Preparations are underway to celebrate Tunisia's 50 th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic
Tunis , July 21, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --Nationwide celebrationswill take palce on the occasion of the 50 th anniversary of the proclamation of the Tunisian Republic , announced Mr Hedi Mhenni ,the Secretary General of the Democratic Constitutional Rally, Tunisia 's majority party.
Tunisian artist revisits the past in search of authenticity
Tunis , July 17, 2007 (TunisiaOnline--In an original exhibit held at the “Espace Bouabana” in Tunis , the painter, Samir Chouchane, casts a fresh eye on scenes from the Tunisian traditional folklore.
Hammamet International Festival takes flying start with new adaptation of “Othello”
Tunis , July 16, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --The 43 rd edition of the Hammamet International festival took a flying start on Sunday with a new adaption of Shakespeare's “Othello”, entitled “Othello or the star of the day”.
First private fund to support Tunisian innovating enterprises established in Tunis
Tunis , July 14, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --A signing ceremony held at the Tunis headquarters of the European Investment Bank (BEI) on Friday, has officialized the creation of the first private fund destined to support new innovating Tunisian enterprises.
Mythical Tunis hotel is reborn
Tunis , July 14, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Originally built in 1911, the “ Tunisia Palace ” remained one of the favourite lodgings of the jet set of the French ‘Belle époque': emissaries, diplomats, intellectuals and senior officers, before and after the country's independence.
8 th edition of the Sousse International Internet Festival to promote ICT culture
Tunis , July 13, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--The 8th edition of the Internet Summer Festival is to be held in Sousse from August 30 to September 2, 2007.
President Ben Ali calls upon universities to change their mindsets, launch projects conducive to job creations and the promotion of free initiative.
Tunis , July 13, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --On the occasion of the celebration of “Knowledge Day, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali Ben Ali honored on Friday students, teachers, trainers and academics who distinguished themselves in their respective fields during the current academic year.
Tunisian food products displayed in American food industry fair
Tunis , July 12, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Some ten Tunisian firms participated in the 53rd international " Fancy Food Show" held in New york city.
Tunisian doctors experiment new successful technique in tumor removal
Tunis , July 10, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--A team of Tunisian multidisciplinary doctors performed brain surgery on four patients without anesthetics, a first in Tunisia and in Africa.
Southern Tunisian City plays host international fair
Tunis , July 10, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--The international fair of Gabes is currently held in the exhibit hall of Gabes, south of Tunisia, and will run until July 24.
Hammamet Festival offers rich program with focus on theater
Tunis , July 7, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--The International Hammamet Festival which will run from July 15 to August 21, 2007 will offer a variety of perfomances.
Tunisia elected vice president of a UNESCO commission
Tunis , July 6, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--During a meeting organized by UNESCO, Tunisia was recently elected vice president of the general council of the intergovernmental oceanographic commission.
Major Canadian Oil Company awarded oil research permit in Tozeur
Tunis , July 6, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--Canadian oil and gas company "Cygam Energy Inc" was granted an oil exploration permit in in Tozeur, southern Tunisia .
Tunisian President announces decision to lower rates of broadband internet connections
Tunis , July 3, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali announced today his decision to lower the rates of broadband internet connection, with a view of “boosting the competitiveness of economic enterprises and thus contribute to the development of commercial offers”.
Ambitious spa facility to be set up in Tunisia 's south.
Tunis , July 4, 2007-(TunisiaOnline)-- A thermal town is to see the day in El Hamma, in the suburbs of the southern coastal city of Gabes . The project which is based on a study carried out by the Gabes governorate and approved by the National Agency of Environmental Protection (ANPE), is one of the most ambitious tourist facilities in the area.
US Independence Day: President Ben Ali sends a message of congratulations to President George Bush
Tunis , July 3, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--On the occasion of the celebration of the 231 st anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America , President Ben Ali has sent a message of congratulations to President Georges Walker Bush.
Sicilian exhibit celebrates Tataouine's desert scenery and mores
Tunis , July 3, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)-- An exhibit celebrating Tataouine's Sahara was held in Ragusa , Sicily , at the Donnafugata castle, which was built by the Arabs, 700 Years ago. The castle, formerly named ‘Ain El Chifa' (the source of healing) is nowadays a UNESCO protected monument.
Athletics: Tunisia tops the field at the “Zitouna 2007” international meeting
Tunis , July 2, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia ranked first in the Zitouna 2007” international meeting earning in all 27 medals: 9 gold, 9 silver and 9 bronze.
Tunisia takes part in 9th African Union Summit in Accra, Ghana
Tunis , July 2, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi, Tunisia 's Prime Minister, is currently representing Tunisia at the 9 th African Union Summit in Accra , Ghana.
Tunisian and international performances featured in next Carthage International Festival
Tunis , June 30, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --The next Cathage International Festival will feature, as usual,a variety of Tunisian and international artists.
