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March 2005
Italian crews win
the first leg of the Mediterranean “latin sailing” circuit in Kerkennah
Tunis, 30 March 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- Nine Italian crews have won
the ‘El Misa’ regatta, the first leg of the “Latin Sailing” Mediterranean sailing circuit. 97 crews took part in
the first leg of the competition: 9 from Italy, 2 from France, 1 from the Netherlands and 85 from Tunisia. The
Italian crews won in all the different categories of the race. The nine other legs of the competition are due to
take part successively in Livorno, Saint Tropez, Menton, Savona, Genes, Stintino and Sorreno which will host a
major European boat show during the event.
President Ben
Ali addreses domestic and international issues in interview with US magazine
28 March 2005, (TunisiaOnline)-- Here are some highlights
of the interview:
On the Tunisian development model: Our human resources are indeed our wealth, our most important asset, and our
effective tool to achieve progress and well-being... If there is a Tunisian model in this regard, it is, in fact,
a model based on the correlation and complementarity between the economic and social dimensions of development,
and on the sound use of resources and their orientation toward Man's promotion.
Kerkennah island
celebrates "octopus festival "and international sailing event
Tunis, 28 March 2005 (Tunisia online)--The kerkennah islands,
situated off the southern coast of Tunisia and one of Tunisia’s most picturesque destinations, is celebrating the
7th edition of the octopus festival. It also holding a sailing regatta dubbed ‘El Miza’, the first leg of the Mediterranean
circuit of "latin sailing".
“Jazz in Carthage”
will feature international artists in April
Tunis, 28 March 2005 (Tunisia online)--From April 12-16,
Carthage’s Acropolium, will be the scene of an international Jazz festival which will feature some major international
performers including recent Grammy Award winner Barbara Hendricks, Johnny Griffin, Steve Coleman, Julien Louraud
and Tunisian lute virtuoso Anouar Braham.
Tunisian President
addressed opening session of Arab Summit in Algiers
Algiers, 22 March 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisian President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali spoke at the opening session of the Arab Summit in Algiers in his capacity as outgoing
chairman of the Arab League Summit.
Women are a "force
of progress" in Tunisia, says President Ben Ali
Tunis, 19 March 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- Women constitute
a "force of progress" in Tunisia said President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali at the opening session of the
Natoinal Women's Union (UNFT).
15% reduction
of international, intercity phone bills
Tunis, 18 March 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- The costs of international and intercity telephone costs for fixed lines
wull be reduced by 15%.
Tunisian Railway
Company provides internet access onboard its trains
Tunis, 18 March 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- The Tunisian national
railway company (SNCFT) is providing internet access on board its long distance trains, it was annunced in Tunis.
Prank suspect arrested
in car-bomb threat
Tunis, 16 March 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- A suspected prankster, who
posted an internet message threatening the use of car-bombs in Tunisia in the name of a fictitious terrorist organization,
has been arrested, said official news agency TAP.
Following the Geneva
WSIS preparatory meeting (Prepcom 2) the Tunis Summit is taking shape
Tunis, 12 March 2005 (Tunisia-online)--In its latest issue,
the independent Tunisian weekly information magazine "Realités" has devoted a feature article
to the Geneva WSIS preparatory meeting (prepcom 2) that was held on February 16-18, 2005. The magazine writes that
thanks to the consensus achieved among the 1700 delegates present at the Geneva meeting, the Tunis November 2005
World Summit on Information Society is ‘gradually taking shape.’ (www.wsistunis2005.org)
Municipal
elections: President of election observatory named
Tunis, 07 March 2005 (Tunisia online)--Mr.
Abdelwahab El Behi has been named president of the national observatory for next May’s municipal elections.
Work
is underway on Tunisia’s biggest international airport
Tunis, 6 March 2005- (Tunisia online)--The
Tunisian daily Le Quotidien writes that civil engineering work on an international airport in Enfidha located some
75 kilometres from Tunis, has started. The new airport will ease the pressure on the capital’s airport ‘Tunis-Carthage’
while giving a new impetus to the region’s economy.
Tunis
chosen as permanent seat of the Arab Organization of Information and Communication Technologies
Tunis, 2 March 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--A
Tunisian delegation led by Mr. Montassar Ouaili, Minister for Communication Technologies took part in the 11th
session of the of the Maghrebi inter-ministerial Council in charge of postal services and communication technologies
in Algiers, from February 28 to March 1, 2005.
February 2005
Municipal
elections : President Ben Ali announces creation of national election observatory and calls for a minimum 25% of
representation of women in electoral slates
Tunis, 28 February 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--
In the closing speech to the third ordinary session of the Central Committee of the Constitutional Democratic Rally,
the country's majority party, President Ben Ali reviewed the year's major national events.
Address
by the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Tunis World Summit on Information society
Tunis, 28 February 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- Mr Abdelbaki Hermassi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said Sunday that
in conformity with UN procedures, Tunisia has recently addressed invitations to all the UN-member countries including
Israel, to take part in the Tunis World Summit on the information Society (WSIS), scheduled in Tunisia for nextNovember
2005.
Israeli
Prime minister invited to Tunis Summit on World Information Society
Tunis 25 February 2005 (Tunisiaonline)-- Israeli
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been invited to attend the World Summit on the Information Society, said today
Tunisian official news agency Tunis Afrique Presse.
The
27th edition of the “Tataouine ksours” international festival will be held on March 23-26
Tunis, 23 February- (Tunisia online)--
The 27TH edition of the “Tataouine Ksours” international festival will amount to‘a celebration of the Sahara,’
writes Tunisian daily "Le Temps".
Island
of Jerba hosts “Miss Europe 2005” beauty contest
Tunis, 23 February- (Tunisia online)--
The island of Djerba, one of Tunisia’s major tourist destinations, will host on March 12 the “Miss Europe” beauty
contest. The event will be broadcast by the French television channel "TF1".
A
son is born to President of Tunisia and Mrs Leila Ben Ali
Tunis 21 February 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--
A son was born to President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and Tunisian First Lady Leila Ben Ali, announced today the
official Tunisian news agency TAP.
Tunisian
President to attend next Arab League Summit
Tunis 18 February 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali will participate in the forthcoming
Arab Summit, it was announced today in Tunis.
