Energy & Industry: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Berlin wants to deepen its energy partnership with Algeria, including a hydrogen pipeline route across the Mediterranean via Italy to Germany, alongside broader bilateral energy and critical minerals cooperation. Finance & Compliance: The FATF updated its high-risk and monitored jurisdictions list, removing Algeria from increased monitoring while adding Bosnia and Iraq. Energy Security (Regional): Eurostat data cited in coverage shows Russia re-emerged as the EU’s second-largest gas importer, with Algeria listed among key suppliers. Solar Tech: Relu Robotics deployed its Bison Series AI photovoltaic installation robot in Algeria, aiming to tackle labor shortages and improve precision in solar construction. Trade & Logistics (Regional): Algeria-linked cross-border logistics themes also surfaced via regional freight cooperation coverage, focused on cutting customs delays and border inefficiencies. Public Safety: A foster care facility fire in Mohammadia, Algiers killed 11 and injured 19, as Algeria battles a heatwave and widespread wildfires; the cause is still undisclosed. Urban Living: A new livability index placed Algiers among the world’s least livable cities, citing infrastructure and public service pressures.