Artistic exchange between Tunisian and German painters featured at German museum of contemporary art
Tunis , June 30, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --From June 23 to August 12, 2007 the Osnabrück museum of contemporary art, in Germany is hosting a joint Tunisian German painting exhibit dubbed “One and the other”.
Celebrating Jazz: Tabarka's basilica will feature the 12th edition of its festival
Tunis , June 29, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --During a press point held in
Tunis on Thursday, it was announced that the 12 th edition of Tabarka's
famous Jazz festival will take place on the scene of the city's historical
basilica from July 6 to 14, 2007 .
Djerba hosts 29th edition of the international Ulysses Festival
Tunis, June 29, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --Djerba, known in antiquity as the island of the lotus eaters, will host the 29 th edition of the international Ulysses Festival from July 21 to August 4, 2007.
First promotion of the Tunis
school of circus arts performs in the Tunis Medina
Tunis , June 28, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --A dream come true, the first promotion of the Tunis school of circus arts, tells a story of friendship, cooperation and stamina.
A photograph exhibit captures the eternal beauty of Sidi Bou Said
Tunis , June 28, 2007(TunisiaOnline) --Some 23 black and white photographs by the famous French photographer, Jacques Perez are currently exhibited at the Ammar Farhat Gallery in Sidi Bou Said.
French enterprises eye Tunisia to relocate their activities
Tunis , June 27, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --After Damart's announcement at the beginning of 2007 to transfer some 70% of its activities and to build a plant in Tunisia , it is the turn of “Jalatte”, the number one European security shoes maker to announce a similar move.
Turkish group to take over management of Monastir Airport in 2008
Tunis , June 27, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --TAV, a Turkish group specialized in airport management, will take over the management of Monastir airport by 2008.
Tunisia's National basket ball team prepares for African Cup of Nations in the US
Tunis , June 27, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Some 15 players from the Tunisian national basket ball team are currently training in the United States .
An International meeting on the protection of the Mediterranean is held in Hammamet
Tunis , June 26, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--An international meeting aiming at finding appropriate solutions to limit pollution in the Mediterranean is currently being held in Hammamet.
Tunis, June 25, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --The tenth edition of what has now become one of the major symbols of Tunisian- Austrian friendship, namely the concert featuring the Vienna Opera Orchestra at the 1800- years old El Jem Roman theatre, will take place on July 7, 2007 at 9pm.
Tunisian medical researcher awarded best medical research prize
Tunis , June 25, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--A Tunisian Professor of medicine,
Mrs Jalila Ben Khelil, was awarded the prize of the best medical research
in acute asthma related breathing insufficiency.
The Movement of Socialist Democrats (MDS) celebrates its 29th anniversary
Tunis , June 24, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --In a statement released in Tunis the Movement of Socialist Democrats, one of Tunisia's 8 opposition parties, reaffirms the Movement's commitment to contribute to the success of President Ben Ali's projects of laying the foundations of tomorrow's republic, guaranteeing individual and collective rights and consecrating political and social pluralism.
Tunisian film nets another distinction at Italian film festival
Tunis , June 23, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) -- “Making of”, Nouri Bouzid's latest film, has won the highest distinction dubbed the ‘Golden Bull' in Taormina's 53 rd film festival in Italy.
Japanese study confirms Tunisia 's competitiveness in ICT related services
Tunis , June 22, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--A recent study carried out by a Japanese consulting firm, says that Tunisia has the potential for becoming an international center of information and communication technologies related services.
Carthage Acropolium celebrates electronic music
Tunis, June 21, 2007 ( TunisiaOnline)--Three shows celebrating digital music are currently held in the Carthage Acropolium.
Tunisia and Panama set up diplomatic relations
Tunis , June 20, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--Following a communiqué released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, Tunisia and Panama have decided to establish diplomatic relations.
Tunisian woman magistrate elected at the Arab Human Rights under-commission
Tunis , June 20, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--A Tunisian magistrate, Mrs. Monia Ammar, was elected as member of the under-commission of Human Rights as part of the League of Arab States. The news was announced on the occasion of the 23 rd session of the permanent Arab commission of Human Rights, currently held at the League's headquarters in Cairo .
Tunis , June 20, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--The investment projects of British Gas in Tunisia were the focus of discussion during a meeting this morning between President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and BG 's chairman, Mr Robert Wilson.
New agency aims at boosting E-commerce in Tunisia
Tunis , June 19, 2007-(TunisiaOnline)--A new agency has been recently set up to supervise, guide and advise small and medium enterprises, as well as other enterprises in their e-trading dealings.
Gobert tribute at Carthage and Bardo museums
Tunis , June 19, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--An exhibit simultaneously held at the Carthage and Bardo Museums pays tribute to Ernest Gustave Gobert a French doctor and historian, as well as a great lover of Tunisia. The exhibit sheds light on an artist and scientist who investigated in different original ways Tunisia's cultural heritage.