President Ben Ali
describes Hariri assassination as "despicable criminal act"
Tunis, 16 February 2005 (Tunisiaonline)-- President Ben Ali has sent a message of condolences to the Lebanese president,
Emile Lahoud, following the car-bomb assassination on February 14 th of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri.
The Lord Mayor
of the City of London to visit Tunisia
Tunis, 16 February 2005 (Tunisiaonline)-- Mr Michael Savory, Lord Mayor of the City of London, is expected in Tunis
on Thursday for a three-day work visit, said Tunisian news agency TAP.
First
private television station starts broadcasting in Tunisia, following success of first private radio
Tunis, 14 February 2005 (Tunisiaonline)--" Hannibal
TV ", Tunisia's first private satellite television station, started broadcasting Sunday February 13th.
In a press statement, Mr. Larbi Nasra, owner of the television station said he was "proud of "Hannibal
TV" as the first private satellite TV station to be launched from Tunisia."
Tunisian
postal service awarded international quality management certificate
Tunis, 14 February /2005 (Tunisia online)--The Tunisian
postal service has been recently awarded a grade "A" quality management certificate by the Universal
Postal Union (UPU), writes Tunisian daily Le Temps.
New Tunisian Ambassadors
named abroad
Tunis, 09 February 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- Several new Tunisian ambassadors
have received Wednesday their credentials from President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Targeting
new tourism markets: Tunisia participates in several world fairs
Tunis, 9 February2005 (Tunisia online)--In a promotional
campaign destined to conquer new markets, the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT) will take part in about 30
tourist fairs worldwide. In addition to the more traditional venues such as the Milan “bit” (February 12-15), “the
Nantes tourism salon” February 4-6), or the “Hamburg Risen 2005” (February 9-13), the Tunisian participation is
also gearing towards new promising tourist markets such as Turkey, Estonia and Latvia.
Cabinet meeting approves Arab Charter of Human Rights
Tunis, 08 February 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- A
cabinet meeting chaired by President Ben Ali, examined Tuesday a draft bill approving the Arab Charter of Human
Rights.
Spain
wins the 19th edition of the World Handball Championship, Tunisia ranks 4th
Tunis, 07 February 2005
(TunisiaOnline)-- Spain has won the 19th edition of the World Handball Championship by defeating the reigning world
champion, Croatia , by a score of 40-34 in the final game in Rades, near Tunis.
President
Ben Ali sends messages to members of Middle East Quartet
Tunis, 05 February 2005
(TunisiaOnline)-- President
Ben Ali, current chairman of the Arab League Summit, sent messages to members of the Middle East Quartet regarding
recent developments in the region.
World Handball
Championship:Tunisia qualifies for semi-finals
Tunis, 3 February 2005 (Tuisiaonline)--Tunisia qualified for the semi-finals of the World Championship after drawing
against Slovenia and defeating The Czech Republic and Russia in the first round of the event.
Regional Preparatory
African Conference of the WSIS in Accra, Ghana : Tunisia committed to the success of the 2nd phase of the event
Accra, 2 February 2005 (Tunisia online)--During the
opening ceremony of the Regional Preparatory African Conference of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS)
currently held in Accra (Ghana), the Tunisian prime minister Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi has read a speech where he evoked
the importance of the African preparation for the summit
Remarks by French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin after meeting with President Ben Ali
Carthage, 31 January 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine
El Abidine Ben Ali received Monday French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, who made the following statement
to the press after the meeting:
January 2005
Tunisia considers Iraqi elections « positive step »
Brussels 31 January 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisia considers
last Sunday's elections in Iraq "a positive step towards the realization of the will of he brotherly people
of Iraq," said Tunisian foreign minister Abdelbaki Hermassi.
World Handball
Championship :
Tunisia qualifies for the second round, and plays the Czech Republic
Tunis, 31 January 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- After drawing against Greece 27-27 in the last Group A game of the first
stage of the World Handball Championship, Tunisia has qualified for the second round of the event.
" Hannibal TV",
Tunisia's first private television station, will start broadcasting next month
Tunis, 27 January 2005 (TunisiaOnline)-- "Hannibal
TV," Tunisia's first private television station, will officially start broadcasting on February 13, 20005,
said Tunisian newspaper "Le Quotidien".
President Ben Ali
calls for "far-reaching" international reforms
Tunis, 13 January 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali called Thursday for "a far-reaching reform" in international relations.
New Tunisian ambassadors
receive credentials
Tunis, 13 January 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--Several Tunisian
ambassadors received Thursday their credentials from President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
President Ben Ali
congratulates the newly elected President of the Palestinian Authority
Tunis, 11 January 2005 (Tunisia online)--In a message to Mr. Mahmoud Abbes, the newly elected president of the
Palestinian Authority, President Ben Ali reaffirmed his unwavering support to the Palestinian people by expressing
his " warm congratulations to the new President for being mandated by the Palestinian people with leading
them towards the realization of an independent state on their land".
President Ben
Ali sends message of congratulations to Sudanese President
Omar Hassan Al Bachir
Tunis, 11 January 2005 (Tunisia online)--Following the signing
of a peace agreement between the Sudanese Government and the People's Liberation Movement of Sudan, Tunisian President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali sent President Omar Hassan Al Bachir a message of congratulations in which he expressed
"the hope of seeing this historic agreement reinforce the unity and the invulnerability of Sudan".
Tunisian-Canadian
joint commission to open today in Tunis
Tunis, 10 January 2005(Tunisia online)--Mr Jacques Saada,
Canada's Minister for economic development for the Quebec province and Minister in charge of the francophone world,
is to visit Tunisia, January 10-14.
Tsunami solidarity:
Two Tunisian relief flights leave for Malaysia
Tunis, 6 January 2005 (TunisiaOnline)--Two Tunisian military
cargo planes carrying relief supplies left Tunis for Malaysia on Wednesday.
President
Ben Ali expresses hope for a better world in 2005
Tunis, January
3rd-2004 (TunisiaOnline)--In a New Year address
to the Tunisian people, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali highlighted his optimism as to what 2005 will bring and
his hope for a better world.
