Day: April 2, 2018

34th International Book Fair kicks off on April 6 in Tunis

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The 34th edition of  International book fair of Tunis will kick off on April 6, by Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, with attendance of figures from the world of culture, media and diplomats. A total of 259 exhibitors from 25 countries will take part in the most important cultural event nationwide. Algeria also registers its participation in this new edition as a guest of honour, where the presence of Algerian publishers will be important. Dr. Chokri Mabkhout, Director of the International book fair of Tunis who was awarded many Prizes, most…

Kremlin says Trump suggested Putin visit the White House

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A Kremlin aide said on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the White House as the venue for a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin when they discussed the idea of meeting in a telephone call last month. Since that call, on March 20, preparations for a possible summit have not progressed because of a diplomatic row, the aide, Yuri Ushakov, said. “When our presidents spoke on the phone, Trump proposed having the first meeting in Washington, in the White House,” Ushakov told reporters at a briefing.  “Trump called Putin…

Cooperation agreements between Tunisia and Argentina inked

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Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Jorge Marcelo Faurie highlighted the importance granted by Argentina to promoting its relations with Tunisia and strengthening bilateral co-operation especially in the agricultural, trade and pharmaceutical industry fields when received on Monday by President Beji Caid Essebsi, Currently in a three-day working visit to Tunisia (March 31-April 2), Faurie also evoked the possibility to develop tripartite co-operation with Tunisia on the basis of opportunities available in Latin America and in Africa. While hailing Tunisia’s democratic experience He further highlighted Argentina’s commitment to support…

Arab countries ranked by youth unemployment

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Figures showed a worrying 9 percent increase in youth unemployment compared to the results of the previous year. Last year, the results of the ninth ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller Arab Youth Survey showed that more than half of the Arab youth in the region believe that their biggest concern about the future is the fear of unemployment. At the time, 51 percent of young Arabs, male and female between the ages of 18-24, expressed their worries that they might not be able to either keep their current jobs or find new positions, as they complained…