“Africa ready to make the most of the Internet”

Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – There has been robust growth in Internet access and usage over the past few years and Africa is now primed to take advantage of the social and economic opportunities that the Internet can bring to people … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisian film wins 1st prize at North African Film Festival

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – “The night of the blind moon”, presented by Tunisian film director, Khadija Mkacher, won on Saturday the first prize of the fourth edition of the North African Film Festival, held on April 7-11, 2015, in Oujda, … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisia expects agriculture sector to grow by 8% in 2015

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – The Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture expects the agriculture sector to grow by 8% in 2015 against 2% growth last year. The ministry said there was a 300% increase in the production of olive oil in 2014 … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisia to cancel visa for 20 eastern European and African countries

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – The Tunisian ministry of foreign affairs announced on Friday that it would cancel entry visas into Tunisia for 20 countries, especially in Eastern Europe and Africa. Countries to benefit from the measure include Russia, Czech Republic, … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisians hopeful of better life after presidential elections

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Tunis , Tunisia ( PANA) – Tunisians are optimistic that the 23 Nov. presidential election in the country will usher in an era of political stability, security and better economic prospects, especially in the tourism sector that has been badly … Read More

Tunisia: President Marzouki determined “to conquer Africa”

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki said Thursday that Tunisia is determined more than ever to open up to Africa by announcing measures meant to facilitate visas for Tunisian investors and the opening of some embassies on the … Read More

Tunisia: ‘Economic woes could become catastrophic’

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa warned Monday that the country’s economic woes could become “catastrophic,” saying that people will have to make sacrifices. Tunisia’s economic recovery since its 2011 “Arab Spring” revolution has been hampered by … Read More

‘Social problems account for 48.3% of divorce cases in Tunisia’

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Divorce cases between couples have been on the rise in Tunisia in the last five years following what officials called “social crisis and disruptions”, according to a study by the Tunisian Women Affairs and Family Ministry. … Read More