2012-02-08
Relief Efforts Hindered By Heavy Snowfall in Northwest
[Tunisia Live]
Several regions in Tunisia continue to combat the intense cold wave that has recently struck the northwest of the country. Daily social routines and commercial activity in these areas has been severely affected, as temperatures have plunged to negative five degrees Celsius. Heavy snowfall has accumulated to a depth of more than 80 centimeters in the town of Ain Draham - located within the northwestern governorate of Jendouba.2012-02-08
Ambassadorial Staff in Syria Returning to Nation February 10th
[Tunisia Live]
The Tunisian ambassador to Syria, Mohamed Lawiti, as well as the rest of the ambassadorial staff in Syria, will return to Tunisia on Friday morning, February 10th. 2012-02-08
President of Constituent Assembly On Diplomatic Visit to Germany
[Tunisia Live]
President of the Tunisian Constituent Assembly Mustapha Ben Jaafar will make an official diplomatic visit to the Federal Republic of Germany today, February 8th, 2012. During his visit, Ben Jaafar is scheduled to meet with the president of the German Parliament (Der Bundestag) Norbert Lammert, as well as the heads of several parliamentary groups. 2012-02-08
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Visits Nation, Praises Women in Politics
[Tunisia Live]
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg paid an official visit to the American embassy in Tunis, Tunisia on February 4th, 2012. 2012-02-08
Foreign Affairs Minister Holds Workshop in Berlin With German Counterpart
[Tunisia Live]
Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Rafik Abdessalem held a workshop today in Berlin with his German counterpart, Guido Westerwelle. 2012-02-08
Nato Naval Group to Port in La Goulette
[Tunisia Live]
A NATO naval group, SNMCMG2, will dock at the harbor of La Goulette, the northern suburb of Tunis from February 9-13, 2012. 2012-02-07
Court Should Drop Prison Term Given to Journalist
[HRInfo]
A Tunisian appeals court should throw out the prison sentence against journalist Abdel Aziz al-Jaridi at a February 10 hearing and authorities should use his case as an opportunity to break from the repressive practices of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's era, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. 2012-02-06
Captain's Injury Worries Black Stars for Afcon Semi-Final
[allAfrica.com]
Ghana were made to fight hard but will be delighted with how they applied themselves to defeat Tunisia 2-1 after extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. 2012-02-05
Black Stars Defeat Carthage Eagles in Extra Time
[allAfrica.com]
Ghana defeated a 10-man Tunisian side 2-1 after extra time in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Franceville on Sunday night. 2012-02-06
Give Us More Time, Says Tunisia Skipper Haggui
[RFI]
Tunisia skipper Karim Haggui is urging his country's football association not to make hasty changes following the side's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana beat Tunisia 2-1 on Sunday night in Franceville to advance to the semi-final in Bata where they will play Zambia. 2012-02-07
Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Condemns Expulsion of Syrian Ambassador
[Tunisia Live]
The Initiative (Al Moubadara) party, led by Kamel Morjane, issued a communiqué yesterday blasting the the current Tunisian government's decision to expel the Syrian ambassador to Tunisia. The communiqué stated that the decision should have been made collectively by process of discussion in one of the Constituent Assembly's sessions. 2012-02-07
President Initiates Tour for Revival of Arab Maghreb Union
[Tunisia Live]
Tunisian President, Moncef Marzouki, will begin a six-day tour through the countries comprising the North African Maghreb on Wednesday February 8, 2012. The trip aims at reviving relationships among the member-nations of the Arab Maghreb Union. 2012-02-07
Appiah Slams Tunisia Behaviour
[Vanguard]
Ghana assistant coach Kwesi Appiah was disappointed with Tunisia's aggressive behaviour as the Black Stars ran out 2-1 winners in extra time in their AFCON quarter-finals on Sunday. 2012-02-07
Ambassador to Tour U.S. to Promote Investment
[Tunisia Live]
The Tunisian ambassador to the US, Mohamed Salah Tekaya, will be participating in a roadshow to promote investment in Tunisia from the 13th to the 17th of February in three different American cities: Chicago, Atlanta and Houston. 2012-02-07
Growing Concern Regarding Fate of Country Diaspora in Syria
[Tunisia Live]
Following the release of a statement by the Tunisian Office of the President - condemning the Syrian regime and announcing plans to expel the Syrian ambassador to Tunisia - several political parties voiced concern over the security of Tunisian nationals residing in Syria. 2012-02-07
Tataouine, the Setting of Star Wars, Covered in Snow
[Tunisia Live]
Residents of the southern Tunisian towns of Tataouine and Matmata, small desert cities that furnished the setting for Star Wars movies, woke up to an unusual sight today: snow. 2012-02-07
Hechmi Hamdi Elected As Head of Party of Progressive Conservatives
[Tunisia Live]
Hechmi Hamdi, founder of The Popular Petition for Freedom, Justice, and Development (Al Aridha Chaabia) - a political movement and electoral list that won 26 seats in National Constituent Assembly - has been elected on Saturday February 4th as Secretary General of the Party of Progressive Conservatives (PPC) after the resignation of its former Secretary General, Hadhri Mahmoud, due to health-related issues. 2012-02-07
Nation Disappointed Over Quarterfinal Loss to Ghana
[Tunisia Live]
Last night, Tunisia lost the 2012 African Cup of Nations quarterfinal match against Ghana 2-1, after extra time in Franceville, Gabon. Ghana's victory qualifies the team for the semi-final match of CAN 2012. 2012-02-07
President Marzouki to Attend UNCTAD Conference in Doha, Qatar
[Tunisia Live]
After meeting the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi, Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki has agreed to attend the organization's thirteenth session (UNCTAD XIII). 2012-02-07
ANHRI Condemns the Arrest of the Rapper Anis Al-Marabty
[HRInfo]
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) condemned today the arrest of the Tunisian rapper Anis Al-Marabty (27 years) known as "Volcanis" for singing a song entitled "Shy Matbadel" [Nothing has Changed] |
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