British tourists urged to spend holidays in Egypt: The Independent
Egypt
April 27, 2017
British tourists urged to spend holidays in Egypt: The Independent
The Independent has published a report urging UK tourists to reconsider spending their holidays in Egypt, saying that tourism in…
Egypt ranks 161 in RSF report on freedom of the press
Egypt
April 27, 2017
Egypt ranks 161 in RSF report on freedom of the press
Freedom of the press is under threat around the world, said Reporters Without Borders (RSF) organization in its annual report…
Pope Francis refuses to stay at presidential palaces during Egypt’s visit
Egypt
April 27, 2017
Pope Francis refuses to stay at presidential palaces during Egypt’s visit
Bishop Kirollos, deputy of the Catholic patriarch, has announced the details of Pope Francis I's visit to Cairo where he…
State Council Club will not supervise upcoming parliamentary election in objection to new Judicial Authority Law
Egypt
April 27, 2017
State Council Club will not supervise upcoming parliamentary election in objection to new Judicial Authority Law
The Egyptian State Council's Judges Club announced it would not supervise the upcoming parliamentary elections in objection to the new Judicial Authority…
New electronic visa system to be applied starting June
Egypt
April 26, 2017
New electronic visa system to be applied starting June
Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed said Egypt will begin implementing a new visa system on June 1. "Under this system, any tourist anywhere…
State Council to elect new head next month amid Judicial Authority Law dilemma
Egypt
April 26, 2017
State Council to elect new head next month amid Judicial Authority Law dilemma
A General Assembly for the State Council will be held next month to elect a new council head to succeed…
Israel appoints first female Muslim judge to religious court
Egypt
April 26, 2017
Israel appoints first female Muslim judge to religious court
The Committee for the Appointment of Judges in Israel, headed by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, appointed Hanaa al-Khatib as the…
Sisi says won’t cling to power against Egyptians’ will
Egypt
April 26, 2017
Sisi says won’t cling to power against Egyptians’ will
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi swore to God three times last night that he will not stay in power for one…
Finance Ministry to add 10% social allowance to workers’ salaries from May
Business
April 26, 2017
Finance Ministry to add 10% social allowance to workers’ salaries from May
The Finance Ministry approved the disbursement of a 10 percent social allowance for workers, during a meeting with the leaders…
Solidarity Ministry pays compensation to victims of church bombings
Egypt
April 25, 2017
Solidarity Ministry pays compensation to victims of church bombings
Minister of Social Solidarity Ghada Wali announced that the social solidarity directorates have already begun to pay compensations to the…