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Beware of Distraction Thieves & Pickpockets While On Vacation
Travel Safety Expert Shares Insights and Tips with Rotary International Members Right now is the height of the Summer Travel Season. It’s that time of year when we research fun places to visit, hotel options and amenities, exciting excursions,...

Tunisia's Jaouadi wins 800m freestyle gold for first major title
Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi won his first major title with victory in the 800m freestyle at swimming's world championships on Wednesday with a perfectly timed attack. Jaouadi made his move midway through the race in Singapore and eased away to touch...

Remittances from Tunisian expatriates hit record levels!
A regional conference was organized on Monday in Tunis (the governorates of Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous, and Manouba) on the role of Tunisians residing abroad in promoting direct investment. Participating in this conference, which was held under the...

Airline ticket tax: Tunisia among cheapest African countries
Why does traveling to Africa often cost more than elsewhere? And above all, which countries on the continent impose the highest airport taxes… and which spare their travelers the most? To answer these questions, the African Airlines Association...

Beer Production in Morocco Plummets, Ranks 3rd in Maghreb After Tunisia, Algeria
Marrakech – A recent report by BarthHaas, a leading global hop supplier, reveals that Morocco’s beer production has declined to 818,000 hectoliters in 2024, positioning the country at 108th globally in beer production. This represents a decrease...

Cabinet meeting reviews preliminary outlines of Tunisia's 2026 Economic Balance
Tunis – A Cabinet meeting was held on Tuesday, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, to review the preliminary outlines of the 2026 Economic Balance. The cabinet examined key indicators of the current economic situation and the main...

Tunisia – Bizerte: More than 4 tons of subsidized flour seized from a bakery in Ghar El Melh
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The economic control services of the Bizerte Regional Directorate of Commerce seized 4.25 tons of subsidized flour from the owner of a bakery located in a neighborhood of the commune of Ghar El Melh, according to...

Towards a New Model : Tunisia Unveils the Key Pillars of Its Economic Vision for 2026
The Tunisian government revealed, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the initial guidelines of its 2026 economic blueprint during a ministerial council held at the Kasbah Palace and chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri. This strategic...

Crete attracts the British again this year
The British continue this year to “choose” Europe and the Mediterranean for their summer holidays, with Crete starring on the list of the most popular short-haul destinations for summer 2025. Demand is “boiling” again this year for classic...

Tunisia seeks to build trade and investment relations with China beyond Traditional markets
Tunis - Chinese companies have increasingly reinforced their presence in Tunisia in recent months, both by supplying advanced technology products and investing in several key sectors such as mining. Observers view this trend as part of Tunisia's...

Christopher Nolan under fire over Western Sahara shoot in film starring Matt Damon and Zendaya
TUNIS, July 31 — The Sahara International Film Festival has called on director Christopher Nolan to exclude scenes filmed in Western Sahara from his upcoming movie, citing concerns over shooting in the disputed territory. Western Sahara, a former...

Tunisia – A1 Motorway Users Urged to Exercise Caution Due to Construction
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Tunisia Motorway Company will resume, starting tomorrow, Monday, July 28, 2025, road reinforcement work from kilometer 85 to kilometer 82.5 toward Tunis on the A1 motorway. Tunisia Motorway Company issued a press...

All-inclusive now being blamed for holiday slump in Mallorca and Menorca
The Association of Menorca Tourist Accommodation (Viturme) claimed today, Monday, that the expansion of ‘all-inclusive’ holidays has caused a decline in tourist spending on the island. According to Viturme, hotel beds are the only thing that has...

Tunis: Temporary Closure of Tunnel at Bir El Kassâa Interchange Scheduled for Tomorrow
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Tunisian Ministry of Equipment and Housing has announced a temporary closure of the tunnel located at the Bir El Kassâa interchange on Monday, July 28, 2025, as part of ongoing roadworks related to the...

Fishing with George Tunison | Do you have a thermometer in your first aid kit?
Capt. George Tunison What’s missing from your onboard first aid kit? You do have a clean, well-stocked, updated and readily accessible first aid kit, don’t you? Of course, your answer is yes but does your kit contain a thermometer? If anyone...

Musa Tombo Officially Signs 3-Year Deal With Tunisian Club CS Sfaxien
Sierra Leonean striker Musa Noah Kamara “Musa Tombo” has officially signed a three-year contract with a top-flight Tunisian club, Club Sportif Sfaxien (CS Sfaxien) marking a new chapter in the career of one of the country’s most talented...

Oman passport offers visa-free travel to 88 countries
Omanis can travel without visa to Albania, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Botswana, Brunei, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Georgia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Iran, Russia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Armenia,Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia,...

Etihad receives first A321LR, redefining single-aisle premium travel
Etihad Airways has welcomed its first Airbus A321LR, introducing long-haul comfort and innovation to regional and medium-haul routes. Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR (long range) following today’s ceremony at the...

The World’s Worst Tourist Traps in 2025, According to Visitor Reviews
Whether it’s the crowds, the cleanliness, the noise, long lines, or price gouging, some of the world’s best known tourist attractions just don’t live up to the hype—and a new analysis by eSIM company Nomad has unearthed where the world’s worst...

Gaza aid flotillas veteran refuses to allow Israel to put her off course
Fifteen years ago, Palestinian American human rights lawyer Huwaida Arraf was sailing with a flotilla carrying 10,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza when Israeli forces intercepted the ships, killing 10 activists. It was not her first attempt to help...