driver, is organizing the fifth edition of the 'Butterflies Rally', which is to be held from March 6 to 12, 2008.
Agriculture: Tunisia 's ‘bio' products conquer European markets
Tunisia , February 25, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia 's biological products are increasingly conquering European markets. The main biological products that the country exports are olive oil, dates,
“Etoile Sportive du Sahel” on cloud nine after winning African Clubs' Super Cup
Tunis, February 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The current football season will be marked with a white stone for the players of the “Etoile Sportive du Sahel” who after having won the League of Champions, the African Clubs Cup, and lately the African Clubs'
Tunisian artist dedicates new exhibit to sea life
Tunis, February 23, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --A native of Chebba, a small coastal town near Mahdia, Mohamed Baati, is a painter whose vision of life has from his tender youth, been permeated by the sea, which he lives by and that he loves, sharing its secrets during long, physically gruelling sea dives.
14th edition of the “ Maghreb of books” in Paris , pays tribute to Tunisia
Tunis, February 23, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The 14 th edition of ‘Le Maghreb des Livres', a Paris- based book Salon specialized in North African books which takes place on February 23 and 24 in the French capital, is paying tribute to Tunisia .
Member of US House of Representatives and co-president of “ Tunisia caucus” holds talks with Tunisian cabinet members
Tunis, February 23, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Mr Bud Cramer, a member of the US House of representatives and the co-president of the “Tunisia Caucus” in the US Congress, is currently on a work visit to Tunisia.
Vietnamese companies granted drilling permits in Gulf of Gabes
Tunis, February 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Two prospecting and research permits were respectively attributed to two Vietnamese oil companies, ‘Petrovietnam Exploration Production Corporation LTD ‘ and ‘Vistsovpetro joint venture' in the gulf of Gabes , south of the country.
Conference planned on ICT marketing for Middle East and North Africa
Tunis, February 19, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Korea 's electronic giant, LG, has chosen Tunisia to host its marketing conference on information and communication technologies for the Middle East and North Africa .
Twin formats considered for African football Cup of Nations
Tunis, February 18, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Representatives of the North African Football Union (NAFU) will meet on Friday in Tunis to discuss the organization of a second African Cup of Nations dedicated to local players only.
New wind farms to be built throughout Tunisia by 2009, national production should reach 175 MW by 2010.
Tunis, February16, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Three wind farms with a total capacity of 120 megawatts of electricity will be built by 2009 in Bizerta, Jendouba and Beja.
300 real size photographic reproductions of Rembrandt's works soon on itinerant exhibit in Tunisia
Tunis , February 16, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --There is no doubt that the main artistic event of the season will be the itinerant Rembrandt exhibit which will tour Tunisia from March 18 to May 9, 2008.
Recent report says French companies making bigger profit in Tunisia
Tunis, February 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The 2008 report of the French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN 2008), says that French companies have increased their profits in Tunisia.
First literary cafe held at “Villa Didon”, revisits Carthage
Tunis, February 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --A stone's throw away from Dido's original high perched castle, a distinguished gathering of writers, historians, painters and intellectuals was held at the “Villa Didon”, a posh and elegant hotel overlooking the Mediterranean sea .
Geothermal project attracts increasing number of foreign investors in El Hamma region
Tunis, February 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --A scientific study jointly published by Tunisian and Icelandic researchers, ranks Tunisia as the third country in the world in geothermal technology applied to agriculture, after the United States and Hungary.
International Atomic Energy Agency to help Tunisia build an electricity generating nuclear plant by 2020
Tunis , February 13, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A senior delegation of the International Atomic Agency led by Mr Ali Boussaha, the agency's director for Africa , has voiced the agency's willingness to help Tunisia build an electricity generating plant by 2020, as well as in assisting it in training the qualified personnel to manage it, in order to benefit from the peaceful use of atomic energy.
Oenological tourism gaining ground in Tunisia
Tunis , February 13, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --An increasing number of Tunisian wine makers are taking accrued interest in oenological tourism as a way not only of promoting their wines, but also to establish potential commercial ties with European customers and wine retailers.
