Day: December 26, 2025

Tunisia-Italy Project Unleashes “Forgotten” Roman Wall Paintings, Challenging Mosaic-Centric History

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A pioneering archaeological cooperation between Italy and Tunisia is bringing to light a neglected chapter of Roman history in North Africa: vibrant wall paintings that once adorned homes and public buildings across the region. While world-famous mosaics have long defined the visual legacy of Roman Tunisia, a joint project is now rescuing hundreds of painted fragments from museum storerooms, revealing an equally rich culture of frescoes. In an exclusive interview, Hejer Krimi, Director of Museums at Tunisia’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs, expressed strong appreciation for the project, carried out by…

Northern and Coastal Districts Drive 90% of Tunisia’s Exports, CEPEX Data Shows

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 Tunisia’s export economy remains heavily concentrated in its northern and coastal regions, with Districts 1, 2, and 3 accounting for nearly 90% of national export value, according to new indicators from the Export Promotion Center (CEPEX). The data, presented during the annual meeting of heads of Tunisian commercial representations abroad, reveals that exports from these three districts reached 47.9 billion dinars by the end of November 2025, representing 89.9% of the national total and marking a 3.9% year-on-year increase. Industrial Dominance and Tech GrowthThe export profile of these leading districts…

Chinese Infrastructure Giant Eyes Major Tunisian Projects in FIPA Meeting

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Tunisia’s investment promotion agency, FIPA-Tunisia, hosted a delegation from the Chinese state-owned enterprise China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd. (CAMCE) this week to review ongoing projects and explore new investment opportunities in the country’s critical infrastructure sector. The meeting, centered on deepening Tunisian-Chinese cooperation, focused on several high-priority national projects. Key agenda items included the expansion of Tunis-Carthage International Airport, the development of the deep-water port of Enfidha, and the Taparura urban development project in Sfax. FIPA Director General Jalel Tebib emphasized the importance of CAMCE’s existing investments in Tunisia, such…

Tunisia’s Investment Authority Hosts Insect Protein Startup nextProtein, Following €18 Million Funding Round

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 In a meeting signaling growing foreign investor interest in Tunisia’s sustainable sectors, Mohamed Gastli, CEO and co-founder of the insect protein startup nextProtein, was received at the headquarters of FIPA-Tunisia on December 22, 2025. The session, led by FIPA Director General Jalel Tebib and the agency’s agri-food promotion team, focused on investment opportunities in Tunisia, the country’s improving business climate, and state incentives designed to support innovative, high-value-added projects. Director General Tebib reaffirmed FIPA’s commitment to guiding both foreign investors and members of the Tunisian diaspora through every stage of…