Wasat head quits conference to protest presence of Mubarak-era figures
Egypt
February 24, 2012
Wasat head quits conference to protest presence of Mubarak-era figures
The head of the Wasat Party walked out of a conference on the recent parliamentary elections Thursday after learning that…
Culture Minister denies that Egyptian Artists Syndicate boycotts Tunisian artists
Art news
February 23, 2012
Culture Minister denies that Egyptian Artists Syndicate boycotts Tunisian artists
Egyptian Culture Minister Shaker Abdel Hamid said news circulating that the Egyptian Artists Syndicate is boycotting Tunisian artists is groundless. The minister…
Soldiers referred to forensics to determine extent of Maspero injuries
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Soldiers referred to forensics to determine extent of Maspero injuries
Tharwat Hamad, who was ordered by the justice minister to investigate the violence that broke out last October in front…
Aviation Ministry borrows US$318 mln to renovate Sharm el-Sheikh Airport
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Aviation Ministry borrows US$318 mln to renovate Sharm el-Sheikh Airport
Civil Aviation Minister Hussein Massoud has said that the African Development Bank approved a loan of US$318 million to the…
Doctors Syndicate demands quick release of 6 doctors detained in Saudi Arabia
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Doctors Syndicate demands quick release of 6 doctors detained in Saudi Arabia
The Doctors Syndicate decries the detention of Egyptian doctors in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdullah al-Karboni of the syndicate’s freedom committee…
Hamas reaches agreement with Islamic bank to end Gaza power crisis
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Hamas reaches agreement with Islamic bank to end Gaza power crisis
Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh reached a comprehensive agreement with the Islamic Development Bank in Cairo to solve the electricity crisis…
Liberal party demands Brotherhood reveal preferred presidential candidate
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Liberal party demands Brotherhood reveal preferred presidential candidate
The Free Egyptians Party has demanded the Muslim Brotherhood and its Freedom and Justice Party reveal who they plan to…
Moussa condemns safety measures after Suez plant fire
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Moussa condemns safety measures after Suez plant fire
The blaze at the Suez Company for Petroleum Manufacturing is an example of the government's lack of concern for the…
Morsy: FJP rejects ‘consensus’ president
Egypt
February 22, 2012
Morsy: FJP rejects ‘consensus’ president
Mohamed Morsy, president of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, has said the party objects to the idea of…
Intelligence chief discusses latest Palestinian developments with Abbas
Egypt
February 22, 2012
Intelligence chief discusses latest Palestinian developments with Abbas
Intelligence chief Mourad Mowafy met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday in Cairo and discussed efforts to implement the reconciliation…