Egypt
Heatwave expected from Thursday
April 6, 2016
Heatwave expected from Thursday
It is forecast that Thursday will mark the first day of a heatwave in all areas of the country, with…
Five students injured as building collapses in downtown Cairo
April 6, 2016
Five students injured as building collapses in downtown Cairo
An empty three-storey building collapsed Wednesday morning on Talaat Harb Street in downtown Cairo, causing the destruction of part of…
Egypt responds to Italy’s strong-worded statement over student killing
April 6, 2016
Egypt responds to Italy’s strong-worded statement over student killing
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed in a statement the "deep regret" of Egypt on both the official and popular levels…
18 students injured in a school bus accident in 6 October city
April 6, 2016
18 students injured in a school bus accident in 6 October city
18 students were injured when a school bus was overturned in 6th of October city on Wednesday morning. All the…
Russian plane crash prompts 45 per cent decline in number of tourists to Egypt: CAPMAS
April 6, 2016
Russian plane crash prompts 45 per cent decline in number of tourists to Egypt: CAPMAS
The number of tourists visiting Egypt has declined by 45.9 percent in February compared to the same time last year…
Press syndicate gives interior ministry 48 hours to revoke Khaled al-Balshy’s arrest order
April 6, 2016
Press syndicate gives interior ministry 48 hours to revoke Khaled al-Balshy’s arrest order
Egypt's press syndicate gave the interior ministry an ultimatum on Tuesday demanding the withdrawal of an arrest order against syndicate official Khaled al-Balshy within…
Saudi king sets aside frustrations with Egypt for state visit
April 5, 2016
Saudi king sets aside frustrations with Egypt for state visit
Despite years of mutual frustration and disappointment over diverging priorities, Saudi Arabia and Egypt remain fundamental to each other's security,…
As Thursday approaches, Italy prepares for escalatory measures against Egypt
April 5, 2016
As Thursday approaches, Italy prepares for escalatory measures against Egypt
"If there is no change in Egypt's approach to cooperation in regards to the murder of Guilio Regeni, our government…
Sudan to release Egyptian students involved in exam cheating: Embassy
April 5, 2016
Sudan to release Egyptian students involved in exam cheating: Embassy
The Sudanese government has decided to release the 20 Egyptian students who were involved in cheating during this year’s Sudanese…
Egypt’s Regeni delegation will fly to Rome Wednesday: Prosecution
April 5, 2016
Egypt’s Regeni delegation will fly to Rome Wednesday: Prosecution
The Egyptian delegation investigating the murder of Italian Researcher Giulio Regeni in Egypt will depart for Rome on Wednesday, public…