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Tunisia observes World No Tobacco Day

TUNIS, May 31, 2008 (TAP)

Fourth Poetic Cultural Forum closed the month of May 2008

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."

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

TUNIS, May 28, 2008 (TAP)-

Thank you Isseu DIOUF, President&Ceo of Afrikanspot

The Afrikan spot in New York

TENNIS-TUNISIA-ROLAND GARROS

TUNIS, May 26, 2008 (TAP)

Where Europe, Africa and the Mideast Meet in Tunisia

Published: May 25, 2008By ERIC LIPTON

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

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

NEW YORK, May 17, 2008 (TAP)

Higher education ministry awarded UN prize for public transparency

TUNIS, May 14, 2008 (TAP)

UNICEF commends "remarkable decrease" of infant mortality in Tunisia

TUNIS, May 13, 2008 (TAP)

Art-work exhibition Fatma Akrout, Tunisian Artist

Friday May 16, 2008 @ 6.30PM

Tunisia: Spring Season is Fostering Strong Demand for Aromatic Essences

May 14, 2008

Tunisian Cultural Center attended a Workshop@ the French Ambassy

May 14, 2008

Tunisian Cultural Center invited to Bloomberg's Mansion

May 13, 2008

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

TUNISIA-EU

TUNIS, May 7, 2008 (TAP)

EU report: Tunisia, a model partner

TUNIS, May 4, 2008 (TAP)

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

TUNIS, May 6, 2008 (TAP)

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New digital studio for "Radio Jeunes" inaugurated

TUNIS, May 3, 2008 (TAP)

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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)

Popular warm welcome reserved to President Nicolas Sarkozy

Tunis April 28, 2008 (TAP)

Tunisia awarded UN's 2008 Civil Service Highest Distinction

TUNIS, April 19, 2008

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.

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

TUNIS, April 23rd, 2008

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

TUNIS, April 22nd, 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.

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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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

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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

Tunisian Independence Day

March 20th, 2008

Ambassador M.N.Hachana, Director Tunisian Center N.Remadi and Tunisian Community

Thank you President Ben-Ali, First Lady Mrs.Leila Ben-Ali,
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdelwahab Abdallah,

Director N.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.PAST EVENTS

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

TUNIS, March 27, 2008 (TAP)

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

HAMMAMET, March 18, 2008 (TAP)

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

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

TunisiaTUNIS, March 13, 2003 (TAP)

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

Carthage, March 25, 2008 (TAP)

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. Read More.

New event posted in the "Calendar"

From a friend from India to the wonderful people of Tunisian descent

New Jersey, March 22, 2008

To the wonderful people of Tunisian descent and the community that has exemplified excellence. With true understanding in building relations and exploring new horizons together may we overcome all hurdles in our lives regardless of race, gender, or religion.
May You, Mrs. Naima Remadi, Director of the Tunisian Cultural Center always acheive prosperity and continue to show solidarity in achieving love and respect for all humankind. Ameen.
Asiya N. Siddhu

TUNISIA-INDEPENDENCE

TUNIS, March 20, 2008 (TAP)

UN Secretary-General commends reforms initiated in Tunisia by President Ben Ali

TUNIS, March 20, 2008 (TAP)

NEW YORK, March 20, 2008 (TAP) - Read More.

Head of State chairs religious ceremony on Mouled Feast

Religious ceremony under Head of State's chairmanship CARTHAGE, March 19, 2008 (TAP) - On the occasion of the Mouled Feast, President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali chaired, on Wednesday, a religious ceremony held at the Carthage "El Abidine" Mosque

Tunisia celebrates National Handicrafts and Traditional Costume Day

TUNIS, March 16, 2008 (TAP)

It is to be reminded that the Head of State instituted, on March 16, 1991, wearing of the traditional costume in official ceremonies and national festivities to anchor the values of authenticity and civilisational and historical belonging to Tunisia

SOCIETY-WOMEN-PRESIDENCY

Carthage,March 7, 2008(TAP)

Tunisian Women in USA wish to Madame Leila Ben-Ali, First Lady of Tunisia, a happy women's day and to all the women in the world.

