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Algeria Gate: The railway link between Algeria and Tunisia officially resumes operations on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following more than a month of suspension due to construction work on the Algerian section of the line, the National Railway Transport Company (SNTF) announced.

The resumption follows the completion of work on the Aïn Sennour–Souk Ahras section, carried out under the supervision of the National Agency for the Implementation and Monitoring of Railway Investments (ANESRIF). Passengers will once again be able to travel directly between Annaba and Tunis.

Regular schedules

The usual timetable provides for three departures per week in each direction:

• Algiers–Tunis: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
• Tunis–Algiers: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Ticket prices

Ticket prices are set at 1,900 Algerian dinars for first class and 1,640 dinars for second class. Children under the age of four travel free of charge, while children aged four to 12 benefit from a 50% discount.

Reintroduced in August 2024 after a 30-year suspension, the railway service remains an important transport link for travel and exchanges between the two neighboring countries.

Algeria Gate: Algeria’s history stretches back thousands of years, from prehistoric settlements in the Sahara to the rise of ancient kingdoms in North Africa. The country ranks fifth among the world’s oldest countries in a list published by Indian news outlet India.com, highlighting its rich historical and cultural heritage.

According to the report, Algeria’s roots as a sovereign entity date back to 202 BC, when King Massinissa founded the Numidian kingdom, one of the most prominent powers in ancient North Africa.

A heritage dating back thousands of years

Algeria’s history extends far beyond the Numidian kingdom. The report highlights archaeological evidence and prehistoric rock art in Tassili n’Ajjer National Park, which suggest that human presence in the region dates back to around 7000 BC.

Located in southeastern Algeria, Tassili n’Ajjer is renowned for its ancient rock paintings, which offer a glimpse into the lives of communities that inhabited the Sahara thousands of years ago.

Algeria among five ancient nations

The ranking places Iran first, followed by India, China and Japan, with Algeria in fifth place. The list uses historical milestones to trace the origins of these countries.

From prehistoric art in the Sahara to the Numidian kingdom, Algeria’s history reflects a long succession of human settlements and civilizations, leaving behind a remarkable heritage that continues to shape the country’s identity today.

Algeria Gate: Turkey’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports fell by 18% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, while Algeria remained the country’s sole supplier during the period, according to data published by the Energy Research Unit and reported by Attaqa on October 20.

Turkey imported around 620,000 tonnes of LNG between July and September, down from 760,000 tonnes during the same period in 2025. The decline reached nearly 23% in September alone.

Algeria maintains its LNG supplies to Turkey

Algeria supplied the entire volume of LNG imported by Turkey during the third quarter, with shipments remaining stable at around 620,000 tonnes compared with the same period last year.

The deliveries included 136,000 tonnes in July, 272,000 tonnes in August and 214,000 tonnes in September.

The supplies are supported by a long-standing agreement between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Turkey’s BOTAŞ, which dates back to 1988. Under an agreement extended in 2023, Turkey continues to purchase the equivalent of 4.4 billion cubic metres of Algerian gas annually through 2027.

In May 2026, Turkey’s energy minister announced discussions on renewing the agreement and potentially increasing annual supplies to between 6 billion and 6.5 billion cubic metres.

US remains Turkey’s leading LNG supplier in 2026

Despite Algeria’s position as Turkey’s sole LNG supplier during the third quarter, the United States remained the largest supplier over the first nine months of 2026.

US LNG deliveries reached approximately 3.92 million tonnes, accounting for 51% of Turkey’s total imports during the period. Algeria ranked second with 2.24 million tonnes, representing 29%.

Turkey’s total LNG imports reached 7.73 million tonnes during the first nine months of 2026, marking a slight 0.9% decrease compared with the same period in 2025.

The country continues to rely on imported gas to meet much of its domestic demand while working to diversify its supply sources. Ankara is also exploring ways to increase LNG imports and strengthen its supply arrangements with Algeria.