Egypt
Quarter of Egyptians want unemployment raised in parliament: survey
January 11, 2016
Quarter of Egyptians want unemployment raised in parliament: survey
The Egyptian Centre for Public Opinion Research ”Baseera” conducted a poll that asks Egyptians what the most important topics in…
Defendants in Hurghada attack visited the city prior to the attack: investigation
January 11, 2016
Defendants in Hurghada attack visited the city prior to the attack: investigation
The Supreme State Security Prosecutors' interrogation of the second defendant in Friday's attack on three tourists in Hurghada revealed that…
British security company team arrives in Hurghada airport
January 11, 2016
British security company team arrives in Hurghada airport
As a first step toward the implementation of an agreement signed between the Aviation Ministry and the Control Risks Company…
Officers get 5-7 years in prison for 2011 fatal beating, false drug charge
January 11, 2016
Officers get 5-7 years in prison for 2011 fatal beating, false drug charge
Giza Criminal Court sentenced one police officer to seven years and five lower ranking officers to five years in prison…
Egypt’s archeological sites, museums open to the public for free on Thursday
January 11, 2016
Egypt’s archeological sites, museums open to the public for free on Thursday
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damati announced that all archaeological sites and museums will be open for free on Thursday, for Egyptians…
Meet parliament’s new speaker: Ali Abdelaal
January 11, 2016
Meet parliament’s new speaker: Ali Abdelaal
Egypt's House of Representatives elected MP Ali Abdelaal as parliamentary speaker on Sunday after he won the majority of votes,…
Egypt tightens security on Libyan border following mysterious airstrikes
January 11, 2016
Egypt tightens security on Libyan border following mysterious airstrikes
Egyptian police forces deployed near the border with Libya have been put on a high state of alert following airstrikes…
Lawsuit demands withdrawal of Mubarak medals, decorations
January 11, 2016
Lawsuit demands withdrawal of Mubarak medals, decorations
A lawyer filed a lawsuit before the administrative court of the State Council demanding the withdrawal of medals and decorations…
Parliament’s inauguration irregularities sad, not funny: Bassem Youssef
January 11, 2016
Parliament’s inauguration irregularities sad, not funny: Bassem Youssef
Former comedy show host and political satirist Bassem Youssef had an unexpected reaction to social media sarcasm of parliamentary members'…
Blunders, oath breaches and misspellings dominate parliament’s day 1
January 11, 2016
Blunders, oath breaches and misspellings dominate parliament’s day 1
Egypt’s 596-member House of Representatives held its inaugural session on Sunday, marking the final step in the roadmap announced following…