December 2004
Tunisian relief
flights leave for Indonesia
Tunis, 30 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Two Tunisian military cargo
planes left Laouina airbase, near Tunis, towards Indonesia carrying aid supplies to the victims of Sunday's deadly
earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
Bridge linking northern
and southern suburbs of Tunis will be ready by 2007
Tunis, 29 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Work has started on a major new bridge linking the Rades and La Goulette
suburbs, said Tunisian daily "La Presse"
The Tunisian Maritime
Navigation Company (CTN) celebrates its 300, 000th passenger
Tunis, 29 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- The Tunisian Maritime Navigation Company (CTN) is about to celebrate
its 300 000th passenger for the year 2004, reports Tunisian daily Le Temps. The lucky winner is expected to travel
onboard the "Carthage" car-ferry coming from Marseilles this week. The company is organizing a ceremony
to celebrate
the event.
Departure to Mecca
of the first group of Tunisian pilgrims
Tunis, 28 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- The first group of Tunisian pilgrims will leave Tuesday for the Holy
shrine of Mecca (Saudi Arabia) to accomplish their religious rites. They will be followed by other groups in the
following days.
International Masters
course specialized in distance learning offered at Sousse University
Tunis, 27 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- In collaboration
with the Swiss Institution "Quadrilearning," the higher institute for computer science and information
technologies of the university of Sousse, is offering next month, a training program on an international masters
program specialized in distance learning entitled "coselearn".
President Ben Ali
addresses condolences to the heads of state of South East Asian countries hit by deadly tidal waves
Tunis, 26 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- President Ben Ali
has sent his condolences to the heads of state of the countries struck by the tidal waves caused by the earthquake
off the coast of Indonesia.
President Ben Ali
confers with Foreign Minister, Tunisian participation in regional and international conferences reviewed
Tunis, 25 Décember 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisian
participation to several recent regional and international meetings and conferences was reviewed by President Ben
Ali during an encounter with the foreign Minister Mr Abdelbaki Hermassi on Friday.
The Tunisian Journalists'
Association voices satisfaction at the liberation of French journalists in Iraq
Tunis, 25 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisian journalists'
association (AJT) expressed its satisfaction at the release last week of the two French journalists Christian Chesnot
and George Malbrunot, who had been held hostage for 4 months in Iraq.
Tunisian national
handball team beats Algeria 27-21 in first friendly game
Tunis, 25 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- On Friday, the
Tunisian national handball team defeated Algeria by 21-27. The friendly match was part of the team's preparation
for the World Handball Championship that will take place in Tunisia between January 23 and February 6, 2004. The
game took place in Menzel Temime a coastal town in the Cap Bon area situated in the country's North East.
FIBA - Draw date
set for women's tourney in Tunisia
Tunis, 22 December 2004 (World Junior Women's Championships)--
It has been announced that the draw for the sixth World Junior Women's Championships in
Tunisia will take place on March 19.
"Tunisie
Telecom" to offer 22,000 aditional ADSL connections in 2005.
Tunis, 21/12/2004- (Tunisia online)--"Tunisie Telecom",
the country's public telephone provider, is planning to offer 22,000 additional ADSL connections in 2005 in order
to satisfy the
growing demand for faster internet connections, said Tunisian daily "Le Temps"
President Ben Ali
calls for resumption of the Middle East peace process
Tunis, 16 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali called today for the resumption of the negotiation process in the Middle East in order
to “find a just, durable and comprehensive solution for the peoples of this region, particularly the Palestinian
people.”
Tunisian president
hopeful about impact of next WSIS
Tunis 16 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali expressed his hope the next World Summit on the Information Society
(WSIS) will be instrumental in “reducing the digital divide between the industrialized nations and the developing
countries.”
Mahmoud Messaadi,
prominent Tunisian author dies
Tunis, 16 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Mahmoud Messaadi,
renowned Tunisian writer and former cabinet member ,died today at the age of 93.
Online sale of tickets
for 2005 World handball Championship games
Tunis, 14 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tickets to the
Handball World Championship games are being sold on the internet since last Monday. (http://www.tunisiahand2005.tn/en/)
Tunisia takes part in first session of ''Forum of Future'' in Rabat
Tunis, 13 December 2004 (Tunisia online)--Mr Abdelbaki Hermassi
, Tunisian minister of foreign affairs, and Mr Mohamed Nouri Jouini, minister for Development and international
co-operation, took part in the first session of the ''Forum of the Future,'' held in Rabat. The event was attended
by senior representatives from the Middle East, North Africa and G8 states.
Tunisia participates
in Dakar International Fair
Tunis, 13 December 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--More than 50 Tunisian
enterprises led by the Tunisian Exports Promotion Center (CEPEX), took part in the Dakar International
Fair from Nov 25 to Dec 8.
Tunisia to allocate
funds to finance World Solidarity Fund activities
Tunis, 11 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--One tenth of the
donations received by Tunisia’s National Solidarity Fund will go to finance the activities of the World Solidarity
Fund, announced President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Russian academic
awarded Tunisian President’s Prize for World Solidarity
Tunis, 11 Dec 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Pr. Anatoly Egorin,
a Russian academic, was awarded the "Prize of the President of the Republic of Tunisia for World Solidarity",
in recognition for his activities in the service of solidarity and his studies on the Arab world.
Tunisian President
undertakes contacts with Maghrebi leaders
Tunis, 11 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian ¨President Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali has undertaken several contacts during the last few days with the leaders of the Arab Maghreb Union
member-states and discussed with them the means of boosting the inter-Maghrebi integration process.
President Ben Ali
meets with Chief Rabbi of France, conference on religious tolerance opens in Tunis
Carthage, 08 December 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--President Ben
Ali received Tuesday the Chief Rabbi of France , Mr. Joseph Sitruk. In a statement to the press after the meeting,
the Chief Rabbi of France praised the Tunisian leader for his constant support for the Tunisian Jewish community
calling Ben Ali “ A man of peace and dialogue that has done much for promoting dialogue between religions”.
Higher
Education and Scientific Research : Tunisian- Canadian cooperation agreement signed
Tunis, 8 December 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--A cooperation agreement in the field
of Higher Education and Scientific Research was signed recently between the Tunisian and Candian governemnts.
