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Interior Minister Uncovers Travel Grant Abuse by Agencies
Algiers – The Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport, Said Sayoud, has revealed significant abuses and systematic exploitation by certain travel agencies seeking to illegally benefit from travel grants. Minister Sayoud stated that these practices have resulted in…

Algerian Economic Council Head Highlights Integrity, National Progress
Algiers, December 17, 2025 – Kamal Moula, President of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council (CREA), affirmed the council’s pivotal role in serving the Algerian economy, both nationally and internationally. Moula’s remarks came during the General Assembly meeting held at the Abde…

Parliament Advances Bill Criminalizing Colonialism
Algiers, December 17, 2025 – The Algerian Parliament has taken a significant step forward in its consideration of a law criminalizing French colonialism. The Speaker of the People’s National Assembly, Brahim Boughali, chaired a coordination meeting Wednesday with the heads of par…

Algiers Metro: Partial Service Interruption Announced
Algiers, December 17, 2025 – Commuters who use the Algiers Metro should be aware of a partial service interruption scheduled for two upcoming weekends. DZWatch has learned that SEMA, the operating company for the Algiers Metro, has announced planned maintenance work on t…

Justice Pursues Unemployment Benefit Fraudsters
Algiers, December 17, 2025 – The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security announced today that legal action will be taken against individuals found to have fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits. This action comes as a result of investigations into the misuse of tr…

Parliament Reviews Laws on Colonial-Era Crimes, Nationality
Algiers – The Speaker of the People’s National Assembly (APN), Brahim Boughali, presided over a coordination meeting this Wednesday evening to discuss two key proposed laws. The meeting, attended by heads of parliamentary groups, focused on advancing legislative efforts related t…

National Trade Register Launches Beneficial Owner Declaration Platform
Algiers – The National Trade Register (CNRC) today launched its dedicated online platform for declaring the beneficial owner of companies operating in Algeria. The launch, which took place in Algiers, marks a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in t…

Algerian Army Thwarts Major Drug Smuggling Attempts at Moroccan Border
Algiers – Joint detachments of the People’s National Army (ANP), in coordination with various security services, successfully thwarted several attempts to smuggle over 400 kilograms of processed cannabis across the border with Morocco last week. The operations, conducted across v…

Arab Parliamentary Union Condemns Colonial Interference
Cairo – Ibrahim Boughali, Speaker of the People’s National Assembly and President of the Arab Parliamentary Union, has strongly condemned the continued interference of certain nations with a colonial past in the internal affairs of Arab states. In a statement released Wed…

Saïhi Unveils 2026 Roadmap for National Pension Fund, Prioritizes Digital Transformation
Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Abdelhak Saïhi, chaired an evaluation meeting on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters dedicated to monitoring the activities of the National Pension Fund (CNP) and assessing the level of services provided to pensioners. According to a…

ANEP Showcases Expertise at Algiers Production Fair
Algiers, December 17, 2025 – The National Agency for Communication, Publishing, and Advertising (ANEP) has announced its participation as a media partner in the 33rd edition of the Algerian Production Fair. The fair, themed ‘Algeria Builds its Future,’ will take place from Decemb…

Cocaine Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Oran
Oran, Algeria – Authorities in Oran have successfully dismantled a criminal network involved in the trafficking of cocaine. The operation, conducted by officers of the 01 Urban Security Division of the Oran State Police, resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals and the seiz…

Algerian Children’s Parliament to Hold First Public Session
Algiers – The Algerian Children’s Parliament is set to convene its first public session next Monday afternoon, following its official inauguration scheduled for the same morning. This announcement was released in a statement by the People’s National Assembly on Wednesday. <p...

Unemployment Benefit Recipients Face Prosecution Over Travel Grant Misuse
Algiers – The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security announced today that legal action will be pursued against any unemployment benefit recipient found to have fraudulently obtained travel grants. The announcement, made in a statement released Wednesday, comes as the…

France Faces Unprecedented Demographic Crisis: A Nation in Decline?
France is grappling with a severe demographic crisis, prompting concerns about the nation’s long-term vitality. Recent studies reveal a concerning decline in birth rates and a near standstill in natural population growth, raising questions about the country’s future. The…

Air Algérie Fleet Bolstered by New Aircraft Acquisition
Algiers – Air Algérie is set to significantly expand its fleet with the acquisition of new aircraft, signaling a major investment in the nation’s air transport capabilities. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transportation, Said Sayoud,…

Nobel Laureate Machado Injured Fleeing Venezuela: Report
Oslo, Norway – Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Maria Corina Machado, reportedly sustained a spinal fracture during a daring escape from Venezuela, according to sources close to her team. The incident allegedly occurred as she was attempting to reach N…

Algeria’s €750 Travel Grant Continues Amid Fraud Concerns
Algiers – The Algerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the €750 travel grant, a program initiated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to support citizens vacationing abroad. Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transportation, Said Saayoud, emphasized that the g…

US Expands Travel Ban to Include Additional Nations
Washington D.C. – The United States has broadened its travel restrictions, adding several countries to its existing list, impacting citizens from across Africa and the Middle East. The move, announced earlier today, intensifies scrutiny on individuals seeking entry into the U.S.…

Government Meeting Focuses on Digital Transformation, New Cities
Prime Minister Seifi Grib chaired a government meeting today to examine crucial files related to the development of new cities and the advancement of digital transformation, following the President’s directives. At the beginning of the session, the government reviewed a draft executive de…


