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Tunisia imposes 2-week curfew
Tunis, Jan 13 (IANS) From Thursday onwards, the Tunisian government will implement a new two-week curfew across the country to curb the spread of the latest wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2022-01-13
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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1 dead, 1 injured in military chopper crash in Tunisia
Tunis, Jan 4 (IANS) An air force soldier was killed and another injured on Monday when the helicopter crashed during a routine patrol, the Tunisian Ministry of Defence said.
2022-01-04
Category: International, Tunisia,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Tunisia, Hungary discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties
Tunis, Dec 16 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied has met with visiting Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjarto, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations, the Tunisian presidency said in a statement.
2021-12-16
Category: International, Tunisia,Diplomacy,Politics
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Tunisia, Algeria sign 27 bilateral agreements
Tunis, Dec 16 (IANS) In the presence of Tunisian President Kais Saied and his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune, 27 bilateral agreements were signed during a ceremony held at the palace of Carthage in Tunis.
2021-12-16
Category: International, Tunisia,Diplomacy,Politics
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78 illegal immigrants rescued, 1 body found off Tunisian coast: Ministry
Tunis, Dec 16 (IANS) The Tunisian Maritime Guard has rescued 78 illegal immigrants and recovered the body of another off the country's southeastern coast.
2021-12-16
Category: International, Tunisia,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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487 illegal immigrants rescued off Tunisian coast
Tunis, Nov 27 (IANS) The Tunisian maritime guard rescued 487 illegal immigrants off the southeastern province of Sfax, the country's defence ministry said in a statement.
2021-11-27
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian President eyes early end of exceptional measures
Tunis, Nov 5 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied has said he intended to speed up the end of the exceptional measures announced on July 25.
2021-11-05
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Suspected IS terrorist cell bust in south-eastern Tunisia
Tunis, Oct 30 (IANS) Tunisian security services have dismantled a suspected Islamic State-affiliated terrorist cell active in the south-eastern part of the country, Tunisian Interior Ministry said.
2021-10-30
Category: International, Tunisia,Terrorism
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Tunisian President calls for solid cooperation between UN, African Union
Tunis, Oct 29 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied called for solid cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and various regional organizations, particularly the African Union (AU), according to a statement released on Thuesday by the presidency.
2021-10-29
Category: International, Tunisia,Diplomacy
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Tunisian FM meets German minister to discuss strategic partnership
Tunis, Oct 20 (IANS) Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi met visiting German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office Niels Annen to discuss strategic partnership between the two countries, according to the Foreign Ministry.
2021-10-20
Category: International, Tunisia,Diplomacy,Politics
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New Tunisian PM announces govt lineup
Tunis, Oct 12 (IANS) New Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane announced on the lineup of her government, said the country's Presidency.
2021-10-12
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Hundreds rally in Tunisia in support of Prez Saied
Tunis, Oct 4 (IANS) Hundreds of Tunisians held on a massive demonstration in the capital city to show their support for the country's President Kais Saied and calls for more changes in the political system.
2021-10-04
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian president appoints 1st female PM to form new govt
Tunis, Sep 30 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday appointed Najla Bouden Romdhane as the first female prime minister in his country to form a new government, according to the presidency.
2021-09-30
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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113 leaders, members of Tunisia's Islamist party resign
Tunis, Sep 26 (IANS) A total of 113 leaders and members of Tunisia's Islamist party Ennahdha (Renaissance) have announced their collective resignation due to "lack of reforms", the national Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) reported.
2021-09-26
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia to lift curfew as pandemic eases
Tunis, Sep 25 (IANS) Following a drop in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases, Tunisian President Kais Saied has decided to lift the night curfew from Saturday, an official statement said.
2021-09-25
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia continues to extend exceptional measures of suspending parliamentary activities
Tunis, Sep 23 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied has issued a decree to continue extending the exceptional measures of suspending activities of Parliament and freezing the immunity of all its members, according to an official statement.
2021-09-23
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian Islamist party rejects attempts to suspend Constitution
Tunis, Sep 12 (IANS) Tunisia's Islamist party Ennahdha expressed its categorical refusal to suspend the Constitution and change the country's political system, according to a statement posted on its official Facebook page.
