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Military council appoints new minister to Ganzouri cabinet

Military council appoints new minister to Ganzouri cabinet

The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued on Sunday a declaration appointing Minister of State for Local Development…
Ganzouri holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo

Ganzouri holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo

Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri on Sunday held talks with Saudi Ambassador in Cairo Ahmed Abdel-Aziz Qattan which involved the…
Sunday’s papers: Suggestions for the way forward

Sunday’s papers: Suggestions for the way forward

Sunday’s papers focus on suggestions to accelerate the timeline of the transitional period as the results of the second round…
Govt to incorporate street children in new health insurance system

Govt to incorporate street children in new health insurance system

Street children will be included in a new medical insurance system, Health Minister Fouad al-Nawawy said on Sunday. He added…
Finance Ministry prohibits selling alcohol, cigarettes outside airports

Finance Ministry prohibits selling alcohol, cigarettes outside airports

Egypt's Finance Ministry has ordered the Egypt Free Shops Company (EFSCO) to stop selling alcohol and cigarettes anywhere other than…
Judge releases arrested blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah

Judge releases arrested blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah

A judge representing the public prosecutor’s office ordered the release of prominent blogger and activist Alaa Abd El Fattah today.…
Former Interior Minister accuses journalist of ‘humiliating police’

Former Interior Minister accuses journalist of ‘humiliating police’

Former Interior Minister Mansour al-Essawy has filed a case against a journalist accusing him of humiliating the police, Al-Ahram newspaper…
Advisory council proposes moving up Shura Council elections, shortening transition period

Advisory council proposes moving up Shura Council elections, shortening transition period


The advisory council to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has suggested holding the election for Egypt’s upper…
Military council adviser: MPs won’t draft new constitution

Military council adviser: MPs won’t draft new constitution

Members of Egypt's new parliament will not take part in writing the country's new constitution, according to a member of…
Activists, public figures demand early presidential election

Activists, public figures demand early presidential election

Many activists and public figures are demanding that the presidential election be held immediately after the final stage of the…
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