Commemoration of the
70th anniversary of the death of Tunisian Laureate poet Abou El Kacem El Chebbi
Tozeur, 06 December 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--On the occasion
of the commemoration of the 70 th anniversary of the death of Tunisian laureate poet Abou El Kacem El Chebbi, Tozeur'
s House of Culture hosted from Dec 3-5 several cultural events on major aspects of Chebbi' s work.
Civil
Service: recruitment of 12046 civil servants in 2005
Tunis, 6 December 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--The Tunisian civil service will be recruiting slightly more than 12,000
employees in 2005. From the total of 12,046 new employees, 7800 will be university degree holders.
Chief
Rabbi of Tunisia dies; President expresses condolences to Jewish community
Tunis, 4 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- The
Chief Rabbi of Tunisia , Haim Madar, died Friday, it was announced in Tunis.
New
measures taken in Tunisia to promote new information technologies
Tunis, 3 December 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Several decisions were taken today in Tunisia towards promoting new information
technologies. The decisions were announced at the end of the meeting which was dedicated to “the discussion
of the means of implementing the goals of President Ben Ali's 2004 electoral program as regards establishing the
bases for a knowledge-based economy,” it was officially announced.
First Tunisian
women's football championship to start next week in Tunis Tunis,
2 December 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--The first Tunisian women's football championship will be launched next week, it
was announced in Tunis.
First international
exhibition of export services opens in Tunis
Tunis, 1 December 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--The first international
exhibition of export services SISE) has opened in Tunis Tuesday. The 4-day event is organized by the Tunisian Exports
promotion Center (CEPEX) and the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and handicrafts (UTICA).
Tunisia 2004 Census
shows improvement in standard of living
Tunis, 30 November 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Data collected
as part of the most recent Tunisian census show a slowdown in population growth and a clear improvement in the
standard of living of the population.
In inauguration speech, President Ben Ali outlines future steps in reform process
Tunis 17 November 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--In his inauguration
speech today, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali said his next term in office will constitute a "crucial"
stage in "the building of tomorrow's Tunisia".
Major Cabinet Reshuffle
in Tunisia
Tunis, 10 November 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali conferred
today with Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi who announced that the President of the Republic decided a major cabinet
reshuffle.
Tunisia celebrates
17th anniversay of the Change
Tunis - November 7, 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisia celebrates
today the 17th anniversary of the accession of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to the highest executive office.
The anniversay is known in Tunisia as "the Change".
Implementation
of President Ben Ali's electoral program started
Tunis, November 1st 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- A few days
after the Tunisian presidential election, measures are being taken to implement the various aspects of the electoral program
of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
October 2004
Opposition newspaper resumes publishing
Tunis, 27 October 2004
(TunisiaOnline)-- The Arabic language opposition weekly “El Mustakbel,” has resumed publishing on the occasion
of the legislative and presidential campaign prior to the October 24th vote.
Women
hold more than 22% of seats in Parliament
Tunis, 27 October 2004
(TunisiaOnline)-- Women have won an unprecedented percentage of 22.7% of the seats in the Tunisian Chamber of Deputies.
President Zine
El Abidine wins the country’s presidential elections by 94.49% of the votes
Tunis, 25 October 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The officially released
figures show that president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has received 4,204,292 of the votes cast (94.49 %).
RCD holds majority
in Parliament, 5 opposition parties win seats
Tunisia 25 October 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The Democratic Constitutional
Rally (RCD) has maintained its absolute majority in the Tunisian parliament after the Sunday elections.
Final results of legislative elections
Tunis, 25 October 2004 (TAPEX)
- Registered voters: 4,609,237
- Voters: 4,215,151
- Spoilt ballots: 15,305
- Votes cast: 4,199,846
- Turnout: 91.45 pc
- Number of seats on constituency level: 152
President Ben Ali
and his wife cast their votes
24/10/2004--President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and First
Lady Mrs. Leila Ben Ali went this morning to Carthage polling station to cast their votes for the presidential
and legislative elections.
Voter turnut reaches
74.13 % by 1.00 p.m
24/10/2004--Voters continue to go to Polling stations accross
Tunisia to vote for their President and people's representatives in the Chamber of Deputies. Voter turnout has
reached 74.137% by 1.00 p.m.
.
Voting operations
for presidential and legislative elections start all over Tunisia
24/10/2004--Voting operations for presidential and legislative
elections started this morning in all the regions of Tunisia.
President Ben Ali's
address to Tunisian people on eve of elections
Tunis, 23 October 2004(Tapex) --On the eve of the presidential
and legislative elections, due Sunday, October 24, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali delivered on Saturday evening
an address to the Tunisian people.
Mrs. Leïla Ben
Ali chairs the closing of the electoral campaign
Tunis, 22 October 2004 (Tapex)--On the occasion of the closing
of the electoral campaign for presidential and legislative elections in Tunisia, Mrs. Leïla Ben Ali, wife
of the Head of State, chaired in Le Kram a large gathering of women, which was attended Président Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali.
President Ben Ali
receives members of Presidential Electoral Committee
Tunis, 21 October 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received today the members of the Presidential
Electoral Campaign committee.
The Head of State
receives Chairman of National Presidential and Legislative Elections Observatory
Tunis, 21 October 2004 (Tapex) --President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali received today, Mr. Adelwahab Behi, Chairman of the National Presidential and Legislative Elections Observatory.
Candidates
go to public radio and TV to air campaign
Tunis, 17 October 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Presidential
and legislative candidates are using Tunisian public radio and television to air their campaigns.
Tunisians
abroad start voting for President
Tunis, 16 October 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisians abroad started Saturday
casting their votes in the presidential elections.
President Ben Ali inaugurates electoral campaign, says elections are an opportunity to promote democracy in Tunis
Tunis, 10 October 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--President Zine El Abidine Ben
Ali launched his electoral campaign Sunday by delivering a major speech in which he outlined his electoral program.
Tunisia claims
first world swim title
Indianapolis (USA), October 9 2004 (Tunisiaonline) --Oussama
Mellouli won today Tunisia's first global swim crown, capturing the 400-metre individual medley at the World Short
Course Championship.
Constitutional
Council announces decision on validity of presidential candidacies
Tunis, 26 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- The
Constitutional Council announced Sunday its decision to declare the validity the four candidacies for
the office of President it has received since September 3rd.
