Egyptâs doctors strike for one day
The Doctorâs Syndicate and the Ministry of Health provide conflicting figures on strike participation
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AFTE condemns shutting down Freedom and Justice Party newspaper
The rights group said the “shutdown raises fears on the future of journalism in Egypt”
Political parties and Egypt’s constitutions
The Daily News Egypt takes a look at the positions of prominent parties in both years.
Fatah urges Hamas to stop interfering in Arab countries
Egypt remains a point of contention bet6ween the rival groups
Doctorsâ Syndicate will protect striking doctors
The doctors have announced the protocol for their strike scheduled for Wednesday
Egyptian envoy to South Sudan meets with Salva Kiir
The Egyptian delegation delivers aid to Africaâs newest country
Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist organisation: Cabinet
Anti-Coup Alliance downplays the decision
Karam Saberâs case referred to Islamic Research Academy
The ruling in Saberâs case was postponed to January pending a decision by the Islamic Research Academy
Ministers announce final draft of law for medical professionals
Doctors have been holding negotiations with the ministers of health and finance this week
Appeal date set for sentenced activists
This comes after the sentencing ignited condemnation and criticism from domestic and international groups
After activistsâ sentencing, US concerned for freedom of assembly in Egypt
Latest criticism of the sentencing of three activists has ignited condemnation and criticism
Doctors negotiate with ministers
Negotiations are expected to be completed by Tuesday
Brothers Mekki and others, summoned for investigations
Judges being investigated for alleged involvement in pro-Brotherhood group
Timeframe set to complete study on effects of Ethiopian dam
The study will be binding for Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan, says Egyptâs irrigation minister
Arab League holds Israel responsible for hindering peace
The Arab League held an emergency meeting on Saturday to discuss Palestinian-Israeli negotiations
Fahmy meets Japanese PM and FM
Foreign Minister met with top Japanese officials before concluding his Asia tour
Mansour meets with Abbas to discuss Egyptâs role in peace process
This is Abbasâs third visit to the Egyptian capital since July
Hagel shares concerns with Al-Sisi
The US Defence Secretary discussed developments with the Egyptian Defence Minister Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi on the phone
Negotiations over doctors’ demands to begin next week
Doctors say they will begin a partial strike on 1 January if the results of negotiations are “unsatisfactory”
Egypt considering relief for Palestinians
Egypt is currently making arrangements to transport Qatari-funded fuel to neighbouring Gaza
Mahmoud Abbas to visit Egypt
The top Palestinian official met with the Egyptian Ambassador on Tuesday ahead of his visit
Wasat Party initially boycotting constitutional referendum
The decision comes one day after the Anti-Coup Alliance announced that it would boycott
ANHRI demands immediate release of student found in possession of âRabaa rulerâ
The student has been detained since last month and an arrest warrant for his father was issued earlier this week
Anti-Coup Alliance boycotts referendum
The referendum will take place on 14 and 15 January
Iron and Steel strike deal falls through, workers continue to protest
Workers say their demands have not been met and protest outside the cabinet
ANHRI condemns âsiegeâ on universities
Condemnation follows a week full of violent university clashes resulting in many student arrests
EIPR announces support for Iron and Steel workers’ demands
Workers are demanding 16 monthsâ worth of profit-share owed to them
Bella, Nile view dining al Italiano
Bella offers authentic Italian food that are exquisitely made
CPJ calls for investigations into killing of journalists
The group ranks Egypt as the second deadliest country for journalists in 2013
Refugees from Syria released
Despite conflicting figures all parties agree most refugees from Syria have been released