CULTURE-TUNISIA-USA

Exhibition on “New York’s architectural heritage”

TUNIS, March 5, 2008 (TAP) -

Meeting on " Women, Science and Development"

TUNIS, March 1, 2008 (TAP) -

Tunisian women

Tunisia celebrates, on Sunday, Grandmothers Day

"A Rose for Each Granny''TUNIS, March 1, 2008 (TAP) - Tunisia celebrates, on Sunday, Grandmothers Day, as part of care to reinforce family ties and support the elderly.

International symposium on "Art and Translation"

GABES, March 1, 2008 (TAP)-

TUNIS, Feb 29, 2008 (TAP)

- Foreign minister Abdelwaheb Abdallah conferred, on Thursday in Tunis,

with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near-Eastern Affairs David Welch
Middle East Peace

UCF Men's Tennis Notebook - Feb. 26 2008

The Knights have three players with four singles wins this season
Team Notebook MAGIC NUMBER 4
Junior Tarek Ben Soltane (Tunis, Tunisia) improved to 4-0 in singles play
after stringing together three wins at the C-USA Shootout.
Ben Soltane has one win at No. 4 and three victories at the No. 5 spot.

Special Jewish Tour Meeting at the Tunisian Cultural & Info.Center

Tunisia is becoming a model of tolerance and equality in the Arab World,
a Muslim country that promotes women’s rights and democracy.
In a time where Arabs and Muslims are often perceived in a negative light in the US ,
we would like to offer a different perspective, a Tunisian perspective.
We will explore the possibilities to create Tours , packages, advantages, and specials, all to make of Tunisia the turning point of a Model for the Arab-
Muslim Countries

Tunisia offers tourists more than just sea, surf and sand

February 20th 2008

Throughout the centuries, Tunisia has been at the crossroads of
civilizations: Phoenicians, Roman, Punic, Vandal and Arab. This ancient
country has accumulated layers of heritage linked to different historical periods starting with prehistory, making it a prime candidate for the
development of cultural tourism. An American tour operator has already taken
notice and will soon start offering vacations that include a two-night stay at an archeological site where tourists can participate in the excavation.

Tourism

The Mediterranean of Phoenicians, from Tyre to Carthage

TUNIS, FEB. 10, 2008 (TAP) -

Tunisia is taking part in a great exhibition organised by the Arab World Institute (AWI) in Paris from November 6, 2007, to April 2008, on the motto: “The Mediterranean of Phoenicians, from Tyre to Carthage.”

Culture

Mrs. Leila Ben Ali awarded "Melvin Jones Fellowship" high distinction from Lions Clubs Association

February 10, 2008

Mrs. Ben Ali awarded the "Melvin Jones Fellowship" high distinction by Mr. Mahendra Amara Sourya CARTHAGE, Feb 9, 2008 (TAP) -
Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, wife of the President of the Republic and chairwoman
of "Besma" Association for the promotion of the disabled employment,
has been awarded the "Melvin Jones Fellowship" high distinction from the
International Lions Clubs Association, as a token of acknowledgement for her
efforts in matters of social services and consideration for her
humanitarian action in favour of the categories with specific needs.

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Booming direct foreign investments in Tunisia

TUNIS, Feb 9, 2008 (TAP) - Direct foreign investments (DFIs) in Tunisia reached for the first time 2 billion dinars in 2007, thanks to the scope of the achieved projects.

According to director-general of foreign investment at the development and international co-operation ministry Noureddine Zekri, "a real transformation has occurred in the nature of the foreign and Tunisian investments." Investments in telecommunications helped attract call centres and companies such as ST Micro-Electronics, Siemens and Alcatel.

Mr. Zekri also cites the case HR Acces, the American software..

