Archive for May, 2012

UTICA Hosts “Perspectives,” a Career Path Training Exhibition

| 28 May 2012 | 0 Comments

The first edition of the international exhibition entitled “Perspectives,” devoted to higher education and professional training, began this Saturday, May 26, at the headquarters of the Tunisian Union of Industry, Commerce, and Handicrafts, located in Tunis’ Cité el Khadhra. In a context where Tunisia’s economy has suffered from the repercussions of global economic instability, and [...]

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Will a Change in Central Bank Leadership Affect Tunisia’s Economic Progress?

| 27 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Despite denials by the Tunisian Central Bank (BCT) over the weekend,  the removal of bank Governor Mustapha Kamel Nabli seems an increasingly likely possibility. Moncef Cheikhrouhou, a member of Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly, and Habib Sif, the former CEO of the Tunisian-Kuwaiti Bank, are being promoted as Nabli’s possible successors, according to Macchad News. The governor of the [...]

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TCSE to Promote Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship in Tunisia

| 27 May 2012 | 0 Comments

In a recent press release, the Tunisian Center of Social Entrepreneurship (TCSE) promoted its Social Business Competition. This competition is meant to encourage the creation of socially responsible enterprises in Tunisia. The TCSE, in collaboration with business partners and its network of mentors, will help entrepreneurs to realize their ideas and transform them into reality. [...]

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S&P’s Downgrade of Tunisia’s Credit Rating Attracts Criticism from Members of Government

| 26 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) downgrade of Tunisia’s sovereign credit rating to junk status on Wednesday has generated criticism from certain members of the interim government. According to Business News, the Deputy Minister of Economy in charge of economic affairs, Ridha Saidi, held an interview yesterday  with “Hannibal TV,” in which he partially supported the rationale [...]

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To Combat Violence Against Women, Tunisia Signs Agreement with the UN

| 25 May 2012 | 0 Comments

In spite of having the Personal Status Code, a legal framework that provides Tunisian women with the most comprehensive legal, social, and economic protections in the Arab world, gender-based violence remains a pervasive problem in Tunisia. According to the 2010 National Survey on Violence Against Women in Tunisia (ENVEFT), almost one in three Tunisian women [...]

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Tunisia’s Olive Oil “Oscars” Honor Industry’s Best

| 23 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Tunisian olive oil, exported throughout the world, is known for its aroma, colors, and taste. If you are looking to savor the best that Tunisia has to offer, you may want to check out the results of yesterday’s awards ceremony. On May 22, the Ministry of Industry – along with the Technical Center of Packaging [...]

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Tunisair to Provide Direct Flights from Djerba to Portugal

| 23 May 2012 | 0 Comments

On June 3rd, the first flight from Porto International Airport in Portugal to the Djerba-Zarzis airport in Tunisia will take off. According to Shems FM radio, after a delegation of Portuguese tour operators  paid a visit to the island of Djerba recently, the tour operators realized the benefits of setting up weekly flights for Portuguese tourists. In collaboration [...]

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Tunisair Workers of CGTT Union Go On Strike

| 22 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Tunisair aircraft technicians, flight attendants, and pilots affiliated with independent unions under the umbrella of the Tunisian General Confederation of Labor (CGTT) are organizing a 2-day strike starting today, May 22. The strike was announced in a public letter on May 7 and aims to protest the lack of union rights and demand that the [...]

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India Names New Ambassador to Tunisia

| 20 May 2012 | 0 Comments

On May 15, Nagma Mohamed Mallick was appointed as the Indian Ambassador to Tunisia. After serving a long career with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Mallick currently acts as the Deputy Chief of Mission for the Indian embassy in Bangkok. With almost fifty years of economic and political ties, the Indian and Tunisian governments have [...]

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Tunisia and Libya to Strengthen Cooperation in Defense and Vocational Training

| 19 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Yesterday, May 18th, a series of talks were held between Tunisian and Libyan high-ranking officials touching upon the areas of military and defense, employment, and transitional justice. Tunisian Defense Minister Abdelkarim Zbidi and his Libyan counterpart Youssef Mangouch stressed the two countries’ goals for greater military cooperation and border security enforcement agreements.  In the aftermath of [...]

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