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Post Report of the Day

Algiers, Algeria

What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?

Bring, movies, toys and lots of entertainment if you have a family as you will spend a lot of time at your house for the foreseeable future.

Morale among expats:

Wow. Where do I start. A recent visitor from HQ here did a survey said the morale was the lowest he'd ever seen. As it stands, policies have taken precedence over people. Part of the...