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Bab'Aziz - The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul

February 8, 2008

By Matt Zoller Seitz

The third feature by the Tunisian filmmaker and poet Nacer Khemir is a structurally audacious fairy tale that imparts moral lessons and shows how narratives reflect and shape life...Read More

Meeting With Travel Agents of New York State at the Tunisian Cultural & Info.Center the 7th FEBRUARY 2008

The Tunisian Cultural & Info.Center hosted almost 50 Professional Travel Agents from New York City, Connecticut and New Jersey State. We thank all participants and wish them A Happy New Destination in 2008 "Tunisia"

Judaism in Tunisia and personalities

February 3rd 2008

Judaism in Tunisia..Video

At the Tunisian Cultural and Information Center in New York, First Poetic Forum in 2008

January 30th 2008

First Poetic Forum 2008.

Several distinguished poets from the Arab-American Mahjar participated in this First Poetic Forum.
The following poets are:
1-Ala Al-Araji(a poet from Iraq)
2-Yousuf Abd-Assamad(a poet from Lebanon)
3-Francois Basili (a poet from Egypt)
4-Najwa Barax (a poet from Lebanon)
5-Ghazi Barax(a poet from Lebanon)
6-Saadun Suayeh (a poet from Libya)
7- Toni Shasha (a poet from Lebanon)
8-Ahmed El-Esawi (a poet from Egypt)

Dr.Ahmed El-Esawi,a poet and renowned journalist from Egypt, was the moderator of this forum, he recited a poem of Tunisian Abu-Al-Kacem-Chebbi.
Tunisian pastry and mint tea have been served .We thank all participants and guests that attended this First Poetic Forum hosted by the Tunisian Cultural & Information Center in 2008

Tunisia: Major Archeological Discovery of Necropolis in Sousse Sheds Light on Punic Life in The 4th century BC

January 29, 2009:(Tunisia online)

Tunis>br> Major Archeological Discovery

How to fund a startup in Tunisia

January 25 2008: 5:44 PM EST(CNN Money) CNN Money

Tunisia elected at the presidency of the Arab experts Committee on Human Rights

Tunis, January 22, 2007 (TunisiaOnline)

Tunisia has just been elected at the presidency of the Arab experts Committee on Human Rights, in the person of the magistrate, Mrs Monia Ammar.
The committee which was set up following a resolution of the League of Arab States in September 2007, is composed of 7 members representing Tunisia , Palestine , Egypt , Kuwait , Qatar , Bahrain and Jordan .
It is entrusted with examining files from the Arab permanent Commission of Human Rights, as well from the Secretary General of the League. Other tasks involve elaborating studies on Human Rights in the Arab world, as well as draft conventions and documents on Human Rights.
The move which comes following Tunisia's appointment as a member of the United Nations Council of Human Rights in Geneva in May 2006, and its election in August and September of the same year, respectively as reporter of the
under-commission of experts of the UN Human Rights Council and as a member of the UN Committee of Human Rights, is a testimony of the capital of trust it enjoys among the international community.

Saying it with flowers: Tunisian fragrances sought after by the world's greatest perfumers

January 14th 2008

Tunis, December 31, 2007 (TunisiaOnline) --From time immemorial, or more precisely from the time when Carthage ruled the Mediterranean waves, Tunisia has always been one of the world's greatest exporters of flower extracts such as that of the ‘Neroli' or orange flower, the rose, the jasmine, the fell, the lavender, the geranium, the thyme the wild rose, and the rosemary to name but some of the major fragrances the country is famous for.
The Tunisian Neroli in particular is very much sought after by the world's greatest perfumers who sometimes resort to more than 50 fragrances for the creation of one perfume only.
Historians, often refer to the Carthaginians as great experts in the field of producing perfumes from the different fragrances that had no secret for them; and indeed there are tangible vestiges of glass and porcelain perfume recipients that have been found throughout all Carthaginian sites in Tunisia , and around the Mediterranean

22 Tunisian poets gather in Bizerta for 13 th national colloquium on modern poetry

January 12th 2008

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!)

