
55,743 merchants mobilized: A special arrangement for Eid
After meeting the challenge of market stability during this month of Ramadan, during which there was no shortage
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After meeting the challenge of market stability during this month of Ramadan, during which there was no shortage

The Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation has mobilized more than 55,700 traders across various provinces of the country to ensure a regular supply of widely consumed goods and services during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr days, according to a statement from the ministry on Monday.

Algeria, March 16, 2026 (APS) - The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig, received today, Monday in Algiers, a delegation from the National Federation of Hospitality and Tourism, led by its president, Abdel Wahab Boulefkhad, to discuss ways to enhance the contribution of the hospitality and tourism services sector in exporting services, according to a statement from the ministry.

The leadership of the General Union of Algerian Workers has decided to establish a national committee for social disputes, composed of 14 unionists, aimed at activating the file of unimplemented final judicial rulings in light of the refusal of most public and private economic sector institutions and companies to apply the justice decisions, despite being issued in the name of the people. This step was revealed through a document issued by the General Secretariat of the union center, numbered 042/2026 dated March 15, 2026, which 'Echorouk' has a copy of, signed by the Secretary General of the General Union of Algerian Workers, Omar Taghout, stating that the committee was proposed by the national secretary in charge of disputes and economic affairs, referring to the unionist Mohamed Zebiri.

The leadership of the General Union of Algerian Workers has decided to establish a national committee for social disputes, composed of 14 unionists, with the aim of addressing the file of unimplemented final judicial rulings in light of the refusal of most public and private economic institutions and companies to apply the decisions of justice, despite being issued in the name of the people. This step was revealed through a document issued by the General Secretariat of the union center, numbered 042/2026 dated March 15, 2026, which 'Echorouk' has a copy of, signed by the Secretary-General of the General Union of Algerian Workers, Omar Taghout. It stated that the committee was proposed by the national secretary in charge of disputes and economic affairs, referring to the unionist Mohamed Zbeiri.

The conversion of requests for surplus recovery from judicial disputes to direct administrative procedures for recovering surpluses after the cessation of activity for the first time, with strict deadlines established by tax authorities. New procedures have been introduced regarding requests for surplus recovery in the income tax on wages (ERG) and corporate profits (EBS), representing direct changes for both taxpayers and companies. In detail, requests for recovery have been transformed from lengthy judicial disputes into a direct administrative procedure, allowing local authorities to decide without the need for approval from the central administration, which accelerates the decision but increases the responsibility of local administration entirely. The instruction has opened for the first time...

A member of the board of the Algerian Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies, Hassan Khalifati, warned of the dangers of low pricing for insurance premiums in Algeria, stressing that it is time to apply a strict rule: 'No payment... No coverage.' He explained that the volume of accumulated debts in the insurance market is currently estimated between 90 and 130 billion dinars, equivalent to about 80 to 90 percent of the annual turnover of the sector, a level that threatens the solvency of companies and the stability of the market as a whole. Khalifati stated in a written statement to 'Echorouk' that continuing to provide insurance coverage without collecting premiums creates a serious imbalance, as companies bear significant risks without ensuring financial resources to meet compensation claims.

The Research Center for Industrial Technologies and the Agricultural Equipment Production Company, along with the National School of Agriculture, signed two cooperation agreements covering the field of agricultural applications today, Monday, in Algiers.

The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig, received today, Monday in Algiers, a delegation from the National Federation of Hospitality and Tourism, led by its president Abdel Wahab Boulefkhad, to explore ways to enhance the contribution of the hospitality and tourism services sector to service exports, according to a statement from the ministry. The same source clarified that the meeting, which took place at the ministry's headquarters with the presence of members from the federation, was an opportunity […]

Starting today, Monday, the section extending from kilometer point 16 in Amizour to kilometer point 11 in Oued Ghir, over a distance of 5 kilometers, from the dual carriageway linking Béjaïa and the East-West motorway, has been opened to traffic, according to a statement from the provincial authorities.

Algeria - The services of the Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation have mobilized more than 55,700 traders across various provinces of the country to ensure a regular supply of widely consumed goods and services during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, according to a statement from the ministry on Monday.

Algeria - The company for the establishment and management of wholesale markets 'Magro' is implementing a comprehensive digitization project aimed at regulating the flow of vegetables and fruits at the wholesale markets belonging to the company, while also enhancing storage capacities by creating refrigeration rooms to ensure market availability, according to the general manager of this company, Mahboub Battah.
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