Tunisia News
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861WorldLondon submerged in darkness after a power outage hits the city
A widespread power cut has hit parts of the UK causing traffic lights to quit operating, trains to come to a halt and...
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1.5KPoliticsTunisia- Kaïs Saïed officially submits his file to the presidency
Kaïs Saïed submitted officially his nomination papers to the Independent High Authority for the Elections (ISIE).
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1.0KNon classéTyphoon Lekima hits Taiwan, injures 7 and kills one
Typhoon Lekima lashed northern Taiwan today killing one and wounding 7, according to the Central Emergency Operation Center in Taiwan.Formerly, Chinese authorities promptly announced a red alert as typhoon Lekima stealthily approached Zhejiang region on...
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776PoliticsTunisia-Ali Laarayedh: The nomination of Abdelfattah Mourou is a landmark for Ennahdha since the revolution began
Ennahdha’s General Secretary Ali Laarayedh hailed the presidential nominations as a historic landmark in modern democracy. Laarayedh positively asserted that the presidential nomination of Abdelfattah Mourou had represented a key milestone for Ennahdha after nine years since the revolution ignited.
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Tunisia- Ali Laarayedh: I estimate these prominent names to compete against Abdelfattah Mourou in the upcoming elections
In an exclusive interview with “Tunisie Numérique,” Ennahdha’s General Secretary Ali Laarayedh sufficiently expressed his abiding faith in Abdelfatteh Mourou by declaring the considered latter will probably proceed to the second qualifying round of the presidential election. In this context, Laarayedh properly...
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913PoliticsTunisia-Ali Laarayedh : Abdelfattah Mourou was chosen at the request of Rached Ghannouchi
In an exclusive interview with “Tunisie Numérique,” Ennahdha’s General Secretary Ali Laarayedh positively affirmed that Rached Ghannouchi recommended Abdelfattah Mourou to represent the party in the presidential race. Laarayedh proceeded to promptly...
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Tunisia-Gabes hits record temperature of 46.7 C
Matmata district in Gabes hit its highest recorded temperature 46.7C (116.06F) amid a heatwave that has been sweeping Tunisia in the last...
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892PoliticsTunisia – Mounir Baatour, first openly gay candidates officially submits his file to the presidency
Defender of LGBTIQ rights and Liberal Party leader Mounir Baatour submitted officially his nomination papers to the Independent High Authority for the...
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829PoliticsTunisia-Ahmed Eyadh Ouederni withdraws from the presidential race, announces support for defence minister Abdelkarim Zbidi
Ahmed Eyadh Ouederni former Minister-Director of the Presidential Cabinet under the ancient regime promptly withdrew from the Presidential race. Ouederni sustained his presidential retreat since he and some applicants maintain the same political orientation, in a statement to “Tunisie Numérique”. ...
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785SocietyTunisia-Second Tunisian pilgrim passes away
The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced a second Tunisian pilgrim had died in the holy places. The 72-year-old Tunisian pilgrim from Nabeul was accompanied by his wife and son.
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1.2KWorldTunisia-Pilgrims start annual hajj pilgrimage today
Nearly 2 million Muslim pilgrims will begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage today. Pilgrims will begin The Day of Tarwiah in Mina before standing on Mount Arafat on...
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1.0KSocietyTunisia-Packaging factory fire leaves 6 wounded in Sfax
A consuming fire at a packaging factory in Sidi Saleh industrial zone in Sfax has promptly left 6 injured workers. The six local workers suffered burns of varying degrees. They were instantly transported to Habib Bourguiba Hospital for effective treatment. Three fire trucks headed to instantly extinguish the fires, leading causes for...
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899PoliticsTunisia-Early presidential election 2019: Nomination files for the presidency rises to 56 on the seventh day
The considerable number of presidential nominees who promptly presented their files to the Independent High Authority for the Elections (ISIE) rose to 56 on the...
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936PoliticsTunisia- Interior Minister Hichem Fourati pays a visit to Turkey, meets Turkish interior minister Süleyman Soylu
An official delegation headed by Minister of Interior Hichem Fourati conducted a working visit to Turkey. Fourati convened a working meeting with Turkish interior minister Süleyman Soylu. The two counterparts addressed matters of mundane concern and...
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908PoliticsTunisia-Imed Khemiri: Rached Ghannouchi relinquished the presidency run for numerous reasons
Ennahda’s spokesperson, Imed Khemiri asserted that Rached Ghannouchi relinquished the presidential run in favour of Abdelfattah Mourou for several reasons. Abdelfattah Mourou operated several impressive portfolios and undoubtedly...
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Tunisia-Prime minister Youssef Chahed officially declares his decision to run for the Presidency
Prime minister Youssef Chahed officially revealed his decision to run for the Presidency in a meeting organized by Tahya Tounes at the...
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911SocietyTunisia-Weather forecast for Friday 09/08/2019
Cloud thickens this evening with showery outbreaks and thunderstorms spreading to the Midwest and south before moving to the east. A moderate breeze...
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806PoliticsTunisia-European Union to observe upcoming elections
The European Union announced that they will be officially sending 38-members from the Election Observation Mission to overlook the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. ...
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929SportTunisia-The CAF’s ethical committee proclaims EST African soccer champions league winners
EST was named Africa’s club champion on Wednesday by the executive CAF’sethical committee . Wydad was penalised $50,000 for walking off the local field and $15,000 for its fans lighting...
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1.1KNon classéTunisia- Tunis Municipality bans slaughtering in apartments and roofs
The local municipality of Tunis declared in an official statement on Thursday, August 8, 2019, that it has strictly banned the slaughter of sheep in apartments...
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948WorldAn earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 rocks western Turkey
An earthquake of 6.5 magnitudes jolted southwestern Turkey. The epicentre, with a depth of 10.0 km, was originally ascertained to be at...
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960SocietyTunisia- Mounir Tlili appointed as Bardo mayor
Mounir Tlili of “Al-Badil” has been designated mayor of Bardo with 16 favorable votes versus 13 votes for Ennahdha‘s candidate.
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757World4 killed, 2 wounded in a stabbing spree in Southern California
Southern California police apprehended a 33-year-old man who rampaged on a stabbing spree in southern California the stabbing, killed 4 people and...
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832SocietyTunisia-ATFD President Yousra Fraoues requests the adoption of the bill on equal inheritance between men and women
Elected president of the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) Yousra Fraoues asked interim President Mohamed Ennaceur to cordially approve a draft law on equal inheritance between men and women. According to the TAP, Yousra Fraoues said, “Equal inheritance will positively enhance the official...