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Hail the Bride: Tunisian Wedding Traditions on Show in Paris
Until 28 February, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris showcases Tunisian wedding traditions: costumes, jewellery and a dialogue with contemporary art.
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Pink October 2026: Rahma Ben Aissa Speaks for Screening
For Pink October 2026, Tunisie Telecom is entrusting dancer Rahma Ben Aissa with an artistic creation designed to raise awareness of breast cancer screening.
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SIAL Paris 2026: 9 Tunisian Firms Target Europe’s Market
From 17 to 21 October 2026, nine Tunisian companies showcase olive oil and dates at SIAL Paris, strengthening their foothold in Europe’s food markets.
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Olive Oil: The Central Bank Presses Banks for 2026-2027
Olive oil: in a 16 October note, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) urges banks and financial institutions to support financing for the 2026–27 season.
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SIAL Paris 2026: Dhia Khaled Opens Tunisian Pavilion
SIAL Paris 2026: Tunisia officially inaugurates its 991-square-metre pavilion featuring 71 exhibitors, led by Ambassador Dhia Khaled, on 18 October 2026.
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Tunisia at Dakar 2026: 42 Athletes, 16 Disciplines
Tunisia sends 42 athletes and a 66-strong delegation into 16 disciplines at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, running from 31 October to 13 November 2026.
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Mission Launches to Mars’s Moons Phobos and Deimos
A probe launches on 19 October 2026 towards Phobos and Deimos, Mars’s two moons, to collect samples and return them to Earth by 2031, a Franco-German mission.
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Tunisia's New Jobs: 14,085 Positions Created in 2025
Tunisia's 2025 report on foreign direct investment: 14,085 new jobs created as FDI inflows climbed 30.1%, driven chiefly by the manufacturing industry.
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Tunisia Named Guest of Honour at MTL Connecte 2027
Tunisia has been named guest of honour for MTL Connecte 2027, building on its participation in the 2026 edition, led by Consul Kamel Makkes in Montreal.
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Ridha Bergaoui: Why Tunisians Still Choose Bottled Water
Ridha Bergaoui asks why bottled water dominates when Tunisian tap water is controlled and safe, and distinguishes natural mineral water from spring water.
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QNB Group's Net Profit Climbs to the QAR 13.3 Billion Mark
QNB Group posted a net profit of QAR 13.3 billion for the first nine months of the year, up 4% year-on-year, while total assets stood at QAR 1,464 billion.
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University of Tunis El Manar Now 29th in the Arab World
Tunis El Manar University: discover its 12-place climb in the 2027 QS Arab University Rankings, now ranking 29th out of 35 institutions in the Arab world.
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Mohamed Salah Glaïed: “Desalination Will Relieve Sousse”
Mohamed Salah Glaïed on desalination, energy and the 2027 Finance Act: the Sidi Abdelhamid plant eases Sousse’s water strain, but energy remains the challenge.
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Siat 2026: Farm Innovation Takes Centre Stage in Tunis
Siat 2026, Tunisia’s international agricultural investment fair, runs in Tunis from 28 to 31 October, spotlighting farm innovation and women’s role in the sector.
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Tesla Unveils Its Roadster, Built with SpaceX Tech
Tesla has unveiled its Roadster, an electric sports car built with SpaceX technology, able to rise into the air: revealed in Texas on 15 October 2026.
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Tunisian Food Exports Rise 19.9% in Nine Months of 2026
Tunisia’s food exports rose 19.9% over nine months in 2026, with strategy refocused on olive oil and dates, and 2027 support planned for export insurance.
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French Citizenship: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia at 36%
French citizenship: why Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia together account for 36% of acquisitions over the past twenty years. The figure explained by La Sultane.
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Finance Bill 2027: Interest-Free Loans up to 10,000 Dinars
Tunisia’s 2027 Finance Bill sets aside 20 million dinars for interest-free loans of up to 10,000 dinars for vulnerable, low-income households, under Article 20.
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Multidimensional Poverty: Tunisia Ranks 2nd in Africa
Tunisia ranks second in Africa in the UNDP’s 2026 multidimensional poverty index, just behind the Seychelles — a strong score, though not the whole story.
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Tunisia-Spain Trade Reaches 6.6 Billion Dinars in 2025
Tunisia and Spain traded 6.6 billion dinars in 2025, and Spain’s ambassador says that volume could double in the years ahead if the current trend holds.
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Céline Dion’s Outfit Directly Echoes Her 1997 Look
Céline Dion’s Chanel outfit echoes her 1997 Oscars red-carpet look, paired with a Barbie doll and a necklace inspired by Titanic’s Heart of the Ocean pendant.
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Bizerte's New Bridge Opening Now Pushed Back to 2028
Bizerte's new bridge won't be ready in 2027: the opening has been pushed back to the first half of 2028, with lots 1 and 3 at 80% and lot 2 trailing at 35%.
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2027 Finance Bill Brings Tax Incentives for Businesses
The 2027 Finance Bill unveils tax incentives and sets aside 35 million dinars to support businesses and community companies, under articles 20 and 21.
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How Penguin Droppings Are Melting Antarctica’s Ice
Penguin droppings fertilise algae that turn Antarctic snow green, and the darker snow absorbs more sunlight, speeding up melting of sea ice, researchers say.