Energy Infrastructure: Hitachi Energy won a €770m ($876m) contract with Italy’s Terna and Tunisia’s STEG to build converter stations for the Elmed HVDC submarine power link between the two countries, with stations planned in Italy (Partanna) and Tunisia (Mlaabi, Menzel Temime). Renewables Update: Scatec and Aeolus (Toyota Tsusho subsidiary) reached financial close for the 120MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant, targeting commercial operation in the second half of 2027 and cutting nearly 107,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Investment & Jobs: The 22nd Tunisia Investment Forum opened in Tunis with about 1,200 participants, highlighting 2025 growth of 2.6% and a rise in foreign direct investment, alongside expanding interest in renewable energy projects. EU Rights Pressure: A group of advocates urged the EU to reset its approach to Tunisia’s human rights decline, arguing migration cooperation has outweighed rule-of-law and press freedom concerns. Weather & Public Safety: Severe storms and tornado warnings in Kansas City disrupted World Cup fan logistics and prompted evacuations, underscoring how extreme weather can hit large public events. Sports (Local relevance): Tunisia’s World Cup run ended with a 1-3 loss to the Netherlands, finishing bottom of Group F after heavy defeats earlier in the tournament.