Egypt
Egypt opens Rafah to let stranded Palestinians return to Gaza
May 26, 2015
Egypt opens Rafah to let stranded Palestinians return to Gaza
Egyptian authorities opened the Rafah crossing on Tuesday, for the first time in nearly 80 days, to allow stranded Palestinians…
Egypt attracts $1.1 bn investments in renewable energy projects in five months
May 26, 2015
Egypt attracts $1.1 bn investments in renewable energy projects in five months
Renewable Energy Authority CEO Mohamed al-Sobky said Egypt has attracted $1.1 billion investments in renewable energy projects in five months,…
Daqahlia villagers protest drinking water cuts
May 26, 2015
Daqahlia villagers protest drinking water cuts
Dozens of al-Mohagerin 2 residents in Daqahlia protested outside the governorate's headquarters Tuesday, holding empty jerrycans that represent the drinking water…
Egyptian, Russian ministers tackle cooperation in medical field
May 26, 2015
Egyptian, Russian ministers tackle cooperation in medical field
Health Minister Adel al-Adawy and a delegation from the ministry have met with the Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis…
Moscow to supply biggest deal of MiG-29 fighters to Egypt soon
May 26, 2015
Moscow to supply biggest deal of MiG-29 fighters to Egypt soon
Russian websites have said Russia has approved a contract with Egypt to sell 46 Russian MiG-29 fighter planes that will…
Egypt summons Pakistani diplomat over Pakistan’s rejection of Morsi death sentence
May 26, 2015
Egypt summons Pakistani diplomat over Pakistan’s rejection of Morsi death sentence
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry summoned the Pakistani charge d'affaires in Cairo to inform him of Egypt's full rejection of a…
Electricity Ministry on high alert ahead of Ramadan, exams, high temperatures
May 26, 2015
Electricity Ministry on high alert ahead of Ramadan, exams, high temperatures
The Electricity Ministry has raised an alert at all its production, transmission and distribution companies ahead of Ramadan, school and…
Minister highlights 1.386 mn ton rise in local wheat supplies
May 26, 2015
Minister highlights 1.386 mn ton rise in local wheat supplies
The total amount of wheat the Egyptian government has obtained for the production of subsidized bread stands at 4.532 million…
Verdict on Ultras as terrorist groups to be issued June 16
May 26, 2015
Verdict on Ultras as terrorist groups to be issued June 16
The Administrative Court has set June 16 as the date to issue its verdict on considering all Ultras' associations terrorist…
Prosecutors challenge Popular Alliance members’ acquittal in January 25 demonstration
May 26, 2015
Prosecutors challenge Popular Alliance members’ acquittal in January 25 demonstration
Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat decided on Tuesday to challenge a court ruling acquitting the leaders and members of the Socialist…