Tunisia emerges as car parts manufacturer in Africa and in the Arab world
Tunis , June 18, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--Even though the country does not manufacture cars, Tunisia is currently one of the leading car parts manufacturers in Africa and in the Arab world with some 200 enterprizes and a workforce of 43,500 people involved in this sector of the economy.
African Football Cup of Nations: Tunisia qualifies for Ghana 2008
Tunis , June 16, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)-- By defeating Mauritius 2- 0 in Rades on Saturday, the Carthage Eagles have earned their qualification for the Ghana 2008 African Cup of Nations.
Tunisia calls for an immediate end to confrontation and bloodshed in the Palestinian territories
Tunis, June 15, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --The Tunisian ministry of foreign affairs called Friday for an end to inter-palestinian fighting.
Tunisian Foreign Minister meets with US Vice-President Dick Cheney
Tunis, June 15, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --Mr Abdelwahab Abdallah, Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Wednesday with US Vice- President Dick Cheney at the White House.
A delegation of American corporate leaders due to visit Tunisia in October 2007
Tunis , June 15, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --A delegation of some 20 American corporate leaders is due to visit Tunisia in October 2007. The mission organized by the Corporate Council on Africa , which aims at fostering business exchanges between the United States
Tunisia to host 13 th edition of the 2007 Aero Atlantic Rally
Tunis , June 15, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --The 13 th edition of the 2007 Aero Atlantic Rally will take place for the first time in Tunisia from June 16 to 22, 2007 , it was recently announced.
Long- awaited Automobile salon will soon open in Tunis
Tunis , June 15, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --An automobile salon is to be held from June 20 to 24, 2007 at the “Kram” exhibition hall, north of Tunis.
African soul legend Manu Dibango will perform in Tunisia
Tunis , June 15, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Manu Dibango the famous saxophonist and creator of “Soul Makossa “ will perform on June 20, 2007 at the “El Karaka” Mediterranean cultural space in La Goulette, north of Tunis.
Tunisian Foreign Minister holds talks with US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice
Tunis , June 14, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Abdelwahab Abdallah, met Wednesday with the American Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice.
“ Tunisia caucus” sees the day within US Congress
Tunis , June 14, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --A new parliamentary group dubbed “Tunisia Caucus” was set up on Wednesday within the US House of Representatives.
World Economic Forum on Africa ranks Tunisia as 1 st most competitive country on the continent
Tunis , June 14, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia was ranked "the most competitive country in Africa" by the 2007 Africa Competitiveness Report released on Wednesday by the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town.
Tunisia hosts major African conference on electronic postal and financial services
Tunis , June 13, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --From June 14 to 16, 2007 the sea side resort of Yasmine Hammamet will host “Technopost Africa 2007” an international conference jointly organized by the Tunisian Postal services, the Universal Postal Union, and the pan African Union of Posts.
American painters revisit Tunisia's Cultural Heritage
Tunis , June 13, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--A group of four American painters have cast a fresh eye on scenes from Tunisian everyday life, in an exhibit held in the “View” gallery near Carthage.
Hewlett-Packard opens shop in Tunis
Tunis, June 9, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --The American information and communication technology giant Hewlett-Packard (HP), has opened a branch in Tunis.
Tunisia achieves 10% increase in tourism revenues
Tunis , June 8, 2007(TunisiaOnline) --During the 5 first months of 2007 Tunisian tourism has achieved a 10% increase in revenues, said Minister of tourism Mr Tijani Haddad.
Two young Tunisian swimmers earn gold medals in swimming challenge
Tunis , June 8, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Two Tunisian swimmers, a boy and a girl aged respectively 14 and 16, earned gold medals by topping the field in a long- distance swimming race between the island of Kerkennah and the city of Sfax .
Tunisia ranks 1 st in Africa in First Global Peace Index and WEF reports
Tunis , June 7, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia ranked 1 st in Africa, in the First Global Peace Index which lists countries around the world according to their “peacefulness”.
Tunis will soon host the Tunisian-French Economic Forum
Tunis , June, 6, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --From June 18 to 20, 2007 , the Tunisian Union of Industry and Commerce (UTICA) and the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry will jointly organize a Tunisian -French economic forum.
Launch of a web site empowering the disabled
Tunis , June 6, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --People with specific needs in Tunisia will henceforth be able to access a new website allowing them better integration in society.
Collective Italian painting exhibit in Tunis retraces eighty years of contemporary Italian artistic creation
Tunis , June 6, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)--An exhibit dubbed “Dialogue between generations, from futurism to nowadays” is currently held at the “ Kheiredine Palace ” museum in Tunis.
Southern Tunisian port city becomes major Mediterranean cruise ship destination
Tunis , June 6, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --During the last 6 years, the Governorate of Gabes, south of Tunisia , has become one of the Mediterranean 's major cruise ship destinations.
President Ben Ali visits one of Tunisia 's oldest Roman sites, inaugurates ecologi