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The Ministry of Health says a 66-year-old Tunisian man has died after being infected by the coronavirus following a visit to the Gulf. This is the first such case in Tunisia as the virus slowly spreads beyond the Middle East, according to the Ministry of Health’s National Observatory of New and Emerging Diseases, known by [...]

Amira Masrour | 21 May 2013 | 9 Comments

Two More Soldiers Injured by Land Mines in Hunt for Terrorists

Two members of the armed forces were injured in a land mine explosion this morning near the Algerian border. This followed multiple injuries caused by land mine explosions last week near Chambi Mountain, where security forces are searching for a terrorist group. The two officers were immediately brought by helicopter to the regional hospital of Kasserine [...]

Amira Masrour | 06 May 2013 | 2 Comments

Dean Acquitted of Assaulting Veiled Student

The dean of a Tunisian university accused of assaulting a veiled female student was acquitted Thursday. Two female students, including Fatouma Haji, the one who accused him of assault, were convicted of damaging the dean’s property and each received postponed four-month sentences. In a press conference following the verdict’s announcement, Dean Habib Kazdaghli said he thanked [...]

Asma Smadhi | 02 May 2013 | 5 Comments

Ennahdha Approves Mixed Political System

The Shura Council of the Ennahdha ruling party approved the creation of a mixed parliamentary/presidential system for Tunisia’s future government during an emergency meeting held yesterday, Fathi Ayadi, chair of the Council, told Mosaique FM. The new system of government would balance power between the president and prime minister. It was proposed by a key parliamentary committee [...]

Amira Masrour | 29 April 2013 | 1 Comment

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Tunisair Strike Delayed Until May 24

Asma Smadhi | 10 May 2013 | 0 Comments

Today’s strike of Tunisair ground crew has been rescheduled for May 24, according to a press release issued by the Office of Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki. During a reconciliation session that took place yesterday in the government palace, the Prime Ministry agreed to foster negotiations between Tunisair and the union in order to implement previously [...]

New Internet Infrastructure to Lower Costs and Improve Service

Tristan Dreisbach | 03 May 2013 | 1 Comment

An Internet exchange point is being developed in Tunisia, a step that experts say should provide decreased costs and better service to businesses and individual Internet users in the country and across North Africa. TunIXP, the Tunisian Internet Exchange Point, is being created by the Tunisian Internet Agency, (known by its French acronym ATI). The [...]

Death of Flood Victims Raises Concern Over Obsolete Rainwater Drainage

Houda Mzioudet | 15 November 2012 | 6 Comments

Four people died and another four were injured as a result of severe flooding on Tuesday night. The areas affected were greater Tunis as well as the governorates of Zaghouan, Siliana, and Bizerte. Of the victims, three were electrocuted, and a young woman died as she was carried away by the floods. The Tunisian fire fighters service announced the [...]

New Trains in Tunisia Promise Faster and More Efficient Commutes

Sana Ajmi | 06 April 2012 | 0 Comments

A new electric train was launched today linking the southern suburbs of Borj Sedria and Riadh to the capital Tunis. The National Company of Tunisian Railways (SNCFT) started this “green” project as a step towards reducing fuel dependence of Tunisia’s trains. According to Oudi Zouari, presse attaché at the Ministry of Transport, the train preserves [...]

Airbus To Set Up Civil Aviation Park in Tunisia

Samia Fitouri | 20 March 2012 | 0 Comments

Airbus, the world’s top aircraft manufacturer, announced on Monday, March 19th the company’s intention to set up a civil aviation park in Tunisia over the next few years following a meeting between Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali and Airbus Middle East President Habib Fekih. While the project’s location is currently being reviewed by the aerospace company, [...]

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