New publication retraces Tunisia’s 3000 year history

New publication retraces Tunisia’s 3000 year history Tunis, December 31, 2008- A new book retracing Tunisia’s 3000 year history, provides an illustrated bilingual history of the country. The book, written by Mr Noureddine Mejdoub, a former Tunisian ambassador, is written in French and includes an English version. The book is published in Tunis by the publisher "Dar Ismailia". Entitled “The ...

“Tunisia welcomes 2009 with confidence and optimism” says President Ben Ali in new year address

“Tunisia welcomes 2009 with confidence and optimism” says President Ben Ali in new year addressTunis, December 31, 2008- In a New Year address to the Tunisian people on Wednesday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali said that  Tunisia “welcomes the New Year 2009 with confidence and optimism, despite the current global economic crisis and its potential effects.” He also expressed his commitment to expand the scope of ...

Tunisian civil society voices solidarity with the palestinian people

Tunis, December 30,2008- The various components of Tunisian civil society, political parties, national organisations, associations, and professional structures, have expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people, following the Israeli air attacks which have caused the death and injury of hundreds of people . In several communiqués released on Tuesday, the various components of ...

Tunisian President decides measures in solidarity with the palestinian people

Tunisian President decides measures in solidarity with the palestinian people Tunis, December 30, 2008- As a token of solidarity with the Palestinian people, in the face of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza strip which has caused hundreds of casualties, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has decided on Tuesday the ...

Tunisia ranked in top 3 places to invest in Africa and the middle east in 2009

Tunisia ranked in top 3 places to invest in Africa and the middle east in 2009 Tunis, December 30, 2008- Tunisia is confirming its reputation as one of the best spots for investing in property.In an online article released on Tuesday, the international property portal Homesgofast.com has predicted that Tunisia is part of the three top places to invest within Africa and the Middle East for 2009. The news ...

Air links between Tozeur and major European cities to re open in 2009

Air links between Tozeur and major European cities to re open in 2009 Tunis, December 30, 2008- Air links between Tozeur, located some 400 kilometres South of the capital, and the cities of Milan, Geneva and Madrid, will reopen in November 2009. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Tozeur by the Minister of Tourism, Mr Khelil Laajimi. The reopening of the air links, which was ...

First woman elected as head of Tunisian writers” union

First woman elected as head of Tunisian writers” union Tunis, December 30, 2008- Following its 17 th congress, held in Gammarth, North of Tunis on Sunday, the Tunisian Writer’s Union elected its Executive Board and at its head, Mrs Jamila Mejri, who becomes the first woman to occupy this function. Forty three candidates ran for the 10 positions of Chairman of the board ...

Tunisia condemns dangerous escalation in the gaza strip

Tunisia condemns dangerous escalation in the gaza strip Tunis, December 28, 2008- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the following communiqué: “Tunisia expresses its deep concern following the Israeli air raids in the Gaza strip which have caused scores of victims among the brotherly Palestinian people. Tunisia condemns this dangerous escalation and reaffirms its call to the international community, and ...

Tunisian national solidarity fund collects 374 million dinars in 2008

Tunisian national solidarity fund collects 374 million dinars in 2008 Tunis, December 26, 2008- The year 2008 has been a good year for the National Solidarity Fund. With 5, 2 million donors donating a record 37,435 million dinars, the Fund’s revenues have increased by 9,7% in comparison with last year. The governorate of Tataouine comes in first place with revenues estimated at 133,000 ...

Tunisia rehabilitation program afoot fot of popular districts

Tunisia rehabilitation program afoot fot of popular districtsTunis, December 26, 2008- A cabinet meeting chaired by President Ben Ali on Friday, focused on the new rehabilitation program concerning 26 popular districts, counting 166,000 inhabitants. The meeting is part of the follow up measures announced by the Head of State on November 7, 2008. The rehabilitation program which will take place from ...