Latest in Tag: alexandria Highlight
Latest in Tag: alexandria

Experiencing Alexandria: The city as text and context part II
I reflect on the city and how we see it, how we experience it and how we relate to it

Cairo central distribution point joins postal workers strike
New strikes come in response to arrest of five striking Postal Authority workers from their homes

Experiencing Alexandria: The city as text and context
I reflect on the city. The city and how we see it, how we experience it and how we relate to it

First week of university classes saw ‘tremendous’ amounts of rights violations: AFTE
Students express anxiety and fear over the presence of security forces in and around Egyptian campuses as protests continue
Two army officers and five militants killed in Qaliubiya
Bomb disabled in Alexandria courts complex
Human rights group condemns ‘attack’ on Kom Al-Deka detainees
Security forces allegedly fired tear gas into a dorm full of minors, attacked protesting parents

Court upholds sentence in Sayed Belal murder case
Defendant had challenged the court verdict sentencing him to 15 years in prison
‘Terrorist cell’ arrested in Alexandria: Ministry of Interior
Statement claims more than a dozen detained in Muslim Brotherhood-linked “militia”

One dead, 19 injured in Friday clashes
At least 10 were arrested in Alexandria for involvement in clashes between demonstrators and security forces

Misdemeanour courts send 220 to prison for separate incidents in Alexandria
Prisoners referred to Homeland Security Prosecution for joining the Muslim Brotherhood

Six police officials acquitted of charges of killing protesters in Alexandria
Final case dating back to the beginning of 25 January Revolution ends with acquittal

Two more MB leaders referred to criminal court
The organisation was banned by court and designated a terrorist organisation by the government
Court upholds charges for four Alexandria detainees
Lawyer says there is still room for appeal but it is a process that will take a very long time

Homeland Security searches Radio Tram offices
“We were treated well,” says Radio Tram Manager

US announces EGP 1m in support of the Museum of Islamic Art and Dar al-Kutub
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) will coordinate closely with Egyptian institutions to help restore the site.

Auguste Perret’s Villa Aghion under threat in Alexandria
This is the second time the villa has been under threat of demolition, after a partial attempt in 2009.
‘Massive’ fire at Alexandria CSF camp
The fire, which was brought under control, was allegedly caused by an electrical short

One killed, 35 injured in Friday protests
Attempted sit-in dispersed in Matariya, which saw high levels of violence on 25 January
Participants of political flash mob sentenced to two years with hard labour
Defence laywer says sentence will be challenged

Clashes spring up in Egypt on eve of revolution anniversary
Violence erupts across multiple governorates, leaves 8 dead, 59 injured, and 171 arrested
In Pictures: Clashes in Alexandria
AFP – Egyptian protesters and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood scatter as a tear gas canister explodes next to them during clashes withEgyptian police in the northern port city of Alexandria on 23 January 2014. Clashes between rival Egyptian students at a university in Alexandria killed at least one student, a supporter of ousted Islamist president …

One student killed during Alexandria University clashes
Clashes erupt after a student protest; MOI claims it only intervened after student’s death
Pure beauty awaits in Egypt
Now is the perfect opportunity to explore many Egyptian wonders in a serene atmosphere
Alexandria lawyers group accuses Homeland Security officers of torturing detainees
Association to Defend Alexandrian Detainees names five Homeland Security officers who allegedly tortured detainees in Alexandria Security Directorate

Four dead, 169 arrested during Friday marches
Deadly clashes erupted in Suez and Alexandria days before the national referendum
Friday violence leaves five dead
Clashes in governorates result in 122 arrests, Ismailia protester arrested with 14 IEDs

Nine sentenced for two years in prison
Those sentenced include prominent Alexandrian activists accused of taking part in protest in solidarity with Khaled Said

Interior Ministry spokesman promises ‘high security’ during church services
Cabinet spokesman expects “terrorist” attacks by the Brotherhood during Eastern Christmas

Four students arrested while decrying Rabaa’s dispersal acquitted
Students were accused of unlawful assembly, and “terrorising citizens”

Winter storms
In Alexandria the relentless winds and rain resulted in a very high tide and drove one boat onto the rocks lining the famous Corniche.