Tunisia and France to boost tourism cooperation
Tunis , February 11, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) -Plans to further boost tourism cooperation between Tunisia and France were discussed during the meeting between Tunisian Minister of Tourism and French Secretary of State of economy and finance in charge of consumers and tourism.
Arab World Institute hosts an exhibit on “the influence of the Phoenicians on the Mediterranean , from Tyre to Carthage ”
Tunis , February 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The Paris- based “Institut du Monde Arabe” is hosting an important historic exhibit on “the influence of the Phoenicians on the Mediterranean area from Tyre to Carthage ”.
Tunis, February 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika paid on Thursday a one day working and friendship visit to Tunisia at the invitation of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Tunis , African “Lions Clubs” capital from February 7 -9, 2008
Tunis, February 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --From February 7 to 9 2008, Tunis will play host to the African “Lions Club” Conference , which is placed under theme “The African Challenge and the contribution of Lionism to the socio economic development of Africa”.
“The New York Times” ranks Tunisia as third tourist hot spot in the world in 2008
Tunis, February 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) -- “The New York Times” has ranked Tunisia as the world's third tourist hot spot in the world for 2008. Over a total of 53 countries, Tunisia is ranked immediately after Portugal , with Laos in first place. Tunisia is followed by Mauritius , which in turn is followed by Miami Beach and South Beach.
10 billion dollar- “City of the Roses” is UAE's latest mega project in Tunisia
Tunis , February 5, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--AUnited Arab Emirates (UAE) company announced Tuesday the building of new 10 million dollar real-estate project on the outskirts of the Tunisian capital.
Tunisian participation to “Globe Tourism Travel 2008” Salon aims at promoting ‘niche tourism'
Tunis, February 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The second edition of the “Globe Tourism Travel 2008” Salon which is due on March 13 to 15, 2008 in Rome, will witness a strong Tunisian participation.
Opposition publication “Attariq El Jadid” changes from monthly to weekly
Tunis , February 4, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The opposition newspaper “Attariq El Jadid” (the new way), has changed its format this week from an opinion monthly, into a weekly newspaper. The revamped weekly is the official organ of the “Ettajdid Movement”, a leftist political party with 3 seats in Tunisia 's parliament.
“Dar Sebastian” to host music concert by talented Tunisian lute player
Tunis , February 4, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Within the framework of a series of concerts dubbed: ‘First meetings at Dar Sebastian', the legendary cultural site in Hammamet will host the first of a series of original musical shows, by the talented Tunisian lute player, Mohamed El Fadhel Boubaker.
ICT: major international software company opens a centre in Tunisia
Tunis , February 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --One of the world's major management software makers, “HR Access”, has recently opened a centre in Tunis .
“Caliga Art Gallery” hosts luminous painting exhibit by Otay Hassine
Tunis, February 2, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Some 30 fascinating canvasses by the artist painter Otay Hassine, are currently on display at the “Caliga Art Gallery” in Tunis. The exhibit which opened on January 30, will run till February 14, 2008.
President Ben Ali calls for “avoiding confusion between terrorism and Islam”
Tunis, January 31, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an address to the opening of the Arab Interior Ministers Council gathered in Tunis, President Ben Ali called on Wednesday for “avoiding confusion between terrorism and Islam” and for highlighting the true image of Islam “which advocates moderation, dialogue and tolerance.”
King of Spain and Queen Sofia visit Tunisian stand at “FITUR 2008”
Tunis, January 31, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian stand at the 2008 FITUR tourism salon in Madrid, received the visit of two prestigious guests on Thursday, in the persons of King Juan Carlos of Spain and his spouse Queen Sofia.
Tunisian exotic footwear soon to make appearance in Euro-Med zone
Tunis, January 31, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Experts at the national centre of leather and footwear, have presented the latest Tunisian innovation during a meeting on the evaluation of Tunisian -European cooperation in the sector of technological innovation, held on Tuesday in Tunis.
Tunisian banks posit increase of financial assets, decrease of debt ratio
Tunis, January 29, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Even if the Tunisian banking sector is still suffering from a relatively high debt ratio, the reform engaged by the Tunisian Central Bank in view of strengthening their financial assets is gaining momentum.
