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• Yasmina Khadra – Outstanding Algerian Author

  In 1984 Mohammed Moulessehoul wrote the book ‘Houria’. Following the success of this novel, others followed, such as ‘La Fille du Pont’ in 1985, ‘El Kahira’ in 1986 and ‘De L’autre Côte de la ...

• Ashura – Honoring a Martyr

  Ashura cannot really be described as a festival, as it is not celebrated with joy and elation. It is a rather somber religious event which is observed by the Muslim community and in Algeria. ...

• Jijel – A Secluded Getaway

  The small settlement of Jijel is located in the northeastern region of Algeria and is the administrative centre and capital of the Jijel Province. It is not a bustling city or town, filled ...

• The Deeply Meaningful Art of Affif Cherfaoui

  On 31 October 2007, Algerian artist Affif Cherfaoui was in attendance at the event marking the opening of his retrospective at the Musée National Zabana in Oran, Algeria. The following day, 1 ...

• Escape to the Intriguing Town of El Golea

  El Golea is exactly what you would expect an oasis to look like. Located in the Sahara Desert, in Algeria, the town is near to Ouargla and Ghardaia. It is also known as the southern gateway to ...

• Taghit d’Or Short Film Festival

  In recent years the film industry in Algeria has been the focus of great concern. Even though the public is still hungry for great films and to lose themselves in a magical story, it seems ...

• The Oran Tramway Project

  The city of Oran is located in the northwestern region of Algeria and has grown into a significant commercial port. It has a large industrial sector and in the last few years, transportation ...

• Resort Life at Sidi Fredj Peninsula

  The spectacular tourist development of Sidi Fredj located on the Sidi Fredj peninsula in Algiers Province, Algeria, was designed in 1968 by the French architect Fernand Pouillon under the ...

• Relax and Take in the Sights of Mostaganem

  The city of Mostaganem is located on the Mediterranean Sea, in the northwest region of Algeria. It was founded in the eleventh century, under the name Murustage, but was soon overrun in 1516 ...

• Journey Back in Time at Tiddis

  The fascinating ruins of the city of Tiddis are situated on the side of a hill near the city of Constantine in Algeria. Archaeological discoveries have led experts to believe that Tiddis was ...