Disneys cultured cruises for kids, in Europe Oct 27, 2009
However, its the ones not normally considered childrens destinations, such as St. Petersburg, Russia and Tunis, Tunisia that are the most intriguing ... Tunisian mystique For the majority of passengers onboard the Magic, visiting Tunis, Tunisia will be the first time experiencing a Muslim country ... Disney realizes this and will offer family-friendly lectures that will discuss Tunisian society and traditions. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Departures: Sometimes language barrier isn't Oct 26, 2009
That was the case, anyway, during an afternoon spent in the dry sauna that is Tunis with a pair of fellow travelers, only one of whom spoke French, the default language for Westerners in Tunisia. The French-speaker, a Boston psychiatrist, told our cabbie he wanted to buy a rug - which is akin to asking a car dealer, "Do you have anything more expensive?". (San Francisco Chronicle)
AfDB Sign U.S.D59.5 Million Road Project Loan and Grant Agreements Oct 23, 2009
Tunis, Tunisia The two loans and one grant agreements were signed by the Bank Group's Director in charge of infrastructure operations, Gilbert Mbesherubusa, on behalf of Operations Vice President, Bobby Pittman, and Malawi's ambassador to Egypt, Geoffrey Mvula, at a ceremony attended by the Advisor to the Executive Director for Malawi, Hibeene Mwiinga and senior Bank staff. The funding comprises a UA 14. (allAfrica.com)
Remittances Hold Immense Untapped Potential for the Poor Oct 22, 2009
"Sending Money Home to Africa" will be presented at the Global Forum on Remittances 2009, organized by IFAD and the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Tunis, Tunisia, on 22-23 October 2009 ... "Supporting this people-to-people money flow to rural areas of Africa is especially vital now because of the recession" noted IFAD Assistant President, Kevin Cleaver, before leaving for Tunis ... Frances Kennedy, media contact IFAD in Tunis, +39 347 2429462f. (allAfrica.com)
READ: Wells Fargo's press release Oct 22, 2009
Wells Fargo & Company Media Mary Eshet, 704-383-7777 Julia Tunis Bernard, 415-222-3858 or Investors Bob Strickland, 415-396-0523 Jim Rowe, 415-396-8216. Copyright Business Wire 2009. (USA Today -- Money)
Board Approves U.S.$ 125.6 Million Loan for Road Project Sep 30, 2009
Tunis The main objective of the project is to improve road access in the rural areas of Western Uganda covering Kiruhura, Ibanda and Kamwenge districts. The project will assist in poverty reduction. (allAfrica.com)
US Congressional Delegation Visits AfDB's Key Projects in Rwanda Sep 4, 2009
A five-person US congressional delegation on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, visited two AfDB-financed projects on the outskirts of Kigali. The delegation, led by Representative Greg Meeks, comprised Georgia Republican Representative, Jack Kingston; Ohio Democratic Representative, Marcia Fudge; Texas Democratic Representative, Sheila Jackson Lee; and North Carolina Democratic Representative, Melvin Watt. (allAfrica.com)
Disney Dream Begins to Take Shape Aug 27, 2009
In addition to the popular ports in Spain, Italy and France, the ship will visit Tunis, in Northern Africa, the island nation of Malta and Corsica. Disney Magic will also visit the historic cities of Northern Europe for the first time calling on Warnemunde, Germany, the gateway to Berlin and St. Petersburg, Russia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Woman pregnant with 12 babies Aug 19, 2009
LONDON: Believe it or not, a Tunisian woman is said to be pregnant with 12 babies ... Her husband, who was named only as Marwan and is also a teacher of Arabic at a high school in their home town of Gafsa, southwest of the capital Tunis, said it was an amazing and wonderful miracle. (India Times)
Fatah congress focuses on split with Hamas Aug 7, 2009
The last time Fatah convened a congress was in Tunis in 1989, when the movement s leadership was living in exile. Aside from choosing new leaders and adopting a new political platform, the congress aims to help rebuild the once dominant but now struggling party of Yasser Arafat. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Fatah: Hamas travel ban undermines inter-dialogue Aug 3, 2009