The Movement of Socialist Democrats (MDS) to hold its next Congress on August 1-3, 2008
Tunis, January 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Movement of Socialist Democrats which will celebrate its 30 th anniversary on June 10, 2008 will hold its forthcoming national congress from August 1 to 3, 2008 .
Tunisia among all the world's tourism at FITUR Salon in Madrid
Tunis, January 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--From January 30 to February 3, 2008 , Tunisia will take part in the 18 th edition of FITUR, hosted in Spain 's capital, Madrid . The event which is the second largest in the world, is a major global platform for tourism promotion and sales.
Tunisia beats South Africa 3-1, edges closer to quarter finals in African Cup of Nations
Tunis, January 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)-- In a surge of fighting spirit, The “Carthage Eagles” defeated the “Bafana” by 3-1 after Dos Santos scored two goals on Sunday in Tamale, Ghana. Dos Santos first scored with the head at the 6 th minute and later in the 34 th minute when he opportunely intercepted Morris' back pass to his goal keeper.
Tunis, January 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A Punic necropolis dating back to the 4th-5th century BC has been recently discovered at the museum of Sousse during extension and refurbishing works that started last May and are due to be completed by the end of the current year.
Poets pay tribute to Tunisia in Paris poetry reading
Tunis, January 28, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--In an emotional poetry reading held at the Tunisian Embassy in Paris, three major French poets have paid a vibrant poetic tribute to Tunisia in their works.
Tunis, January 24, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)-- During a ceremony attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps in Tunisia, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali announced, Thursday, January 24, 2008, that the Higher Committee for human rights and fundamental freedoms will gain autonomous status and larger prerogatives.
Tunisia elected at the presidency of the Arab experts Committee on Human Rights
Tunis, January 22, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia has just been elected at the presidency of the Arab experts Committee on Human Rights, in the person of the magistrate, Mrs Monia Ammar.
Recent World Bank report comforts growth perspectives of Tunisian economy for 2008
Tunis, January 22, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A recent World Bank report, whose main author is Andrew Burns, chief economist at the bank, credits Tunisia with 3 major forays in 2008. Entitled “Spread of technologies in developing countries”, the report examines economic perspectives of developing countries on the short and long term, while also focusing on technological development.
Tunisia follows with great concern the situation in the Palestinian territories
Tunis, January 21, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued on Monday the following communiqué:
“Tunisia follows with great concern and anxiety the degradation of the situation in the Palestinian territories, and more particularly in the Gaza strip, which might engender a humanitarian catastrophe.
Tunis , January 21, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia will host the 25 th session of the meeting of Arab Ministers of the Interior which is due to held in Tunis on January 30 and 31, 2008.
2008 edition of the Tunis international book fair to be held in spring
Tunis, January 21, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 26th edition of the annual Tunis international book fair will place at El Kram Exhibition Hall, north of the capital, from April 25 to May 4, 2008, it was recently announced in Tunis.
Laughter festival aims at bringing joy to disabled children
Tunis, January 21, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--A festival dubbed “week of laughter”, will take place at the Municipal Theatre in Tunis from January 27 to February 3, 2008.
Nabeul hosts international web design festival
Tunis , January 19, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--From January 18 to 19, 2008 Nabeul will host an international web design festival (WIF2008) witth the participation of web designers from the US, France, Japan, China, Canada, Portugal, Brazil, Switzerland China and India.
Energy: boosting of the cooperation between Tunisia and SHELL
Tunis, January 18, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Ways of further boosting cooperation between the Tunisian enterprise of petroleum products and (ETAP) and the international energy group SHELL were discussed on Thursday in Tunis, during talks between Mr Afif Chelbi, the Minister of Industry, energy and small and medium enterprises and Mrs Linda Cook, the Executive Director of SHELL.
A few days from the 2008 African Football Cup of Nations' kick-off, ‘ Carthage Eagles' coach says “first objective is move to second round”
Tunis , January 17, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --In a press conference given in Tunis on Thursday, the coach of Tunisia's squad, Roger Lemerre said that the team's first goal was to move ahead to the second round of the African Football Cup of nations which is due to be held in Ghana from January 20 to February 10, 2007.