Tunisian
Jewish community celebrates Yom Kippur
Tunis, 25 September 2004 (TunisiOnline)-- The
Tunisian Jewish Community celebrated today Yom Kippur in the Tunis Synagogue.
Members of the Elections Observatory pursue activities
Tunis, 25 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Members
of the National Observatory for Presidential and legislative Elections, led by Mr Abdelwahab El Behi, president
of the Observatory, are pursuing their contacts with political parties.
President
Ben Ali receives secretary general of ITU, WSIS discussed
Tunis, 24 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received Friday Mr Yoshio Utsumi, secretary-general of the International telecommunication
(ITU).
Tunisian
newspapers point to “ground-breaking decisions” reflected by RCD slates
Tunis 24 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- The
majority party's slates of candidates for legislative elections reflect a number of “ground breaking decisions”
Tunisian newspapers point out.
Electoral
observatory meets with political parties
Tunis 21 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Members of the national
observatory for presidential and legislative elections, led by the president of the observatory Mr Abdelwahab El
Behi, visited the headquarters of two political parties in preparation for next presidential and legislative elections
which will be held in Tunisia on October 24th.
President
Ben Ali chairs political bureau of the RCD, preparations for next elections discussed
Tunis 20 September 2004 (Tunisiaonline)-- The
political bureau of the Democratic Constitutional Rally Rally (RCD) met Monday afternoon under the chairmanship
of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Tunisia's reformist
model discussed in Arab symposium
Tunis 20 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- The Arab League
Culture and science Orgaization (ALECSO) will hold a symposium this week on the topic of "the systems of reform:
Tunisia of the Change as a model."
Fourth
official candidacy to the office of President presented to Constitutional Council
Tunis, 18 September 2004 (TunisiaOline)-- Mr
Mohamed Halouani was today the third opposition leader to file his candidacy papers with the Constitutional Council
to run for the office of President on October 24, 2004.
International
oil and gas conference in Tunis
Tunis, 18 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- An
international conference on the restructuring of the oil and gas opportunities in North Africa will take place
in Tunis on the 23 rd of September.
Tunisia
to participate in Algiers pan-Arab Games
Tunis, 18 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisia will participate in the tenth pan-Arab games scheduled in Algiers
, Algeria , from September 24 to October 8, 2004.
International
women's rally in Tunisia
Tunis, 18 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--
An international women's rally will take place in Tunisia , September 21-27, 2004 .
Second
oppositon party endorses candidacy of President Ben Ali
Tunis, 17 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--
A second opposition party has announced today its endorsement of the candidacy of President Zine El Abidine Ben
Ali to a new term in office.
Second
opposition leader presents candidacy to presidential elections
Tunis, 15 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Mr Mounir Beji, President
of the Social Liberal Party (PSL) was Tuesday the second opposition leader to present his candidacy to the office
of President.
Opposition
leader submits candidacy to the office of President
Tunis,10 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Mr Mohamed
Bouchiha, secretary general of the Popular Unity Party (PUP), officially presented Friday his candidacy to the
office of President.
President
Ben Ali holds discussions with Spanish Prime minister Zapatero
Tunis, 9 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali met today with Spanish Prime
Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
North
Ossetia tragedy: President Ben Ali’s sends condolences to President Putin
Tunis, 7 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali sent a message of condolences to Russian
President Vladimir Putin after the school hostage tragedy in Beslan, in North Ossetia,said Tunisian official news
agency "Tunis Afrique Presse" (TAP).
Sweeping
endorsements follow President Ben Ali’s announcement of candidacy to new term in office
Tunis, 6 September 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tens of
national organizations, unions and associations -including the country’s trade unions, its main business federation,
and the main women’s union- have expressed their endorsement of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s candidacy to
a new term in office.
President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali presents his candidacy for presidential elections
The Bardo-Tunis, Tunisia, 03 September
2004 (Tunisiaonline)-- President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali submitted Friday afternoon
to the Constitutional Council his candidacy to the office of President in the presidential elections scheduled
for October 24, 2004.
The General Union
of Tunisian Workers endorses candidacy of President Zine El Abidine for a new term in office
Several weeks before the presidential elections scheduled
in Tunisia next October, President Zine El Al Abidine Ben Ali’s re-election bid has received the endorsement of
the General Union of Tunisian Workers, the country’s labor union federation, and that of the Social Democratic
Movement, one of Tunisia’s main opposition parties.
Mr Abdelwahab El
Behi to preside over the National Observatory for presidential and legislative elections
31 August 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received today Mr Abdelwahab Behi, president
of the Tunisian International Arbitration Center.
Opposition party
decides to endorse candidacy of President Ben Ali to next elections, three others field own candidates
Tunis 21 August 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The Social Democratic
Movement, one of Tunisia's opposition parties, announced its endorsement of the candidacy of President Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali to next presidential elections.
President Ben Ali
Receives Tunisia's Central Bank's 2003 Annual Report
Carthage, 18 August 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali, received last Monday from Mr. Taoufik Bakkar, governor of Tunisia's Central Bank (BCT), the annual report
of the bank for the year 2003 which reviews the evolution of the country's economic and financial situation and
the major events having marked the world juncture in the past year.
President Ben Ali
receives President Hosni Mubarak's special envoy
Carthage, 17 August 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali received, Tuesday, Mr. Farouk El-Okda governor of Egyptian Central bank and special envoy of Egyptian president
Mohamed Hosni Mubarak.
Tunisian
president reiterates call for comprehensive approach in fight against terrorism
Tunis 6 August 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- Tunisian
president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali reiterated today his call a “far-reaching treatment” of the root-causes of terrorism.
President
Ben Ali exhorts citizens to make next elections a success, Tunisia celebrates 47th anniversary of the Republic
Tunis, 25 July 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- President
Zine El Abidine called upon Tunisia's citizens to ensure the success of next legislative and presidential elections
which he said will constitute "a historic landmark".
French
foreign minister received by President Ben Ali
Tunis, 19 July 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian-French
relations and major international issues were discussed today by Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and
French minister of foreign affairs Michel Barnier.
Young
women to constitute 60 % of Tunisia's university students by 2006
Tunis 16 July 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Young women
will constitute no less than 60 % of the university student body of Tunisia by 2006, said today President Zine
El Abidine Ben Ali.
