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Algeria's ancient treasures: from Constantine to Timgad

In partnership with anep

Constantine in eastern Algeria is one of the oldest cities in the world. A crossroads of civilisations, Euronews explores the ancient city, as well as the beautiful Roman ruins of Timgad and the stunning Ghoufi Canyon.

18/07/2022

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Oran 2022 Mediterranean Games: the best moments

In partnership with Oran 2022

Focus looks back at the best moments from this year's Mediterranean Games in Oran.

08/07/2022

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Algeria : the parade to commemorate the 60th independence’s anniversary

Algeria celebrates 60 years of independence from France this 5 July.

05/07/2022

Focus

After 47 years, the Mediterranean Games return to Algeria

In partnership with Oran 2022

The multisport event, which began on 25th June, brings together more than 3000 athletes from 26 countries of the Mediterranean region.

30/06/2022

World

From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector

In partnership with anep

From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector

27/06/2022

World

Algeria invests in its youth to boost human development and economic growth

In partnership with anep

More and more Algerians are graduating from universities and the country wants to keep them in the country.

20/06/2022

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Cycling comes to the Mediterranean games in Oran

In partnership with Oran 2022

Two cycling contests at the Mediterranean games offer an opportunity to explore the magnificent countryside around Oran, Algeria's second city

16/06/2022

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Eleven migrants die off coast of Algeria while trying to reach Europe

Five other migrants, including two children, were reportedly rescued from the stricken vessel.

16/05/2022

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Algeria recalls ambassador to France in fury at Macron criticism

The French president reportedly accused Algeria's ruling elite of perpetuating a discourse based on "untruths" and a "hatred of France".

03/10/2021

Algeria

Algeria's longest-serving president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies at 84

After two decades in power, and as he tried to secure a fifth term as president, Bouteflika was forced to quit amid huge, nationwide protests.

18/09/2021

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Algeria's former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84

Bouteflika suffered a stroke in 2013 that badly weakened him.

18/09/2021

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Firefighters battle ongoing wildfires in Algerian province

Algerian firefighters and volunteers attempt to put out ongoing wildfires in the worst-hit province of Tizi Ouzou, where entire villages have been destroyed.

14/08/2021

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Dozens killed in wildfires in Algeria

At least 25 soldiers died saving residents from wildfires ravaging mountain forests and villages east of Algeria's capital, the president announced Tuesday night as the civilian toll rose to at least 17.

11/08/2021

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Death toll rises to 65 as wildfires ravage Algeria's Kabyle region

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered a three-day mourning period as wildfires ravaged the mountainous Kabyle region, killing at least 65 people.

10/08/2021

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Turn-out low in Algerian election after opposition calls for a boycott

Voter turn-out in Algeria's parliamentary election is reported to be low after calls for a boycott of the poll by a popular protest movement.

13/06/2021

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Protesters march for prisoners of conscience in Algeria

Protesters march for prisoners of conscience in Algeria

31/03/2021

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Algeria frees imprisoned journalist and pro-democracy activists

The release of Drareni and pro-democracy activists advocating for reform in Algeria is being seen as a step to appease protesters in the country.

20/02/2021

Algeria

Algeria releases pro-democracy protesters as president calls elections

Abdelmadjid Tebboune said the detainees would be pardoned in an announcement marking the second anniversary of the protests that forced out his predecessor

19/02/2021

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France hands over remains of Algeria's resistance fighters

They were returned to Algeria after 170 years, in the latest move to heal the wounds of France's colonial past.

05/07/2020

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Singer Idir, an 'icon of Algeria' and Kabyle identity, dead at 70

Idir, whose real name is Hamid Cheriet, was taken to hospital on Friday but died a day later from pulmonary disease

04/05/2020

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Algeria's president appoints educator and former diplomat as new PM

Algeria's president appoints educator and former diplomat Adelaziz Djerad as new prime minister

29/12/2019

Algeria

Powerful Algerian general and army chief Ahmed Gaïd Salah dies

The Algerian general had supported the recent election after protests forced the president to resign.

23/12/2019

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Algerians protest as new president Tebboune is sworn in

Algerian demonstrators on Friday rejected a call for dialogue by the country's new president, as they continued their month-long movement's demanding institutional reforms.

21/12/2019

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Algeria protesters say they reject 'fake' election results

Tens of thousands took to the streets after ex-Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune triumphed in Algeria's presidential elections.

13/12/2019

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Algeria's President-elect Abdelmadjid Tebboune faces fresh protests

A former prime minister was elected Algeria's new president but protesters who toppled his predecessor marched again on Friday, vowing their movement would not stop.

12/12/2019

Algeria

Protesters out in force ahead of Algeria's presidential election

In the wake of months of demonstrations in Algeria, two former prime ministers and other senior political figures were jailed for corruption, in an apparent attempt to calm protests.

10/12/2019