Weather forecast: cold wave and snow expected throughout Tunisia

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- A communiqué released by the Tunisian weather forecast authority has announced that a wave of cold air is expected to reach Tunisia on Saturday night and during Sunday. Temperatures are expected to fall in most regions in the country, with minimum temperatures situated between -2 and 8 degrees Celsius and maximum temperatures between 8 …

Gabes: a new Spa project

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Studies for the project of the modern site Spa in El Khebayet (governate of Gabes) have just started.

The project consists of a hot water spa, a hotel, a golf court and other amenities for a total cost estimated at 18 million dinars. The center will also be able to receive a thousand spa guests …

Twinning agreement between Kairouan and Cordoba

In the framework of Kairouan as 2009 capital of Islamic Culture, a twinning convention was signed between the cities of Kairouan and Cordoba (Spain), following a visit paid by a delegation from the municipality of Kairouan in Cordoba. The convention aims to boost co-operation between the two cities.

During this visit, a working session was held …

French riviera capital declares 2009 “Tunisia year”

Tunis, May 16, 2009- The city of Nice in France has announced that it will declare 2009 “Tunisia Year”. The announcement was made by Nice’s deputy mayor, Mr Christian Estrosi on Friday during a press conference in the capital of the French Riviera.
Mr Estrosi who is also the president of the Nice …

Gabes is emerging as a vibrant handicrafts pole

Tunis, February 23, 2009- The southern coastal town of Gabes which boasts some of the world’s finest sea side oases, is slowly but surely but emerging as a vibrant handicrafts pole.
The city which is also known for its agriculture, industry and tourism is adding yet another feather to its cap by boosting …

Tunisian desert truffles make their appearance on Tataouine’s market

Tunis, February 18, 2009- Tunisian desert truffles also known as “Terfez”, have made their appearance on the Tataouine market place, in Tunisia’s deep south. Specialists attribute their appearance this year to the rains which showered most of the country’s regions this month, including southern, arid regions.
In scarce, but regular supply, prices exceed …

Seminar on “one village one product” aims at promoting regional development in Tunisia

Tunis, February 10, 2009- In collaboration with the Ministry of Development and International Cooperation, Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is organising a seminar in Tunis on the “One Village One Product” (OVOP) concept which it has contributed to launch in the governorates of Tozeur, Tataouine and Medenine.
Dubbed “OVOP 2009”, the seminar which …

Kairouan is acknowledged status of “garden city”

Tunis, December 25, 2008- A motive of satisfaction and the reward of much hard work and perseverance, Kairouan was officially acknowledged as “garden city”.
The good news was announced on Tuesday to the town’s municipal council by Mr Mohamed Mehdi Mlika, Minister Advisor to the Prime Minister, and the chairman of the national …

Japanese cooperation project to improve irrigation and yield of date palms

Tunis, December 5, 2008- A project financed by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is currently underway to help improve the irrigation of date palms in southern Tunisia.

Forum international la cooperation multilaterale vers la construction de la societe de la connaissance

Tunis , July 8, 2008 –The 14 th session of Mahdia’s “sea festival” which is expected to take place from July 19 to 26, will showcase leisure activities, culture, as well as the area’s rich heritage inherited from a myriad of successive dynasties which have reigned on the legendary city.