Egypt
Draft law suggests harshening penalty for domestic abuse to up to 5 years in prison
January 25, 2021
Draft law suggests harshening penalty for domestic abuse to up to 5 years in prison
MP Amal Salama, a member of the Media and Culture Committee in Egypt’s House of Representatives has completed preparing new…
Coronavirus vaccine to cost no more than LE200 for most in Egypt, free for medical staff and gov’t aid recipients
January 25, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine to cost no more than LE200 for most in Egypt, free for medical staff and gov’t aid recipients
On Sunday, the Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced that the coronavirus vaccine will cost a maximum…
EgyptAir launches discounts for several international destinations
January 25, 2021
EgyptAir launches discounts for several international destinations
EgyptAir on Sunday launched a discount package to several of its international destinations. The company has offered a 20 percent…
Baron Empain Palace’s terraces restored as part of ongoing renovation work
January 25, 2021
Baron Empain Palace’s terraces restored as part of ongoing renovation work
Maintenance work began Monday to remove moisture and salt build-up from the external terraces surrounding the Baron Empain Palace. The…
Sisi announces new express train between 6th of October City and Aswan
January 25, 2021
Sisi announces new express train between 6th of October City and Aswan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Saturday a new railway line linking 6th of October City to Aswan, which…
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority releases weather map for January 25-28
January 25, 2021
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority releases weather map for January 25-28
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority on Thursday has released a map of expected weather conditions for January 25 until the 28th. Monday…
Photos-All of Egypt’s railroad cars to be replaced by end of 2021: Sisi
January 25, 2021
Photos-All of Egypt’s railroad cars to be replaced by end of 2021: Sisi
Egypt’s railway sector is getting a makeover and optimizing its efficiency, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, adding that…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 674 cases and 57 deaths on Sunday, total now 161,817
January 25, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 674 cases and 57 deaths on Sunday, total now 161,817
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Sunday confirmed 674 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
Egyptian minister slams Ethiopia’s continued intransigence on GERD negotiations
January 24, 2021
Egyptian minister slams Ethiopia’s continued intransigence on GERD negotiations
Egyptian Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Abdel Ati has criticized Ethiopia’s continued intransigence regarding Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.…
First doctor and nurse in Egypt receive Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccinations
January 24, 2021
First doctor and nurse in Egypt receive Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccinations
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed on Sunday witnessed the first round of vaccinations for medical staff at…