european union
Socialists celebrate as French vote nears close
World
May 6, 2012
Socialists celebrate as French vote nears close
PARIS — France looked set to crown Francois Hollande as its first Socialist president in nearly two decades in an…
Industry minister meets with EU ambassador over economic ties
Business
April 4, 2012
Industry minister meets with EU ambassador over economic ties
The ndustry and foreign trade minister on Wednesday highlighted the necessity of turning European Union-proposed initiatives into projects that positively…
Greek parties say election likely to be on 6 May: sources
World
March 27, 2012
Greek parties say election likely to be on 6 May: sources
ATHENS — Greece is likely to hold snap polls on 6 May to elect a government that must steer the…
Eurozone instability threatens Egypt
Business
March 11, 2012
Eurozone instability threatens Egypt
As the country struggles to get back on its economic feet, Egypt’s neighbors across the Mediterranean may be on the…
EU calls for minority representation in constituent assembly
Egypt
February 27, 2012
EU calls for minority representation in constituent assembly
The European Union discussed the latest developments in Egypt on Monday, after the European Parliament held a brief discussion about…
Europe talks of free trade with Egypt, activists frown
Egypt
February 27, 2012
Europe talks of free trade with Egypt, activists frown
As the country struggles to discern its political and economic future, Egypt is coming under greater pressure to advance its…
EU opens door to ‘debt relief’ for North Africa
Business
February 23, 2012
EU opens door to ‘debt relief’ for North Africa
BRUSSELS — European governments have opened the way for a radical offer of "debt relief" for Arab North African and…
Official: EU to provide Egypt with US$500 million in aid
Egypt
February 21, 2012
Official: EU to provide Egypt with US$500 million in aid
The European Union intends to support Egypt’s economy with US$500 million in response to a request by the Egyptian government,…
Egypt used fuel to pressure Hamas, Israeli newspaper reports
Egypt
February 19, 2012
Egypt used fuel to pressure Hamas, Israeli newspaper reports
Egypt’s desire to pressure Hamas to accept Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as the new leader of the upcoming interim government…
Finance minister: Egypt needs US$11bn for economic reform program
Business
February 10, 2012
Finance minister: Egypt needs US$11bn for economic reform program
Egypt will need about US$11 billion to finance an economic reform program over the next few years, said the finance…