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Tunis, Cairo Seek Doubling Trade Exchange

The Tunisian-Egyptian Economic Forum kicked off on Thursday at the headquarters of the Export Promotion Center in the Tunisian capital. Tunis and Cairo expressed common desire to value the major available capabilities and opportunities to increase the volume of trade exchange, diversify its base and develop the partnership to live…

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Tunisian opposition figure says he is under investigation

The head of a Tunisian opposition party said on Friday he had been summoned for investigation over a radio interview and accused President Kais Saied of attempting to intimidate opponents.

Reuters

When is World Cup 2022? Groups, fixtures and England kick-off times

From key dates to kick-off times, here is everything you need to know about this year's World Cup in Qatar

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Egyptian PM in Tunisia to Kick Off Joint Higher Committee Meetings

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to Tunisia received wide media coverage in both countries due to the anticipated economic results it is set to produce and the coordination of political positions over several regional issues, especially stability in neighboring Libya. Upon his arrival, Madbouly was welcome at the airport…

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Tunisian president hints he will not accept foreign observers in next elections

Tunisian President Kais Saied indicated on Thursday he will not accept foreign observers for votes he plans this year to change the political system after having already taken control of the previously independent electoral commission.

Reuters

Tunisian police arrest former PM Hamadi Jebali, his official Facebook page says

Tunisian police arrested on Thursday the former prime minister Hamadi Jebali, who is also a former senior member in Ennahda Islamist party, his official Facebook page said.

Reuters

US Official to Visit Tunisia to Support ‘Political and Economic Reforms’

US Acting Assistant State Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert is scheduled to travel to Tunis on Saturday. While in Tunisia, the Acting Assistant Secretary will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives to discuss the US commitment to support the Tunisian people and the need for…

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Tunisia Says Talks with IMF Positive, Committed to Paying Debts

Tunisian Finance Minister Sihen Boughiri said on Wednesday that initial talks with the International Monetary Fund were positive and that Tunis was committed to paying all its foreign debts. Tunisia, in the throes of a severe financial crisis, is seeking to reach a new loan deal with the IMF in…

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Tunisian coast guard retrieves bodies of three migrants, rescues 250 others

Tunisian coast guards retrieved the bodies of three migrants whose boat sank off Tunisia and rescued about 250 others in a number of separate incidents, security official told Reuters‮ ‬on Wednesday.

Reuters

Tunisia to raise the prices of some foodstuffs after farmers' protests

Tunisia will raise the prices of some foods including milk, eggs and poultry this week, the agriculture minister said, following protests by farmers against a jump in animal feed barley prices due to the war in Ukraine and an increase in energy costs.

Reuters

Tunisian president names new election commission members

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday appointed new members of the election commission, to be headed by Farouk Bouasker, the official gazette said, entrenching his one-man rule and casting doubt on electoral integrity.

Reuters

Racism against Tunisians and foreigners at the Ukrainian-Polish borders

Students fleeing conflict in Ukraine report racist treatment at border crossings

The Independent UK

Foreign Investment in Tunisia Up 73% in 1st Quarter

Foreign investment in Tunisia rose by 73% in the first three months of 2022 compared to the same period a year earlier, the state news agency reported on Sunday. Foreign investment had risen 18% in January to March 2021 compared to the same three-month period of 2020. The European Union…

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Tunisian president's backers rally to demand clampdown on opposition

Hundreds of Tunisians demonstrated to support President Kais Saied on Sunday and to back his rewriting of the constitution that opponents say will entrench his one-man rule.

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Tunisia's Jabeur Hungry for More after Historic Madrid Title

Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid. The Tunisian trailblazer picked…

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Over a Million Tourists Visited Tunisia Since Beginning of 2022

Over a million tourists have flooded to Tunisia since the beginning of the year and as off April 20, revealed the country's Tourism Ministry. This marks a rise of 128 percent compared to the same period in 2021 and a sign of a promising season ahead. However, 2019 remains the…

Reuters

Tunisia union rejects any formal dialogue over political reforms

Tunisia's powerful UGTT labour union rejected on Friday any formal dialogue over political reforms that marginalise political and social forces in the country and include "ready-made decisions", after President Kais Saied said the general trends towards a new constitution were clear.

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Tunisia's Jabeur into Maiden WTA 1000 Final in Madrid

Eighth seed Ons Jabeur advanced to the biggest final of her career with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova in Madrid on Thursday. The Tunisian followed up wins against Olympic champion Belinda Bencic and former world number one Simona Halep with just her second success in eight meetings…

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Tunisia Retrieves Bodies of 24 Drowned Migrants Off Sfax Coast

Tunisia’s coastguard has retrieved 24 more bodies of migrants who had been among about 120 people on boats that sank off the Tunisian coast in late April, a judicial official said on Wednesday. On April 23, the Tunisian coast guard said four boats carrying 120 African migrants headed for Italy…

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Tunisia finds 24 more bodies of migrants after boats sank in April

Tunisia's coastguard has retrieved 24 more bodies of migrants who had been among about 120 people on boats that sank off the Tunisian coast at the end of April, a judicial official told Reuters on Wednesday.

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'Lungs of the Mediterranean' at Risk

Under the Mediterranean waters off Tunisia, gently waving green seagrass meadows provide vital marine habitats for the fishing fleets and an erosion buffer for the beaches the tourism industry depends on. Even more importantly, seagrass is such a key store of carbon and producer of oxygen -- critical to slowing…

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Tunisia’s Dinar Hits Record Low Versus Dollar

Tunisia’s dinar currency has fallen to record lows versus the dollar, driven down by high inflation, a worsening trade deficit and the severe impact of the Ukraine crisis on public finances. It traded at 3.074 against the dollar on Thursday, central bank data showed on Friday. Energy Minister Naila Nouira…

Manchester Evening News

Latest travel rules for Turkey, Tunisia and Portugal ahead of May Bank Holiday

Everything you need to know about heading to Turkey, Tunisia and Portugal

Al Jazeera

Tunisia president unwilling to compromise as democracy fears grow

President Kais Saied rejects calls for dialogue with the opposition, a week after appointing a new election commission.

Al Jazeera

Lawmakers, rights groups urge US to condition aid to Tunisia

In separate letters, legislators and advocacy groups ask Biden administration to do more to protect Tunisian democracy.

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