Latest in Tag: alexandria Highlight
Latest in Tag: alexandria

Military prosecution renews detention of Alexandria shipyard workers for 11 days
The workers arranged the sit-in demanding their delayed financial dues and annual pre-Ramadan bonuses, says ECESR lawyer

Qaitbay citadel hosts another wedding despite public discontent
Despite the historical and cultural value of the citadel, the Ministry of Antiques has opened it be used for wedding ceremonies as a means of making a profit and refreshing domestic tourism.

Greek Day celebrates culture, cuisine of Egypt’s Mediterranean neighbour
Entrance to the event was free, and participants were welcome to join in celebrating Greek culture by tasting Greek food and dance performances and Greek-themed activities

Alexandrian sanitation workers’ strike extends to fifth day
The striking workers allege they are owed outstanding wages for January and February

Spinneys opens a new store in Alexandria
On March 10, the newest Spinneys supermarket opened its doors to Alexandrians in the upscale neighborhood of Smouha

Two police officers charged with assaulting doctor remain have been in jail for 15 days
Assaulted doctor’s hand was fractured when he intervened to save his colleague from assault

Maamoura development to be completed within 3 years
Ministry of Investment is studying the establishment of a new 2.1km bridge in Maamoura, with an estimated cost of EGP 35m

25 reappear in Alexandria after reported enforced disappearances
Despite police forces denying their arrest, 25 reappeared in police stations

Alexandrian military court sentences 8 to death
The defendants are charged with planning to assassinate military figures

IED disarmed in Alexandria, minor protests continue to be violently dispersed
Police said unknown persons planted the bomb in Al-Max street

Themar for Real Estate lists Montazah Elegance in Alexandria for sale
The project is being developed in cooperation with the Egyptian Emirates group, which has overseen construction, while Themar manages development and marketing for the project

In response to lawsuit, Environment Minister says coal is being used within strict measures
Lawsuit was filed earlier by families of Wady El-Qamar against government officials for allowing coal use in a nearby cement factory

Social media succeeded impacting decision-making in 2015
Reham Saeed programme was suspended after social media outrage

Directorate of Veterinary Medicine kills stray dogs in Alexandria
The official entity organised an armoured patrol to shoot any stray dog in sight

Court refuses second appeal to release El-Massry, Shaaban, and Al-Kahwagi
The appeal included other activists and journalist Youssef Shabaan

$72m total investment acquired by Careem since inauguration
Around 15 females work with Careem as captains in its Egyptian fleet

Life in the shadow of a cement factory
Mostafa Ghazal says both his home and his family’s health have been ruined

New industrial area in Borg El-Arab under study
Investments in the area are expected to reach EGP 8.6bn

Alaa Al-Aswany’s monthly seminar banned by security forces
“The published work of Al-Aswany has been widely celebrated, so it is a shame that the Egyptian government is trying to prevent him from writing and organising discussions,” says Gamal Eid

Man dies in Alexandria police station after ‘beatings’
Lawyers say tuk-tuk driver Amr Farouq’s body showed signs of torture

Alexandrian MPs to form governorate bloc in parliament
For the first time in parliamentary history, MPs representing the governorate of Alexandria met to form an ‘Alexandria MP Bloc’. Ahmed El-Sherif, a member of the House of Representatives for Al-Nour Party in Alexandria, said independent MPs as well as those representing parties are in agreement regarding cooperation and coordination. He added that they feel …

Road bridge damaged on Cairo-Alexandria Agricultural Road
Traffic flow partially restored in Qaliubiya after truck collision

Al-Sisi urged implementing rehabilitation of irrigation systems to avoid rainfall floods
President stressed on importance of completing all special procedures and urgent planning, especially in Alexandria and Behira

I will not abandon my duty of telling the truth: El-Henawy
TV anchor Azza El-Henawy returns to state TV as investigations come to an end

‘El-Maknasa’ storm begins in Alexandria, Beheria and Kafr El-Sheikh
Irrigation minster went on an inspection tour to Alexandria

Groom arrested in wedding in Alexandria
Alexandria Security Directorate has denied the arrest, but the interior minister confirmed it

Ministry of Electricity to cut power during heavy rainfall
New residential city for people affected by floods in Beheira

EGP 1m granted towards after-effects of floods in Alexandria: AfDB
The grant consists of in-kind assistance for 5,000 families, emergency pumps and the clearing of drainage systems

PM will form new emergency and crisis committee
68 schools did not work Monday in Beheira due to heavy rain and floods

2 buildings collapse in Fayoum, killing 9
Fayoum governor orders immediate help for residents and to arrest suspects