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His Excellency Tunisian Ambassador Mr.N.Hachana at the International Cultures Expo-Festival

First PARADE in the history of Tunisia in USA

June 15th, 2008

June 21st 2008

Excellency Ambassador N.Hachana & Director N.Remadi with Tunisian Community@International Cultures Festival

Tunisian Flag ceremony with Excellency Ambassador N.Hachana and Director N.Remadi

First Tunisian Float in the history of United-States

Thank you President Ben-Ali, thank you First Lady of Tunisia, Thank you Minister of Foreign-Affairs Mr.Abdelwahab Abdallah, Thank you A.T.C.E., Tourism and all Tunisian and American autorities for this historical event.

Thank All Tunisians and friends of Tunisia who made this event a success with their participation.

Tunisia comes first for an open youth-dialogue from New York City

Tunisia-youth-dialogue

Thank You President of Tunisia Ben-Ali & First Lady Leila Ben-Ali,
thank you Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.Abdelwahab Abdallah, thank you ATCE, thank you Ministery of Tourism

His Excellency Ambassador of Tunisia Mr.Nejib HACHANA
will attend the Very First participation of Tunisia at the International Cultures PARADE in USA.Organized by

The Tunisian Cultural & Information Center in New York for the First time in the history of America

From left Riadh Tounsi, Director REMADI and Artist Fatma Turki visiting the Tunisian Cultural & Information Center June 5th, 2008

The June 15th International Cultures Expo-Fest.
Where: Avenue of Americas 42nd-56th Streets
When: 10.00AM-6.00PM
The Tunisian Cultural & Information Center will showcase traditional Tunisian costumes from various regions
. There will be traditional folkloric music; singers Tunisian live-band, 2 Belly dancers.
Tunisian food
Tunisian sweets (Makroudh, baklawa, Cake warkaa, etc…)
There will be several booths for each category (Ex: Tunisian Art
booth, Information booth, Singers, carpets, poteries, Art-works in silver hand made, Tourism, business, Calligraphy, henna traditional, booth big screen
movie about Tunisia, CD’s music, DVD’s, Gadgets, posters, brochures,
T.shirts&Caps, Tunisian flags.
BASMA products made by physically challenged adults Special Showcase booth.WWW.TASSWIK.TN to purchase Online and Give a Smile
The 21st June is the International Cultures Parade Day
Where: Avenue of Americas 35th-57th Streets
When: 11.00AM.
FLOAT with Coliseum , Traditional Tunisian costumes.Roman-Style)
26 different traditional Tunisian costumes (Olfa Benna)
Tunisian live-band on Float with belly-dancers (2)
Flyers and brochures distributed to people about Tunisia
Medias and Reporters from all presses because it’s an International Cultural Event
We hope to have the participation of as many TUNISIANS as possible as well as FRIENDS of TUNISIA

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North Africa beckons for private equity

Published: June 9 2008

Small and medium-sized enterprises in North Africa have not generally been on the radar of foreign investors or local governments and banks, even if the sector is crucial for job creation.
Gulf investors have tended to bypass private equity in the region. Where they have invested it has been mainly in big tourism and real estate projects, many of which are showing slow progress.

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few blocks from the American icon of the Empire State Building, foreign culture beckons.

The bright blue awning of the Tunisian Cultural Center, the color of Tunisian skies, ushers the curious into the building.

PRESIDENCY-EDUCATION
Group of pupils visit Carthage Palace

Souvenir photo of President Ben Ali with a group of pupils on a visit to Carthage Palace

CARTHAGE,May 30, 2008 (TAP)

A group of pupils from an educational institution visited the Presidential Palace, as part of keenness to help them become acquainted with the institutions of the Republic.

Tunisia observes World No Tobacco Day

TUNIS, May 31, 2008 (TAP)

Tunisia is observing, on Saturday, May 31, 2008, like all countries, World No Tobacco Day, which is placed this year under the theme "Tobacco-Free Youth."
Smoking kills each year more than 4500 people in Tunisia, 3050 of whom due to cardiovascular diseases and 1500 from cancer, including lung cancer. Nearly 55% of Tunisian youths (aged between 12 and 20 years) and 35% of adults are regular smokers.

