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SONELGAZ: Distribution directorates in the capital raise readiness level to face the heatwave

The distribution directorates of the Algerian Electricity and Gas Company 'SONELGAZ-Distribution' in Algiers announced today, Thursday, the raising of the readiness level to face the heatwave that the country is experiencing, while urging customers to rationalize energy consumption, especially during peak times. In this context, the Boulogne distribution directorate clarified in a statement that 'in light of the exceptional rise in temperatures and the resulting unprecedented increase in electricity demand, all human and technical resources have been mobilized to ensure the continuity and quality of energy supply.'

Jul 16, 2026radioalgerie.dz

Energy & Hydrocarbons

President Tebboune affirms: Algeria is a reliable gas supplier for Europe

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune confirmed that Algeria is a reliable gas supplier for Europe, highlighting Germany's interest in obtaining Algerian gas. In a joint press conference with the Federal Republic of Germany's advisor, Friedrich Merz, on Thursday, July 16, in Berlin, President Tebboune explained that the level of cooperation between Algeria and Germany 'today includes many common points and reflects a qualitative shift in the economic field,' revealing that 'for the first time perhaps, our German friends are discussing supplying Germany with gas and we, as a supplier to Europe, consider ourselves a reliable supplier that does not abandon its duty.' According to the Algerian News Agency.

Jul 16, 2026echoroukonline.com

Energy & Hydrocarbons

President: Algeria is a Reliable Gas Supplier for Europe

The President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, confirmed that Algeria is a reliable gas supplier for Europe, highlighting Germany's interest in obtaining Algerian gas.

Jul 16, 2026echaab.dz

Trade & Exports

Efforts to Expand Import and Export Opportunities Between Algeria and Vietnam

The commercial section of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Algeria hosted an economic meeting today, Thursday, at the embassy's headquarters in El Madania (Algiers), dedicated to reviewing import and export opportunities between Algeria and Vietnam.

Jul 16, 2026echaab.dz

Energy & Hydrocarbons

Energy: Towards a historic 'gas pact'

The economic results of the state visit of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to Germany are already expected to be considerable. The German newspaper Handelsblatt, citing government sources, claims that this presidential trip should lead to a genuine energy pact between the two countries, confirming Algeria's now central role in Germany's energy security strategy.

Jul 15, 2026ecotimesdz.com

Diaspora & International

Algeria-Germany: The Power of a Partnership

The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, is on an official two-day visit to the Federal Republic of Germany since yesterday, at the invitation of his counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This event is significant: it is the first visit by an Algerian head of state at this protocol level in years, in a context where the Algeria-Berlin axis is part of an unprecedented dynamic of strategic rapprochement.

Jul 15, 2026ecotimesdz.com

Employment & Workforce

Mr. Sayhi establishes a committee to propose solutions for the optimal use of financial resources

Algeria - The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Abdelhak Sayhi, oversaw the establishment of a committee to propose solutions for the optimal use of financial resources and investment in human capital for social security funds, according to a statement from the ministry today, Thursday.

Jul 16, 2026aps.dz

Sustainability & Green Economy

Planting 100 hectares of olive trees

Medina - The program for planting 100 hectares of olive trees across several municipalities in the newly established provinces of Medina and Qasr al-Bukhari has been 'completely finished' within two months, according to what was learned today, Thursday, from the Forestry Authority.

Jul 16, 2026aps.dz

Regulatory & Legal

Social Security Funds: Sayhi Establishes Committee to Propose Solutions for Optimal Use of Financial Resources

The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Abdelhak Sayhi, oversaw the establishment of a committee to propose solutions for the optimal use of financial resources and investment in human capital for social security funds, according to a statement from the ministry issued today, Thursday.

Jul 16, 2026radioalgerie.dz

Real Estate & Construction

Jalawi emphasizes the need to accelerate the expansion of the Algiers Metro towards Bab El Oued

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Abdelkader Jalawi, emphasized today, Thursday, in Algiers, the need to accelerate the pace of the Algiers Metro expansion project on the section linking Place des Martyrs to Bab El Oued, while adhering to completion deadlines, quality standards, and enhancing safety measures within the site, according to a statement from the ministry.

Jul 16, 2026radioalgerie.dz

Diaspora & International

A New Milestone in Deepening Bilateral Partnership

Algeria - The Resident Director of the German Agency for International Cooperation in Algeria, Ms. Elke Forster, confirmed that the official visit of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to Germany represents a new milestone in the process of deepening the bilateral partnership, and an opportunity to reaffirm common priorities for the future and explore new avenues for cooperation.

Jul 16, 2026aps.dz

Diaspora & International

Jaber Ben Sidira .. The President's visit to Germany is an opportunity to enhance cooperation and partnership between the two countries

Jaber Ben Sidira, President of the Algerian Organization for Trade and Social Investment, praised the visit of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Germany and considered it a timely opportunity to enhance cooperation and partnership with the German side, especially in the fields of energy and green hydrogen, as well as other areas of interest to the Algerian economy.

Jul 16, 2026radioalgerie.dz

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