Tunisia hosts 2 nd “Aerospace Meetings”

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- With a view to boosting the country’s ambition to become a leading regional aerospace hub, Tunisia will play host from July 5 to 7, 2010 in Gammarth to the 2nd “Aerospace Meeting Tunisia 2010”, a business meeting of aerospace industries, including sub-contracting and partnerships ventures.

“Aerospace Meetings Tunisia” is an international business convention aiming …

Tunisia to host International Hotel and Restaurant Association congress

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- On the sidelines of the National Tourism Day which was celebrated on June 28, Mr. Slim Tlatli, Minister of Tourism, received on Tuesday Mr. Ghassan Aidi, President of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association , currently on  a work visit to Tunisia.

The event was an opportunity to discuss  global tourism and economic development prospects …

Finance Minister receives “Rating & Investment” delegation

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Mr. Mohamed Ridha Chalghoum, Finance Minister received on Tuesday, in Tunis, a Japanese delegation from the Rating & Investment’ agency.

During the meeting, the minister outlined Tunisia’s financial policies and the objectives set for the next stage in accordance with the 2009-2014  Presidential Program.

He reviewed support …

“Lisbon Treaty, likely to strengthen Tunisian- European co-operation”, says Head of EU Commission in Tunis

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- During a news conference held on Tuesday in Tunis, Mr. Adrianus Koetsenruijter, Ambassador, Head of the European Commission Delegation in Tunis said that the “implementation of the Lisbon Treaty is an opportunity to strengthen Tunisia-European  co-operation.

The European diplomat expressed satisfaction at the level reached by co-operation with Tunisia, adding that priorities will be given …

Tunisia’s Central Bank Governor takes part in BIS General Assembly

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Governor of Tunisia’s Central Bank (BCT), Mr.Taoufik Baccar took part from June 27 to 28, 2010 in the works of the 80th General Assembly of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) held in Basel, Switzerland.

The meeting is expected to focus on reforms on the international scale likely to avoid recurrence of crises similar …

Ezzahra Junior Chamber launches sea environmental project with French counterpart

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- As part of strengthening their efforts to contribute to the protection of the coastal environment, the Tunisian Junior Economic Chamber (JCET) initiated in the implementation of a project dubbed “Boat service” (Bateau service) that was launched by the Menton Roquebrune- Cap Martin Junior Economic Chamber in Southern France in 2007.

The Ezzahra Junior Chamber (southern …

Tunisia: follow-up study on financing agricultural sector

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The follow-up preparations for the implementation of the study on financing the agricultural sector, as part of the  14 th and 20 th items of the  (2009-2014) Presidential Program, was the focal point discussed on Monday in Tunis, during a working session chaired by Mr. Abdessalem Mansour, Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries.

During …

Survey: “Packtec” customer satisfaction results show 84% satisfaction rate

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Technical Center of Packing and Packaging “Packtec” recently conducted a survey targeting more than 400 operators in the packaging industry, printing and users across all sectors.
The survey which lasted from January to March 2010 aims at evaluating the opinions of “Packtec” customers on the quality of the services centre.

It shows that 84% of …

Tunisia, JICA, organize event geared at improving mother and child health

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Organized by the National Family and Population Board (ONFP), in partnership with the Japanese International Co-operation Agency (JICA), works of the international training session on “development of sexual and reproductive health strategy, and improving mother and child health,” started on Monday, in Tunis.

During the opening of works, ONFP Director General, Mrs. Nebiha Gueddana stressed, …

Bizerta: marina project underway

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- “Bizerta Cap 3000”, a major marina project in the governorate of Bizerte will be inaugurated in September 2011.  The project will boost Bizerta’s regional position as a destination for yachting.

At an estimated cost of 200 million dinars, this project will stimulate various sectors in the region it will create more than 700 permanent jobs …