Egypt
Egypt’s Shura Council elections start on August 9: NEA
July 4, 2020
Egypt’s Shura Council elections start on August 9: NEA
The President of the National Elections Authority (NEA), Lasheen Ibrahim announced on Saturday the election schedule for the Shura Council.…
Heat keeps Egyptians at home, as beaches and parks remain shut
July 4, 2020
Heat keeps Egyptians at home, as beaches and parks remain shut
As temperatures across Egypt increase, particularly at Upper Egypt, citizens have found themselves stuck at home to beat the heat…
Egypt’s top court uphold 15-year imprisonment, LE6 million fine against Ahmed Douma
July 4, 2020
Egypt’s top court uphold 15-year imprisonment, LE6 million fine against Ahmed Douma
Egypt’s Court of Cassation on Saturday turned down an appeal by activist Ahmed Douma, and upheld an earlier ruling sentencing…
Egypt closes Al-Hussein Mosque for violating coronavirus measures
July 4, 2020
Egypt closes Al-Hussein Mosque for violating coronavirus measures
The Cairo Religious Endowments Directorate has moved to shut down the Imam Al-Hussein Mosque until further notice, referring the mosque’s…
Photos: Upper Egyptian man locks sister in derelict room for 22 years
July 4, 2020
Photos: Upper Egyptian man locks sister in derelict room for 22 years
A man in Upper Egypt locked his sister inside a derelict room for 22 years in an act of inhuman…
Egyptian Parliament amends bill on car radio and wireless equipment charges
July 3, 2020
Egyptian Parliament amends bill on car radio and wireless equipment charges
The Egyptian House of Representatives Planning and Budget Committee approved a bill to amend some provisions of Presidential Decree Law…
Egypt operates 171 flights, reopens 5 museums and 8 archaeological sites
July 3, 2020
Egypt operates 171 flights, reopens 5 museums and 8 archaeological sites
Cairo International Airport on Thursday operated 113 international and domestic passenger flights carrying a total of 12,114 passengers. Five museums…
Egypt receives fifth new Airbus aircraft
July 3, 2020
Egypt receives fifth new Airbus aircraft
President of EgyptAir Holding Company Roshdy Zakaria announced that Egypt has received a fifth Airbus plane from Airbus’ factory in…
Social media users accuse former AUC student of harassing, raping dozens of girls
July 3, 2020
Social media users accuse former AUC student of harassing, raping dozens of girls
A. Z. are the initials of an Egyptian student who has been accused of sexual harassment and rape by dozens…
Egyptian Premier League football to be suspended if coronavirus situation worsens: minister
July 3, 2020
Egyptian Premier League football to be suspended if coronavirus situation worsens: minister
Egypt’s Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy said during a telephone call with the television program “Yahdoth fi Masr” (Happening…