U23-Football:
Tunisia beats Japan 1-0
Toyota, Japan 15 July 2004 (news agencies)--Tunisian
Under 23 national football team beat Japan 1-0 in a friendly on Wednesday evening.
Modern-day
sisters of Queen Dido to cross the sea from Lebanon to Carthage
Tunis 13 July 2004(TunisiaOnline)--Women
sailors from all-around the Mediterranean will embark upon a journey similar to that undertaken by Queen Dido-Elissa
before founding the ancient city of Carthage in today’s Tunisia.
President
Ben Ali says next elections will be showcase for democracy
Tunis 12 July 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--All
efforts will be made to make sure that next elections will demonstrate to observers that "democracy in Tunisia
is a firm and irreversible choice," said Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Next WSIS called “crucial event” by Tunisian leader
Tunis 12 July 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali called the World Summit on the Information Society to be hosted by Tunisia next year “an
event of crucial importance that confirms Tunisia’s influence and the respect and support with which its initiatives
are met on the international scene.”
Tunisian President
says it is time for Arab-African summit
Tunis, 6 July 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian President Zine
El Abidine Ben Ali said today it would be opportune to hold an Arab-African summit to examine cooperation between
the two regions.
President Ben Ali receives message from Emir of Qatar
Tunis, 6 July 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--President Zine El abidine
Ben Ali reeived today a message from Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar.
President Ben
Ali receives three prizes from Med Games International Committee, International Judo Federation and International
Wrestling Federation
Tunis, 3 July 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali received today the gold medal of the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games, the International
Judo Federation's Special Award and the International Wrestling Federation's "Golden Medal".
Pre-Olympics: Tunisian
U23 football team holds training camp in Japan
Tunis, 3 July 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--Preparing for the Athens
Olympics, the Tunisian Under 23 national football team will hold a training camp in Japan, 11-16 July 2004.
Tabarka Jazz festival
opens
Tabarka, 3 July 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--Cuban and Italian
bands opened the Tabarka Jazz festival Friday evening.The Enrico Rava Quartet (Italy), and the Buena Vista Social
Club (Cuba) performed at the opening evening of the festival which is to continue till July 10.
President Ben Ali
calls on governors to ensure best conditions for the success of presidential and legislative elections
Tunis, 28 June 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--Addressing Tunisian
governors, President Ben Ali called Monday for the neutrality of the administration and respect of electoral regulations
in order to ensure the success of presidential and legislative elections scheduled for October 24th, 2004..
Opening of
WSIS first PrepCom in Hammamet, Tunisia
Tunis, 24 June 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The First International
Preparatory Meeting of the World Summit on the Information Society opened today in Hammamet, Tunisia.
WSIS prep com and
Pan African postal meetings hosted by Tunisia this week
Tunis, 21 June 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--A high number of participants
representing governments, international organizations, civil society and the private sector of 125 countries is
expected at the first preparatory meeting (PrepCom1) of the second phase of the World Summit on the Information
Society (WSIS), said Monday Tunisian minister of communication technologies and transportation Sodok Rabah.
Opening of Carthage
Investment Forum
Gammarth, 17 June 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--The 6th edition of the “Carthage
Investment Forum” opened today in Gammarth, a northern suburb of the capital city Tunis.
Opposition
party announces candidate for presidential elections
Tunis, 15 June 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- “Ettadjid”, a leftist
opposition party, announced the name of its candidate to next presidential elections.
President Ben Ali
briefed on WSIS first Prep'Com
Tunis, 14 June 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine Ben
Ali received today Mr. Habib Ammar, chairman of the Organizing Committee of the second phase of the World Summit
on Information Society (WSIS), due in Tunis, Tunisia in November 2005.
A special program to be launched to reduce pollution in Tunisia
Tunis, 11 June 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--A special program is
to be launched in the coming days, with a view to reducing air pollution resulting particularly from road traffic,
it was announced today.
Preperations for
2006 world cup and African nations' qualifiers
Tunis, 11 June 2004 (Tapex)--Coach of Tunisia's national
soccer team Roger Lemerre called up 23 players ahead of their 2006 African nations' cup and world cup Group 5 day
2 qualifier versus Guinea next Sunday.
President Ben Ali
stresses importance of participation of civil society and private sector in preparatory meeting of WSIS
Tunis, 4 June 2004 (TunisiaOnline)-- President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was briefed today by Mr. Sadok Rabah, minister
of Communication Technologies and Transportation, on the agenda of the World Summit on the Information Society
(WSIS) scheduled in Tunis in 2005, said official news agency TAP.
Tunisian-British
Partnership day to be held in Tunis
Tunis, 3 June 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--A Tunisian-British Partnership
Day is to be held in Tunis on 7 June 2004, by the Tunisian Embassy in London and the Foreign Investment Promotion
Agency "FIPA-Tunisia", in cooperation with the UK Trade & Investment and with the participation of
British and Tunisian firms.
National Translation
Center to be established in Tunisia
Tunis, 27 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--A National Translation
Center will be established by the Tunisian government, it was announced today in Carthage by President President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Tunisia to
celebrate 6th centennial of Ibn Khaldun
Tunis, 27 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia will be celebrating
the 6th centennial of Tunisian-born scholar Abdurrahman Ibn Khaldun, "in recognition of his great role in
establishing the foundations of human civilization and in enriching enlightened thinking," announced today
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Tunis declaration
issued at the end of works of the 16th session of the Arab Summit, held on the 22-23 in Tunis
Here is the full text of Tunis declaration issued at the end of the meetings of the 16th session of
the Arab Summit, held on the 22-23 in Tunis:
President Ben Ali
chairs closing session of Arab summit
Tunis, 23 May 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine Ben
Ali closed today the ordinary session of the Arab Summit held in Tunis on the 22-23 May 2004.
Speech by Tunisian
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali at the opening of the Arab Summit
Tunis, 22 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--In the speech he delivered
on the opening session of the 16th session of the Arab Summit, Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali expressed
his hope the “meeting will consecrate the Arab consensus, confirm the will for reform and modernization, and adopt
optimum ways for the promotion of joint Arab action and the reinforcement of its credibility in all fields.”