January 10th 2008

Travelers want to go green and stay clean in the next year -- and they don't want cell phones disturbing their peace, according to an annual survey of travel trends.
TripAdvisor, a travel Web site, surveyed more than 2,500 travelers globally, finding the top trends were concerns about germs, the growth of green tourism, and opposition to cell phone use on planes.
It also found emerging hotspots for vacations in 2008 were Jerba in Tunisia, Makandi Bay in Egypt and Phangnga in Thailand.

2008: International Year of Languages

January 9th 2008

As declared by the United Nations General Assembly, 2008 will be the International Year of Languages (IYL),. The official launch of the year will take place on 21 February 2008, the International Mother Language Day, at UNESCO in Paris, France. It is estimated that a third of all the world's languages will disappear throughout this century. It is therefore timely to look at ways in which languages can be documented, enhanced and revived. One of the key issues is linguistic diversity in cyberspace linking the potential offered by modern communications tools.

Tunisia: "National Translation Year" Launched in Country

January 8th 2008

National Translation Year 2008

Part of Speech of President of Tunisia Ben-Ali on 7th November 2007 about culture

January 7th 2008

Culture is indeed an element of support to the Change and a fundamental pillar for promoting the process of comprehensive development, for consolidating the attributes of identity, and for achieving modernity. We have accomplished for culture and for the people involved in it and in all fields of cultural creativity numerous gains and achievements that have consolidated our country's image and position in its civilisational environment. In this context, we announce our decision for the establishment of a Higher Council for Culture, which will include prominent figures from various fields of culture, arts and creativity, to contribute to crystallising ideas and visions to help promote these sectors and consolidate our country's image abroad. The fields of culture and creativity can flourish only within a climate of freedom.

CinemaEast Film 2007 Festival Highlights

by Nejib Belkadhi. NEW YORK PREMIERE

Tunisian filmmaker Moncef Kahloucha Filmmaker's Biography Born in 1972 in Tunis, Néjib Belkadhi studied management and marketing at the Institut des Hautes Études Commerciales in Carthage. He made his first steps in film and theater as an actor in productions such as Habiba M’sika (1995), a film by Selma Baccar; L’École des femmes, directed by Mohamed Kouka in 1995; and Khottab al-Bab (1996–98), a TV series by Slah Essid. His first shot at directing was at Canal+ Horizons in 1998, when he conceived, produced and co-presented the show Chams Alik from 1999 to 2001. In 2002, he founded Propaganda Production with friend and accomplice Imed Marzouk. In 2003, he produced and directed the fake reality show Dima Labess for the Tunisian TV channel Canal 21. His first film was a short: Pics, directed in 2005 November 8 - 15, 2007 IFC Center 323 Sixth Avenue at W 3rd Street, NYC New York, NY 10014 212 924 7771 www.ifccenter.com.

Tunisia to host the 1 st International Environmental Investment Forum

10-18 November, 2007

The first International Environmental Investment Forum also dubbed “Green Ifriqia 2007“, will be held in Tunisia from November 9 to 11, 2007 at the El Kram Exhibition Hall, North of the capital.The Tunisian Cultural & Information Center contributes to this 1 st Forum with the movie "Un unconvenient truth".The same movie for this special occasion will be televised at the Tunisian Center on a Plasma HDTV 42'. Welcome all Tunisians and the public to participate. Refreshments will be served .

"The oceans cannot save themselves," says Christopher Flavin, president of Worldwatch. "Collective commitments to thriving ecosystems are needed to save overfished species from being systematically depleted from compromised habitats."

At Restaurant Layaly

The 20th of 7th November "the Change" feast is going to be held at the Restaurant Layaly from 7.00PM to 10.00PM. Tunisian Live-Band,buffet,gorgeous decoration Oriental Style.Space is limited for First reservations first served.Feast FREE oF CHARGE

Marathon New York Kamel Ayari

November 4th, 2007

NYC Marathon's most courageous disabled competitors. Our TUNISIAN CITIZEN, KAMEL AYARI, winner of the Marathon 2001 is participating at the 2007 Marathon NYC crossing 26 miles 385 yards covering boroughs,crossing bridges, hurdling walls, reminding the world that the impossible is possible and that it is worth doing it. All Tunisians and Americans and other communities should be waiting at the finish line the arrival in Central Park. The Champion Kamel Ayari is dedicating this competition to Tunisia's tomorrow, at the Special occasion of the 7th November 2007.

