Stories from Tunisia

The city of Hammamet will host the 22nd Mediterranean Expo for Animal Production and Breeding. The event will feature more than 150 local and foreign companies specializing in the sector. The expo will include scientific seminars as part of its programming.

Club Africain has become the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League. The club achieved this after securing three consecutive victories, the most recent being a 3-0 win against Kinshasa Zalivari last night.

The Tunisian government council met at the Kasbah government palace to consider regulatory texts regarding wage and salary increases. The announcement was made by Hafedh Amouri on Thursday. For specific categories such as grades 1 and 2, monthly allowances will be adjusted. The minimum guaranteed wage for non-agricultural professions for a 48-hour work week is set at 544.736 dinars, while the 47-hour week minimum is 470.251 dinars. Implementation of these raises will occur gradually between 2025 and 2028. In non-agricultural sectors, wages will rise from 26 dinars to 524 dinars, 763 millimes, and 36 halala depending on the specific professional system. These changes are set to take effect within two months. Private allowances will increase by between 90 and 120 dinars per month. Additionally, the judiciary allowance will increase by 120 dinars.

The decree also terminated the duties of his predecessor, Marwan Bensalamana, in the same capacity.

The sixth edition of the festival has launched in Nabeul. The event features participation from 55 performers representing 20 Mediterranean countries. The festival is being held at the Azzedine Amjobi Regional Theater. The event features a formal competition and screenings of Mediterranean films. Participants and filmmakers are engaging in Q&A sessions following film presentations. The festival includes a segment celebrating Mediterranean co-productions. The event features various cultural activities and participation from local artists and creators. The festival aims to showcase talent across different regions of the country. The festival is being held at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Burida. More than 90 nationalities from around the world are participating in the six-day event. The festival aims to highlight cultural diversity, according to the source.

Tunisia's Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdel Hafid, stated that today's general session of Parliament is dedicated to approving five new bills. While local companies face difficult financing conditions, foreign investors from France, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates have benefited from external financing with interest rates not exceeding 4%. Zouhair El-Sghayeri, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee in the Tunisian Parliament, intends to present a new law proposal to the general assembly during June or July. The proposed legislation aims to boost productivity, manage subsidies, and improve the business climate to attract investment. El-Sghayeri expressed hope for support from deputies given the importance of securing the investment environment.

Tunisian authorities seized a large quantity of medicines intended for smuggling across the border near Jendouba. The operation targeted a man in his forties following surveillance of his movements.

Several filming locations used for the Star Wars franchise, specifically those representing the planet Tatooine, have been sold or abandoned in Tunisia for very low prices. The report notes these sites are no longer being maintained or utilized as they once were.

The Independent High Authority for Elections in Tunisia is prepared to organize municipal elections within three months. The commission is currently inviting elites to participate in the upcoming electoral cycle.

Tunisia has established its first geological park in the Tataouine region. The site features geological formations dating back more than 250 million years. This location is the first of its kind in Tunisia and the third on the African continent. The park aims to bridge natural landscapes with cultural heritage.