Egypt
First 2017 death from bird flu in Fayoum: Health Ministry
February 25, 2017
First 2017 death from bird flu in Fayoum: Health Ministry
A 48-year-old Egyptian man has died from the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, the…
Warm weather expected for Sunday, Cairo 24C
February 25, 2017
Warm weather expected for Sunday, Cairo 24C
Meteorologists expect warm weather to prevail on Sunday across most of the country, with cold temperatures prevailing at night, and…
Court delays verdict against journalist unionists to March 25
February 25, 2017
Court delays verdict against journalist unionists to March 25
Qasr al-Nil Misdemeanor Appellant Court on Saturday delayed the verdict on the appeal made by journalist unionists against an earlier…
Egypt’s foreign debt to reach 30 percent of GDP by June: central bank governor
February 25, 2017
Egypt’s foreign debt to reach 30 percent of GDP by June: central bank governor
Egyptian Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer said late on Friday that he expects the country's foreign debt to reach 30…
Egypt prepares for IMF’s quarterly review of its austerity program
February 25, 2017
Egypt prepares for IMF’s quarterly review of its austerity program
The Egyptian government undertook several preparations to receive the mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), tasked with reviewing the…
Dozens flee North Sinai as IS systematically kills Coptic Christians
February 25, 2017
Dozens flee North Sinai as IS systematically kills Coptic Christians
Dozens of Coptic Christians fled the city of Al-Arish in northern Sinai on Friday, heading to the adjacent Ismailia governorate…
Foreign Ministry raises entry visa fees
February 24, 2017
Foreign Ministry raises entry visa fees
The Foreign Ministry has decided to raise entry fees to Egypt from various land, sea, and air ports from US$25…
Bashir denies Egyptian involvement in strikes in South Soudan
February 24, 2017
Bashir denies Egyptian involvement in strikes in South Soudan
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has denied any involvement by the Egyptian army in strikes against the opposition in South Sudan.Bashir…
20 foreign, Egyptian companies propose Red Sea investments worth LE50 bn
February 24, 2017
20 foreign, Egyptian companies propose Red Sea investments worth LE50 bn
The Red Sea Governorate announced its cooperation with the Ministry of Investment to decide by mid-March on offers made by…
FM spokesperson refutes idea of Palestinian state in Sinai
February 24, 2017
FM spokesperson refutes idea of Palestinian state in Sinai
The spokesperson for the Presidency Alaa Youssef denied recent media reports about proposals for the settlement of Palestinians in the…