Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes

STORY: Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ben Arous Youth Sports Center 2. various of the singing competition and Tai Chi performance 3. various of awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking opera during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. Ilhem Motamri, a Chinese language teacher and an amateur singer, clinched the championship in the adult group with her performance of "Chess Piece." Motamri said she started teaching Chinese in 2004 and has been practicing singing Chinese songs since then. She believed that a Tunisian female singer proficient in Ch

China-Tunisia joint archaeological excavation makes progress

STORY: China-Tunisia joint archaeological excavation makes progress SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Tunisian archaeologists exploring and talking 2. various of the archaeological site 3. various of archaeologists from China and Tunisia sorting out unearthed pottery fragments STORYLINE: China and Tunisia have carried out a joint archaeological excavation operation in Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site since the end of October. The team has finished the excavation work for about 500 square meters. According to the analysis of the unearthed items, the excavation site might have been a dyehouse in the ancient Roman period. The excavation site is located in the 12,000-square-meter forest area of Ben Arous province, which used to be a settlement site from the Carthage period to the ancient Roman period. The site was discovered and immediately protected during the construction of the China-ai

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

(231119) -- TUNIS, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 18, 2023 shows the remains of the Zaghouan Aqueduct in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The Zaghouan Aqueduct is a famous historical site in Tunisia. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

(231119) -- TUNIS, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 18, 2023 shows the remains of the Zaghouan Aqueduct in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The Zaghouan Aqueduct is a famous historical site in Tunisia. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

(231119) -- TUNIS, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 18, 2023 shows the remains of the Zaghouan Aqueduct in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The Zaghouan Aqueduct is a famous historical site in Tunisia. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

(231119) -- TUNIS, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 18, 2023 shows the remains of the Zaghouan Aqueduct in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The Zaghouan Aqueduct is a famous historical site in Tunisia. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

TUNISIA-ZAGHOUAN AQUEDUCT-REMAINS

(231119) -- TUNIS, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 18, 2023 shows the remains of the Zaghouan Aqueduct in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The Zaghouan Aqueduct is a famous historical site in Tunisia. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-CHINA-JOINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION

TUNISIA-CHINA-JOINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION

(231110) -- TUNIS, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Tunisian archaeologist works with a Chinese archaeologist to arrange potteries excavated from the Ben Arous Forest archaeological site in Ben Arous province, Tunisia, Nov. 9, 2023. A joint archaeological excavation operation has been carried out in Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site since the end of October. The operation consists of three parts: regional systematic survey, exploration, and excavation. The first two stages are currently progressing smoothly, and personnel will be organized to conduct on-site excavations soon. A joint archaeological cooperation agreement to conduct archaeological investigation, excavation, and protection of this site was signed by China and Tunisia in June 2023. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-CHINA-JOINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION

TUNISIA-CHINA-JOINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION

(231110) -- TUNIS, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese archaeologists work at the Ben Arous Forest archaeological site in Ben Arous province, Tunisia, Nov. 9, 2023. A joint archaeological excavation operation has been carried out in Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site since the end of October. The operation consists of three parts: regional systematic survey, exploration, and excavation. The first two stages are currently progressing smoothly, and personnel will be organized to conduct on-site excavations soon. A joint archaeological cooperation agreement to conduct archaeological investigation, excavation, and protection of this site was signed by China and Tunisia in June 2023. (Xinhua)

China, Tunisia start joint archaeological excavation

STORY: China, Tunisia start joint archaeological excavation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Tunisian archaeologists exploring and talking 2. various of archaeological site 3. various of archaeologists from China and Tunisia sorting out unearthed pottery fragments STORYLINE: A joint archaeological excavation operation has been carried out in Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site since the end of October, Yu Fei, head of the Chinese operation team, said on Thursday. Yu, who is from China's national archaeological research center under the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA), told Xinhua that the excavation site is located in the 12,000-square-meter forest area of Ben Arous province, which used to be a settlement site from the Carthage period to the ancient Roman period. The operation consists of three parts: regional systematic survey, exploration, and excavation. The first two st

