 and on to business news. Algeria has eased border restrictions with the return of some international flights on Tuesday following months of closure due to coronavirus pandemic. Passengers returning to the country are required to present a negative polymer chain reaction test taking less than 36 hours before boarding as well as another five days following their arrival at in Algeria. Passengers are also required to quarantine in a hotel on arrival for five days. The borders have been mostly closed since the global pandemic struck in early 2020, marooning thousands of Algerians working overseas and separating families with dual nationality but helping to protect against a more serious infection rate.