Latest in Tag: Daily Highlight
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New wage law under discussion
The National Council for Wages decided in a meeting to review the national wage policy and problems afflicting the labour market

Presidential decree details military oath
The oath excludes swearing allegiance to the president

Market still pounded with losses
Fears of upcoming demonstrations along with the Syrian-US issues weigh heavily on market

Abdel Fatah denies reports of spying investigation
Well-known activist says accusations are “rumours”

Dispersals were ‘necessary and inevitable’: El-Beblawi
Prime minister comments on security, economy and ElBaradei

Decision to temporarily relocate Ramlet Boulak residents revoked
Residents of the informal neighbourhood and civil society organisations celebrate the court verdict

Troubled Egyptian- Turkish trade relations: FEDCOC
The economic ties between the two countries are under threat after the Turkish Prime Minister’s comments regarding Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb

Presidential advisor defends constitutional amendment
The constituent assembly formation expected to be announced soon; different institutions submit lists of nominees

Constitutional amendments mostly criticised
30 June Front puts forward a list of nominees for the constituent assembly, Misr Al-Qawia Party says it will not take participate

Civilians still face military trials
Several civilians tried for crimes related to “harming” the armed forces

Prisoners suffocated on gas, says new report
Forensic Medical Authority report supports interior ministry statements

Syrian crisis casts shadow on Egyptian market
Stock market witnesses the biggest fall since the 14 August violence.

Egyptian pound’s value rises
The value of the Egyptian pound recovers slightly after 2-week long depreciation.

Detentions renewed for those arrested following pro-Morsi protests
Rights group says almost 1500 arrested since pro-Morsi sit-ins dispersal

Al-Wafd Party head to visit Sudan
El-Sayed Al-Badawi to meet Omar Al-Bashir to discuss regional issues

Tamarod likely to form political party
Grassroots campaign says becoming a party is “the next step”

Banking sector rating falls following national downgrades
Economic uncertainties and political turmoil are reflected in poor bank ratings
Justice Ministry considers changes to nationality law
Ministry pushes for stricter measures for granting Egyptian nationality
Activists investigated on claims of espionage
6 April Youth Movement co-founders referred to prosecutors
Al-Zawahiri’s aide arrested
Detainee accused of providing Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in with weapons

Mubarak’s trial postponed
Trial overshadowed by charges pressed against Morsi; defence requests summoning Al-Sisi to testify in court

Research centre finds sit-in dispersal adhered to international standards
Ibn Khaldun Center outlines 14 August dispersal process
Internet porn ban case turned down
Administrative court turns down the case for procedural reasons while the ban proves to be practically very difficult

NCHR reshuffle receives mixed reactions
New members mostly come from a human rights background, independent personalities form shadow council

EU’s Foreign Affairs Council discusses Egypt
EU revokes export licenses to any equipment used for internal repression
15 dead following shooting in Banha
Alleged shooter found dead following attack

Badie detained for 15 days
UN calls for the government to act transparently in the judicial process

Safwat Hegazy arrested
Islamist preacher accused of inciting violence from platform of Rabaa sit-in
Surviving journalist detained after army checkpoint shooting
Following Monday shooting at an army checkpoint in Beheira
Foreign ministry lobbies for support from abroad
Ministry meets with diplomats from Arab, Asian countries as well as Security Council members to advocate the state’s account of the latest violence