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We are under siege; town has not fallen so far: Colonel Soliman
Clashes between army personnel and militants erupted Wednesday morning at Sheikh Zuweid police station, numbers of casualties remain undetermined

From palace to prison: 1 year of Morsi’s rule
Daily News Egypt reviews decisions and circumstances which led to former president Mohamed Morsi losing popularity in one year

Domestic tourism programme to visit Taba, Nuweiba stops in Ramadan: Sulaiman
Primary approval given to extend programme until end of September, which raises hotel and compound occupancies

Repeated promises to establish a parliament in post-30 June Egypt
Officials have, between 2013 and 2015, continually promised “elections soon”, yet they remain a distant prospect

Update: Intensive Sheikh Zuweid clashes continue, reports of civilian deaths
More explosions occur in Sheikh Zuweid, whilst reports of deaths are still conflicting

Young authors were faced with cruel injustice due to Al-Sisi’s decree
It is sad and shameful that a terrible decree would be taken into consideration without anyone protesting or asking why, especially since publishing houses as well as bookstores took it more seriously than those who issued it.It is sad and shameful that a terrible decree would be taken into consideration without anyone protesting or asking why, especially since publishing houses as well as bookstores took it more seriously than those who issued it.

Attacks continue ahead of 3 July anniversary
Police officer shot dead in Helwan security checkpoint attack

“BuSSy” seeks safe space
Crowd funding ongoing for space as group can no longer provide “safe and judgement-free environment” they promise, says project manager

Intensifying clashes kill dozens of army soldiers, militants in Sinai
Conflicting reports on the number of deaths circulate in media outlets

Hold the interior minister and his leaders accountable
The blood of Hisham Barakat is the responsibility of everyone with no exception, including the Ministry of Interior, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the government. Although it is necessary to hold all parties accountable and to punish the negligent and the careless, we cannot make the incident an excuse to impose more restrictions on the people. …

Emirati entrepreneur innovates ‘Lego’ into training device
“I plan to expand my services to the Egyptian market soon,” says Al-Zaabi

Nafham targets 1 million users by 2016
“We plan to present vocational training videos to qualify youth for the labour market,” says General Manager

Fawry financial transactions increase by 50% in Q1 of 2015
The company started working through a paid capital worth EGP 77m, of which 75% belonged to Egyptian banks and entities including: Amlak Egypt, AlexBank, the Information Technology Development Fund, the Arab African International Bank, Raya Holdingand HSBC.

4.9% increase in YTD automotive market: AMIC
Chevrolet, Hyundai and Toyota remain the market leaders in May 2015

Mobile phone operators research 5G technology
By 2020, LTE subscriptions are expected to reach 3.1bn, compared to 500m in 2014.

Emaar expects EGX approval for capital increase
Company set allotment ratio for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at 2.78% per subscriber

Housing Ministry considers cooperation with private sector in new project
Minister of Housing Mostafa Madbouly said he would consider cooperation between the government and the private sector for the implementation of 500,000 housing units for middle-income housing in Egypt. The initiative was proposed by the General Division of Real Estate Investment at the Chamber of Commerce. Madbouly called upon the division to benefit from the …

Government targets EGP 262bn loan for budget deficit in Q1 of FY 2015/2016
Ministry of Finance to issue treasury bills with EGP 189.5bn and treasury bonds with EGP 72.5bn between July and September 2015

President may return draft budget to government to reduce deficit: Former economy minister
Government is obliged to adhere to old budget until new one is approved, according to Sultan Abu Ali

Prosecutor General’s assassination sparks local uproar
ANHRI renewed its demands to put an end to reducing counter terrorism measures “to the security stick only, stressing that the only way to confront terrorism and eradicate it from its roots is through respecting the rule of law”.

Coptic Bishop attempts to clarify comments on homosexuality, repeats affronts
Leading Bishop maintains that homosexuality is a condition that can be “redeemed”

Regional, international community condemns Barakat’s assassination
Egypt’s allies reaffirm backing Al-Sisi while foreign reactions want killers brought to justice

Legal amendments expected to speed up executions
Possible Muslim Brotherhood figures’ executions in coming days, says human rights expert

Egypt criticises Amnesty International over report full of ‘lies’
War of words between Egypt and international human rights organisations continues

Vodafone attracts 1 million clients using mobile money transfer services
Fixed Internet acquires 7% of company’s profits

No stability without just solution for Palestine: Shoukry
FM Shoukry welcomed the Quartet on the Middle East on Tuesday
Man shot dead in Al-Arish
North Sinai governor orders compensation for victims of Monday explosion
1 killed, 4 injured in Beni Suef, Qena shootings
Unknown assailants fired at police vehicle and microbus

El Pais correspondent flees Egypt under threat of arrest
Spanish authorities advised journalist Ricard Gonzalez there was an “imminent risk of arrest” if he stayed

Project aims to renovate the beauty of Alexandria’s buildings
Volunteers include artists, sketchers, and photographers documenting Mediterranean city’s architectural heritage