Day: February 23, 2017

UN lauds Libya’s mediation efforts by neighbouring countries

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The United Nations has lauded the peaceful mediations initiated by Libya’s neighbouring countries in resolving crisis that culminated in the northern African country after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Speaking on Wednesday during a press conference in Tunis, the head of United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Martin Kobler, welcomed the move by Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt to ease tension among rival groups. Foreign ministers from the four countries signed on Monday, a declaration that will help to achieve the overall reconciliation process in Libya. Tunisia , Algeria…

Tunisia: Tunisair launches “Early Purchase” offer for expats

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National flag carrier “TUNISAIR” will launch from February 23, 2017 until March 31, 2017, an “Early Purchase” tariff offer for Tunisian nationals living abroad. Tunisair said in a press release on Wednesday that this special tariff offer will grant a 30% discount on the “Worker Tariffs”, the lowest-priced before taxes on the list of on the tariff grid, departing from the following main markets: France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The journey can take place from June 1 to August 31, 2017 (last departure)…

Tunisia parliament adopts anti-graft law

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 Tunisia’s parliament on Wednesday approved a law to fight widespread corruption that has plagued Tunisia economy since the 2011 revolution. One hundred and forty-five lawmakers out of 217 voted to pass the 36-article law, which criminalises any retribution against whistleblowers including any disciplinary measures against civil servants. “Strong legislation like this helps fight corruption,” said Civil Service Minister Abid Briki, who attended the session. The parliament’s deputy speaker Abelfattah Mourou said the law was “a gain from the revolution”.  Experts say petty graft has hampered Tunisia’s economy since anti-corruption protests…

Tunisia: State to provide 11,000 ha of arable lands to young farmers

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 In a circular signed by Samir Taieb and Mabrouk Korchid, respectively Tunisian minister of agriculture and State secretary in charge of public domains and land affairs, it was revealed that 11,000 ha of lands will be given to small farmers in Tunisia’s remote areas. Commenting on the initiative on the sidelines of the Social economy and Solidarity Days, last Feb.20, Taieb said the areas concerned “will be given to young graduates from agriculture schools and small farmers”. However, to benefit from the programme, applicants “must, for example, not already own…