Month: September 2024

Tunisia retrieves 12 bodies of undocumented immigrants off south-east coast

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The Tunisian coastguard recovered 12 bodies of undocumented immigrants, including three infants, after their boat sank off the island of Djerba in south-eastern Tunisia. ‘A total of 29 immigrants were rescued during the operation, and the search for the missing, whose number was not specified, is still underway,’ Houcemeddine Jbabli, spokesman for the Tunisian National Guard, told media ‘The boat set sail this morning at around 5.15 am local time (0415 GMT),’ said Mr Jbabli, adding that most of the immigrants were Tunisian nationals, accompanied by two foreign immigrants. TunisianMonitorOnline

Tunisia seeks to be at the forefront of the global green hydrogen scene

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Photo credit goes to Canva Tunisia announces strategy to boost renewable energy and green hydrogen production amid regional challenges, as part of an ambitious national strategy to transform the country into a world leader in green hydrogen production.Tunisia has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aimed at transforming the country into a world leader in the production of green hydrogen. Blessed with abundant solar and wind resources, Tunisia is poised to capitalise on these assets to produce clean hydrogen, a versatile energy carrier with the potential to decarbonise a range of…

TANIT project launched: Sustainable tourism initiative in Tunisia

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Credit photo goes to the European Union official website The ‘TANIT’ project was launched Friday in Tunis by Leaders International and Museum Lab in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the European Union. Co-funded by the EU, the TANIT project is an initiative designed to strengthen the development of sustainable tourism in Tunisia. It aims to build the capacity of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) active in the sustainable tourism sector, promoting an inclusive approach that enhances the country’s rich natural and cultural heritage, the European Union official website reports.…

Tunisia committed to reducing its carbon emissions

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A multi-sectoral approach to reducing emissions Tunisia’s strategy is based on a bold commitment to reduce the country’s carbon intensity by 27% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, with the possibility of reaching 45% subject to adequate financial support. The initiative aims to reduce per capita emissions to around 2.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, well below the 7 tonnes recorded in 2010. This ambitious project positions Tunisia as a key player in the fight against global warming in North Africa. Tunisia’s strategy is not limited to a single sector. It…

Tunisian-Chinese international film ‘Agent 86’ in cinemas as of 25 September

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Starting Tuesday, September 25, fans of action and drama films will be able to enjoy the film ‘Agent 86’ by Tunisian director, actor, producer and screenwriter Bassem Khayati. Starting next Tuesday, action fans will discover the diverse creative energy of Tunisian Bassem Khayati, who went from being a martial arts enthusiast and trainer in China to an internationally renowned actor and director with 50 films under his belt, working with Hollywood action icons from Jackie Chan (7 films) to Bruce Willis and others. Friday was the press screening of ‘Agent…

94th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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A ceremony will be held on September 23 at the residence of the Saudi ambassador to mark the celebration of the 94th national day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the slogan ‘we dream we achieve’.Several senior Tunisian officials, ambassadors accredited to Tunisia, political, economic, cultural and media figures, as well as Saudis in Tunisia, are expected to attend this outstanding ceremony. On this occasion, Saudi ambassador to Tunisia, Dr Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, is expected to deliver an address in which he will focus on Saudi national achievements…

Alarming figures on bitter reality of education in Al Quds

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Participants in the Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) conference on ‘The reality of children’s education in the city of Al-Quds’ on Thursday revealed the bitter reality faced by the children of Al-Quds as a result of the systematic crime of the occupation authorities aimed at striking education in Al-Quds and imposing the occupation curriculum to obliterate the Arab identity of the school and students alike. In his speech, Palestinian Minister of Education and Higher Education Amjad Barham said that what is happening today in Gaza is…

Tunisia, Norway and Japan sign agreements for construction of solar power plants

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Tunisia has signed two agreements with Norway and Japan for the construction of solar power plants in the regions of Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. The signing ceremony, which took place Wednesday, was presided over by Minister of Energy, Mines and Industry, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, and the Managing Director of the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (Steg), Faycal Trifa. Representatives of the Norwegian company Scatec and Aeolus, the Japanese subsidiary of the Toyota group, were also present. These projects are part of Tunisia’s commitment to promoting renewable energies, and follow on…

7TH Edition of Jaou Tunis 2024: When culture is an act of solidarity, resistance and construction

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Culture in Tunisia once again confirms that it is an act of solidarity, resistance, and construction. The South has remained and will remain faithful to the principles it launched in the 1950s, principles that enshrine solidarity with liberation forces worldwide, support resistance, and seek different and diverse creative paths for young people’s aspirations towards a broader future. During a press conference in the old city on Wednesday, the details of the seventh edition of the ‘Jaou Tunis’ Biennale of Contemporary Arts were announced. This African-spirited and globally ambitious artistic event…

Tunisia shows progress in reducing HCFCs, according to UNIDO

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Tunisia has made headway in reducing chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), a subclass of fluorinated gases and substances that deplete the ozone layer and act as powerful greenhouse gases, according to a press release from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In a statement issued on Tuesday to mark the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on 16 September, UNIDO praised the country’s progress in implementing the Montreal Protocol. According to UNIDO, Tunisia’s climate action in this area, described as an ‘important step forward’, has resulted in the consumption…