Arab Summit opens
under chairmanship of President Ben Ali
Tunis, 22 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The 16th Arab Summit
opened today in Tunis under the chairmanship of Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
President Ben
Ali meets with Libyan leader Qadhafi
Tunis, 22 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian President Zine
El Abidine Ben Ali met today with Libyan leader Muammar Al Qadhafi.
Tunisian solidarity with the Palestinian people
Tunis 20 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisia firmly condemned
today Israeli military aggression against defenseless Palestinians in Rafah and Gaza. It also dispatched a shipment
of humanitarian relief to the Palestinian people.
President Ben Ali says hopes are pinned on the Arab Summit to meet challenges
Carthage, 20 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali said Tunisia hopes that the forthcoming Arab Summit “effectively contributes to meeting the current
challenges” facing the Arab world.
Final preparations for Arab Summit reviewed in Tunisia by special cabinet meeting
Tunis, 19 May 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali chaired today a special cabinet which examined the final preparations for the forthcoming Arab Summit scheduled
for May 22 and 23, 2004.
Tunisian President
receives Saudi foreign minister. Prince Saud Al Faycal says “Arab summit will be a turning point”
Tunis, 18 May 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali received today Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud Al Faycal. The Saudi foreign minister said he conveyed
to the Tunisian leader a message from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. He added that “at this difficult and critical
juncture prevailing in the Arab world”, all eyes are turned to the Arab summit “which is crucial and essential”.
Tunisia congratulates
South Africa on being chosen to host 2010 World Cup
Tunis, 15 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--In a statement issued
Saturday, the Tunisian ministry of sports congratulated the Republic of South Africa on being chosen by FIFA to
host the 2010 world football cup.
American sanctions
against Syria: Tunisia calls for dialogue and negotiation, says US decision "will only complicate situation"
Tunis, 15 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Commenting the US Government’s
decision ito mpose sanctions on Syria, "an authorized source at the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs"
quoted by the Tunisian official news agency TAP said, "Tunisia believes this decision will only further complicate
the situation in the Middle East region.
President Ben Ali
receives US Assistant Secretary, bilateral and regional issues discussed
Tunis, 14 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali received Friday Mr. William Joseph Burns, US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.
Tunisian Chamber of
Deputies denounces ill-treatment of Iraqi prisoners
Tunis, 13 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--In a statement released
Tuesday, the Tunisian Chamber of Deputies (parliament) denounced the ill-treatment of Iraqi detainees describing
it as a “grave violation of human rights and international norms and treaties pertaining to the rights of detainees”.
Tourism fair opens in Tunis
Tunis, 12 May 2003 (TunisiaOnline)--The tenth edition of
the International Mediterranean Fair (MIT) opened Wednesday in Tunis.
President Ben Ali
addresses issues of reform in the region and next Arab Summit, in ANSA interview
Tunis, 11 May 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--In an interview published
by Italian news agency ANSA, Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali addressed a number of issues pertaining
to developments in Tunisia, bilateral relations and the regional and international situation.
President Ben Ali
to visit Italy on May 11th
Tunis, 10 May 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine Ben
Ali is paying "a working and friendly visit" to Italy Tuesday, at the invitation of Italian President
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, the official spokesman for the Presidency announced on Sunday.
External co-operation
examined by Cabinet Meeting
Tunis, 7 May 2004 (Tapex)--The evolution of Tunisia's external
relations on the bilateral and regional levels, and the prospects of international co-operation were the focus
of a cabinet meeting held today under the chairmanship of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Tunisian media online blossom in recent weeks
Tunis, 6 May April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Seemingly spurred
by peer competition between media publishing groups, Tunisian newspaper online versions have blossomed this spring
season.
President Ben Ali confers with Foreign Minister, situation before Arab Summit examined
Tunis, 4 May 2004 (Tapex)--Current consultations with the
Arab states on the forthcoming Arab summit were the focus of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali' during his meeting
Tuesday, with Tunisian foreign minister Habib Ben Yahia.
First woman governor
named in Tunisia
Tunis 30 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--A member of Parliament
was named today the first woman-governor in Tunisia.
Liberal Social party
convenes national council
Tunis 26 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The national council of the
Liberal Social Party, one of the five opposition parties represented in Parliament, met Sunday under the chairmanship
of party president Mounir Beji.
President Ben Ali
calls on Tunisian civil society to play larger role during second phase of WSIS
Tunis, 23 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali called upon Tunisian civil society to enlarge its participation to the World Summit on the Information
Society (WSIS) on the occasion of the second phase of the Summit scheduled for next year in Tunisia.(www.wsistunis2005.org)
Street Demonstration
in Tunis in support of the Palestinian and Iraqi peoples
Tunis, 23 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--A street demonstration “in
solidarity with the Palestinian and Iraqi peoples” took place this afternoon in Tunis.
President Ben Ali
and President Chirac hold telephone conversation
Tunis, 22 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali held a telephone conversation today with French President Jacques Chirac during which they
discussed "the development of bilateral relations and issues of common interest".
Tunis International
Book Fair holds 22nd edition, April 22– May 2
Tunis, 21 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--No less than 831 publishing
houses will take part in the 22nd edition of the Tunis International Book Fair, scheduled April 22- May 2, 2004.
Improvement of conditions
in incarceration facilities highlighted by Minister of Justice and Human Rights
Tunis, 21 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Such organizations
as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent could visit Tunisian incarceration facilities, said Mr. Bechir
Tekkari, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, noting “the concrete improvement” of detention conditions in the
country's prisons.
"The Hannibal
Channel", Tunisia's first private television station, will start broadcasting by next October
Tunis, 20 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The name of Tunisia's
first private television station will be "The Hannibal Channel,” said station owner Larbi Nasra in a newspaper
interview.
New census of the Tunisian population announced
Tunis, 19 April 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--A new national census
to be undertaken starting April 28, will allow Tunisia to update its statistics on the country’s population and
households.
