Tag: Tunis

Tunisia: European airlines to resume flights

February 15, 2019

A number of European airlines including Spanish Air Europa are expected to resume flying to Tunisia after a suspension on insecurity grounds, as the state ... Read More

Germany: Tunisian man linked to Bardo attack put on extradition shortlist

April 6, 2017

The German judicial authorities Wednesday green-lighted the deportation of a Tunisian man wanted by his country’s authorities for his alleged involvement in Bardo and Ben ... Read More

Libya: Rival Sides Heading to Tunis for Talks

February 23, 2017

After the failed Egyptian diplomatic initiatives, Libyan rival camps are expected in the Tunisian capital Tunis this Thursday for talks following a tripartite summit between ... Read More

Germany: Tunisian Linked with Bardo Museum Attack Arrested for Building Terror Network

February 2, 2017

Frankfurt prosecutor’s office announced Wednesday the arrest of a Tunisian asylum seeker suspected for establishing an attack network in Germany but also linked to the ... Read More

UK: Security Shortfalls Led to Killing of 38 Holidaymakers in Sousse, British Court Official

January 18, 2017

British victims as well as the other victims of the June 2015 massacre of 38 holidaymakers at a summer resort, near Sousse could have been ... Read More

Tunisia: Terror Cell with Links in Algeria & Libya Busted

December 23, 2016

The Tunisian Interior Ministry Thursday announced it dismantled a five-member terror cell in contact with jihadists in neighboring Libya and Algeria. The cell according to ... Read More

Libya: Sirte is ISIS-Free but Terrorism War Unfinished, PM Serraj

December 19, 2016

Prime Minister-designate of the UN-backed Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Serraj has officially announced “the end of military operations” against the Islamic State ... Read More

Tunisia: Female Hele Beji Wins French Acedemy’s Hervé Deluen Grand Prix

December 14, 2016

Tunisian female writer Hele Beji has been crowned winner of the famous French Academy Award Hervé Deluen Grand Prix for her exceptional efforts for the ... Read More

EU to Donate Tunisia €300 million in 2017

December 9, 2016

The European Union (EU) Thursday announced it would grant Tunisia a new assistance package worth €300 million next year but in the form of donation ... Read More

Tunisia: 11 demonstrators sentenced 14 years in prison each for protesting against Chokri Belaïd’s killing

December 2, 2016

A first instance court at Nabeul has sentenced eleven people to fourteen years in prison for attacking a police office and using arms in 2013 ... Read More