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Media reports Algeria commanding expulsion of French embassy employees
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered the expulsion of several French diplomatic personnel after France failed to follow proper procedures for their appointments, according to reports from Algeria’s press service (APS) on Sunday. The expelled employees,...

Algeria mandates departure of 12 French diplomats amid arrest tensions
(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic move, Algeria has ordered 12 officials from the French embassy to depart the nation within 48 hours, a decision confirmed by France's foreign minister in an interview on Monday. The foreign minister indicated...

Algeria Orders 12 French Embassy Officials to Depart Country
(MENAFN) Algeria has commanded twelve staff members from the French embassy to depart the country within two days, as confirmed by the French foreign minister during an interview with a French newspaper. According to Barrot, “This decision would...

Algeria demonstrates detention of Consul in France, calls for immediate release
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Algerian Foreign Ministry announced that it had summoned French Ambassador to Algiers, Stephane Romatet, to express a "strong protest" regarding the arrest of an Algerian consul in France. This protest follows the...

Algerian navy rescues adrift migrant boat off northern coast
(MENAFN) On Monday, naval forces successfully rescued 23 undocumented migrants of African descent after their vessel was discovered adrift roughly 20 nautical miles north of Cap Djinet in Boumerdes province, located about 60 kilometers northeast...

Algeria shuts airspace to Mali amid rising drone row
(MENAFN) Algeria has declared the closure of its airspace to all flights to and from Mali, marking a significant escalation in the diplomatic tensions between the two countries following the recent downing of a drone near their border. This...

Jordan pleads to International Court of Justice
(MENAFN) The court stated that Jordan’s argument is due to at four in the evening according to The Hague time (five evening at Amman time), and will take up to thirty minutes. On Monday, hearings about Israel`s duties will be made public, when it...

Algeria calls for emergency UN session on Israeli atrocities in Palestine
(MENAFN) Algeria urgently called for a United Nations Security Council meeting on Wednesday to address the rapidly deteriorating situation in Palestine, with the session expected to convene Thursday afternoon. "Algeria on Wednesday requested the...

Erdogan Accepts Credentials from New Ambassadors
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey formally accepted letters of credentials from recently designated foreign diplomats. President Erdogan individually greeted Nariman Celalov from Ukraine, Michal Slivovic representing...

Wall Street Climbs as Nvidia Achieves Market Milestone
(MENAFN) Midweek trading on The New York Stock Exchange closed with positive momentum, led by a surge in technology stocks after Nvidia became the first firm to achieve a market capitalization of USD4 trillion. This historic milestone sparked a...

Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead....

Algeria commits to energy security, regional collaboration
(MENAFN) Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reiterated Algeria's dedication to energy security and regional collaboration during a meeting with media representatives on Saturday. He outlined strategies to increase gas production, support...

Landslide in Algeria Kills Four, Injures Thirteen
(MENAFN) A deadly landslide in northwestern Algeria's Oran province claimed four lives and left 13 others injured late Saturday, Civil Protection officials confirmed Sunday. The disaster struck the village of Ard Chebatt, located roughly 400 km...

Landslide in Algeria Results in Four Deaths
(MENAFN) On Saturday night, a devastating landslide struck the Oran province in northwestern Algeria, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to 13 others, based on Civil Protection officials who reported the incident on Sunday. The...

Minister Pemmy Majodina on Clanwilliam Dam wall progress
Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina says the R5.7 billion project to raise Clanwilliam Dam wall situated in Olifants River in Cederberg Municipality, Western Cape province is one of the mega projects prioritised nationally and is...

U.S. Stocks End Midweek in Green on Nvidia’s Historic Surge
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange surged midweek, driven by a tech rally propelled by Nvidia, which became the first company to achieve a staggering $4 trillion market valuation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.49%, adding 217.54...

France boots dozen Algerian diplomats
(MENAFN) France has expelled 12 Algerian diplomats and recalled its ambassador, Stéphane Romatet, from Algiers, following a significant deterioration in bilateral relations, as announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday. The...

Turkey, Algeria Want to Increase Discussions on Regional Matters
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that Turkey and Algeria are eager to enhance their cooperation in tackling regional challenges and shaping unified strategies. "As Türkiye and Algeria, we want to intensify our...

Turkey Expands Diplomatic Reach with Algeria
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Turkey’s top diplomat presided over the formal launch of a newly established Consulate General in the northwestern part of Algeria. As stated by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan hosted a ceremonial event to...

Turkey Inaugurates New Consulate General in Oran, Algeria
(MENAFN) On Sunday, a notable diplomatic development occurred as Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, officially presided over the inauguration ceremony for a new Turkish Consulate General. This new diplomatic post is strategically located in...