IMPORTANT MOMENTS 2007

Pictures Minister Foreign Affairs

Inside The Cultural Center, First surprise visit.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdelwahab Abdallah (3rd from right) with Tunisian community in front of
The Tunisian Cultural Center in Manhattan.

Director of Tunisian Culture Center Naima Remadi with the wife of Min. Foreign Affairs Mrs. Alia Abdallah.

Tunisian Center visited by his Excellency

24th September 2007

We're proud to announce a visit from Ambassador of Tunisia his excellency Nejib Hachana on September 18, 2007.

New event posted in the "Calendar"

July 25th 2007 Pictures Grand Opening

Event

Tunisia firmly condemns the assassination of Benazir Bhutto

Tunis, December 27, 2007- (TunisiaOnline)--

Following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued the following communiqué: “Tunisia has reacted with deep regret and consternation to the news of the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto.

While firmly condemning this odious criminal act, Tunisia expresses its solidarity with the brotherly Pakistani people, as well as its concern for its security and stability.

It also reaffirms its rejection of terrorism in all its forms and renews its call to the international community to join its efforts in order to contain this dangerous phenomenon.”

December 28th 2007

Le Président de la République réitère son appel à la dynamisation de la solidarité arabe et à une coordination accrue des efforts pour la consécration des valeurs de dialogue, de tolérance et d’ouverture aux différentes civilisations, cultures et religions dans le but «d’immuniser nos sociétés contre l’extrémisme et la violence» et élaborer un plan d’action pilote panarabe pour l’initiation aux droits de l’Homme.

Translation:

The President of the Republic of Tunisia recall for a dynamical Arab So lidarity and for an increased coordination of the efforts for the values of the dialogue of Tolerance, openess to the different civilizations, cultures in the aim " immunize our societies against terrorism and violence" elaborating a Model panArab plan to initiate human rights.

December 27th 2007

New book pays tribute to the resilience of the myth of Carthage

A recent book by Ridha Tlili, a Tunisian historian, provides ample evidence that in spite of its final destruction by Rome in 161 BC, the myth of Carthage remains very much alive, as over a period of 3000 years since its inception, the ancient city has spawned more than 70 cities bearing the same namesake throughout the world.

Fittingly entitled ‘Les Carthage du Monde' (The Carthages of the world), the 125 page book published by Apollonia Editions, is an illustration of the many Carthages which have emerged throughout the four continents, all inspired by the greatness of the original Quart Hadasht, or city of hope, which was originally created by Queen Dido.

From the Carthage in the US , to that of Carthagena in Chile and in Spain , the book provides photographs and stories of the more than 70 cities that were inspired by the ancient foe of Rome .

It also provides interesting information on the relationships between all these cities . The author is currently the vice –president of the Euromed Forum of Cultures, and a contributor with the El Legado Andalusi Foundation. He is also citizen of honor of Cartagena de Indias , and Chile , as well as of the city of Seville in Spain .

the Tunisian Cultural & Information Center in USA wishes a "AID-AL-ADHA 2007 MABROUK"

*To President Ben-Ali, To First Lady Mrs. Leila Ben-Ali,
*To Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.Abdelwahab Abdallah,
*To Ambassador Nejib Hachana in Washington DC,
*To Ambassador Habib Mansour Mission of Tunisia at the U.N.,
*To all members of Ambassy and Mission, to All the Tunisian
* and the Muslim Communities

7th November 2007,ART AMERICA coverage

NOVEMBER 27th 2007

The Tunisian Cultural and Information Center invites all Tunisian Community in USA and CANADA as well as all friends of Tunisia to watch The Media Coverage event of the 7th November 2007 Feast by ART AMERICA TV the 27th of November 2007 at 10.00PM or the 28th of November at 1.00PM or on the 29th of November at 1.00AM.The coverage in Tunisia, North Africa and all Arab countries will be communicate soon.

