Bir Mourad Raïs

Bir Mourad Raïs (Arabic: بئر مراد رايس), formerly Birmendreïs, is a town in Algiers Province, Algeria. The town is named in honor of the famous Ottoman admiral Murat Raïs. It is the birthplace of French Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser, and Ali Haroun, Member of the High Council of State (1992–1994). As of 2008, its population was 45,345.

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Centre National des Archives (Algeria)

The Centre national des Archives (Arabic: الأرشيف الوطني الجزائري, romanized: al-Arshīf al-Waṭanī al-Jazāʼirī) is the national archive of Algeria.

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Hydra, Algiers

Hydra (Arabic: حيدرة), Located in the Bir Mourad Raïs district of Algiers, Algeria, Hydra is a well-known, affluent municipality and residential area. It is regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful neighborhoods in the nation and is situated atop the capital's heights. Lush greenery, winding hilly streets, and a distinctive fusion of contemporary luxury developments and Mediterranean villas from the colonial era define Hydra. The commune was created as a "garden city" during the French colonial era in order to provide a calm, elevated escape from the crowded lower Algiers Casbah and port areas. The majority of foreign embassies, including those of the US, France, and several European and Arab countries, are located there, making it Algeria's de facto diplomatic center. Due to the high-security, international atmosphere created by this diplomatic presence, Algerian business elite, high-ranking government officials, and expatriates prefer to live there. Hydra is an important commercial and economic hub in addition to being a desirable place to live. Many national and international companies, especially those in the energy, telecommunications, and finance industries, have their headquarters there. The area is also well-known for its lively, affluent way of life, with a high concentration of upscale shops, fine dining establishments, and hip cafes, especially in the vicinity of the Place de Hydra and the Sidi Yahia boulevard. Hydra retains its unique architectural character despite its quick modernization, striking a balance between the growth of modern glass-fronted office buildings and the preservation of its traditional white-washed villas.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Algeria)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Arabic: وزارة الشؤون الخارجية) is the Algerian government ministry which oversees the foreign relations of Algeria. Its head office is in El Mouradia, Algiers Province. Ahmed Attaf has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs since March 2023.

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Public Establishment of Television

Public Establishment of Television (Arabic: المؤسّسة العمومية للتلفزيون, French: Établissement public de télévision ), abbreviated as EPTV, is a state-owned company that manages the activity of television in Algeria, going from production to broadcasting. It is the oldest broadcasting service in the country. It currently operates an eponymous television network TV1, eight television channels – TV2, TV3, TV4 Tamazight, Coran TV5, TV6, TV7, TV8, TV9. EPTV is an active member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). It is also a shareholder in Euronews SA.

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