The Food Price Index published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recorded an increase for the second consecutive month in March 2026, primarily driven by rising prices of vegetable oils and sugar under the pressures associated with rising energy prices and the repercussions of tensions in the Middle East. According to the detailed report issued by the FAO yesterday, the average Food Price Index reached 128.5 points in March, an increase of 3 points, or 2.4% compared to February, and it also rose slightly by 1.0% year-on-year, although it remains about 19.8% lower than the peak recorded in March 2022. View the full content on Echourouk Online.
Ouargla - Today, Wednesday, in the provinces of Menia and Ghardaia, preparations continue to commence the construction of the railway line from Laghouat to Tamanrasset, through intensifying field monitoring and assessing the readiness of the logistical and technical means allocated for this project, under the supervision of local authorities.
aps.dzSetif - The national exhibition for cosmetics and care products was inaugurated today, Wednesday, in Setif, with the participation of 60 exhibitors representing companies and institutions active in this field.
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Béjaïa Port has set a new record in handling bulk cargo, unloading 15,153.60 tons of corn within 24 hours, in an operation conducted directly from the ship to the trucks, according to the Béjaïa Port Authority (EPB). The authority stated in a press release that the operation was carried out at berth number 21, starting from the ship 'BUNUN TREASURE' coming from Santarém, thus breaking the previous record set at the port. View the full content on Echourouk Online.
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