Latest in Tag: alexandria Highlight
Latest in Tag: alexandria
Protesters and security clash at Alexandria court
Three protesters detained amid claims of security services violence while police verdict is due
High casualties following building collapse
Illegally built building in Alexandria collapses, rescue forces evacuate two neighbouring buildings
First spark of ‘hunger revolution’
Street vendors hold protests at five different governorates calling for better conditions
Two Saints church bombing memorial held in Alexandria
Various political and civil groups have joined a memorial in solidarity with the families of those killed by a suicide bomber in Alexandria in 2011
Almost a hundred arrested in Alexandria clashes
Violence takes over Alexandria again as Islamists and non-Islamists clash
Alexandria clashes escalate
Fighting near Al-Qa’ed Ibrahim Mosque, protesters set ablaze two buses transporting Islamists
Minor clashes erupt in the vicinity of Al-Qa’ed Ibrahim Mosque
Islamists face-off with non-Islamist protesters in exchange of rock-throwing, police use teargas to disperse protesters
Islamist demonstration planned for Friday in Alexandria
Solidarity demonstration for sheikh accused of urging worshipers to vote “Yes” in constitutional referendum
Alexandria standoff resolved
A fight between pro and anti-constitution demonstrators put Al-Qa’ed Ibrahim mosque under siege for over 12 hours
Standoff in Alex
Police are negotiating between Islamists and anti-constitution protestors
Violence in several governorates during Friday protests
Protesters face violence by security forces, FJP members and unidentified assailants
6 April students clash with Brotherhood students
Two arrested in Alexandria
Sheikh resigns over ministry interference
Al-Azhar needs to be more independent says Abdel-Baseer
Protesters attacked by people wielding machetes
Clashes continued on Saturday
FJP accuse protesters of ransacking headquarters in Alexandria
Protesters deny involvement
Claims Muslim Brotherhood are rounding up activists
Activists allegedly handed over to the police
Protestors march on FJP offices throughout Egypt
Rage peaks in Alexandria, Suez and Mahalla
Alexandria workers steadfast in strike
Spinning and weaving company shut down
ArtBeat Festival: A cultural meeting point
The band was astonished by the Mansoura audience, who sang along with the German lyrics, without understanding what they were saying. “The audience was the best public I have ever played for,” said Max Gaier, vocalist.
New in the cinema
A short preview of the new movies in the cinemas this weekend.
New in the cinema
If this movie lures you with the flashy name of director Oliver Stone, the eye candy that is Salma Hayek and annoying-mouth-movements lady aka Blake Lively, or if you maybe you have a thing for veteran bad guys like John Travolta and Benicio Del Toro, you are in for a disappointment.
Egypt’s buildings continue collapsing
More buildings collapse in both Alexandria and Assiut
Chilean culture week opens in Cairo
The works were all representative of the artists’ native Chile in one way or another, often reflecting both the nature and people of Chile. In addition to the artworks exhibited in Cairo, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has also received 13 works in a notable ceremony that will be permanently on display there.
New movies in the cinema
What’s new on the big screen this weekend
Police attack historic used book market in Alexandria
“All the kiosks have licences”, says a book vendor
And an ostrich in a palm tree
Maybe El-Brince shares my appreciation of this strange looking, pea-brained, fast running mega bird. Our long-necked, feathered friend is revered for its ability to plunge its head in the sand to avoid seeing what should remain hidden from plain view. And given what purportedly went on is this villa the poor animal must have spent most of its time faced down.
New movies this week: a lot more of the same
Ted Ted tells the story of a teddy bear who comes to life when his young owner, John Bennet, wishes on a star. The walking, talking bear becomes famous for a while, making TV appearances and the like. Mark Wahlberg plays the adult Bennet who is still loyal to his by now bitterly disappointed, pot-smoking, …
“Killed by police” father arrested
Al-Mansh arrested for destroying public property, aggression against authorities
Protests at Alexandria plant turn violent
“One person died yesterday. Approximately 12 to 14 were injured” during protests at the Abu Qir Thermal Power Plant, a spokesman from the Ministry of Interior confirmed in a phone call. The Saturday protests have settled down after “some officers and soldiers went to save the plant,” he said. “Everything is now calm and quiet.” …
Egyptian Copts celebrate Virgin Mary’s feast
The celebrations include a mass in church, with chants specific to the occasion, as well as the breaking of the fast in church. On the night prior to the mass, the night prayer, Asheyya in Arabic, prepares the faithful for communion.