China, Tunisia sign joint archaeological agreement

STORY: China, Tunisia sign joint archaeological agreement DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the National Heritage Institute of Tunisia 2. various of talks between two sides 3. various of signing agreement STORYLINE: China and Tunisia Monday signed a joint cooperation agreement on conducting archaeological investigation, excavation and protection of an ancient Roman site in Tunisia. Li Qun, China's vice minister of culture and tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, and Hayat Guermazi, Tunisian culture minister, attended the signing ceremony and held working talks. Li said that the joint archaeological research between China and Tunisia on the ancient Roman ruins in the region of Ben Arous is of great significance. Chinese archaeological institutions have carried out 44 joint archaeological projects in 24 countries, and China has relatively advanced archaeological technology and mature experience in foreign coopera

Tunisian sports minister visits China-aided youth sports center

STORY: Tunisian sports minister visits China-aided youth sports center DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the entrance of the center 2. various of facilities of the center 3. various of Tunisian Sports and Youth Minister inspecting the center STORYLINE: Tunisian Sports and Youth Minister Kamel Deguiche on Wednesday paid a field visit to the China-aided Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in northeastern Tunisia. The minister expressed his hope that this well-equipped center could train more outstanding Tunisian athletes. During the inspection, Deguiche talked with football and basketball players who were training in the center. Some coaches and athletes who joined the event said that the center built with China's aid has many cultural and sports facilities, which could play an important role in promoting local education and cultural undertakings. Ben Arous Youth Sports Center covers an area of 22,000 square meters, incl

Tunisia releases strategic oil reserves to tackle fuel shortage

STORY: Tunisia releases strategic oil reserves to tackle fuel shortage DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas stations in Tunis STORYLINE: Tunisia decided to release strategic oil reserves amid rising global oil prices and fuel shortages in the country, Director General of the Tunisian Society of Refining Industries (STIR) Fakhta Mahouachi said on Thursday. "A number of internal and external factors have forced Tunisia to use its strategic stocks of oil," Mahouachi told private radio station Mosaique FM, adding that this is a measure adopted by several countries following the recent surge in oil prices on global markets. Tunisia's decision on the release of strategic oil reserves came after three consecutive days of fuel shortages at all stations in the Grand Tunis area, which includes the provinces of Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous, and Manouba. Mahouachi confirmed the fuel supply will improve at all gas stations in the next 24 hours after the d

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

(220811) -- BEN AROUS, Aug. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2022 shows sports courts of the Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The China-aided Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in northeastern Tunisia will be delivered to Tunisian authorities within a month, Tunisian Sports and Youth Minister Kamel Deguiche has said. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

(220811) -- BEN AROUS, Aug. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2022 shows a building of the Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The China-aided Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in northeastern Tunisia will be delivered to Tunisian authorities within a month, Tunisian Sports and Youth Minister Kamel Deguiche has said. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

(220811) -- BEN AROUS, Aug. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2022 shows a sports court of the Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The China-aided Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in northeastern Tunisia will be delivered to Tunisian authorities within a month, Tunisian Sports and Youth Minister Kamel Deguiche has said. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

(220811) -- BEN AROUS, Aug. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2022 shows an indoor swimming pool of the Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The China-aided Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in northeastern Tunisia will be delivered to Tunisian authorities within a month, Tunisian Sports and Youth Minister Kamel Deguiche has said. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

TUNISIA-BEN AROUS-CHINA-SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

(220811) -- BEN AROUS, Aug. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2022 shows an indoor swimming pool of the Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in Ben Arous province, Tunisia. The China-aided Ben Arous Sports and Cultural Center for Youth in northeastern Tunisia will be delivered to Tunisian authorities within a month, Tunisian Sports and Youth Minister Kamel Deguiche has said. (Xinhua)

Tunisian minister visits China-aided sports center project

STORY: Tunisian minister visits China-aided sports center project DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian officials and the sports center STORYLINE: Tunisian Minister of Youth and Sports Kamel Deguiche Tuesday paid a visit to Ben Arous Youth Sports Center in northeastern Tunisia, which will be delivered soon to Tunisian authorities. "The project is carried out with the assistance of the Chinese government," the minister told Xinhua. "China has proven once again that it sticks to its words, in addition to its professionalism and seriousness in completing the project," he added. According to Deguiche, the project constitutes a valuable asset for Tunisian youth in general and that of the Ben Arous region in particular. Ben Arous Youth Sports Center is located in the city of Ben Arous, Tunisia. The total construction area reaches 22,000 square meters, including swimming pools, fitness centers, football field, tennis courts and other