The latest general assembly of Fatah movement was held in Tunis in 1989 and was chaired by late leader Yasser Arafat who died in France in November 2004. According to a draft Fatah document received by Xinhua, the group refuses to recognize Israel as a "Jewish state," and wants to approve a "peaceful popular struggle" strategy against Israel if peace negotiations fail. (Xinhuanet, China)
MSC Cruises Welcomes MSC Splendida As Newest Addition to Fleet Jul 14, 2009
Alexandria, Ashdod, Athens, Barcelona, Casablanca, Crete, Genoa, Madeira, Malta, Malaga, Naples, Olympia, Rhodes, Rome, Taormina, Tenerife, and Tunis are among the destinations. For more information about MSC Cruises, visit or a local travel professional. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Affordable and Exotic Holidays in T... Jul 13, 2009
Affordable and Exotic Holidays in Tunisia. Affordable and Exotic Holidays in Tunisia ... Accommodation and Sights in Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. (Suite101.com)
Comoros crash spotlights 3rd-world travel risks Jul 4, 2009
Others are Air Seychelles, Air Mauritius, Air Tanzania and Tunis Air. When Monrovia was besieged during Liberia's civil war in the 1990s, an airline that rented Soviet-made Antonov cargo planes sprung up and was the only one flying out of the city after rocket and mortar attacks on its airfield in November 1992. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AfDB Approves U.S.$ 181 Million for Nacala Road Corridor Project Jun 25, 2009
Tunis The African Development Fund's (ADF) concessionary UA 102. 72 million loan to Mozambique and UA 14. (allAfrica.com)
Save up to 74 percent on Mediterranean cruise May 30, 2009
Next is Palma de Mallorca, an ideal place to pick up embroidery, jewelry, pottery, glasswork and other handmade creations before sailing on to Tunis, Tunisia. After seeing the ancient ruins in Tunis, passengers will visit Valletta, on the island of Malta, which is famous for medieval castles, palaces, minarets and grand churches. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AfDB Group Approves U.S.$ 36 Million for Road Projects in Malawi May 26, 2009
Tunis, Tunisia Designed to improve transport services, the project will promote economic growth and poverty reduction through a coordinated transport environment that fosters safe and competitive operation of commercially viable, financially sustainable and environmentally friendly transport services. The Bank's intervention is consistent with Malawi's plan to improve its transportation services. (allAfrica.com)
Follow the Yellow Jackets in Tunisia, Paris May 11, 2009
2009 Foreign Tour - Tunisia e ... Follow the Tech women's basketball team as they travel to Tunisia and France ... Arrive: Tunis, Tunisia3:05 pm CET. (Ramblinwreck.com)
AfDB Keeps an Eye On Swine Flu May 2, 2009
The AfDB is keeping an eye on swine flu as it sweeps across the globe. In a memo issued by the AfDB Human Resources Director, Daniel Tytiun, to Bank staff, the Bank expressed its concerns about the flu and advised staff on what precautions to they should take. (allAfrica.com)
Yellow Jackets Traveling to Tunisia, Paris Apr 30, 2009
Tech will travel to Tunisia and Paris ... ATLANTA - In less than one week, the Georgia Tech women's basketball team will embark on an 11-day foreign tour to Tunisia and Paris ... The Yellow Jackets will depart Saturday, May 2, and arrive in Tunisia the following day. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Arab League reaches out to Iraq Mar 21, 2009
King Hussein of Jordan, after all, was planning to visit the tomb of his slain cousin, King Faysal II. The Baghdad summit decided to expel Egypt from the league, move league headquarters to Tunis, cut all diplomatic relations with Cairo, and withdraw all Arab economic aid ... The 22-member League of Arab States consists of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Kuwait, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Mauritania, Somalia,... (Asia Times Online)
Men's Tennis to Host Hawai'i on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Mar 11, 2009
Abid Named Pac-10 Player of the Week Junior (Tunis, Tunisia/Garbi School) was selected as the Pac-10 Player of the Week for Mar ... Abid, from Tunis, Tunisia, picked up two upsets in UCLA's 4-3 victory over No. 8 USC last Wednesday. (Uclabruins.com)
