Over 1.300 migrants died or disappeared in 2023 in shipwrecks close to the Tunisian coast, reports the NGO Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights; Tunisians accounted for the second highest number of irregular migrant arrivals into Italy

The exodus of doctors abroad has reached unprecedented levels, with over 1.325 professionals leaving Tunisia in 2023; the majority of those staying are employed in large cities and coastal regions while inland regions remain uncovered or almost deserted

The 25th edition of the Carthage Theatre Days was inaugurated on Saturday evening at the Municipal Theatre in Tunis; a celebration of art and freedom, it takes place every two years, alternating with the Carthage Film Festival

Olive oil export revenues in the 2023-2024 season edged up by 50,8% to TND 5.161 billion late October 2024 (1,5 billion), compared with last season, reads the "ONAGRI Vigilance" report; the volume of the exported olive oil rose by 0,4%

National citrus fruit production is expected to increase by 5,2% to 365.000 tonnes for the 2024/2025 season, according to the Directorate-General for Agricultural Production