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42 Syrian refugees head to Germany after months in detention in Egypt
European delegations visited Karmooz police station to help release the refugees

‘I Saw Harassment’ gets positive response from male citizens in awareness campaign
“We hope police are better trained and ready to help victims during Eid,” says coordinator

Spinneys continues to expand in Egypt
Spinneys opened its first branch in Egypt nine years ago, and since then has made significant strides to increase its presence locally and also to enhance the brand’s image and awareness.

Former president on death row
Morsi received death sentence in prison break trial, life sentence in espionage trial, defence to appeal the verdict

Secrets and the Ladies’ Factory shed light on harassment
The main idea was to eliminate stereotypes by getting the stories out in the public, whilst helping the women involved acquire a better understanding of harassment.
Morsi receives life sentence in espionage trial
Court yet to announce verdict in “Prison Break” trial

The redeeming power of love
By Dr Cesar Chelala She was a mentally challenged woman yelling and cursing at passersby. We were a group of children, teasing and yelling at her. Fortunately, she didn’t pay any attention to our bad behaviour. That we were children being silly or that the incident happened decades ago, however, doesn’t diminish my responsibility, or …

16 faint in overcrowded Cairo metro: Ministry of Health
Metro broke down between two stations

Journalists should have legal rights, not face detention: Press Syndicate
After Al-Sisi’s apology to lawyers, journalists demand clear stance on press freedom

Druze mount next flashpoint in Syrian conflict: Implications for Israel
By James M. Dorsey Syrian Druze have become the next potential flashpoint in a proxy war between Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel that is exacerbating the Middle East’s multiple conflicts. With rebel forces advancing towards the mountainous Druze stronghold in north-western Syria, this month’s killing by Jabhat Al-Nusra jihadists of 23 members of a Druze …

It is our disease and we must cure it
By Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor Enough sitting around hoping for miracles! Enough waiting for the United States or its Western allies to cleanse the Arab world from the growing cancer of terrorism! Are Arab countries waiting until ‘Islamic State’ fighters knock down their citizens’ doors in what still remains of Arab-controlled territories before acting in a …

No point in strategy to develop auto industry without body to follow up: EJB Auto Committee Head
The strategy should include replacing cars, and purchasing local products by governmental bodies, says Mohamed Salem

10 specifications on imported cars to be applied by July
Some of the 10 specifications concern headlights, tyres, door locks, and speed metres, amongst other items.

Bridgestone offers new Ecopia fuel saving tyres
New tyre saves 12% of fuel consumption, will be offered to trucks from August: Ahmed Yehia

Presidency adopts truck manufacturing project for youth
Instructions were issued to Ministry of Military Production to deliver 2,000 vehicles on daily instalment of EGP 100

Misr Italia announces new project in Ain Sokhna
Company announced plant expands with projects in other areas in Egypt

AIBK allocates EGP 300m to mortgage finance: SME Sector Head
The bank has 420 units under financing in 10th of Ramadan City provided by MFF, says Taha

CBE initiative to support tourism is only partial solution: ETF Chairman
Ministry of Tourism to support tourism investment fund with EGP 100m, of which EGP 25m sent to Ayadi company established by Ministry of Planning

Clients must resolve problems before benefitting from CBE initiative: IDBE Chairman
Initiative allows banks to allocate an amount for new loans granted to clients who do not pay debts on regular basis with 5% of fund’s value

Egypt on top of Frontier Markets Index: Merrill Lynch report
Egypt is best in class growth and strong earnings momentum, says report

EGAS to supply second gasification ship in September
Technical evaluation in place for offers from companies taking part in tender

2 billion people outside banking system: World Bank
International banking Financial Inclusion Summit 2015 ends in Budapest

ICC is purposeless: South Africa’s ruling party
Reports suggest Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir flew back to Sudan despite ICC arrest warrant

1.1m butane gas cylinders available daily in Ramadan: Petroleum ministry
Butane gas consumption sees only slight rise of 3%-4% in Ramadan, says former EGPC Vice Chairman

Court might withdraw death sentence in Morsi trial: Experts
Defence team spokesperson in “Prison Break” and espionage trials anticipates court to withdraw many death sentences
Detention renewed for student detained over 500 days for anti-torture t-shirt
Teenager Mahmoud Hussein was allegedly beaten and electrocuted into saying he possessed explosives, belongs to Muslim Brotherhood

UN envoy Leon in Cairo for Libya consultations
US strikes at infamous Algerian Al-Qaeda leader

Minister of Industry adopts new IMC plan on SMEs, clean environment
IMC will provide over 5,600 services for more than 2,000 companies during new fiscal year

Rafah border opening extended to 5 days: Palestinian official
President Abbas intervened to “ease the burden on families” during Ramadan

2 policemen reportedly arrested for possessing unlicenced weapons
The policemen were arrested on Sunday in Ismailia