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Stability of the Dollar and Decline of the Pound Before the First Meeting of the US Federal Reserve Led by Waller

Stability of the Dollar and Decline of the Pound Before the First Meeting of the US Federal Reserve Led by Waller

The dollar remained stable in the currency market against a decline in the pound today, Wednesday, ahead of the US Federal Reserve's first decision on its monetary policy under Kevin Waller's leadership, according to Reuters. According to the same source, the euro stabilized at 1.1605 dollars, while the pound fell against the dollar to 1.3420 and declined to 86.5 …

Jun 17, 2026al24news.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
40,000 hectares are restored annually to combat fire losses

40,000 hectares are restored annually to combat fire losses

The sub-director for the protection of forest properties at the General Directorate of Forests, Said Fritas, confirmed that forest fires in Algeria have decreased for the second consecutive year in terms of the number of fires and affected areas, noting that public authorities annually replant and restore an area equivalent to or exceeding 40,000 hectares, which is the annual rate of forest areas lost due to fires. Fritas explained, during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the first radio channel on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification, that forests and environmental areas in Algeria cover an area of approximately 4.1 million hectares, but they only represent 2 percent of the total area of the country, which necessitates strengthening efforts...

Jun 17, 2026echoroukonline.com
Trade & Exports
Algeria and Tunisia Strengthen Customs Coordination

Algeria and Tunisia Strengthen Customs Coordination

The fifth evaluation meeting of the regional directors of the Algerian customs and the Tunisian customs took place this week, as part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Algerian-Tunisian Joint Committee for Customs Cooperation and the Committee for Combating Land Smuggling and Commercial Fraud, with the presence of representatives from the General Directorate of Customs and officials from both sides. According to a statement from the General Directorate of Algerian Customs, the meeting served as a platform to assess the extent of implementation of the recommendations arising from previous meetings and to review the level of coordination between the customs services of the two countries. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 17, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Summer 2026: Ajjal emphasizes the need for meticulous preparation to meet the increasing demand for electricity

Summer 2026: Ajjal emphasizes the need for meticulous preparation to meet the increasing demand for electricity

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Ajjal, emphasized this Wednesday in Algiers the necessity of meticulous and field mobilization in preparation for Summer 2026 to meet the increasing demand for electricity and improve public service, according to a statement from the ministry. This came during a meeting he chaired via remote communication, dedicated to monitoring the progress of public service management operations and the related projects overseen by the local and regional directorates of the SONELGAZ group in coordination with the energy directorates across the national territory, the statement adds.

Jun 17, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
اقتصاد | الإذاعة الجزائرية

Fritas: Forest fires decline for the second consecutive year in Algeria thanks to preventive measures

Said Fritas, the deputy director for the protection of forest properties at the General Directorate of Forests, confirmed that the annual rate of forest areas lost due to fires is 40 hectares, which is the same area or more that public authorities replant and restore annually in various types, in order to preserve the national wealth of forests, which only represents 02 percent of the country's total area.

Jun 17, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil prices drop to their lowest level in over 3 months

Oil prices drop to their lowest level in over 3 months

Oil prices fell by more than 5 percent at settlement on Wednesday, marking their lowest level in over three months. Brent crude futures dropped by $4.21, equivalent to 5.1 percent, settling at $78.96 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude fell by $4.70, equivalent to 5.8 percent, recording $76.05. Brent contracts saw their lowest close since March 2, while U.S. crude prices were at their lowest closing level since the fourth of the same month.

Jun 17, 2026radioalgerie.dz