2021-09-12
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian party urges end of country's exceptional situation
Tunis, Sep 7 (IANS) Tunisia's Islamist party Ennahdha (Renaissance) has called to ensure the impartiality of the military and security institutions, lift the freeze on Parliament and end the exceptional situation in the country, according to a statement.
2021-09-07
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia launches 3rd national open day for Covid-19 vaccination
Tunis, Aug 30 (IANS) Tunisia launched on Sunday the third national open day for vaccination against Covid-19 across the country's 24 provinces for citizens aged between 15 and 17 and those aged 40 and above.
2021-08-30
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine
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Tunisia reports 3,127 new Covid-19 cases
Tunis, Aug 21 (IANS) Tunisian Health Ministry on Friday reported 3,127 new Covid-19 cases, raising the total tally in the North African country to 635,455.
2021-08-21
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine
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Tunisia starts national vaccination against Covid-19
Tunis, Aug 9 (IANS) Tunisia on Sunday kicked off national vaccination against Covid-19 as 335 centers across 24 provinces started to vaccinate citizens aged 40 and above.
2021-08-09
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine
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Tunisian President sacks 2 Ministers
Tunis, Aug 3 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed two ministers in the government of Hichem Mechichi who was removed from the post of Prime Minister on July 25.
2021-08-03
Category: International, Tunisia,Opinion/Commentary,Politics
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Tunisia to reduce curfew hours from Aug
Tunis, July 31 (IANS) The Tunisian government has announced that the curfew in the country will be shortened by three hours from August 1.
2021-07-31
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian Prez appoints new Interior Minister0
Tunis, July 30 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Ridha Gharsallaoui as the new Interior Minister.
2021-07-30
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia tightens security after sacking of PM
Tunis, July 27 (IANS) Tunisian security and military units were deployed to protect the government headquarters in the capital Tunis in the wake of the sacking of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and nationwide protests.
2021-07-27
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian President extends curfew hours
Tunis, July 27 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied extended the hours of night curfew across the country from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until August 27, an official statement said.
2021-07-27
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian President sacks PM, freezes Parliament
Tunis, July 26 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied announced that he has removed Hichem Mechichi from the post of Prime Minister and suspended all activities of Parliament or the Assembly of People's Representatives.
2021-07-26
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia extends state of emergency until 2022
Tunis, July 24 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied announced his decision to extend the state of emergency imposed across the country until early 2022.
2021-07-24
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian Prez receives 1st dose of Covid vax
Tunis, July 13 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied has received his first dose of a vaccine against Covid-19, his office announced in a statement.
2021-07-13
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia receives Egyptian aid to combat Covid
Tunis, July 11 (IANS) Tunisia received an Egyptian aid of medical equipment to support the country's efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, an official statement issued here said.
2021-07-11
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia's Covid-19 cases surpass 450,000
Tunis, July 7 (IANS) Tunisian Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 7,930 new Covid-19 cases, raising the tally in the North African country to 455,091.
2021-07-07
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Tunisia, France sign cooperation agreements
Tunis, June 4 (IANS) As French Prime Minister Jean Castex wrapped up his visit to Tunisia, the two countries signed several cooperation agreements covering the fields of maritime transport, prevention of natural disasters, seawater desalination, agriculture, commerce and digital technology.
2021-06-04
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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WTT Youth Star Contender: India's Diya-Swastika finish runner-up
Tunis (Tunisia), May 31 (IANS) Indians Diya Chitale and Swastika Ghosh's splendid run came to an end at the World Table Tennis Youth Star Contender as the pair lost 0-3 to Russians Natalia Malinina and Elizabet Abraamian in the under-19 girls doubles final here.
2021-05-31
Category: International, Tunisia,Sports,Other Sports
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Diya, Swastika confirm medal for India in WTT tournament
Tunis, May 30 (IANS) Indian table tennis players Diya Chitale and Swastika Ghosh confirmed a medal in the U-19 girls' doubles category and also made it to the knockout stage in singles, at the 2021 World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Star Contender here on Sunday.
