Reports on social media platform X claimed that World Cup quarter-final ticket prices plummeted by nearly 60% following Portugal's elimination, attributing this solely to Cristiano Ronaldo's exit. However, a verification of these claims, based on a Forbes article citing data from resale platforms TickPick and SeatPick, reveals a more nuanced reality. The 60% price drop specifically applied to only one match: the quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. For this particular game, TickPick reported a decrease from approximately $2950 to $1200 on the secondary market. This decline was not solely due to Portugal's departure but also influenced by the earlier elimination of the United States, which reduced the match's appeal to a significant American fan base. Forbes suggested that a quarter-final featuring the United States against Portugal would have generated much higher demand due to both teams' popularity and Ronaldo's commercial draw. Overall, SeatPick data indicated that the average ticket price for all quarter-final matches decreased by 31.5% over 24 hours and 50.4% over three days. The number of available tickets on the secondary market also increased significantly, from about 28,285 at the tournament's start to over 49,000, contributing to price changes. The quarter-final between France and Morocco was noted as the least expensive on the secondary market. Therefore, while a nearly 60% price drop occurred for one specific match, it does not represent the general trend for
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US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran is "over." He described the Iranians as "liars" and referred to Iran as a "sick country." Trump added that negotiating with them is "simply a waste of time."
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced lawyer and former presidential candidate Samir Abdelli to 18 years in prison. Abdelli, who was arrested in 2024 and subsequently detained, faced charges related to terrorism and money laundering. In the same case, his personal driver received a three-year prison sentence, and his secretary, who appeared freely, was sentenced to two years in prison. The specialized indictment chamber at the Tunis Court of Appeal had previously referred Abdelli, his driver, and his secretary to the criminal chamber for trial on charges of terrorism-related crimes and money laundering. This judgment was rendered at first instance and is subject to appeal.
The Central Bank of Tunisia BCT has issued an international call for tenders for the supply and deployment of a centralized credit data system. This initiative, announced on the institution's official website, aims to enhance financial stability by improving prudential risk monitoring mechanisms at both macroprudential and microprudential levels. The new platform will expand the scope and content of credit information by centralizing detailed data on loan agreements, financial information, and accounting data. Interested companies and groups can obtain the tender documents free of charge from the General Directorate of Purchases at the Central Bank's headquarters in Tunis, or by emailing boc@bct.gov.tn. Offers must be submitted in a sealed, anonymous envelope marked "DO NOT OPEN – International Tender n°2026/01." The administrative file requires a provisional bank guarantee of 50,000 Tunisian dinars or foreign currency equivalent for non-resident companies, a sworn statement confirming the bidder is not bankrupt or undergoing judicial reorganization, a valid tax certificate, and an extract from the national business register. Group applications must include a joint venture agreement designating a lead entity, dated, signed, and sealed by all members. Foreign companies not established in Tunisia must provide an original certificate from their home country's authorities confirming they are not bankrupt or subject to judicial reorganization, with an official translation into Fre