Latest in Tag: Controversy Highlight
Latest in Tag: Controversy

Cleopatra causes controversy in Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
This extraordinary commencement gave the festival its distinctive identity, transforming it into an attractive space for creative experimentation in the arts, and a platform for the budding artists to be discovered and to make a name for themselves.

Watch It: Egyptian Netflix sparks controversy with start of TV drama in Ramadan
More than 99% surveyed by Daily News Egypt agreed they will not subscribe in the application, others believe it’s good for selling series

NCW files report to general prosecutor against MP Elhamy Agina
Agina’s statement on virginity tests spurred widespread controversy

State Council finalises controversial church construction and Civil Service laws
Council says examination of press and media law will take time as Press Syndicate urges parliament to issue it

Fighting weird t-shirts and makeup: Metal concert controversy
Heavy metal band accused of being devil worshippers due to their appearance; Musicians Syndicate claims they do not having any permits, band denies

High-profile figures to push for Fahmy’s deportation, others hope for presidential pardon
Al Jazeera trial verdicts raise more concerns on press freedom and journalists’ detention
NGOs, NCHR demand revision, participation in drafting anti-terror law
Government promises to take into consideration concerns raised over press freedom

Media controversy continues
Another TV anchor investigated, accused of “contempt of religion”

El Hangar Theatre issues apology to group cancelled for political content
The apology was prompted by the controversial cancelling of the performance scheduled for this evening widely understood to be caused by some controversial content

Prank program stirs further TV based political controversy
TV has become a new front for political sparring between Israel and Egypt with a TV prank program escalating the tension