Special packages for Tunisian tourists at affordable prices, calls Tourism Minister

Minister of Tourism Mohamed Moez Belhassine has called for Tunisian tourists to be offered special packages at affordable prices to suit their purchasing power, says a statement from the Ministry of Tourism. At a working session held on Monday, following field visits and inspections of tourist facilities, Mr. Belhassine stressed the paramount importance of giving priority to domestic tourism. He stressed its role in revitalizing the economy and tourism activities, particularly in inland regions. Belhassine stressed the need to intensify control of tourist establishments and urged all professionals to commit…

Tunisia-Libya: Ras Jedir border crossing fully reopened

 The full reopening of the border crossing between Tunisia and Libya in both directions for the movement of people and goodswas annoinced by Minister of the Interior, Khaled Nouri, and his Libyan counterpart, Imed Mustapha Trabelsi, announced on Monday at the Ras Jedir border crossing (Medenine Governorate). The Ras Jedir border crossing was closed on the Libyan side last March. It was only partially reopened on June 13, following the signing of an agreement between the two countries’ interior ministers on June 12. The agreement included a number of points…

Agreement to train 2,000 Tunisians for jobs in Italy

A framework agreement was signed Tuesday in Tunis between the National Agency for Employment and Self-Employment (Aneti), the Tunisian Agency for Vocational Training (ATFP), the Italian Building and Public Works Association (Ance) and the Centro Elis Association, as part of the Thamm Plus Italia program. The announcement was made by the Italian Ambassador in Tunis, the European Union Mission in Tunis and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The agreement aims to provide certified technical and language training to 2,000 Tunisians, and to integrate them into ANCE network companies. “Through…