Fourth Poetic Cultural Forum closed the month of May 2008

The Tunisian Cultural and Information Center hosted the fourth poetic forum in 2008 .
UD Musician ta9aseem
Several distinguished famous personalities & poets from Arab American Mahjar
Tunisian Raouf Ben-Zakkour with a special poetry for Mother's Day
Dr Ahmed El Eissawi from Egypt who honored us with his valuable presence
Dr Mohamed El Khouli who enriched us with his precious expose and huge knowledge
The Tunisian CenterUSA in the person of its Director Mrs. Naima REMADI thanks all participants, Reporter Huda Ismael,Guests and Friends of
Tunisia: the Country of Peace, security, safety and Tolerance

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National Day of the Disabled: Tunisian approach for a better integration of disabled youths

TUNIS, May 28, 2008 (TAP)

Tunisia is celebrating, on Thursday, May 29, the National Day of the Disabled, under the motto:" Disabled Youth, a Continuous Dialogue and a Total Integration."
The various associations operating in the field of handicap, at the forefront of which the
Basma Association for the Promotion of the Employment of the Disabled, which is headed by Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, the spouse of the Head of State,
contribute to guide this social class and make the most of the computer and Internet tool for its optimum integration in active life.

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News briefing of General William Ward, commander of US Africa command (AFRICOM)

TUNIS, May 28, 2008 (TAP)-

General William E. Ward, commander of US Africa command (AFRICOM), underlined, at a news briefing held on Wednesday in Tunis, that Tunisia is "a model country in the region in several fields, including notably universal education, social welfare, religious tolerance and women's positive role, as many factors which stand as an obstacle to the proliferation of extremism"

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Thank you Isseu DIOUF, President&Ceo of Afrikanspot

It is with great pleasure that we received President & Ceo Isseu DIOUF at the Tunisian Cultural & Info.Center hoping to extend and develop our joint-cultural events.

For more information about Africa, please visit the following sites:

The Afrikan spot in New York

TENNIS-TUNISIA-ROLAND GARROS

TUNIS, May 26, 2008 (TAP)

Roland Garros (2nd round)- Tunisian Selima Sfar to play Venus Williams Tunisian tenniswoman Selima Sfar will play American Venus Williams at the French Open women’s singles second round on Tuesday.
Williams qualified for the second round after beating on Monday afternoon Israeli Tzipora Obziler 2-1 (6-3, 4-6, 6-2). Selima Sfar had qualified for the second round of the French Open (Roland Garros), second stage of the Grand Slam (after Australia Open), after beating Canada’s Stephanie Dubois 2-0 (7-5, 6-2) at the first round on Sunday in Roland Garros.

Next Stop | Tunisia
Where Europe, Africa and the Mideast Meet in Tunisia

Published: May 25, 2008By ERIC LIPTON

THE night air was cold and damp on the narrow, walled streets of Tunis’s medina, and the markets and stores all dark and locked up tight for the night. But all it took was a single rap of the iron knocker on the wooden door at 5, rue Dar El Jeld and in that instant a mystical world opened up.

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To all Tunisian Mothers, Happy Mother's Day

Over 6,000 Jews on annual Ghriba pilgrimage

JERBA, May 23, 2008 (TAP)

Tunisia is committed to promote the dialogue of civilisations, cultures and religion

Over 6,000 Jews, coming from several countries, performed on Thursday the rites of the annual Ghriba pilgrimage on the island of Jerba.
Tourism minister Khelil Lajimi, who chaired the ceremonies held on the occasion, reaffirmed the commitment of Tunisia, the country of tolerance, fraternity and openness, to its traditions and identity, to preserve the values of solidarity and co-operation and promote the dialogue of civilisations, cultures and religions.

