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Fatal traffic accident in Touggourt
Five people were killed and 10 others injured, according to a preliminary toll, following a traffic accident in Touggourt Province. Civil Protection reported that its units intervened at 1:06 PM following a collision between a semi-trailer truck and a passenger bus operating on the Hassi Messaoud-Touggourt line. The…
Official Value of Zakat al-Fitr Announced for This Year
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has announced the official financial value of Zakat al-Fitr for the year 1447 AH, corresponding to 2026. According to a statement from the ministry on Wednesday, the value of Zakat al-Fitr has been set at 170 dinars, which represents the average price of a “sa’a” (2 kg)…
Three individuals arrested and large quantity of psychotropic substances seized in the capital
Last week, the Algiers provincial security services, represented by the Mobile Judicial Police Unit of Bab Ezzouar under the Dar El Beïda administrative district security, dismantled a criminal network consisting of three individuals involved in the trafficking of psychotropic substances. According to a statement from…
M’Sila: One Dead and Three Injured in Collision Between Two Trucks
One person was killed and three others were injured following a traffic accident in M’Sila province. The Civil Protection secondary unit of Ben Srour, supported by emergency services from Ouled Djellal province, intervened on Wednesday at 09:25 in the Eddababa area on National Road No. 46 in the municipality of Ouled…
War on Iran will not lead to a fairer international order
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that a war on Iran will not lead to a fairer international order, nor will it result in higher salaries, better public services, or a healthier environment. Sánchez said that “we will cooperate with the countries of the region seeking peace through diplomatic and material…
Oil prices continue to rise
Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday amid supply concerns. Brent crude futures rose by $1.11 per barrel, or 1.4 percent, to reach $82.53 per barrel, after recording on Tuesday the highest closing level since January 2025. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also rose by 79 cents, or 1.1 percent, to reach…
Sudden outage paralyzes Facebook
The social media network Facebook recently experienced a sudden technical outage that led to a service disruption for a large number of users, affecting the normal use of the application. Users reported difficulties logging into their accounts, while others complained about the application crashing on mobile phones…
President of the Future Front Resigns from Parliament
Fateh Boutbig, President of the Future Front, has submitted his resignation from the People’s National Assembly less than six months before the end of the current parliamentary term. The resignation request was approved by the Bureau of the People’s National Assembly during a meeting held on Sunday. The resignation…
President Tebboune Chairs High Security Council Meeting
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, chaired a meeting of the High Security Council on Tuesday. In a separate development, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed a presidential decree establishing an institution for the production of…
Creation of an institution for the production of information and communication technology tools
President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, signed a presidential decree establishing an institution for the production of information and communication technology tools, according to the latest issue of the Official Gazette. The new institution has been placed under the supervision of the Ministry of National…
Study of proposed amendments to the draft political parties law
The Committee on Legal, Administrative Affairs, and Freedoms of the People’s National Assembly studied, on Tuesday, the proposed amendments to the draft organic law related to political parties, according to a statement from the Assembly. The committee held a meeting, chaired by Abdelkader Toumi, dedicated to studying…
Study of Proposed Amendments to the Draft Organic Law on Political Parties
The Committee on Legal, Administrative Affairs and Freedoms of the People’s National Assembly studied, on Tuesday, the proposed amendments to the draft organic law related to political parties, according to a statement from the Assembly. The committee held a meeting, chaired by Abdelkader Toumi, dedicated to studying…
Restoration of the Ain El Fouara Monument
The Ministry of Culture and Arts announced the restoration of the “Ain El Fouara” monument following a recent act of vandalism. According to a ministry statement, following the recent attack on the monument and under the direct instructions of the Minister of Culture and Arts, a specialized technical team from the…
National Strategy for Information Systems Security Unveiled
The Information Systems Security Agency of the Ministry of National Defense published on Tuesday the first version of the National Strategy for Information Systems Security for the period 2025-2029. The strategy was approved by the President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Minister of…
Ministry of Interior: Directives to Accelerate the Completion of New Educational Institutions
The Ministry of Interior stated that local authorities across the country’s provinces are continuing their efforts to monitor projects for the construction of educational institutions. This aims to ensure the full readiness of educational facilities in anticipation of the 2026/2027 school year. According to a…
Gas prices in Europe reach highest level in 3 years
Gas prices continued to rise on Tuesday, surpassing the $650 per thousand cubic meters mark for the first time since February 2023, amid the ongoing confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel. In morning trading, gas futures for April at the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) hub in the Netherlands rose to…
One dead and 29 injured in bus overturn accident in Naâma
One person was killed and 29 others were injured in a traffic accident in Naâma province. Civil Protection reported that its services intervened at 02:55 following an accident involving a passenger bus on the Bechar-Chlef line, which swerved and overturned on National Road No. 06 in the municipality and district of…
40% Discounts on Air Algérie Flights
Air Algérie has announced significant discounts on international flight tickets ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr. According to a company statement, the special offer includes significant discounts on international flights of up to 25% for business class and 40% for economy class. The discounts apply to tickets issued…
Record Rise in Gas Prices in Europe
Bloomberg reported a record rise in gas prices in Europe following developments in the Middle East and the expansion of the conflict to Gulf countries. According to the agency, gas prices in Europe jumped by 50% after the suspension of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production in Qatar. QatarEnergy had earlier on Monday…
Investment: Workshop on the Plastic and Polymer Industry
The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, in partnership with the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, organized a workshop on Monday dedicated to the plastic and polymer industry at the agency’s headquarters. During the event, Omar Rekkache, Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, explained that…
