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ECOTIMES

Exit from the FATF grey list: Algerian performance praised by an American think tank

The analysis recalls that during its plenary session in June in Paris, the FATF officially removed Algeria from its enhanced surveillance list, ending an episode that began in October 2024. The comparison with other cases is striking: Morocco needed two years to achieve its removal in 2023, while the United Arab Emirates followed a nearly as long path in 2024. Algeria, on the other hand, completed its action plan in record time, demonstrating its ability to respond effectively when the set objectives are precise, technical, and backed by ecological stakes.

Jul 2, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
ECOTIMES

Project to develop 30,000 ha of forest in Bouira: The future of forests lies in planned and digitized management

By Amar Naït Messaoud Since 2024, the forest administration is redeploying to focus on forest management studies aimed at establishing a coherent and scientific forestry policy, moving away from fragmented work and piecemeal actions. Field studies, through which the technical and socioeconomic diagnosis of the forest is established, as well as the inventory of its potential for timber, cork, hunting potential, and various forest products (medicinal and aromatic plants, forest fruits, etc.), are intended to...

Jul 2, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Saifi Ghrib chairs the third session of the National Council for Agricultural Mechanization

Saifi Ghrib chairs the third session of the National Council for Agricultural Mechanization

Algeria - Acting on the directives of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Prime Minister, Mr. Saifi Ghrib, chaired today, Wednesday, the meeting of the third session of the National Council for Agricultural Mechanization, which was dedicated to following up on the implementation of the decisions made during the second session of the same council, aimed at developing and modernizing agricultural mechanization in the country, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's office.

Jul 1, 2026aps.dz
Banking & Finance
Bank of Algeria: interest rate ceiling reduced to 5% starting June 29, 2026

Bank of Algeria: interest rate ceiling reduced to 5% starting June 29, 2026

A stricter framework for interest rates on loans starting June 29. The Bank of Algeria has tightened the regulation of interest rates applied by banks and financial institutions. Through instruction n°06-2026 of June 29, 2026, amending instruction n°08-2016 regarding the conditions for setting excessive rates, the monetary institution halves the allowed tolerance margin for classifying a loan as 'excessive interest rate'. According to the new provisions, a loan will now be considered granted at an excessive interest rate when its rate...

Jul 1, 2026ebourse.dz
Banking & Finance
Benefits of consumer loans, housing, and leasing during the second half of 2026

Benefits of consumer loans, housing, and leasing during the second half of 2026

The Bank of Algeria issued a new memorandum regarding the determination of ceilings for excessive interest rates applied during the second half of 2026, as part of the implementation of the provisions of Instruction No. 06-2026 amending Instruction No. 08-2016 concerning the methods for determining excessive interest rates, aimed at enhancing the protection of borrowers and ensuring that banks and financial institutions do not exceed the permissible limits when granting loans. The bank clarified, in Memorandum No. 01-2026 issued by the General Directorate of Credit and Banking Regulation, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk', that these ceilings were determined based on the averages of the actual total interest rates reported by banks and financial institutions during the first half of 2026.

Jul 1, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Harvest and Threshing Campaign.. Direct Communication Channels Available for Farmers and Grain Producers - Iqtissad Al Balad

Harvest and Threshing Campaign.. Direct Communication Channels Available for Farmers and Grain Producers - Iqtissad Al Balad

Various services from the provinces have made direct communication channels available for farmers and grain producers. This is in line with the directives given by the Minister of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, during the recent coordination meeting with the governors of the republic, which was dedicated to following up on the implementation of the instructions from the President of the Republic regarding the success of the harvest and threshing campaign.

Jul 1, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Employment & Workforce
Legislative Elections on July 2: Special Leave Granted to Workers for Absence on Thursday

Legislative Elections on July 2: Special Leave Granted to Workers for Absence on Thursday

A 'special leave for absence without loss of salary', meaning 'the entire Thursday', will be granted to workers to enable them to exercise their right to vote without any hindrance, in anticipation of the legislative elections on July 2, according to a joint statement on Wednesday from the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security and the General Directorate of Public Service and Administrative Reform.

Jul 1, 2026radioalgerie.dz