Tunisia: Canadian Institute Awards Tunisia the Prize of the Best Arab Country For The Transparency and Equity of Its Economic Laws

NOVEMBER 30th 2007

The prize was handed over to Tunisia during the third annual prize ceremony for economic freedom awards in the Arab world, which was organized on November 2007 in Jordan

Tunisia: 2007 Edition of the 'Carthage Theater Days'

November 30 to December 8, 2007

Held under the theme "Drama from Chebbi to Darwish, a will to live", this year's edition is meant to highlight the relationship between art and life and more particularly between dramatic art and life

Tunisia: Country Elected As Chairman of Arab Communication And Information Technologies Organization

December 1st 2007

Tunisia has been unanimously elected at the head of the Arab Communication and Information technologies Organisation. The move came during the organization's extraordinary meeting held on Monday in Yasmine Hammamet.

Tunisia: Country, United Kingdom to Boost Partnership in Higher Education

November 27th 2007

The meeting focused on ways to expand cooperation ties between Tunisia and the United Kingdom insofar as higher education is concerned. The exchange of visiting professors, and students between Tunisian universities and the University of...

Sunday Times

November 21st 2007

Sunday Times travel expert Richard Green responds: One of the joys of actually sleeping in Sidi Bou Said, are the sunsets, followed by the evening quite, after the day-trippers have negotiated the steep cobbled street back to the little train station and the line back to Tunis.

Tunisia: "We Cherish Great Ambitions" Says President Ben Ali

November 7th 2007

Tunis.In a historic address to the Tunisian people, marking the
20 th anniversary of the November 7, 1987 Change, President
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, announced a number of groundbreaking measures
in the political, economic social and cultural fields.
Some of the most important decisions announced:
-The lowering from 20 to 18, of the minimum voting age.
-The reinforcement of the composition of the National Election Monitoring observatory.

President Ben Ali also called for intensifying efforts in order to enhance the role of the Arab Maghreb institutions.

November 15th 2007

President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali highlighted Tunisia's approach in eradicating terrorism saying: In our view the most efficient remedy is the preventive remedy. It starts by eradicating the root causes underlying the rise of terrorism and the conditions that facilitate its propagation.

Greetings 20th Anniversary 7th November 2007

November 6th 2007

The Tunisian Cultural & Information Center in New York and the Tunisian Community in the US Wish to President Ben-Ali & First Lady of Tunisia a Happy 7th November Feast. To Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.Abdelwahab Abdallah, to Ambassador Nejib Hachana in Washington DC, to Ambassador Habib Mansour at the Mission U.N. and to all the Diplomatic staff.

Twelve Grade students visiting Tunisian Cultural Center

October 26th 2007

11 students and their teacher Bram Hubbel visited the Tunisian Cultural Center on the 26th of Octobre 2007. They have been reading about Tunisian politics and economics, as well as history. The students have been talking about Tunisia a lot and are intrigued to know more about. They also are interested in knowing how Tunisians see themselves. In general, they want to have a better sense of what life in Tunisia is like.

The Jews of Tunisia

A brief historical background about Tunisia’s Jewry. A tradition among the descendants of the first Jewish settlers were that their ancestors settled in that part of North Africa long before the destruction of the First Temple in the 6th century before the common era. After the dissolution of the Jewish state, a great number of Jews were sent by Titus to Mauritani a, and many of them settled in Tunis. These settlers were engaged in agriculture, cattle-raising, and trade. They were divided into clans, or tribes, governed by their respective heads, and had to pay the Romans a capitation tax of two shekels.

