AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVenice Film Festival: The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has named its International Competition jury, led by Maggie Gyllenhaal and joined by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, alongside Daniel Blumberg, Xavier Giannoli, Shahrbanoo Sadat, Johnnie To and others—another spotlight for Tunisia’s creative voice. Tunisia’s Public Investment Push: PM Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri urged ministers to prepare development projects properly before construction to speed delivery, stressing monitoring from central to local levels. World Cup, Tunisia in the spotlight: Tunisia was eliminated after a 4-0 loss to Japan in the 1,000th World Cup match, while commentary also sparked debate over cultural misunderstandings around Muslim celebration. Culture & Migration Discourse: A report criticizes Tunisia’s “voluntary return” rhetoric, linking it to rising hostility and alleged rights violations against sub-Saharan migrants. Education: Tunisia begins the entrance exam for preparatory schools (sixth grade) for the 2026 session, with thousands of candidates chasing limited places. Literary Loss: Bahrain mourns poet Ali Abdullah Khalifa, a key figure in modern Gulf poetry and folk heritage. Travel & Lifestyle: Jet2 announces new Tunisia routes from UK airports starting summer 2027, with Enfidha–Hammamet as the destination.
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