Egypt
Intellectuals refuse normalization with Israel
December 10, 2015
Intellectuals refuse normalization with Israel
Participants in the General Conference of Egypt Writers announced they would reject all forms of normalization with Israel. The participants said…
Tired of catcalls? Pink Taxi promises to drive women around Cairo peacefully
December 10, 2015
Tired of catcalls? Pink Taxi promises to drive women around Cairo peacefully
For many women in Egypt, fending off catcalls and lewd comments is a grim routine of daily life.According to the…
Russian tourism official expects resumption of flights by February 2016
December 10, 2015
Russian tourism official expects resumption of flights by February 2016
Vice president of Russia's Association of Tourist Operators Dmitry Gorin expressed hope that flights between Russia and Egypt would resume…
Recent gas discoveries to strengthen Egypt, Cyprus, Greece cooperation: minister
December 10, 2015
Recent gas discoveries to strengthen Egypt, Cyprus, Greece cooperation: minister
Recent gas discoveries in Egyptian waters will strengthen the economic partnership between Egypt, Cyprus and Greece, said Petroleum Minister Tareq…
9 officers to stand trial over fatal torture of detainee
December 10, 2015
9 officers to stand trial over fatal torture of detainee
Egypt’s General Prosecutor Nabil Sadeq has referred nine police officers from Luxor to criminal trial over charges of torturing a…
Qalyubiya rattled by official inquiry of bearded, niqab-wearing teachers
December 10, 2015
Qalyubiya rattled by official inquiry of bearded, niqab-wearing teachers
Teachers at the Education Ministry's department in Qalyubiya are uneasy after receiving a letter that requests teachers to inform the…
433 drugs were missing on the market in November: report
December 10, 2015
433 drugs were missing on the market in November: report
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtained a list naming 433 missing drugs on the market for the month of November.
Russia to manufacture trains instead of Hungary
December 10, 2015
Russia to manufacture trains instead of Hungary
Egypt has signed a contract with Russia for the manufacture of 700 air-conditioned train cars for an estimated value of…
British ambassador supports Egypt’s war against terrorism
December 10, 2015
British ambassador supports Egypt’s war against terrorism
British Ambassador to Cairo John Casson expressed support to Egypt on Wednesday, saying his country would never abandon Egypt under…
MPs express concerns, plans ahead of new parliament
December 10, 2015
MPs express concerns, plans ahead of new parliament
Newly elected members of parliament continued procedures for obtaining parliament IDs on Wednesday and Thursday, making statements to Al-Masry Al-Youm…