Egypt
Mahalla: A city on the verge of a labor revolt
September 21, 2011
Mahalla: A city on the verge of a labor revolt
Workers in the Egyptian city of Mahalla, a hub for the labor movement and one of the most industrial cities…
Protesters block Suez-Ismailia Highway to protest death of young man
September 21, 2011
Protesters block Suez-Ismailia Highway to protest death of young man
Hundreds of people blocked the Suez-Ismailia Highway on Wednesday after the death of a young man in Suez. According to…
Political forces denounce mixed system for parliamentary elections
September 21, 2011
Political forces denounce mixed system for parliamentary elections
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has criticized the ruling military council for deciding to hold the upcoming parliamentary…
Military council confirms mixed system for parliamentary elections
September 21, 2011
Military council confirms mixed system for parliamentary elections
The parliamentary elections will be held as scheduled, under a mixed system of 50 percent list-based and 50 percent single-winner…
ElBaradei calls for implementation of Treason Law
September 21, 2011
ElBaradei calls for implementation of Treason Law
Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei on Wednesday called for the activation of the Treason Law and the exclusion of former leaders…
109 candidates to vie for Journalists Syndicate positions
September 21, 2011
109 candidates to vie for Journalists Syndicate positions
Egypt's Journalists Syndicate stopped accepting candidacy applications Wednesday, the deadline for its October elections. Five candidates - Yehia Qallash, Mamdouh…
Agriculture Ministry deputy survives assassination attempt in North Sinai
September 21, 2011
Agriculture Ministry deputy survives assassination attempt in North Sinai
An Agriculture Ministry deputy on Wednesday survived an assassination attempt in North Sinai Governorate. A medical source at Arish Public…
Egypt, Turkey consider joint trade route
September 21, 2011
Egypt, Turkey consider joint trade route
Egypt and Turkey are considering creating a joint trade route linking the coastal cities of Alexandria and Mersin, said Mostafa…
Court orders 3 privatized companies returned to state
September 21, 2011
Court orders 3 privatized companies returned to state
An Egyptian court on Wednesday ordered three privatized companies returned to state ownership as employees celebrated the ruling. Dozens of…
Judicial reform hits a bump as judges propose conflicting draft laws
September 21, 2011
Judicial reform hits a bump as judges propose conflicting draft laws
As a pivotal draft law regulating Egypt’s judiciary is debated, judges face a crucial challenge in agreeing on its nuances…