UN Secretary-General's consideration and support to President Ben Ali's initiative on world solidarity

NEW YORK, May 17, 2008 (TAP)

Secretary-general of the United Nations Organisation (UNO) Ban Ki-moon voiced consideration and support to President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali's call inviting the international community to step up its contribution to the world solidarity efforts by deducting one dollar per barrel of oil to be appropriated to the World Solidarity Fund.Read more

Higher education ministry awarded UN prize for public transparency

TUNIS, May 14, 2008 (TAP)

The United Nations Economic and Social Council awarded the United Nations 2008 prize for transparency, good management and swiftness of response in public administration to the general student affairs management department, stemming from the higher education, scientific research and technology ministry.

UNICEF commends "remarkable decrease" of infant mortality in Tunisia

TUNIS, May 13, 2008 (TAP)

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) commended the remarkable decrease of the mortality of children aged less than 5 in Tunisia where 23 deaths per 1000 living births were registered in 2006, compared with 51 per thousand in 1990.

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Art-work exhibition Fatma Akrout, Tunisian Artist

Friday May 16, 2008 @ 6.30PM

The art exhibit featured a number of photographs, photo-montages and collages. Most of the art work consists of what the artist calls "variations around Marilyn Monroe's portrait".
The show with some refreshments was a great succes Marilyn being among us@ the Tunisian Cultural & Info.Center.

Tunisia: Spring Season is Fostering Strong Demand for Aromatic Essences

May 14, 2008

Spring marks the coming of the flavor season for Tunisian families who inherited from their ancestors the art of distilling flowers. In Tunisia every region is known for distilling a specific flower notably wild-rose, bitter orange flowers, geranium, mint and rosemary.

Tunisian Cultural Center attended a Workshop@ the French Ambassy

May 14, 2008

The Director of the Tunisian Cultural Center attended the workshop to introduce French Language in American Public schools

Tunisian Cultural Center invited to Bloomberg's Mansion

May 13, 2008

Director of Tunisian Cultural & Information Center attended the African Heritage Week at the Bloomberg's Mansion where several U.N.Ambassadors, Associations and NGO's were present.

Tunisian cultural center & ATA together in a Cultural diversity lecture and awarness about Tunisia and tourism

The center cordially welcomed students from Brooklyn College and members
of the valued press to attend an educational and informative Q&A seminar.

TUNISIA-EU

TUNIS, May 7, 2008 (TAP)

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Political partnership and bolstered economic integration
The European Union (EU) started an inter-cultural and structured dialogue with the countries of the southern shore of the Mediterranean, particularly Tunisia which remains a privileged partner, asserted Mr. Adrianus Koetsenruijter, ambassador, head of the EU Commission's delegation in Tunisia

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EU report: Tunisia, a model partner

TUNIS, May 4, 2008 (TAP)

Tunisia has made strides in its association agreement with the European Union (EU), thanks to a sustained economic growth rate, a EU's report underscores.

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France ready to host some 9,000 Tunisian workers/year

TUNIS, May 6, 2008 (TAP)

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Mr. Degallaix during the press conference TUNIS, May 7, 2008 (TAP) - French ambassador to Tunisia Serge Degallaix said that France is ready, from now on, to host an annual average of 9,000 Tunisian workers on its territory, in addition to the Tunisian students pursuing their studies there.

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New digital studio for "Radio Jeunes" inaugurated

TUNIS, May 3, 2008 (TAP)

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The celebration of World Freedom of Press Day in

Tunisia coincided with the inauguration of a new digital broadcasting studio dedicated to live programmes of "Radio Jeunes."

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lowering to eighteen years the legal voting age
Relaxing conditions of eligibility for 2009 Presidential Elections

TUNIS, May 2, 2008 (TAP)

Head of State chairs cabinet meetingCARTHAGE, April 2, 2008 (TAP) - The cabinet meeting was held, on Wednesday morning, under President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali’s chairmanship.

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Popular warm welcome reserved to President Nicolas Sarkozy

Popular warm welcome reserved to President Nicolas Sarkozy

Tunis April 28, 2008 (TAP)

Capital city of Tunis reserved, on Monday, to French President Nicolas Sarkozy a warm and enthusiastic popular welcome which translates the deep historical relations binding the two countries and the robust friendship ties between the Tunisian and French peoples. This welcome equaled the relations of esteem, consideration and mutual respect that bind the two Heads of State.