Tunisia strongly condemns
the assassination of Palestinian leader Abdelaziz Rantissi and calls for international protection for the Palestinian
people
Tunis, 18 April 2004 (Tapex)--Following the assasination of Dr. Abdelaziz Rantissi, leader of the "Hamas"
Movement, the Tunisian Foreign Ministry published on Sunday the following statement:
President Ben Ali
and President Mubarak hold telephone conversation
Tunis, 16 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali held a telephone conversation today with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Palestinian envoy
expresses hope next Arab Summit tackles “substance”
Tunis, 8 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali received today a special envoy of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
Fourth anniversary
of the passing of Tunisian leader Habib Bourguiba commemorated
Tunis, 6 April 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--Mr. Hamed Karoui, first deputy
chairman of the Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD), chaired today a ceremony at the Bourguiba family Mausoleum
in Monsatir commemorating the fourth anniversary of the passing of nationalist leader and first President of Tunisia,
Habib Bourguiba.
President Ben Ali
receives head of Arab league; Tunisian spokesman reaffirms the country's stands on issue of the Arab Summit
Tunis, 2 April 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--President Zine El Abidine
Ben Ali received today the secretary general of the Arab League Mr. Amr Moussa, it was officially announced in
Tunis.
Tunisian foreign minister:
" Tunisia is committed to reform as central objective of the Tunis Summit "
Tunis, 1 Avril 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian Foreign Minister
Habib Ben Yahia said today that the Tunisian decision to postpone the Arab Summit was a "sovereign decision
aimed at ensuring further consultation and coordination between Arab brothers"
.
Tunisian President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tunis, 29 March , 2004 (TAP)--Tunisian President Zine El
Abidine Ben Ali received Monday morning Mr. Habib Ben Yahia, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Statement
by an official source at the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tunis, 28 March 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--An official
source at the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed surprise at the attempts by some parties to ignore
the real causes of the postponement of the Arab Summit, which was due mainly to the deep divergence of views on
issues of substance and crucial choices that are closely connected to the aspirations of Arab citizens and the
future of the Arab Nation.
Tunisian
U21 football team qualifies to Athens Olympics
Tunis 27 March 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The Tunisian Under 21 Football
team qualified to the Athens Olympic Games after beating the Nigeria U21 national team 2-0 in Tunis.
Ben Ali-
Mandela meeting in Tunisia
Tunis, 25 March 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--South African leader Nelson
Mandela was received today in Carthage, Tunisia, by Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
President
Ben Ali chairs cabinet meeting on Tunisia's External Relations
Tunis, 24 March 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine Ben
Ali chaired Wednesday cabinet meeting dedicated to the Tunisian-Arab relations and the follow-up of the cooperation
agreements, so as to contribute to the boosting of Arab joint action.
Arab
League Reform on the Agenda of Tunis Summit, says Amr Moussa
Tunis, 24 March 2004 (Tapex)--Secretary General of the Arab
League Amr Moussa said that the reform and restructuring of the Arab league will be among the major items on the
agenda of the summit to be held on March29 - 30 in Tunis.
Proposed
reforms will not be postponed, declares Arab league Spokesman
Tunis, 24 March 2004 (Tapex)--The official spokesman for the
Secretary-General of the Arab League denied published information that recommandations were made by the League
council, at the level of permanent delegates, for a possible deferral of the Arab league reform to next year.
Arab
economy and Finance Ministers' meetings open in Tunis
Tunis, 24 March 2004 (Tapex)--Arab economy and Finance ministers'
started their meetings Wednesday in Tunis.
Secretary
General of the Arab League reports to Tunisian President on preparations for Arab Summit
Tunis 23 March 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--Tunisian President Zine
El Abidine Ben Ali received Tuesday Mr. Amr Moussa, the Secretary General of the Arab League.
In a statement to the press after the meeting, Mr Moussa said he reported to the Tunisian leader on the preparations
underway for the Arab Summit, scheduled in Tunis, Tunisia, March 29-30.
President
Ben Ali talks to Maghrebi leaders, AMU process and situation before Arab Summit discussed
Tunis, 23 March 2004 (TunisiaOnline)--The progress of the Maghrebi
integration process was the subject of telephone conversations which President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali had today
with fellow Maghrebi leaders.
Minor government
reshuffle announced
Tunis, 22 March 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--A minor government reshuffle
was announced today in Tunisia. Mr. Mohamed Rachid Kechiche is named Minister of Finance replacing Mr. Mounir Jaidane
who becomes secetary general of the government in charge of relations with the Chamber of Deputies and the Council
of Advisors.
Presidential
and legislative elections will take place on October 24th, announces President Ben Ali
Tunis, 20 March 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--The next presidential and
legislative elections in Tunisia will take place on October 24th, declared the President of the Republic, Zine
El Abidine Ben Ali, in a speech delivered on March 20th, 2004, on the celebration of the 48th Independence Day
anniversary.
President
Ben Ali receives message of congratulations from President Bush
Tunis, 19 March 2004 (Tapex)--On the occasion of Tunisia Independence
Day which will be celebrated March 20th, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received a message of congratulations
from President George Walker Bush in which he extends, on behalf of the American people, his best wishes and high
consideration.
Tunisia is ready for
Arab Summit, March 29-30, says foreign minister
Tunis, March 15, 2004 (TUNISIAONLINE) Body: Tunisia is ready to host the 16th Arab Summit scheduled in Tunis, March
29-30, 2004, said Monday Tunisian foreign minister Habib Ben Yahia.
Tunisia-US
Joint military commission to meet next week
Tunis, 11 March 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--The Tunisia-US joint military
commission will convene in Washington, March 15-17, it was announced in Tunis.
Tunisian
President expresses sympathy with Spain after terrorist attacks
Tunis, 11 March 2004 (Tunisiaonline)--Tunisian President Zine
El Abidine Ben Ali sent Thursday a message of condolences and sympathy to King Juan Carlos.
President Ben Ali expressed in his message his "deepest symapthy to the King of Spain, to the families of
the victims and to the Spanish people"
President Ben Ali receives written message from Palestinian President Yasser Arafat
Tunis, 9 March 2004 (Tapex)--President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received a written message from Palestinian president
Yasser Arafat, when receiving Tuesday Mr. Farouk Kaddoumi, head of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
political department, and Mr. Nabil Chaath, foreign minister of Palestinian National Authority.
President Ben Ali confers with foreign minister
Tunis, 9 March 2004 (Tapex)--President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali conferred, Tuesday, with foreign affairs minister Habib Ben Yahia who informed the head
of state of the outcome of the Arab foreign minist |
