The Tunisian trade union UGTT announced a national public sector strike beginning today in protest against rising inflation and to prevent the privatisation of major state-owned companies

The Tunisian Education and Family Organisation expressed its support for the decision to ban students from using smartphones in schools

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%