Latest in Tag: Daily News Egypt Highlight
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Parties welcome court decision postponing elections
Parliamentary elections were set to take place this month, with parties now urging government for quick amendments
173 militants killed in army operations during February
Armed forces announce results of collective operations targeting militants in North Sinai
Hamas reacts to Egypt’s ‘farce’ terrorist ruling
Cairo court’s decision taints country’s reputation and confirms Israel as ally
Cairo demonstrates for stricter animal rights law
Protest comes after video featuring dog being slaughtered received widespread condemnation
Al-Sisi meets King Salman in first Saudi visit
Egypt-Saudi relations have been strong and stable for years, says Al-Sisi
I write to tell the story of our generation: Novelist Yasser Ahmed
In his interview with Daily News Egypt, writer Yasser Ahmed revealed some secrets about the preparation of his first two novels, his favorite writers as well as his upcoming novels and literary works.
Egypt: A nation floating in greyness
By Mohammed Nosseir Life has certainly always been full of many colours. Despite the recent attempt being made to use new, non-traditional colours that have never been used before, only two colours – black and white – should define the relationship between a state and its citizens (in other words, whether the rule of law …
Egyptian spectator ban: Flashpoint for conflict and statement of weakness
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian cabinet decision to end the suspension of professional football in late March but reinstitute the ban on spectators attending matches could spark renewed clashes between militant fans and security forces. The decision against the backdrop of mounting evidence that Egyptian general-turned-President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has no apparent intention of easing …
FEB develops 17 informal areas
Development plan in cooperation between FEB, Cairo governorate, administration of military works of the armed forces, and Ministry of Local Development
EBRD, SFD support Egyptian women entrepreneurs
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Social Fund for Development (SFD) organised a “Supporting Women in Business” forum addressing the challenges facing Egypt’s women entrepreneurs. In a statement Thursday, the EBRD said that during the event, gender and small business experts discussed the challenges and opportunities facing women-led SMEs. It concluded …
NBE to grant credit for 640 housing units
CBE launched mortgage initiative last April worth EGP 10bn for real estate financing involving funding housing for low-middle income classes at concessional terms
Foreign tobacco companies in Egypt reject new cigarette price increases: Official
Tensions prevail in cigarette market, traders exploit the situation to raise prices, according to CTA head in Cairo, Giza
CBE keeps ratings unchanged
Overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, main operations’ rate stand at 8.75%, 9.75% and 9.25%, respectively, bank said
Friday protests mark start of ‘revolutionary week’
Anti-coup alliance calls for week of anti-government protests
Parliamentary candidates used bribes, other promotion violations: Report
International observatory mission noted that politicians used Libya’s tragedy to campaign for themselves
Naguib Sawiris plans to buy majority stake in Euronews
High-profile businessman Naguib Sawiris acquires 53% stake in Euronews channel in a capital increase of € 35m ($39m)
Al-Sisi visits Saudi Arabia
Egyptian, Saudi Arabian heads of state to discuss regional security situation
15-year-old brother arrested in case of 9-year-old facing military trial
It is unclear whether the minor will be included on charges to face a military tribunal
Egypt condemns burning of Jerusalem mosque, church
The attacks are believed to have been implemented by a group of Israeli settlers
Al-Sisi meets former German chancellor in Cairo
Schröder stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation between the two countries
25,529 Egyptians return from Libya
Flow of Egyptians from Libya increased during past eight days, following release of “Islamic State” video
Muslim Brotherhood leaders sentenced to life imprisonment
Four defendants on same case were previously given death sentence
3rd detainee dies in Matariya police station
Official autopsy reports shows lawyer Kareem Hamdy was tortured to death, prosecution orders media gag on further investigation findings
Conscript killed, 2 injured in Fayoum
Five separate attacks on security personnel occurred in Fayoum Friday, killing one and injuring two. Police conscript Hassan Abdel-Hakam, was killed during a drive-by shooting at a police checkpoint, with a 21-year-old conscript injured in the same attack, the Ministry of Interior said Saturday. Another conscript was injured in an attack on a police station in …
Amnesty International urges Egyptian officials to drop Shawkan charges
Photojournalist has spent 550 days in detention without trial, says international rights watchdog
Egypt dubs Hamas ‘terrorist organisation’
Court rules in favour of lawyers claiming Hamas kills security personnel, despite Hamas representatives having visited Cairo in August for talks with Israel
US Senator John McCain calls out Egypt’s human rights, reaffirms military support
Leader of the Senate’s Armed Services Committee statement highlights case of imprisoned activists, rejecting trade-off between democracy and security
New terrorist entities law vague, violates freedoms: NGOs
Over 20 NGOs criticised law which could be applied to peaceful individuals, statements and newspaper articles
Officer killed, another injured in tunnel collapse
“State of Sinai” posts photos of destroyed houses allegedly following armed forces operations in North Sinai
Al-Sisi meets Hashemite king, discusses ‘war on terrorism’
The two heads of state discuss concerted efforts to “counter terrorism”