Morsy’s detention extended over espionage charges
Egypt
September 13, 2013
Morsy’s detention extended over espionage charges
Ousted president Mohamed Morsy has been given a further 30 days' detention on Friday pending investigations into charges of involvement…
New archaeological discovery found in Alexandria
Archaeology
September 11, 2013
New archaeological discovery found in Alexandria
Alexandria's antiquities department has discovered a new archaeological monument in the eastern area of the city.
Tamarod founder assailants identified
Egypt
September 11, 2013
Tamarod founder assailants identified
The assailants who attacked and fired shots on Mahmoud Badr, Tamarod campaign founder, on Kafr Hamza-Shebin al-Qanater Road, have been…
CAPMAS: Meat, vegetable prices push inflation up by 0.7%
Business
September 10, 2013
CAPMAS: Meat, vegetable prices push inflation up by 0.7%
Egypt's monthly inflation rate climbed by 0.7 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to the Central Agency…
Authorities raid military clothes factory
Egypt
September 8, 2013
Authorities raid military clothes factory
Security authorities in Qalyubiya seized large amounts of military-style fabrics at a ready wear factory in Khanka. Authorities found 600 tops,…
Security stepped up around Tahrir Square
Egypt
September 6, 2013
Security stepped up around Tahrir Square
Security forces have stepped up their presence in Tahrir Square as demonstrations organized by the Muslim Brotherhood set out around…
Rabaa al-Adaweya blocked, Nasr City under army control
Egypt
September 6, 2013
Rabaa al-Adaweya blocked, Nasr City under army control
Army forces blocked roads leading to Rabaa al-Adaweya in Cairo's Nasr City on Friday, ahead of planned demonstrations organized by…
Presidency vows to find would-be assassins
Egypt
September 5, 2013
Presidency vows to find would-be assassins
The presidency issued a statement, condemning the assassination attempt on Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim, whose motorcade was targeted by a…
Gunmen attack Sinai checkpoint for 48th time since revolution
Egypt
September 5, 2013
Gunmen attack Sinai checkpoint for 48th time since revolution
Unidentified gunmen fired on Al-Risa checkpoint in Sinai on Thursday, according to the state-owned MENA news agency. This is the…
Business tycoon leaves Cairo after lifting his travel ban
Egypt
September 4, 2013
Business tycoon leaves Cairo after lifting his travel ban
Famous businessman Mohamed Abul Enein left Cairo on Wednesday to New York after the Administrative Judiciary Court lifted the travel…