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The Tunisian Cultural and Information Center

TUNIS, April 25, 2008

is hosting the third Poetic Forum & invite all members, Tunisians and friends of Tunisia to honor us with their presence.
Several distinguished poets from the Arab-American Mahjar will participate in this event. It will take place on
Friday,April 25th, 2008,from 6.00 pm to 9.00pm,at the center's location: 168 Madison Avenue, 2fl (entrance 33rd Street).

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Tunisia awarded UN's 2008 Civil Service Highest Distinction

TUNIS, April 19, 2008

The United Nations Organisation (UN)'s Civil Service Experts Committee decided, after deliberation, to award Tunisia the UN Civil Service Highest Distinction for 2008. This award is a new recognition for Tunisia's modernisation and good management policies.
The UN Civil Service Highest Distinction, the most outstanding international prize for excellence in the civil service, was created in 2000 by the Economic and Social Council to encourage states to step up their civil services, and is awarded annually to world civil service institutions for their successes and innovative programmes in this field.
The prize-awarding ceremony is officially scheduled for next June 23 in the New York headquarters of the UN, on the World Civil Service Day.

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Tunisian C.I.C.&I.I.F.

TUNIS, April 23rd, 2008

His Excellency Ambassador of Tunisia in Washington DC, writes a letter to the IIF in New York
Thank you Excellency Ambassador Nejib Hachana. A stand with Artistic traditional Tunisian products exhibited at the IIF.
Basma Products, from Tunisian Adults physically challenged at the IIF.
Wednesday April 16th, 2008 Director Mrs.Remadi Naima presented a lecture and workshop about:"New Women's Achievement"and Tunisian women in particular. "Epoch Times" newspaper Editor was present at the presentation.

I Mrs Remadi, Director of the Tunisian C.I.C.
Thank from the bottom of my heart President of Tunisia Mr.Ben-Ali& First Lady Mrs.Leila Ben-Ali
Thank Minister of Foreign Affairs,Mr.Abdelwahab Abdallah
Thank His Excellency Mr.Ambassador of Tunisia in Washington DC Mr.Nejib Hachana
Mister Ambassador to the Tunisian Mission at the U.N.Mr.Habib Mansour
My Team who made all the events a success and work side by side very hard for Tunisia "New Era"

Noway-based, French-raised, Tunisian-born artist Samir M’kadmi

TUNIS, April 22nd, 2008

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Tunisia: 1000 French Travel Agents Visit Island of Djerba

TUNIS, April 20, 2008

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Tunisian Festival: “Tozeur, the Oriental, the African”

TUNIS, April 17 to 20, 2008

Tunisia is launching the first edition of a traditional music festival, "Tozeur, the Oriental, the African", which will be held in Tozeur from April 17 to 20.

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Honoring Tunisia at the Independence Day

TUNIS, March 20, 2008

Fashion Show with Juniors, Seniors and Adults:All in one and one in All for a commun cause-Tunisia-Independence-Safety-Security-A Future. ********************************************************************************

Tunisia to Host Stage of Intercontinental Marathon

TUNIS, April 10, 2008

Intercontinental Marathon

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Davos Economic Forum ranks Tunisian tourism 39th at world level

TUNIS, April 7, 2008 (TAP)-

The World Davos Economic Forum has just published its report on the competitiveness of tourist trade in the world and has ranked Tunisia 39th out of a total of 130 countries
Tunisia is the second Arab state (behind Qatar), clearly distinguishing itself from its main rivals, namely Turkey, Egypt and Morocco which rank 54th, 66th and 67th respectively.
Tunisia stands out notably through the sustainable development of its tourism and travel industry (4th), its visa policy (12th), the transparency of government policies (13rs), the privatisation in tourism and travel industry (7th) and the hotel price index (10th).
On top of rankings among the 130 countries are Switzerland, Austria, , Germany, Australia and Spain.

