Stories from Tunisia

A Tunisian radio report indicated that roads are dangerous at night due to missing markings. A company has reportedly worked on and tested new markings specifically for pedestrians in Tunisia, potentially addressing issues with missing road markings.

A music scholarship is being offered with a prize of 1,005,000, likely in Tunisian Dinars.

A major singing competition, now in its sixth edition, is offering a prize of 12.5 million and a music scholarship. Participants must be between 18 and 25 years old and can sing in Arabic or any other language.

This initiative is presented in contrast to parapharmacy stores, according to the source. This action aims to clarify distinctions between private pharmacies and parapharmacy stores.

Human rights defenders, journalists, and opposition figures are calling for an end to the repressive system in Tunisia. The movement involves various prominent figures and political parties. The call for action aims to address systemic targeting of organizations and individuals.

Tunisair reported a recovery rate of 75.8% during the first quarter of 2026. This represents an increase from the 74.3% rate recorded in the previous year. The data was published on the Tunis Stock Exchange website.

The Tunisian University of Travel and Tourism, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, will organize the Tunisian Travel Market salon. The event is scheduled for May 8 and 9, 2026, at the City of Culture in Kelibia. Admission to the salon is free.

Meteorological earthquake monitoring stations recorded a 3.0 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday at 8:06 AM. The tremor occurred in the southern region of Gafsa. No casualties or damage were reported in the transcript.

An appeals court in Tunisia has upheld a six-year prison sentence for the daughter of former President Ben Ali. Ben Ali was previously detained at Roissy Airport in September on an international arrest warrant. French authorities have refused to extradite her to Tunisia. The sentence involves imprisonment for corruption charges.

The Tunisian state has implemented a security system around the Djerba airport, local hotels, and the El Ghriba synagogue. This security presence comes as the pilgrimage occurs amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East.