Algeria begins anti-bedbug campaign amid French panic Algeria has announced "preventative measures" to thwart the spread of bedbugs, after a surge of reported sightings in France, home to a large Algerian diaspora. World • 06 Oct
Jet ski tourists 'shot dead' by Algeria coast guard Two holidaymakers jet skiing in Morocco were shot dead by the Algerian coast guard when they strayed across the maritime border between two Mediterranean countries, … World • 01 Sep
At least 34 people killed as fires rage across Algeria At least 34 people, including ten soldiers, have been killed in forest fires in Algeria, in the mountainous regions of Bejaia and Bouira, authorities said. World • 24 Jul
38 dead as forest fires spread in northern Algeria At least 38 people have died as a result of fires in northern Algeria, as firefighters have been battling a string of blazes, fanned by … World • 18 Aug 22
26 dead as forest fires spread in north Algeria At least 26 people died and dozens of others were injured in forest fires that ravaged 14 districts of northern Algeria, the interior minister said. World • 18 Aug 22
Putin orders reinforcements to fight Siberia wildfires Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials to send in reinforcements to fight forest fires that continue to tear through Siberia. World • 10 Aug 21
Eight babies killed in Algeria hospital fire Eight babies have died after a fire ripped through a maternity hospital in eastern Algeria early this morning. World • 24 Sep 19
Algerian president Bouteflika quits after mass protests Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned, succumbing to a groundswell of public pressure after weeks of mass protests against his 20-year rule. World • 02 Apr 19
Algerian protesters demand regime change Thousands of people have demonstrated in Algeria, demanding immediate political changes a day after ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika abandoned his bid for a fifth term … World • 12 Mar 19
Algeria goes offline to stop students cheating Algeria has turned off the internet for the start of high school exams, the first in a series of internet blackouts to stop students cheating. Algeria • 21 Jun 18
257 people die in Algerian military plane crash Up to 257 people have died after an Algerian plane carrying army personnel crashed shortly after taking off from an airbase outside the capital, Algiers. World • 11 Apr 18
20 children among 34 found dead in Niger desert The bodies of 34 people, including 20 children, who were abandoned by people smugglers while trying to reach neighbouring Algeria were found in the Niger … News • 16 Jun 16
Petroceltic's farm-out deal for Algerian field Petroceltic has completed the sale of an 18.375% interest in the Isarene PSC to Sonatrach, the national oil and gas company of Algeria. Business • 08 Jul 14
Petroceltic raises $100m in share placing Exploration company Petroceltic has today successfully raised $100m through a share placing. Business • 16 May 14
Bouteflika sworn in as Algeria president Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been sworn in as Algeria's president for a fourth term, in a televised ceremony after his re-election in a campaign he was … News • 28 Apr 14
78 killed in Algerian plane crash A military transport plane carrying members of the armed forces and their relatives crashed in Algeria killing 78 people, in one of the country's worst … News • 11 Feb 14
Petroceltic says Sonatrach to up stake in Algeria Exploration company Petroceltic has said that the Algerian state oil company, Sonatrach, is to increase its stake in the Asarene licence in Algeria. Business • 07 Oct 13
Petroceltic delays listing to finish Isarene deal Petroceltic is to postpone its move to the official lists of the London and Irish stock exchanges as it sought to complete a second-farm out … Business • 17 May 13
Petroceltic's revenues for 2012 rise Exploration firm Petroceltic International has reported a loss of $20m for the year to the end of December. Business • 22 Apr 13
Work resumes at scene of fatal Algeria siege Algeria's Tiguentourine gas plant resumed some production this morning, just over a month after dozens of foreign workers were killed in an Islamist attack there. News • 24 Feb 13
37 foreigners killed in Algeria hostage crisis Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal has said that 37 foreign workers died in last week's hostage crisis. News • 22 Jan 13
At least 81 dead after Algeria gas plant siege The death toll from the terrorist siege at a natural gas plant in the Sahara has climbed to at least 81 as Algerian forces searching … News • 21 Jan 13
Fears over missing hostages after Algeria rescue British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he feared for the lives of five British citizens unaccounted for after a hostage-taking at a gas plant … News • 21 Jan 13
US citizen confirmed dead in Algeria crisis One American worker at a natural gas complex in Algeria has been found dead, US officials have confirmed. News • 18 Jan 13
Irishman freed in Algeria hostage crisis The Irishman who was being held hostage at a gas facility in eastern Algeria has been freed. News • 23 Jan 13