Roman archaeological discovery found west of Alexandria
Culture
September 18, 2013
Roman archaeological discovery found west of Alexandria
Ancient pottery dating back to the Roman era has been discovered in western Alexandria. Alexandria and Beheira Antiquities Director Mostafa Rushdie…
Minor earthquake shakes Helwan
Egypt
September 18, 2013
Minor earthquake shakes Helwan
A minor earthquake shook Helwan on Tuesday, according to Egypt's National Earthquake Network of the National Research Institute of Astronomy…
51.8-percent increase in Egyptian cotton exports
Business
September 17, 2013
51.8-percent increase in Egyptian cotton exports
Egypt's cotton exports have increased about 51.8 percent between March to May, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and…
Minister: Butane gas cylinders to be home delivered via phone
Egypt
September 16, 2013
Minister: Butane gas cylinders to be home delivered via phone
Minister of Supply and Domestic Trade Mohamed Abu Shady said butane gas cylinders will be available for home delivery via…
Trial of Brotherhood leaders likely to be transferred to Tora Police Institute
Egypt
September 16, 2013
Trial of Brotherhood leaders likely to be transferred to Tora Police Institute
The Interior Ministry is examining the possibility of transferring the trials of Muslim Brotherhood leaders, who are detained pending investigations…
Security forces invade Minya village
Egypt
September 16, 2013
Security forces invade Minya village
Army and police forces invaded Delga, a village in Minya, with helicopters and APCs on Monday, arresting eight suspected supporters…
Gunmen fire on Arish security checkpoint
Egypt
September 16, 2013
Gunmen fire on Arish security checkpoint
Unknown gunmen fired shots on al-Reesa security checkpoint, an embattled security position on the Arish-Rafah international road in North Sinai. Security…
Presidency to meet with political leaders, hold press conference
Egypt
September 15, 2013
Presidency to meet with political leaders, hold press conference
Presidency Spokesperson Ihab Badawy will hold a press conference at 3pm Cairo time on Sunday, according to a statement released…
Chinese media demand answers on girl’s disappearance in Sinai
Egypt
September 13, 2013
Chinese media demand answers on girl’s disappearance in Sinai
Chinese local media demanded Egyptian authorities define the whereabouts of a Chinese girl who had disappeared in the coastal resort…
Ministry of Finance: Total budget deficit at LE239.9bn
Business
September 13, 2013
Ministry of Finance: Total budget deficit at LE239.9bn
Egypt's total budget deficit hit LE239.9 billion during fiscal year 2012-2013, representing 13.8 percent of the country's GDP, according to…