Resumption of packages to Tunisia reignites public interest

Publicity over the return of package holidays to Tunisia reignited interest among British holidaymakers for the destination, according to TravelSupermarket. The holiday comparison website has seen a 55% increase in searches for Tunisia in the past week, following news coverage that Thomas Cook has resumed flights to the destination. Today (Tuesday) Thomas Cook operated fully booked flights from Manchester and Birmingham, with another flight due to leave Gatwick tomorrow (Wednesday). TUI is due to return to the country in May. The 55% increase relates to recorded searches on Monday February…

Giving a Voice to Tunisia’s Voiceless Citizens

The upcoming May 6 municipal elections in Tunisia will mark the first time citizens will democratically elect their local leaders and will launch the decentralization process in the country. Following the post-revolution 2011 Constituent Assembly elections and the 2014 parliamentary and presidential elections, voters have become increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of the transition. Coupled with a lack of knowledge about the new local government structure, this frustration makes it critical to inform citizens of the importance of the councils and motivate them to register to vote and participate…