Egypt
Sinai Bedouins demand removal of governor
December 25, 2011
Sinai Bedouins demand removal of governor
About 500 senior members from Bedouin tribes in Sinai have demanded the removal of Governor Khaled Fouda and Security Director…
Military council appoints new minister to Ganzouri cabinet
December 25, 2011
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
December 25, 2011
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
December 25, 2011
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
December 25, 2011
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
December 25, 2011
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
December 25, 2011
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’
December 25, 2011
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…