New York City's public school teaching Arabic

17 September 2007

One of New York City's smallest public schools is probably one of the most controversial – the Khalil Gibran International Academy. The Brooklyn middle school, devoted to Arabic language and culture, opened its doors for the first time this week as the city's new academic year got underway. Paige Kollock reports. "A public school that's going to teach Arabic, which is good for our kids." "While most Muslims are not terrorists, virtually all terrorists are Muslim, says Wiesinfeld. “Yes, the world is different since 9/11. The Saudis have funded terror. Other Arabic groups have funded terror, and we have to look at those schools a little bit differently than we look at the Chinese and the Greek and the French [schools]." Rabbi Ellen Lippman is an Arabic school supporter But the school has many supporters, including Rabbi Ellen Lippman. "Many of us feel that there is room in this city for this new public school and that it will grow and thrive and perhaps build bridges between people, instead of having so much divisiveness."

The Celebration of the Personal Status Code

Deputy Chief of Mission Mr.Mourad Belhassan gave a conference on:
The Personal Status Code is indeed still a unique model for pro-women reform, expecially in the Arab Muslim world. "The position of Tunisian women is unequalled anywhere in the Arab world".

Download the rest of the speech in .pdf format

Director's speech on Tunisian women's day

13th August 2007

Mme Ben-Ali citation:

"The pride of the New Era is the particular sollicitation President Ben-Ali surrounds Tunisian Women with; the privilege and the renewed trust he assigns her with. Ever before, Tunisian conditions'women have been better than today". Happy Anniversary Tunisian women & women of the world.

1st August 2007

New event posted in the "Calendar" section: Gala on Saturday, August 11 at 6:30pm in honor of Tunisian Woman Day. .

The Grand Opening

25th JULY2007

The Tunisian Cultural and Information Center wishes Madame Leila Ben Ali and President Ben Ali a Happy Republican Day from the Tunisian community in the US.
We would also like to thank the Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the Tunisian Embassy in the person of Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr Mourad Belhassen and Mr Jalel Snoussi for honoring the Grand Opening with their presence.

Mr. Belhassen's Speech

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Guests,
As Tunisia celebrates today the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic, it gives me great pleasure to attend, on behalf of Ambassador Nejib Hachana, the inauguration of this new Tunisian Cultural Center of New York.

This center, I am convinced, is a tremendous achievement for our country. So hopefully, thanks to our concentrated efforts and our determination, we will make of it a great success story.

Thank you for your attention and good luck to Mrs. Remadi.
Mourad Belhassen, DCM

Director Remadi's Speech

Dear ladies and gentlemen, members of the Tunisian and American communities,

As our President Ben Ali stated on the National Culture Day in 1989, "The change is an endless cultural project because it is fostering the spirit of the contribution to the enrichment of knowledge, being never satisfied of both the present time and the future."

We are so happy and thankful that you have all come to celebrate the Grand Opening wih us this evening. This has been a project I have worked on for years and am so happy to finally see its fruition. I would also like to thank Mr and Mrs Ben Ali, the President and First Lady of Tunisia, who have supported me in every way and without their generosity and guidance, we would not be here today.

From H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Nejib Hachana

20th JULY 2007

واشنطن في 17 جويلية ‏2007‏‏

السيّدة نعيمة رمادي مديرة المكتب الثّقافي والإعلامي التّونسي بنيو يورك

يطيب لي أن أتقدّم إليكم بأحرّ التّهاني على إتمام الأشغال وتهيئة مركز تونس الثّقافي والإعلامي بمدينة نيو يورك في أحسن الظّروف وكذلك تهانيّ الحارّة لموقع الواب للمركز.

كلّ تمنّياتي لكم بالنّجاح، آملا أن يكون هذا المركز نواة جديدة وإضافية لمزيد إشعاع تونس العهد الجديد ببلد الإعتماد بقيادة سيادة رئيس الجمهوريّة زين العابدين بن علي وأن يكون كذلك فضاء مفيدا لأفراد جاليتنا المقيمة بالولايات المتّحدة الأمريكيّة.

السّفير

محمّد نجيب حشّانة

Grand Opening

24th JUNE 2007

The Tunisian Cultural and Information Center would like to invite you to The Grand Opening Republican Feast of Tunisia on Wednesday, July 25th at The Center from 5:30 p.m. Sign up for Arabic lessons, meet the community and more.