Tunisia elected as Vice President of UNESCO Committee promoting diversity of cultural expression
Tunis, January 16, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia was recently elected as vice president of the intergovernmental committee for the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expression.
Tunis, January 15, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Title holders, Tunisia, easily qualified for the finals of the African Handball Cup of Nations finals by defeating Algeria 41-25, in Luanda on Tuesday.
First Congress of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists elects executive bureau
Tunis, January 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Representatives from the Arab Journalists Union (UJA) and the International Journalists Federation (IFJ), as well as those of several Arab journalists organizations, attended on Sunday the first Congress of the newly created National Union of Tunisian Journalists which was held in Tunis.
“Oxford Business Group”, credits Tunisia 's economic growth with 6.3 % in 2007
Tunis, January 14, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --According to the annual report "Emerging Tunisia 2007," published by the British foundation ‘Oxford Business Group', Tunisia's economic situation in 2007 “enhances the prospect of sustained economic growth”.
Tunis , January 13, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued the following statement on Saturday :
Handball African Cup of Nations: Tunisia qualifies for semi-finals
Tunis, January 12, 2008 (TunisiaOnline) --Tunisia' s handball squad has easily qualified for the semi finals of the African Cup of Nations in Angola by winning its 3 qualifying matches in Group A, successively against Cameroon (29-25), Angola (24-20), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (42-23).
Tunisia has the best football league in Africa according to international football body.
Tunis , January 11, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian football championship is ranked first in the African continent by a recent 2007 survey of the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).
22 Tunisian poets gather in Bizerta for 13 th national colloquium on modern poetry
Tunis , January 11, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The 13 th national colloquium on Tunisian modern poetry will take place in Bizerta, North of Tunisia on the theme: “Modern Tunisian Poetry: aims and methods”.
Movement of Socialist Democrats (MDS) to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Tunis, January 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--One of Tunisia’s main opposition parties, the Movement of Socialist Democrats (MDS), will celebrate its 30th anniversary on June 10, 2008.
Tunisian artist painter Abdelaziz Gorgi passes away at 80
Tunis, January 10, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian cultural scene has just lost one of its most eminent artists, Abdelaziz Gorgi, who passed away in Tunis at the age of 80, after an eventful life devoted to artistic creation.
6.7 million tourists have visited
Tunisia in 2007, strategic plan afoot to boost tourism sector
Tunis , January 9, 2008(TunisiaOnline) --Tunisia has welcomed some 6.7 million visitors in 2007. Revenues from the tourist sector have yielded some 3050 million dinars, an increase of 8,5% in comparison with 2006, announced Tourism Minister, Mr Khelil Laajimi, in a news conference held in Tunis on Tuesday.
Launching of a campaign to promote Tunisian olive oil ‘label’
Tunis, January 9, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Many a visitor to Tunisia unfortunately still ignores the fact that the country is (and indeed has been since the Romans), not only one of the world’s major producers of olive oil but also of the best olive oil available on the market.
500 Tunisian and Arab architects take part in “First Week of Arab architecture”
Tunis, January 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The first week of Arab architecture is currently held in Tunis under the motto “architecture, the city and society”, at the behest of the Council of the Order of Tunisian Architects (COAT), as well as that of Arab architects.
Tunisian ICT company nets two prestigious awards in London
Tunis , January 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--“MIS”, Mediterranean Information Systems, a Tunisian company specializing in information technology has recently received two prestigious awards in London.
New book retraces one hundred years of Tunisian football
Tunis, January 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--A new book by Mustapha Zoubeidi, a Tunisian sports journalist, retraces the history of Tunisian football over one century. The book that is entitled “100 ans de Football en Tunisie” (One hundred years of football in Tunisia), purports to describe the epic journey of Tunisian football during the last century.
Tunisian handball squad tops the field at “Marrane Challenge” tournament in Paris
Tunis, January 8, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian national handball team has won the 32 nd edition of the Marrane handball Challenge in Paris by beating the French Ivry team 32 to 26 in the final play off of the tournament.
