The 13th International Book Fair of Algiers

Education is something that is imperative for the growth of individuals and a nation as a whole and that is certainly true for Algiers where illiteracy still poses quite a problem for many individuals. With the goal of promoting reading and writing, the 13th edition of the International Book Fair of Algiers (SILA) will be taking place at the Algiers fairgrounds from October 27 to November 5, 2008.

Tikjda – Fun All Year Round

Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters in the Djurdjura Mountains in northern Algeria, the four-season resort of Tikjda offers local and international visitors the opportunity to enjoy snow sports in the winter and a variety of activities in the summer months. Whereas Tikjda was at one time inaccessible due to unrest and terrorist activities, this now peaceful resort welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of the surroundings.

Algeria Victorious Over Senegal in World Cup Qualifier

Football fans around the world are looking forward to the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be held in South Africa starting 11 June 2010. Qualifying matches are currently underway and supporters of Algeria’s team, the Desert Foxes, were overjoyed at their 3-2 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lions at the match played in the Algerian city of Blida on Friday 5 September. This hard-earned win puts Algeria in line to qualify for the next round of this history-making competition.

Algiers Casbah Restoration on the Cards

The Algiers Casbah is a very important part of the history of Algeria, as it was constructed against the hills overlooking Algiers in the sixteenth century during the Ottoman rule. It has been the scene of war, natural disasters, conflict and pirate raids for centuries, and survived. But now, the great Algiers Casbah is facing destruction once again. Not from conflict but through years of neglect. Historians, residents and developers in Algeria have finally been heard by the government that is now putting together restoration projects with the hope of saving the magnificent ancient city.