Huge wildfire breaks out near Tunisian capital

STORY: Huge wildfire breaks out near Tunisian capital DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wildfire STORYLINE: A huge wildfire broke out Tuesday in Hammam-Lif town in the northeastern Tunisian province of Ben Arous, nearly 20 km away from the capital Tunis, local media reported. The fire spread quickly and ravaged a large part of the nearby mountain Boukornine, one of the most famous mountains in Tunisia, according to private radio station Mosaique FM. It took firefighters several hours to control the fire and stop its spread, said the report. Local authorities called in the national army, and military helicopters were also deployed. Around ten civil defense vehicles were on the ground, supported by several forest guard vehicles. There was no official word on the cause of the fire, and the firefighters are still working to extinguish it. Tunisia has been experiencing hot summer weather over the last two weeks. Xinhua News

TUNISIA-HAMMAM-LIF-WILDFIRE

TUNISIA-HAMMAM-LIF-WILDFIRE

(220719) -- HAMMAM-LIF (TUNISIA), July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 19, 2022 shows a wildfire in Hammam-Lif town, Ben Arous province, Tunisia. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-HAMMAM-LIF-WILDFIRE

TUNISIA-HAMMAM-LIF-WILDFIRE

(220719) -- HAMMAM-LIF (TUNISIA), July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 19, 2022 shows smoke rising from a wildfire in Hammam-Lif town, Ben Arous province, Tunisia. (Xinhua)

Tunisia accelerates China-funded project

STORY: Tunisia accelerates China-funded project DATELINE: April. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ben Arous Youth Sports Center project 2. various of workers working at the project STORYLINE: Tunisia has sped up construction of the China-funded Ben Arous Youth Sports Center project, a major project of the Belt and Road Initiative in this country. There are more than 60 Chinese workers and 120 Tunisian employees in the project. The main structure and interior decoration of the seven buildings in the project have been basically completed. Tunisian ministries and local governments have expressed good evaluations of the progress and quality of the project. Ben Arous Youth Sports Center is located in the city of Ben Arous. The total construction area covers about 22,000 square meters, including swimming pools, fitness centers, football field, tennis courts and other facilities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Champions Cup - Racing 92 vs Edinburgh Rugby

Champions Cup - Racing 92 vs Edinburgh Rugby

Camille Chat, Donnacha Ryan, Baptiste Chouzenoux, Cedate Gomes Sa, Eddy Ben Arous (R92) during the 8th Finale match of Champions Cup between Racing 92 (R92) and Edinburgh Rugby (ER) at the Paris La Defense Arena, in Nanterre, France on April 4, 2021. Photo by Julien Poupart/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Poupart Julien/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

Champions Cup - Racing 92 vs Edinburgh Rugby

Champions Cup - Racing 92 vs Edinburgh Rugby

Donnacha Ryan, Ibou Diallo and Eddy Ben Arous (R92) during the 8th Finale match of Champions Cup between Racing 92 (R92) and Edinburgh Rugby (ER) at the Paris La Defense Arena, in Nanterre, France on April 4, 2021. Photo by Julien Poupart/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Poupart Julien/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

Champions Cup - Racing 92 vs Edinburgh Rugby

Champions Cup - Racing 92 vs Edinburgh Rugby

Teddy Baubigny, Teddy Iribaren and Eddy Ben Arous during the 8th Finale match of Champions Cup between Racing 92 (R92) and Edinburgh Rugby (ER) at the Paris La Defense Arena, in Nanterre, France on April 4, 2021. Photo by Julien Poupart/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Poupart Julien/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS 1950s B-MOVIES POSTERS POSTER FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE FILM RELEASE BY MARQUETTE PRODUCTIONS LTD. THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS

THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS LOBBY CARD Date: 1957