Egypt
Police officer, soldier injured in Arish IED blast
December 4, 2015
Police officer, soldier injured in Arish IED blast
A police officer and a soldier were injured after an IED explosion hit their armored vehicle on the Arish-Qantara Sharq…
Minority gains in parliament, Copts win 6% of seats
December 4, 2015
Minority gains in parliament, Copts win 6% of seats
Winners of seats in parliament include minority populations that achieved great success compared to previous elections, including Coptic Christians, who…
UPDATE: Molotov cocktail kills 16 people at Cairo restaurant after dispute
December 4, 2015
UPDATE: Molotov cocktail kills 16 people at Cairo restaurant after dispute
A Molotov cocktail hurled at a Cairo restaurant killed 16 people and wounded two on Friday, Egyptian security officials said.One…
We are keen on luring more visitors to Egyptian destinations: Ukrainian Ambassador
December 4, 2015
We are keen on luring more visitors to Egyptian destinations: Ukrainian Ambassador
Ukrainian Ambassador to Egypt Hennadi Latii affirmed his country's keenness on increasing the number of visitors to various Egyptian destinations,…
Egypt’s foreign reserves inch up $8 million at end-Nov
December 4, 2015
Egypt’s foreign reserves inch up $8 million at end-Nov
Egypt's foreign currency reserves rose slightly by about US$8 million to $16.423 billion at the end of November from $16.415…
Organization lobbies for release of Egyptian researcher Iskandarani
December 3, 2015
Organization lobbies for release of Egyptian researcher Iskandarani
An international activist lobbying group is pressing for the release of detained Egyptian journalist Ismail al-Iskandarani who was arrested Sunday…
Meet the next parliament’s most controversial MPs
December 3, 2015
Meet the next parliament’s most controversial MPs
After elections for Egypt’s House of Representatives ended on Wednesday and days before the High Elections Commission announce the official…
Moderate weather expected Friday
December 3, 2015
Moderate weather expected Friday
Meteorologists expect moderate weather Friday in the north and warmer weather in the south during the day, cooler at night. Low-level…
Swiss Embassy, Cairo Runners to organize Geneva running event
December 3, 2015
Swiss Embassy, Cairo Runners to organize Geneva running event
The Embassy of Switzerland announced Thursday that it would organize the “Geneva Run in Cairo" on December 4, in coordination…
Hotel accommodation prices decline by 50%: tourism expert Sameh Saad
December 3, 2015
Hotel accommodation prices decline by 50%: tourism expert Sameh Saad
Tourism expert Sameh Saad said in an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm that the prices for hotel accommodations have been reduced by…