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April 9 Martyrs'Day in Tunisia

• February 8, 1958---50 years ago
— The French air force bombards Sakiet Sidi Youssef (68 dead and 87 injured ; 3/4 of the village destroyed).

• July 20, 1961 :
— Eruption of the « War for Evacuation » in Bizerte (670 martyrs, 1155 injured).

On 8 March 1944, the Tunisian nationalists sent a note to the French Government rejecting the ‘French Union’ project. After fierce repression of the nationalists, these made contact with the British and American consuls in Tunis. The two diplomats showed a certain understanding regarding the Tunisian claims and promised to submit them to the French authorities.

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Second Poetic Forum Abou Al Kacem Chebbi

March 22nd 2008

Second Poetic Forum Abou Al Kacem Chebbi

March 22nd 2008

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TUNISIA-PARLIAMENT

Le BARDO, April 5, 2008 (TAP)

Debate with Government on Tunisia's foreign policy A debate with the Government was held, on Thursday at the Chamber of Deputies, under chairmanship of speaker Fouad Mebazaa, with attendance of foreign minister Abdelwaheb Abdallah

Tunisian Foreign Policy

Thank you President Ben-Ali, First Lady Mrs.Leila Ben-Ali,
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdelwahab Abdallah,
Ambassador Tunisia in Washington DC,Mr.Nejib Hachana
Ambassador Mission UN Habib Mansour,
All Tunisian Community in US
All Friends of Tunisia

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Director Remadi on TraveltalkRADIO about TUNISIA

March 31st, 2008

Hosted by TravelTalkRadio, Sandy Duyvetter, Director Remadi Naima was interviewed about Tunisian Independence Day and Tunisia

Listen to"Tunisian Independence Day on TravelTalkRadio.

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We’ve had the blessing of being able to spend this past week in Tunisia

March 31st, 2008

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CULTURE-MUSIC-FESTIVAL,Opening of 19th Tunisian music festival

TUNIS, March 27, 2008 (TAP)

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Tunisia plays host to first North Africa-USA Workshop on "Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology"

HAMMAMET, March 18, 2008 (TAP)

Secretary of state in charge of scientific research and technology Ridha Ben Mosbah presided, on Monday in Hammamet, over the opening of the first North Africa-USA Workshop on "Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology

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Microsoft Tunisia launches windows 2008, SQL 2008 and “visual studio” News conference of Microsoft-

TunisiaTUNIS, March 13, 2003 (TAP)

Microsoft-Tunisia, on Thursday, gathered Tunisian computer professionals in Tunis, on the launching of new Windows solutions Server 2008, SQL server 2008 and “Visual Studio 2008.”

Tunisia celebrates, on Thursday, World Theatre Day

TUNIS, March 26, 2008 (TAP)

Tunisia celebrates, on Sunday, March 27, the World Theatre Day, like all the other countries in the world

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Mrs. Leila Ben Ali opens "Forum on Arab Women and Globalised Communication Space":

Carthage, March 25, 2008 (TAP)

Building the information and communication society hinges on ensuring equal rights for all individuals and social categories, men and women

First Lady calls for enabling women to be producers of digital contents and information
- First Lady Leila Ben Ali underscored the imperative to endeavour, in the face of the wide digital divide that separates genders in Arab societies, to help offer women access to the information and communication

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Arab women and globalised communication space

TUNIS, March 24, 2008 (TAP)

Under the high auspices of Fist Lady Leila Ben Ali,

forum on "Arab Women and the Globalised Communication Space" is to be held on March 25-26 in Tunis. This event materialises an initiative presented by Mrs. Leila Ben Ali during the Arab Women Organisation (AWO) Higher Council's 3rd session, held last May in Abu Dhabi.
-Women and the Globalised Communication Space: Concepts, Dimensions and Challenges,
- Arab women and the Globalised Communication Space: Social Gender Approach
, - Globalised Communication Space: Opportunity to Promote Arab Women's Conditions,
- Arab Women and the Globalised Communication Space: Future Vision
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