Latest in Tag: alexandria Highlight
Latest in Tag: alexandria
British Embassy in Cairo closes over security concerns
Australia also raised warning level on possible terrorist attacks in Egypt
Student protests break out against Mubarak verdict
Revolutionary Front calls for protests in 11 different universities around Egypt
Update: Mahienour El-Massry released after hours of arrest
The human rights lawyer was arrested in the area surrounding Stanley Bridge in Alexandria
Cairo court postpones Shura Council appeal verdict to 23 November
Verdict of El Raml police station case postponed as well by Alexandria Misdemeanour Court, to 8 December
Little Egypt: Journey through history in 2 hours
The touristic and educational 190 feddans village is ill-organised
Alexandria nurses threaten further strikes
A group of striking nurses from the Amiry Hospital in Alexandria condemned the investigations into their strike following the deaths of two patients, according to a statement released online. Night-shift nurses began their strike at Alexandria University’s Amiry Hospital during their Thursday shift, with 17 staff members suspected of inciting the strikes, during which two …
A final call to save Alexandria’s antiquities
Intellectuals and archaeologist launch campaign to expend Graeco-Roman museum
Prosecution investigates deaths following nurses’ strike in Alexandria
Nurses have pending financial dues since September, no response was made, claims Nursing Syndicate
President appoints new deans to 7 university faculties
Decisions in line with legal amendments made by the president, allowing him to appoint university staff
Road accident involving school bus leaves 18 dead
Armed forces sent a medical plane to transfer the casualties
5,000 farming families face eviction in Alexandria
Egyptian Endowments Authority seeking to convert land into real estate investments
Royal Museum of Jewellery reopens for first time since 25 January Revolution
The museum includes 1,045 archaeological pieces that belonged to Egyptian royalty
Al-Sisi travels to Alexandria to oversee naval exercises
Al-Bader exercises mark anniversary of sinking of Israeli destroyer Eliat in 1967
Alexandria student dies after sustaining birdshot injuries
The student was struck in the head during clashes in Alexandria University last week
22 arrested in Kafr El-Sheikh protests Friday
MOI official says detained will face prosecution
Alexandria detainees’ appeal verdict postponed
Detainees are accused of violating Protest Law by participating in demonstration organised in solidarity with torture victim Khaled Said
31 arrested in Friday protests
Protesters were calling for a new wave of mass demonstrations, says state media
Two children killed as buildings collapse in Sohag
Unstable housing structures continue to be a problem in Egypt
Rights group condemns arrest of Rabaa Al-Adaweya witness
Human Rights Watch says former professor was beaten and his home raided
The food explorer
Cairene sets out to find and review Egypt’s best eats on new website “MostakshFood”
From pollution to art
Art exhibit showcases contemporary art made from trash collected from the Red and Mediterranean seas
Police arrest 6 Morsi supporters at Alexandria demonstration
Dispersals of demonstrations continue as forces continue to crack-down on dissenting voices
30 arrested in North Sinai operation
Tunnels in Sinai destroyed by armed forces bringing total to 1696
Tourism insights from around the world
By Omar Khedr Changing perceptions and successfully rebounding an entire industry is generally a herculean challenge. Representing approximately 6.5% of Egypt’s total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as being an important source of foreign exchange, Egypt’s travel and tourism industry forms a vital bedrock of her economy. The industry benefits from several competitive advantages. …
Occupancies decrease in coastal areas following Eid Al-Fitr holiday: Vice President of Chamber of Hotels
Occupancies for hotels in coastal areas increased during the holiday to more than 80%, said Al-Shaer, as many Egyptians left their homes to spend Eid Al-Fitr elsewhere.
Egypt Cup goes to Al-Zamalek, Smouha left empty-handed
Alexandria’s Smouha mourns after league loss; miss out on cup title, beaten by Cairo giant Al-Zamalek in final
Ramadan beneath the surface: Fish at Farag since Farouk times
Ramadan provides an annual opportunity for restaurants to show off their best meals for the hungry, fasting crowd. The food business thrives as customers line up to find a seat in dinner halls, fast food outlets and “shaaby chic” kitchens. But there are other establishments to choose from once you’re done with lengthy family dinners at home: local places only known by name and neglected by reviewers. We, a meat-loving Egyptian and a flexible vegetarian foreigner with a shared love of food, go on a culinary quest through the streets of Cairo to experience Ramadan beneath the surface.
Almasria Universal Airlines considers operating flights to tourist areas at discounted prices: Chairman
Almasria Universal Airlines considers operating flights to Sharm El-Sheikh and Luxor during peak seasons holidays at reduced prices
BP invests $10bn in Egypt
British oil company’s north Alexandria project will start production in 2017
50 Muslim Brotherhood supporters sentenced to 5 years imprisonment
Defendants charged with violating Protest Law, lawyer claims lack of evidence