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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez discusses migration and security cooperation with Algeria, citing over 140 consular passes obtained
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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, speaking on Europe1-CNews on May 7, 2026, addressed the state of migratory and security relations between France and Algeria. He defended his "demanding dialogue" strategy with Algiers following his February visit, which had drawn criticism, particularly from the French right. Nuñez stated that the confrontational approach previously adopted had not yielded results. During his visit, sensitive security and migration topics were discussed. Nuñez reported a significant improvement in the issuance of consular passes, which are essential for the repatriation of Algerian nationals in an irregular situation in France. He noted that from the beginning of the year until his mid-February visit, no passes had been issued. Since then, 120 passes were issued, and the number has now exceeded 140. While acknowledging that more needs to be done, Nuñez views these figures as a restart of cooperation between Paris and Algiers. He rejected accusations of being "too conciliatory" with Algeria, emphasizing the importance of maintaining close relations between the two states for security and migration matters. Nuñez also mentioned that discussions are ongoing with Algerian authorities regarding the reorganization of group repatriation flights.
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Air Algérie is significantly expanding its flight schedule for summer 2026 to meet surging demand, particularly from the Algerian community abroad. The national carrier is adding 560 international rotations to key destinations, aiming to make travel to Algeria more accessible. This expansion addresses the high demand in July and August, which typically leads to limited availability and increased prices across all airlines serving Algeria. In addition to international routes, Air Algérie's Domestic Airlines subsidiary is introducing 80 additional rotations to enhance the domestic network, though specific destinations have not yet been announced. The airline is also broadening its international network with new strategic routes connecting Algeria to Nantes, Strasbourg, Manchester, and Rotterdam. To further support travelers, Air Algérie is offering promotional fares for May, including flights to Europe and Asia, and has reintroduced its "Otla" offer for summer 2026 bookings made before May 31. These promotional tickets, available in economy class, often come with a "0 Bag" policy no checked luggage and are non-refundable, though date modifications are permitted for an additional fee. Passengers are advised to book quickly due to limited availability for these flash promotions.
Must ReadThe Algerian-Turkish Business Forum, held in Ankara, marked a significant step in economic relations between the two nations. Co-chaired by the trade ministers of both countries, several major agreements were signed, reflecting a shared commitment to building an integrated strategic partnership. This forum followed the official visit of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Turkey and brought together officials, economic operators, and investment organizations to solidify economic ambitions. Kamel Rezig, Algeria's Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, and his Turkish counterpart, Omer Bolat, reiterated the goal of increasing trade volume to $10 billion, emphasizing the need to accelerate investment processes. A key announcement was the upcoming preparation of a preferential trade agreement to facilitate the movement of goods and services. Discussions also focused on diversifying cooperation beyond traditional trade, with an emphasis on "promising" sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, basic infrastructure, and financial services. The forum was part of the first session of the Algerian-Turkish High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, co-chaired by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, indicating a strong alignment between Algiers and Ankara to transform historical ties into a regional economic powerhouse.
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