Tunisian writer Imad Ali Qeida has won the 2026 Khaled Khalifa Novel Award for his first unpublished novel, “Al-Munsarimun.” The novel links nineteenth-century Tunisia with life after the revolution in Nabeul.
Tunisian director Youssef Chebbi’s feature-film project Plague received support for colour correction and digital-cinema production at Final Cut in Venice. The assistance will help the Tunisian co-production move closer to release.
Tunisia came from behind to beat Italy 3–1 in the Mediterranean Games football semi-final in Taranto. Tunisia will now meet Algeria in Sunday’s final.
A boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank near Ben Gardane in southeastern Tunisia. Rescue teams recovered 11 bodies, while one survivor was found and the search continued for three missing people.
Yousef and Jenna are holding a three-day wedding celebration in Tunisia, including a henna night in Sidi Bou Said, a ceremony in Tunis, and a final brunch in Carthage.
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee unanimously added Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said to the World Heritage List on July 25, 2026. The village near Tunis is known for its white-and-blue architecture and Mediterranean cultural history.
Tunisia’s parliament discussed water and electricity outages affecting several regions during the summer heat. Members requested explanations, better public communication, and a plan to maintain and modernize utility networks.
The 60th Carthage International Festival opened at Tunisia’s ancient Roman theatre on July 16. Twenty evenings of music and theatre are scheduled through August 19.
