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signing by Tunisia of the open skies agreement, a number of international low-cost airline companies have started operating services towards major Tunisian airports. </description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:48:45 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Tunisia Online News </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091107063126</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>France raises concerns over jailed Tunisian journalist</title><link>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091106T144731ZKIS59</link><description>France voiced concern Friday over the fate of a Tunisian journalist and vocal critic of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali who was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a woman and faces trial.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:54:27 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">AFP </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ANA20091106T144731ZKIS59</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>Tunisian exports to Arab and African countries soar by 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Minister, the Head of State recommended to enhance the effectiveness of the 2nd phase of the program to promote popular districts.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:29:30 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Tunisia Online News </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091106080729</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>Spanish firms voice satisfaction at Tunisia&apos;s business climate </title><link>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091106080348</link><description>Several participants in the 3rd Mediterranean Week of Economic Leaders held, on November 2-6, in Barcelona, highlighted the excellent quality of business environment and industrial investment in Tunisia. </description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:29:13 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Agence Tunis Afrique Presse </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091106080348</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>Year 22 of Change: Colossal projects usher in a stage of 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distinguish itself in several sectors of activities.In 2009, for instance, Tunisia earned good...</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:40:33 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Agence Tunis Afrique Presse </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091105060354</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>Tunisia attends world tourism show in Montreux </title><link>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091105062443</link><description>TUNIS - Tourism Minister Khelil Lajimi paid a working visit to Switzerland on the occasion of Tunisia&apos;s attendance , as guest of honour, of the world tourism show of Montreux , inaugurated on Wednesday.The minister held on the occasion several...</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:40:25 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Agence Tunis Afrique Presse </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091105062443</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>Tunisia&apos;s industry assets presented in Spain </title><link>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091105062541</link><description>MADRID - The assets of Tunisia&apos;s industry, especially in matters of competitiveness and partnership, were presented last November 2-3 in Spain by Minister of Industry, Energy and Small-and Medium-Sized Firms Afif Chelbi as part of the international...</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:40:21 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Agence Tunis Afrique Presse </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091105062541</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>Strengthening of Tunisian-French cooperation in social sector </title><link>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091104062743</link><description>Mr. Ali Chaouch, Minister of Social Affairs, Solidarity and Tunisians Abroad received, on Monday in Tunis, Mr. Jean-Noel Gu&#xe9;rini, Senator and chairman of the General Council of the French department of the Bouches-du- Rh&#xf4;ne.The talk reviewed ways 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tourism sector insofar as training of personnel, infrastructure, services and the promotion of the tourist offer in both countries, are concerned.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:27:18 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Tunisia Online News </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091101070600</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>&apos;Dale Carnegie&apos; signs training agreement with private Tunisian university</title><link>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091101071034</link><description>?Dale Carnegie?, one of the world?s leading human resources and management consulting organization dedicated to companies  signed an agreement on Friday with the Tunisian Private university TIME</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:26:46 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.zawya.com">Tunisia Online News </source><guid isPermaLink="false">ZAWYA20091101071034</guid><category>Open</category></item><item><title>LSH/ Ericson Group to strengthen partnership 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