Tunis, January 7, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Following talks held in Tunis, between the Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr Lazhar Bououni, and the Executive Director General of the International Astronautic Federation (IAF), Mr Philippe Wille Kens, both parties decided to boost partnership and cooperation insofar as the training of competencies in the field of astronautics and communications is concerned.
5th edition of Mediterranean Guitar Festival will feature performances by budding talents
Tunis, January 6, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Hichem Hemrit, the energetic and talented director of the Mediterranean guitar Festival, spent the whole month of December auditioning budding talents throughout Tunisia.
Italian gas and oil company ENI plans major investments in Tunisia
Tunis, January 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--The Italian Energy Group ENI , plans to make major investment projects in Tunisia . Plans of investing 500 million dollars into a four- year project was discussed during the meeting between the Tunisian Prime Minister, Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi, Industry minister Mr Afif Chelbi, and ENI's CEO, Mr. Paolo Scaroni.
Tunis , to host major music festival next year
Tunis , January 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunis will host a major international music festival next September.
Japanese artist painter exhibits his ‘Tunisian journey' at ‘Caliga' art space in Tunis
Tunis, January 5, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--From January 8 to 28, 2008 the ‘Caliga' art space and the association of ‘graduates from Japanese universities', are jointly organizing an exhibit by the Japanese artist and Tunisia lover, Hideyuki Ozawa, on the theme ‘A Tunisian journey'.
‘Olive Tree Festival' in Tebourba gathers together painters and musicians in rare bucolic setting
Tunis, January 4, 2008 (TunisiaOnline)--Every two years, the ‘Moulins Mahjoub', a traditional oil mill owned by the Mahjoub family, and the Tunisian association of aesthetics and poetics (ATEP), organizes an encounter where artists, thinkers, painters, musicians and photographers gather together to express their love for the ‘blessed' olive tree.
“National Translation Year" launched in Tunisia
Tunis , January 3, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--A press conference held at “Dar Mestiri” in the Tunis Medina on Thursday ,has shed light on the program afoot for the National Translation Year which will span over 2008 as announced by President Ben Ali in his 2006, address marking the 19 th anniversary of the Change. “Dar Mestiri” is also home to the recently established National Translation Center.
German companies increase their confidence in 'Tunisia site'
Tunis, January 3, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--Following figures recently released by the Tunisian Foreign Promotion Agency (FIPA), there are currently 263 German companies in Tunisia, 81% of which are all export oriented. Some 35,785 jobs have been created by German companies which represents 12,5% of the total of employments generated by the 2,850 foreign companies operating in the country.
A virtual university library project is underway in two Tunisian tertiary institutions
Tunis, January 2, 2008- (TunisiaOnline)--During his visit to the Faculties of law and political sciences, and economy and management in Tunis, the Minister of higher education and scientific research, Mr Lazhar Bououni, took cognizance of the progress made insofar as the project of setting up a virtual university library for these two institutions is concerned.
Tunis, December 31, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --In his 2008 new-year address to the Tunisian people, President Ben Ali said that in spite of the difficult world economic circumstances, 2007, Tunisia was able “to add up numerous achievements and gains”.
Saying it with flowers: Tunisian fragrances sought after by the world's greatest perfumers
Tunis, December 31, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --From time immemorial, or
more precisely from the time when Carthage ruled the Mediterranean waves,
Tunisia has always been one of the world's greatest exporters of flower
extracts such as that of the ‘Neroli' or orange flower, the rose, the
jasmine, the fell, the lavender, the geranium, the thyme the wild rose,
and the rosemary to name but some of the major fragrances the country
is famous for.
Painting exhibit purports to tell Tunisia's history through portraits of famous Tunisians
Tunis, December 30, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --Whatever judgement an art critic might deliver on the work and purpose of artist painter Ali Bergaoui, whose exhibit will run till January 2008 at the Ibn Khaldoun cultural centre, one thing is certain, the originality and the pedagogical purpose of his enterprise is certainly unique.
