Protests have erupted across Tunisia as power cuts, water shortages, rising living costs, and environmental pressures fuel growing public anger. ^[1] UNESCO officially added the town of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia to the World Heritage List on September 1, 2026. ^[2] Turkish travel agent Cem Alabay said to RIA Novosti that vacations in Turkey have become too expensive for European tourists, who are now booking fewer and cancelling trips. ^[3] Power cuts and water shortages are identified as primary drivers of the current unrest in Tunisia. ^[4] The town was selected for its unique architectural character representing a blend of Mediterranean and Arab styles. ^[5] Cem Alabay said high inflation and a weak Turkish lira lower the purchasing power of tourists who visit with euros or having pound sterling, while also a regional unstable situation around the Iran is an additional factor reducing European appetite. ^[6] Cem Alabay said investigations indicate that the number of British tourists visiting Turkey in July 2026 was 11 percent below July 2025, and that the United Kingdom is Turkey's third-largest overall market. ^[7] Environmental pressures are cited as a factor fueling the protests in Tunisia. ^[8] Sidi Bou Said is located in Tunisia, a country in North Africa. ^[9] Cem Alabay said that although Turkey is still attractive for Travelers, it is now no longer as affordable as it used to be for European tourists. ^[10] The announcement of the inscription was reported by France 24 on September 1, 2026. ^[11]