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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Tunisia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 917 stories have been published about Tunisia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Tunisia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 917 stories have been published about Tunisia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Europe · Tunisia

A flotilla of migrant boats from Tunisia overwhelms an Italian island and tests Meloni's policy

40% Center coverage: 53 sources

Around 6,800 migrants came in a span of just over 24 hours on Lampedusa. A bottleneck in Tunisia's ports caused by rough seas meant the smugglers hadn't been able to launch their boats for days. Authorities scrambled to transfer the migrants via commercial ferries or coast guard vessels or planes.See the Story

International · Tunisia

Tunisia frees cartoonist after his arrest over drawings mocking PM

47% Left coverage: 15 sources

Tunisia's public prosecutor on Friday released the cartoonist Tawfiq Omrane, after he was detained for hours over drawings mocking the prime minister, fuelling concern among free speech advocates. Omrane is well known for publishing satirical cartoons featuring President Kais Saied, who seized almost all powers two years ago after he shut down Tunisia's elected parliament in a move that the opposition described as a coup. See the Story

Antisemitism · Tunisia

Tunisian president's remarks on Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic and prompt an uproar

50% Center coverage: 12 sources

Tunisian President Kais Saied ’s remarks about Storm Daniel have been denounced as antisemitic, prompting an uproar on Tuesday on social media platforms across the world following floods that devastated a Libyan city.See the Story

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International · Tunisia

In Tunisia, a dance show celebrates ‘people with all types of differences’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The new show seeks to celebrate diversity by breaking stereotypes surrounding marginalised communities. Dancers, singers and performers of varying levels of developmental and physical abilities, as well as refugees, migrants and LGBTQ people, were able to showcase their talents on stage in the Tunisian capital Tunis over the weekend.See the Story

Carthage · Carthage

Carthage's Potlatch Festival set Saturday, Sept. 30 at the civic center

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Potlatch Festival is almost here!See the Story

Africa · Tunis

Tunisia: Pharmaceutical Imports Up 44 Percent Over Past Five Years

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Pharmaceutical imports rose by 44% over the last five years, according to the Central Bank of Tunisia. The pharmaceutical industry comprises 25 industrial units, employing 9,000 people. 73% of medicines manufactured locally are generics. The National Agency for Medicines and Health Products was established in July 2023.See the Story

European Union · Tunis

Tunisia: Support for Vulnerable Groups in Tunisia Discussed

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

EU Delegation in Tunisia held two meetings with Tunisian Red Crescent and UNHCR. Meeting on Friday offered opportunity to discuss ways to step up humanitarian aid to the most needy communities in Tunisia notably migrants. EU ambassador to Tunisia and UNHCR Representative in Tunisia exchanged views on improving situation of displaced persons and refugees.See the Story

Africa · Tunis

Tunisia: Goulette Port to Welcome 'Costa Favolosa,' Sep. 26

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Tunis/Tunisia -- La Goulette Port will welcome on September 26 over 4,500 people (tourists and crew) on board the "Costa Favolosa" from Palermo (Italy).See the Story

Africa · Tunis

Tunisia: Cooperation Between Fipa, Aapi Under Review to Boost Cross-Investments

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

cooperation agreement between FIPA and AAPI under review. Aim is to foster relations between both agencies and encourage cross-investments. Meeting is part of the Tunisian-Algerian friendship relations. Over 69 companies with Algerian participation are operating in Tunisia, generating over 3,800 jobs.See the Story

Africa · Tunis

Tunisia: Number of Deaths Caused By Road Accidents Up 17 Percent Till Sept.21

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Tunis/Tunisia -- 854 people were killed in road accidents from January till September 21, i.e. up over 17% compared to the same period last year (726 deaths).See the Story

Racism · Tunisia

Sub-Saharan migrants fleeing Tunisia to Europe: “It's not a safe place. There is extreme racism”

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

“Todos vinimos a Túnez pensando que podríamos tener algo mejor para nuestra familia. Sin embargo, aquí no podemos. Ni trabajar ni respirar. Aquí no somos bien recibidos. Ni siquiera lo ocultan”, dice Fátima*, migrante subsahariana de 32 años, rescatada por Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF) en aguas del Mediterráneo por el barco de esta ONG. Sus palabras reflejan la realidad vivida por miles de personas en Túnez, adonde llegan huyendo de la pobreza, lo…See the Story

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