Latest in Tag: alexandria Highlight
Latest in Tag: alexandria

NAT tenders Tram rehabilitation consultancy in Alexandria
The project includes the development of 28 stations at a length of 13.7 km

Church bombing suspects allegedly participants of Rabaa sit-in: state media
Attacks occurred in recent months, leaving dozens killed and more injured

13 alleged militants arrested in police raids in Beheira and Alexandria
Interior ministry says arrested individuals are members of the Muslim Brotherhood

3 suspects detained in relation to Palm Sunday terror attacks
The arrested face charges of using terrorism as means to achieve goal of destroying the state, prosecution said

Church attacks perpetrators will be brought to justice: Al-Sisi to Tawadros II
Ministry of Interior in search of Tanta attacker’s identity after naming Alexandria’s suicide bomber

Parliament approves state of emergency
The Prime Minister attended a general session in parliament on Tuesday to clarify reasons and conditions for imposing a state of emergency in the country

Investigations to reveal identity of Palm Sunday attackers ongoing
Egypt links attacks to local militant groups in connection with leaders in Qatar and Turkey
In Pictures: Church bids farewell to victims of terrorism
A long night of funerals took place at Mar Girgis Church in Tanta, as more than 27 victims of the terrorist attack which left at least 70 others injured on Palm Sunday were mourned. A second attack on St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, where Pope Tawadros II was giving a sermon, saw the …

EGP stays steady against US dollar despite church bombings
Bankers claim the attacks will not impact the exchange rate greatly

Declaration of state of emergency stirs fears among citizens
The state of emergency officially started on noon Monday

Foreign media highlights “Christians’ security need” in coverage of Palm Sunday attacks
Washington Post and The New York Times question the efficiency of security measures

Cabinet to explain 3-month state of emergency to parliament
Terrorism is continuing battle, says Al-Sisi

Church bids farewell to victims of terrorism
Frustrated people take it out on press and media, say journalists

Bombings of churches have no serious effect on investments in Egypt: ILO director
There will be a slight impact on investments in the coming period, says FEI deputy

Terrorist attack in Egypt claims first three female police officers
A total of seven police officers were killed after a man detonated himself at the entrance of Alexandria’s St. Mark’s Cathedral on Sunday

In Video: Families gather outside morgue after Tanta Church bombing

Army to be deployed to secure institutions: Al-Sisi
Special forces from the military to assist police, says presidency

In Video: IS attacks Egypt’s churches on Palm Sunday, kills 45, injures 100+

Condemnations dominate reactions to church attacks
Local and international reactions affirm support to Egypt, condole the victims’ families

IS attacks Egypt’s churches on Palm Sunday
27 killed and 78 injured in Tanta church explosion where bomb was disarmed a week earlier
In Pictures: Explosion at Saint Mark’s Church in Alexandria
At least 11 people were killed and 33 injured in an explosion at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria on Sunday, Ministry of Health spokesperson Khaled Megahed reported. The explosion occurred a few minutes after the departure of Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II from the church. Media outlets reported that the head of the investigation …

11 killed, 33 injured in explosion at Saint Mark’s Church in Alexandria
The explosion took place a few minutes after Pope Tawadros II left the church

Unused assets committee to decide on lands soon: Alexandria governor
Alexandria’s administrative authority seeks to exploit all unused assets to stimulate investment in the governorate

Police arrests 13 alleged brotherhood members in Alexandria
The police raid targeted an educational centre in Alexandria, where the arrested were reportedly planning to restructure the Muslim Brotherhood’s military wing

Russian arrested at Borg El-Arab airport for carrying IED
Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing after the Russian citizen tried to board a plane to Istanbul

WUZZUF joins Alexa Employment Fair in Alexandria this February
Much luck for those in Alexandria this February, whether a company is looking to hire or a talent looking for an opportunity. WUZZUF, Egypt’s online recruitment website, is joining Alexa, one of the most important job fairs in Egypt, the Middle East, and North Africa. The event is organised by Target and will be taking …

Death penalty verdict issued for Coptic alcohol merchant murderer
The defendant confessed to crime saying he “would kill all alcohol sellers if he could”
For the third time, Alexandria hosts African Optimist Championship
This is not the first time for the city of Alexander the Great to host such a prestigious sporting event

Pirelli to set up 2 service centres in Alexandria and Ain Sokhna in 2017
60% of the company’s production is exported, says Abdel Hamid

Ministries of international cooperation, housing sign agreement with UNDP for Alexandria 2032 strategy
Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr and Minister of Housing Mostafa Madbouly witnessed on Monday the signing of an agreement regarding the participatory strategic urban planning for Alexandria until 2032. The two-year agreement between the Ministry of International Cooperation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) should have been completely planned out by 2016, but …