2021-05-30
Category: International, Tunisia,Sports,Other Sports
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Tunisia, Libya discuss ways to enhance cooperation
Tunis, May 30 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied met visiting President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi here to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
2021-05-30
Category: International, Tunisia,Diplomacy
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262 illegal immigrants rescued off Tunisia
Tunis, May 29 (IANS) Tunisian authorities rescued 262 illegal immigrants of different nationalities in two different operations, according to a statement released by the Defence Ministry.
2021-05-29
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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India's Raj reaches quarters of WTT Youth Star Contender Tunis
Tunis (Tunisia), May 27 (IANS) Young rising India paddler Preyesh Raj Suresh on Thursday made his way into the quarter-finals of the WTT Youth Star Contender Tunis with a thrilling 3-2 win against Sweden's David Bjorkryd.
2021-05-27
Category: International, Tunisia,Sports,Other Sports
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Tunisia tightens control measures amid surging Covid cases
Tunis, April 29 (IANS) Amid the surge of Covid-19 cases in Tunisia, Tunisian authorities on Wednesday announced a series of stricter prevention and control measures to curb the spread of the virus.
2021-04-29
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Tunisian PM rules out lockdown despite rapid increase of Covid cases
Tunis, April 27 (IANS) Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi has ruled out again the possibility of a nationwide lockdown despite the rapid increase of Covid-19 cases in the country, the Tunis Afrique Presse reported.
2021-04-27
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Tunisia reports 662 new Covid-19 cases, 233,277 in total
Tunis, March 1 (IANS) Tunisian Health Ministry reported 662 new Covid-19 cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to 233,277.
2021-03-01
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine
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Protest march in Tunisian capital amid tight security measures
Tunis, Feb 7 (IANS) A protest march was staged in the Tunisian capital of Tunis to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the assassination of left-wing opponent Chokri Belaid amid tight security measures.
2021-02-07
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian PM calls for political stability to resolve crisis
Tunis, Jan 27 (IANS) As long as political stability is not guaranteed, Tunisia will not be able to get out of the crisis, Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi said on Tuesday.
2021-01-27
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Rally in Tunisia's capital to demand release of protesters
Tunis, Jan 24 (IANS) Several hundred demonstrators took to the streets of Tunisia's capital Tunis to demand the release of the arrested protesters, leading to confrontations with security forces.
2021-01-24
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia announces cabinet reshuffle
Tunis, Jan 17 (IANS) Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi has announced a cabinet reshuffle, the first since his government assumed office on September 2, 2020.
2021-01-17
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia extends state of emergency for 6 more months
Tunis, Dec 26 (IANS) A state of emergency in Tunisia which was first declared five years ago, has been extended for an additional six more months, President Kais Saied announced.
2020-12-26
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisia to fine those not complying with health protocols: Official
Tunis, Aug 26 (IANS) The increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Tunisia is due to non-compliance with health protocols imposed by the Ministry of Health, mainly not wearing a mask in public areas, reported the Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP).
2020-08-26
Category: International, Tunisia,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Tunisia to launch COVID-19 vaccine in early 2021
Tunis, Aug 23 (IANS) Hechmi Louzir, director general of the Pasteur Institute of Tunis (IPT), said that the vaccine against the coronavirus is expected to be fully ready in Tunisia in early 2021.
2020-08-23
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Explosions rock Tunisian capital, several injured
Tunis, June 27 (IANS) A series of explosions rocked the Tunisian capital on Thursday, injuring several people, the police said.
2019-06-27
Category: International, Tunisia,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Tunisia's constitutional referendum sees low turnout
Tunis, July 26 (IANS) Tunisian voters turned out in low numbers for a referendum on a new constitution.
2022-07-26
Category: International, Tunisia,Politics
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Tunisian Prez seeks to control hydrocarbons leakage into sea after fuel ship sinks
Tunis, April 18 (IANS) Tunisian President Kais Saied directed the navy to control the environmental impact from a sunken fuel ship to prevent possible disasters, according to a statement by the Defense Ministry.
2022-04-18
Category: International, Tunisia,Environment/Wildlife,Politics
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