Egypt
Govt studies regional economic hub in Alexandria
June 8, 2015
Govt studies regional economic hub in Alexandria
The government is studying the establishment of a regional economic hub in Alexandria on an area of 40 million square…
Pope Tawadros takes part religious festival between Orthodox, Catholic churches
June 8, 2015
Pope Tawadros takes part religious festival between Orthodox, Catholic churches
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese attended on Sunday the celebration of “Brotherly Love Day”…
Digging graves – a penalty for dancing in Saudi Arabia
June 8, 2015
Digging graves – a penalty for dancing in Saudi Arabia
According to the ruling issued by the Jeddah Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia, two convicted girls must visit 10 patients…
PM meets Russian Federal Atomic Energy delegation
June 8, 2015
PM meets Russian Federal Atomic Energy delegation
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab met on Monday with visiting head of the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency and his accompanying…
Soldier killed, another wounded in North Sinai mortar bombing
June 8, 2015
Soldier killed, another wounded in North Sinai mortar bombing
An army soldier was killed and another was wounded Monday when a mortar rocket hit a security outpost in Sheikh…
Amnesty calls for release of 19-year-old detainee
June 8, 2015
Amnesty calls for release of 19-year-old detainee
Amnesty International has called for the release of a 19-year-old Egyptian, who has been detained for more than a year…
Romania backs Egypt’s UNSC bid
June 8, 2015
Romania backs Egypt’s UNSC bid
Romania has voiced support for Egypt’s quest to win a non-permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council for the…
Report: 51 violations against journalists in May
June 8, 2015
Report: 51 violations against journalists in May
The Journalists Against Torture Observatory has issued its monthly report on violations against journalists and media professionals, listing 51 violations:…
Campaign count: 163 activist disappearances since April
June 8, 2015
Campaign count: 163 activist disappearances since April
A campaign demanding the release of political prisoners has counted 163 forced disappearances of activists since April, adding to escalating…
Electricity Ministry cancels price increase as per Sisi instructions
June 8, 2015
Electricity Ministry cancels price increase as per Sisi instructions
Electricity Ministry said the annual increase of electricity prices set to be applied in July will not take place in…