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EU may give Tunisia more than €1bn in aid to help finances and stem migration

Ursula von der Leyen says €900m will be macrofinancial assistance while €105m will help combat people-smuggling

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023

European leaders meet in Tunisia for talks on the economy, migration

Tunisia is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union on Sunday for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout and restoring stability to a country that has become a major source of migration to Europe.

France 24 · Jun 11, 2023

European leaders hope to restore stability in Tunisia, a major source of migration

Tunisia is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023

Tax the wealthiest to avoid IMF, says Tunisia’s president

Tunisia’s president is looking for ways to avoid a bailout package worth nearly $2bn that hinges upon reform.

Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023

Tunisia's financial crisis leaves the sick struggling to find medicine

Sick Tunisians face a frantic struggle to find some medicines because the cash-strapped state has reduced imports, leaving doctors unable to control debilitating health problems and patients turning to informal markets for their medication.

Reuters · Jun 1, 2023

Despair in Ettadhamen: The harsh reality of Tunisia’s economy

‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023

Tunisian judge opens new probe into political figures, lawyer says

A Tunisian judge has opened a new investigation into political figures including major opponents of President Kais Saied on suspicion of conspiring against state security, a lawyer for one of them said.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Mediterranean crossings: Tunisia and France 'share lots of views'

The Mediterranean migrants crisis was one of the main topics discussed by Tunisa's foreign minister Nabil Ammar and his French counterpart Catherine Colonna during their first meeting in Paris. In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nabil Ammar said that the two nations "share lots of views". He told Marc Perelman…

France 24 · May 31, 2023

Tunisia was the hope of the Arab spring. Now my father could face the death penalty for his words

Kais Saied has turned our country into a dictatorship, while Europe looks the other way, says British-Tunisian writer Soumaya Ghannoushi

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

England advances, France loses to Gambia at Under-20 World Cup

England reached the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Uruguay on May 25, living up to expectations as one of the title favourites at the tournament.

The Hindu · May 26, 2023