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Tunisia sees sharp drop in illegal migration to Europe

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The number of undocumented migrants crossing from Tunisia to Europe has dropped sharply from 97,667 in 2023 to 19,245 in 2024, Tunisian private radio station Mosaique FM reported on Wednesday, citing a senior security official. The radio quoted Khaled Jrad, central director of the General Inspection of the National Guard and head of the Committee for Illegal Immigration, as saying that “this remarkable decrease shows the effectiveness of the measures taken to face the challenges of immigration and strengthen border security”. In 2024, about 80,000 undocumented migrants will be intercepted…

Italy and Tunisia Sign €400 Million Agreement to Boost Energy Transition and Renewables

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Italy and Tunisia have signed a landmark €400 million deal to enhance their cooperation on energy transition and renewable energy initiatives. The two-year partnership, formalized in Rome, marks a significant increase in Italy’s financial commitment compared to previous agreements under the 2021-2023 accord Solarquarter magazine reports. The agreement was signed by Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali Nafti and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, during a ceremony in Rome. This new collaboration aims to accelerate development efforts, particularly in the energy sector, and strengthen bilateral ties. Nafti emphasized the importance of…

‘Petro Africa Big Five’ International Exhibition

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Over 400 exhibitors expected to participate from 8 to 11 April at the Karam Exhibition Palace The organising committee of the international exhibition and conference ‘Petro Africa big 5’ revealed that preparations are underway for the 10th edition of the exhibition, which will be held at the Exhibition Palace in Karam from 8 to 11 April with the participation of more than 400 exhibitors from Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, France, Italy, India, China, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Singapore and Pakistan.It is a major economic event organised by the National Oil…

Tunisia Participates in the World Economic Forum in Davos

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As instructed by President Kais Saied, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, together with Minister of the Economy and Planning Samir Ben Abdelhafidh, attend the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, which will be held in Davos, Switzerland, from 20 to 24 January 2025, under the theme “Cooperation in the intelligent era”, the Foreign Affairs Ministry reports on Monday. In this context, Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate in the high-level discussions scheduled on the agenda of the Davos Forum, which will be…

World Bank Expects Tunisia’s Economy to Grow by 2.2 Percent in 2025

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The World Bank predicted that Tunisia’s economic growth will rise to 2.2 percent by the end of this year and reach 2.3 percent in 2026, supported by better external financing prospects. The World Bank report showed that Tunisia’s economic growth rate will rise to 2.2 percent in 2025 from 1.2 percent last year.  According to the World Bank, continued drought conditions and weak domestic demand contributed to a slowdown in Tunisia’s economic recovery in 2024 compared to previous forecasts. The World Bank cut its forecast for economic growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for this year to…

Carthage Music Days open

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The Tunis Opera Theatre hosted the opening ceremony of the ninth edition of the Journées Musicales de Carthage (JMC) festival on Saturday evening, running from January 18 to 24, 2025 under the slogan “Feeling the beat”. The JMC provides a platform for exchange and discovery of contemporary musical creation in Tunisia and beyond. The Cité de la Culture will host an exhibition, JMC Expo, featuring portraits of the artists and groups taking part in this year’s event and the JMC Market dedicated to exhibitors working in the music industry. This…

Joy Awards 2025 winners list: Assala Nasri Best Female Artist

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Annual award ceremony in Riyadh is one of the biggest events of its kind in the region Singers Assala Nasri and Ayed, television series AlRawabi School for Girls and Nema El Avoccato and the film Welad Al Rizk: El Qadia were among the big winners of the 2025 Joy Awards. Held in Riyadh on Saturday, the star-studded event showcased the creme de la creme of the Arab world’s music and film talents, alongside internationally renowned figures. Actors Nelly Karim and Ahmed Ezz graced the lavender carpet alongside Hollywood greats such as actor Morgan Freeman and film composer Hans…

Italy Pledges €400 Million in New Energy Partnership with Tunisia

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Italy and Tunisia have signed a €400 million deal to advance energy transition, renewables, and strengthen bilateral cooperation. Italy and Tunisia have solidified a two-year partnership aimed at advancing development initiatives, particularly in energy transition and renewable energy, TAP news agency reports. As part of the agreement, Italy has committed €400 million, representing a significant increase from its financial contributions under the 2021–2023 accord. The agreement was formalised during a ceremony in Rome, where Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and his Tunisian counterpart, Mohammed Ali Nafti, signed the accord, the…

Jabeur finds it ‘hard to breathe’ as asthma flares up

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Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur gets medical attention during her match against Colombia’s Camila Osorio on Thursday A bad bout of asthma nearly derailed the comeback of former world No 2 Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open on Thursday, with the Tunisian saying she found it hard to breathe and nearly gave up in her second-round victory. The 30-year-old three-time Grand Slam finalist is aiming to get back to the top after a shoulder injury last year threatened her career. But she said asthma was now becoming an issue. Jabeur, ranked 39,…

46th edition of Cairo International Film Festival  to take place from 12th to 21st of November, 2025

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The Cairo International Film Festival, presided over by the esteemed star Hussein Fahmy, is pleased to announce that its upcoming 46th edition will take place from 12th to 21st of November, 2025, at the Cairo Opera House. Commenting on the announcement, Hussein Fahmy stated: “With the announcement of our upcoming edition, we recognize the immense effort required to face its challenges and achieve the success we aspire to, while also learning from past experiences. We are confident that this edition will leave a distinctive mark on the history of the…