Egypt
Weakening Egyptian pound to dollar will not solve economic crisis: expert
November 19, 2015
Weakening Egyptian pound to dollar will not solve economic crisis: expert
The Central Bank of Egypt governor's decision to raise the price of the Egyptian pound against the US dollar by…
Despite expansion, Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue drops for 9th consecutive month in October
November 19, 2015
Despite expansion, Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue drops for 9th consecutive month in October
Despite its expansion, Egypt's Suez Canal revenues dropped by 6.9 percent in October for the ninth consecutive month, reaching US$449.2…
US delegation requests security measures on Egypt-US flights
November 19, 2015
US delegation requests security measures on Egypt-US flights
A US security delegation requested Wednesday that Egypt's authorities not include freight cargos on passenger flights heading to the United…
Plane makes emergency landing in Bulgaria over bomb threat
November 19, 2015
Plane makes emergency landing in Bulgaria over bomb threat
An aeroplane with 161 people aboard made an emergency landing in the Black Sea city of Burgas on Thursday, following…
UPDATE 1-Islamic State says ‘Schweppes bomb’ used to bring down Russian plane
November 18, 2015
UPDATE 1-Islamic State says ‘Schweppes bomb’ used to bring down Russian plane
Islamic State's official magazine carried a photo on Wednesday of a Schweppes drink it said was used to make an…
Pickpockets, fare-dodgers beware: Cairo’s Ramses rail station to get own court
November 18, 2015
Pickpockets, fare-dodgers beware: Cairo’s Ramses rail station to get own court
To crack down on thieves, beggars, fare-dodgers and general harassment at Cairo's main train station, the Egyptian authorities have decided…
Armenia warns against travel to Egypt
November 18, 2015
Armenia warns against travel to Egypt
Armenia has warned its citizens against traveling to Egypt except when necessary, its state news agency said Wednesday. “The Armenian Foreign…
Egypt’s new wheat subsidy could cut future wheat harvests
November 18, 2015
Egypt’s new wheat subsidy could cut future wheat harvests
Egypt's decision to slash wheat subsidies, which has infuriated farmers, threatens to cut future harvests and force the country to…
NGO blames Paris attacks on ‘short-sighted’ policies
November 18, 2015
NGO blames Paris attacks on ‘short-sighted’ policies
Europe should address “root causes of terrorism” while reacting to the recent attacks in Paris that killed more than 130…
Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes commemorated on Twitter
November 18, 2015
Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes commemorated on Twitter
Twitter users are commemorating the fourth anniversary of the Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes on Wednesday (#Mohamed_Mahmod), posting a list with…