Second private radio station starts broadcasting in Tunisia
Tunis 25 July 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- "Radio Al Jawhara", Tunisia's second private radio station, started broadcasting from the city of Sousse, today.

Second private radio station starts broadcasting Monday
Tunis 23 July (TunisiaOnline)-- A new FM-radio station, the country's second private radio, will start broadcasting from the city of Sousse on Monday July 25th.

ICT's: Quick development of El Ghazala cyber- park projected
Tunis, 21 July 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--El Ghazala cyber-park, north east of the capital city Tunis, will expand its capacities to house 120 enterprizes by 2009. Similarly, the number of engineers working on the site will also increase to 2000.

First cable car in Tunisia will link Ain Draham to Tabarka
Tunis, 21 July 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--In an effort to further promote tourism in the region, the regional Council of the Jendouba Governorate (North East of Tunisia) has decided to set up a cable-line car linking the forest-mountains of Ain Draham to the beach-shores of Tabarka.

French ambassador in Tunis ends tour of duty, bids farewell to Head of State
Tunis 20 July 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--President Ben Ali has received yesterday Mr Yves Aubin De La Messuzier, France's ambassador in Tunis, who paid a farewell visit to the Head of State at the end of his tour of duty

Tunisian private university sets up a joint ICT Masters degree with the University of Maryland
Tunis, 20 July 2005 ( TunisiaOnline)--The Mediterranean School of Business (MSB), a private Tunisian higher education institution, has recently concluded a partnership with the Robert Smith Business School of the University of Maryland.

Miriam Makeba says she is "very proud" to be in Tunisia again
Tunis, 18 July 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- South African diva Miriam Makeba, who has been regularly performing in Tunisia since the 1960's, said she was "very proud and grateful" after being received today by Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

A new music festival in Jerba caters to young rap audiences
Tunis, July 18, 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--The island of Djerba is adding to its rich cultural tradition by hosting another musical festival. The newly born musical event purports to cater for a different public from that of other summer festivals held in the country.

The virtual university of Tunis announces the launching of new distance learning programs and diplomas
Tunis, July 15, 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--The Virtual University of Tunis intends to set up new programs next year leading to joint Tunisian -French diplomas, it was announced in the Tunisian capital.

Tunisia hosts the sixth edition of the women's junior World Basketball Championship
Tunis, July 15,2005 - (TunisiaOnline)--Twelve nations are taking part in the sixth edition of the under 19, women's World Basketball Championship that will take place in Tunis and Nabeul from July 14 to July 24.The twelve participating countries were placed in 2 groups composed of 6 teams each.

14th of July: President Ben Ali sends message of congratulations to Jacques Chirac
Tunis, July 14, 2005- (TunisiaOnline)--On the occasion of France's National Day, President Ben Ali has sent a message of congratulations to President Jacques Chirac.

In an address on "Knowledge Day", President Ben Ali announces the teaching of English as of sixth grade classes in Tunisia's schools
Tunis, July 13, 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--English language will be compulsory in all Tunisian primary schools as of next school year. The announcement came in a speech by Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali Wednesday.