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The Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies announced the recording of a new record peak in electricity demand today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The ministry's statement noted, "Due to the ongoing heatwave experienced in the summer of 2026, accompanied by increasing humidity levels across many provinces of the country, SONELGAZ continues to record record rates in electricity demand, as its subsidiary announced..."
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Algeria - The demand for electrical energy across the country recorded a new record peak of 21,828 megawatts today, Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave affecting the country during the summer of 2026, accompanied by rising humidity levels across many provinces, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies.
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Algeria - The Agricultural and Rural Development Bank announced in a statement today, Wednesday, the launch of a new product aimed at carriers to finance the renewal of the public transport fleet for passengers, which covers up to 90 percent of the cost of acquiring the bus, as part of supporting the efforts of public authorities, within the program to withdraw buses that are over 25 years old.
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The Agricultural and Rural Development Bank announced in a statement on Wednesday the launch of a new product aimed at carriers to finance the renewal of the public transport fleet for passengers, which reaches up to 90 percent of the cost of acquiring the bus, as part of supporting the efforts of public authorities within the program to withdraw buses that are over 25 years old. The same source clarified that the bank offers private carriers, whether natural or legal persons, financing 'that can reach up to 90 percent of the cost of acquiring the bus, including all fees with a personal contribution from the beneficiary of 10 percent of the purchase price in addition to state support of 20 percent.' This financing is available in both classic financing format and also service ...
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A recorded increase of 1200 megawatts compared to the record peak registered last year.
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Algeria - 'Kenan Algeria', a subsidiary of the public group for maritime transport 'Gatma', has scheduled a regular maritime trip every 30 days connecting Algeria with Nouakchott and Nouadhibou (Mauritania) and Dakar (Senegal), aiming to enhance trade exchanges with West African countries, according to a statement from the company.
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Algeria - The state of Adrar will host the eighth edition of the International Festival of Desert Tourism from November 12 to 14, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industries issued today, Wednesday.
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“If August 20, 1955 embodies a strategy of confrontation against the enemy's troops on the ground, August 20, 1956 marked a major turning point by developing a multidimensional strategy that created a new balance of power between the parties engaged in the battle, both in terms of planning and organization. In doing so, the National Liberation Revolution profoundly challenged the equation of the traditional colonial system, not only in Algeria but also for all oppressed peoples around the world.”
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The Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport is continuing to review the technical and organizational preparations related to the upcoming commissioning of the speed and driving time measuring device (tachograph) on board heavy goods and passenger transport vehicles, a statement from the ministry indicated, […]
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The province of Adrar will host the eighth edition of the International Festival of Desert Tourism from November 12 to 14, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industry issued today, Wednesday. The same source clarified that the Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industry, Mrs. Mdaahi Houria, chaired the first coordination meeting yesterday evening, Tuesday, as part of the preliminary preparations for organizing the eighth edition of the International Festival of Desert Tourism, scheduled to take place in Adrar from November 12 to 14, 2026, in addition to overseeing the official installation of the festival governor.
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The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajal, chaired today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the ministry's headquarters, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee, dedicated to following up on early preparations for the summer of 2027. The meeting was attended by several central sector officials and key officials from the SONELGAZ group, where presentations were made and various measures and programs aimed at ensuring the readiness of the energy system during peak periods were discussed, particularly by enhancing production, transport, and distribution capacities. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
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Gold prices fell yesterday Tuesday due to the surge in U.S. Treasury yields. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,393.11 an ounce (1:51 PM GMT), while U.S. gold futures for December delivery dropped 0.6% to $4,448.
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