Original project in rural housing bodes well for future of ecotourism in Tunisia
Tunis, December 29, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --If ecotourism has already gained considerable ground in Tunisia, green and rural tourism still deserve to be promoted, owing to the very rich potential the country can offer in this field.
Tunisia firmly condemns the assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Tunis, December 27, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--Following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued the following communiqué: “Tunisia has reacted with deep regret and consternation to the news of the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto.
Tunis, December 27, 2007-(TunisiaOnline)--The 9th session of the Higher Council of Scientific Research and Technology which was held on Wednesday, called for adapting research to Tunisia‘s needs. The meeting also called for a greater interaction between scientific research and the industrial production system.
“IBLA”, one of Tunisia's oldest cultural reviews celebrates its 70 th birthday
Tunis, December 27, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--One of Tunisia's oldest academic reviews, “IBLA”, has turned 70 this year. Founded in 1937, at the Institut des Belles Lettres Arabes (Institute of Fine Arab Arts) by Andre Demeerseman, the review has just released its 199 th issue.
Tunisian swimmer honored for best performance in crossing the Channel
Tunis, December 26, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --Nejib Belhedy, the Tunisian open water swimmer who realized the best performance ever in crossing the treacherous and often unpredictable Channel separating England from the continent, was recently honored by the race's organizing committee, dubbed C. S.A. Ltd who lately decided to rename the trophy in his name.
Tunis , December 24, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--As more and more visitors are attracted by the magic and the beauty of the great Tunisian south, local and national authorities are leaving no stone unturned to promote the country's southern areas which are replete not only with gorgeous sceneries, but also with a rich and vibrant culture.
Nabeul hosts 22nd edition of the Neapolis International Theater Festival for children
Tunis , December 23, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--The Neapolis International Theater Festival for children has acquired over the years a reputation as one of the foremost cultural events for children in Tunisia . This year's edition, the 22 nd in the life of the event, will no doubt reinforce the festival's role as a cultural beacon in the Cap Bon area.
“The crossing of the Sahara in the Dialogue of Civilizations and Religions”, theme of an international conference in Douz
Tunis, December 24, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--Within the framework of the 40 th edition of the International Douz Festival which is due to be held from December 26 to 29, 2007, the Ben Ali Chair for the Dialogue of Civilizations and Religions is hosting an international conference on the theme “The crossing of the Sahara in the Dialogue of Civilizations and Religions”.
Tunis , December 24, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian -born French writer, Colette Fellous, is once again treading back into the footsteps of her Tunisian youth in her latest novel entitled “Plein Ete” (Full Summer), recently published by Gallimard in France.
Private Tunisian-Japanese hospital to be built in Tunisia next year.
Tunis, December 21, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--A privateTunisian-Japanese multidisciplinary hospital will soon be built near the Tunisian capital next year, it was announced in Tunis .
Roger Lemerre announces makeup of Tunisia squad for 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana
Tunis, December 19, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)-- During a press conference held in Tunis on Tuesday, the head coach of Tunisia 's national football team, Roger Lemerre has announced the makeup of the initial team that will take part in the African Cup of Nations in Ghana from January 20 to February 10, 2008 .
A Tunisian woman gives birth to quintuplets
Tunis , December, 14, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--A 28 year old Tunisian
woman has given birth to quintuplets in the center- west town of Kasserine
. The new born weigh between 1800 and 2450 grams and are reported to
be in good health, indicated the correspondent of the official Tunisian
Press Agency, TAP.
Tunis , December 13, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia is increasingly becoming a major foreign direct investment destination thanks to the country's attraction as an emerging dynamic financial hub, as well as its competitiveness and skilled labor force.
Tunisian novelist Bouraoui Ajina wins prestigious “Aboulkacem Chebbi Prize”
Tunis , December 13, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --The prestigious 2006 Aboulkacem Chebbi Prize for the short story, organized and sponsored by the “Banque de Tunisie”, was awarded to the Tunisian writer Bouraoui Ajina, for his collection of short stories in Arabic entitled “Lamassat Moutawahicha” (Wild touches), published by Dar Saidane Editions, in Sousse.