Egypt
North Sinai governor says situation improving
May 1, 2017
North Sinai governor says situation improving
Major General al-Sayyed Harhour, the North Sinai governor, said the security situation in the province is improving, thanks to the…
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
May 1, 2017
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
For many people, a visit to the Nile Delta can be all about recreation, but not for Egyptian archaeologist Nora…
Foreign Ministry responds to ElBaradei complaint, says passport on way to Vienna
May 1, 2017
Foreign Ministry responds to ElBaradei complaint, says passport on way to Vienna
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ahmed abu Zeid has replied to a complaint from former vice president Mohamed ElBaradei over the delay…
30C in Cairo, 24C in Alexandria forecast for Tuesday
May 1, 2017
30C in Cairo, 24C in Alexandria forecast for Tuesday
Mild weather is forecast for Tuesday on western and eastern coasts, the Delta and Cairo, meteorologists said.Low- and medium-level clouds…
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh remains popular despite disagreements with Sisi
May 1, 2017
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh remains popular despite disagreements with Sisi
His attendance at several events this week indicated that Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb's popularity hasn't waned despite disagreements with…
Pope Francis says ‘concerned’ over Regeni case
May 1, 2017
Pope Francis says ‘concerned’ over Regeni case
Pope Francis expressed his concern over the case of doctoral student Giulio Regeni who was murdered in Egypt last year.He held…
37% of Egyptians are not satisfied with Parliament’s performance: Baseera
April 30, 2017
37% of Egyptians are not satisfied with Parliament’s performance: Baseera
It's been 15 months since the first Parliament's session and at least 37 percent of the Egyptians are not satisfied…
Banks closed on Monday for Labor Day
April 30, 2017
Banks closed on Monday for Labor Day
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has declared that banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Monday, which marks…
Was the Egyptian student in Germany killed in a racially-charged attack?
April 30, 2017
Was the Egyptian student in Germany killed in a racially-charged attack?
Ten days following the death of 22-year-old Egyptian student, Shaden Mohamed al-Gohary, in Germany, the local authorities have re-opened investigation after…
Parliament considers social media draft law, would refer unmonitored Facebook users to trial
April 30, 2017
Parliament considers social media draft law, would refer unmonitored Facebook users to trial
Paving the way for state surveillance over social media networks in Egypt, writer of the social media draft law MP…