Tunisia
Coronavirus crisis punctures Tunisia tourism rebound
Middle East
May 17, 2020
Coronavirus crisis punctures Tunisia tourism rebound
As the novel coronavirus pandemic wipes out a recovery from jihadist attacks in 2015, Tunisia’s vital tourism sector is trying…
Tunisia allocates $850 million to combat effects of coronavirus
Middle East
March 22, 2020
Tunisia allocates $850 million to combat effects of coronavirus
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia is allocating 2.5 billion dinars ($850 million) to combat the economic and social effects of the…
Blast near U.S. Embassy in Tunisia kills policeman
Middle East
March 6, 2020
Blast near U.S. Embassy in Tunisia kills policeman
TUNIS (Reuters) — Two militants on a motorbike blew themselves up outside the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia on Friday, killing…
Tunisia approves government after months of deadlock
Middle East
February 27, 2020
Tunisia approves government after months of deadlock
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has a new government at last, after four months of arguing among rival parties in…
Video: Egypt wins over Tunisia in AFCON Handball, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Video: Egypt wins over Tunisia in AFCON Handball, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
The Egyptian national handball team won 27-22 over Tunisia on Sunday in the final of the African Cup of Nations, qualifying…
Tunisia’s designated PM vows to tackle economic, social ills
Middle East
January 21, 2020
Tunisia’s designated PM vows to tackle economic, social ills
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s new designated prime minister Elyes Fakhfakh said he would form a smaller cabinet than in previous…
A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way
Middle East
January 1, 2020
A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way
Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — When protesters flooded the streets of Tunisia and Egypt almost a decade ago, millions across the…
Turkey’s Erdogan in Tunisia for surprise talks with president
Middle East
December 25, 2019
Turkey’s Erdogan in Tunisia for surprise talks with president
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tunisia on Wednesday in a surprise visit for talks with his…
Egyptian puppet show al-Leila al-Kebira to perform at Neapolis International Festival
Culture
December 16, 2019
Egyptian puppet show al-Leila al-Kebira to perform at Neapolis International Festival
The Egyptian puppet operetta al-Leila al-Kebira (The Grand Night) is set to perform at the 34th session of the Neapolis…
Tunisians protest in southern town after man sets himself alight
Middle East
December 1, 2019
Tunisians protest in southern town after man sets himself alight
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian police used tear gas to disperse dozens of protesters who blocked roads in the southern town…