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National Reading Championship concludes in Tunis
The National Reading Championship concluded Sunday in capital Tunis, with the participation of 1440 people of different ages from all Tunisian governorates. The national competition began its second edition last February, in which thousands…
National Salvation Front organizes protest under the slogan “For One Arab Spring”
Dozens of supporters of National Salvation Front staged a sit-in outside the Municipal Theater in capital Tunis on Friday, under the slogans "For One Arab Spring" and "For the Restoration of Democracy".
The protest took place despite the…
Inflation exacerbates daily struggles of Tunisians
The inflation rate in Tunisia rose during October and November to its highest level of 9.2%. Food prices recorded an increase of 12.9%, which resulted in significant price increases of eggs by 33.3%, mutton by 21.1%, food oils by 20.8%,…
Tunisian experts call for recovering local seeds, warn of food security crisis
Tunisia faces a serious threat to food security as imported seeds dominate the agricultural sector despite their low quality and high cost. Large quantities of local seeds have been smuggled out over the years, creating a sustainable…
Hundreds of teachers demand improving their employment status
Hundreds of teachers organized a protest outside of the Government building in Kasbah Square in capital Tunis, to demand improving their employment status. The protesters are teachers who the ministry contracts with each semester, most of…
Counselors protest against working conditions in Tunis
Today, Monday, dozens of guides, counselors, and workers in Tunisian institutes organized a protest, denouncing their working conditions in the Tunisian capital. The contractors were hired after a national eligibility test, but according to…
33rd Carthage Film Festival kicks off in Tunisia
The 33rd edition of the Carthage Film Festival kicked off yesterday, with the participation of 72 countries, including 17 Arab countries and 23 African countries. This session will run until November 5 themed "Unfold".
The session will…
Human rights organizations denounce security mistreatment of protesters
Today, 30 Tunisian human rights organizations and associations declared their rejection of what they called the security approach in dealing with protests of Tunisian youth in various governorates in the north and south Tunisia.
Naela…
Tunisia hosts 1st International Fair of Energy Transition
Tunisia hosts the first International Fair of Energy Transition (SITE) on the initiative of the Tunisian Photovoltaic Union Chamber CSPV in cooperation with the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts to discuss the transition to…
Feminist organizations denounce decree of new electoral law
The new electoral law in Tunisia raises several questions about women's participation and representation in next parliament, as specialists believe women's presence will be low if not non-existent, stating that the new law excludes women.…