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Diaa Rashwan re-elected as Press Syndicate Head for new term
The current Head of Egyptâs Press Syndicate, Diaa Rashwan, has won the seat for a second term after obtaining 1,965 of the votes. Rashwanâs win compares to the 1,506 votes cast for his nearest rival, Refaat Rashad. His win came during midterm elections that were held amid strict precautionary measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. …

Diaa Rashwan rejects âpro-state candidateâ label in Press Syndicate elections
âWe all are people of state, but we are not children of government,â says Rashwan

Diaa Rashwan discuss upgrading of press institution with Prime Minister, Finance Minister
The development plan of national institution focuses on the digitisation of the news service at press institutions, says Gabr

States do not interfere with the media anywhere but in the Arab world : Rashwan
Rashwan said that foreign media in Egypt is doing its job to the fullest, however some of them insult and defame Egyptians

Press Syndicate supports Al-Tahrirâs protesting journalists: Rashwan
Journalists are on hunger strike for two days until their demands are fulfilled

SIS asks foreign media to comply with professional standards in covering Egyptian affairs
Several foreign media outlets, like AFP, reported arrests, clashes in past two days

Rashwan to meet with Al-Tahrir heads, journalists to discuss disputes
Group of journalists staged a sit in during past week against salary cuts

Press Syndicate files lawsuit against SMC sanction list
Diaa Rashwan demanded suspension of media list and its cancellation

Press Syndicate condemns storming of Sada El-Balad
Film producer Ahmed El-Sobki released on bail of EGP 1,000 after being accused of storming the news website

Press Syndicate to give its opinion on SMCâs sanctions list soon: Rashwan
SMC published sanctions list to face media violations, irregularities

Diaa Rashwan elected as head of Egyptâs Press Syndicate
Renowned journalist Diaa Rashwan won the presidency of Egyptâs Press Syndicate in the mid-term election held on Friday, according to a committee supervising the election, headed by Gamal Abdel Rahim. Rashwan received 2,810 votes while his closest competitor Refaat Rashad, board member of Akhbar Al-Youm, had 1,585 votes. Despite the fact that the number of …

Rashwan prioritises journalistsâ unity, persevering professional dignity in Press Syndicate election
Renowned journalist repeatedly stresses on necessity of journalistsâ participation in upcoming general assembly on Friday

SIS head to meet BBC Cairo bureau chief next MondayÂ
Zubeida Ibrahim, whom BBC report alleged to be forcibly disappeared, denied her disappearance, torture

SIS says two translators fired over wrongly referring to Hurghada attack as terrorism
Arabic version of our report clearly said that the incident was an assault with melee weapons on tourists, motive undetermined, says authority head

Al-Bayan newspaper case sparks journalists, prosecution dispute
“Press Syndicate should ban unregistered journalists,” says Prosecutor General

48 suspects referred to criminal court in Mayada Ashraf case
Prosecutor General accuses suspects of joining Muslim Brotherhood for non-peaceful purposes

Journalistsâ detention, electronic press among upcoming challenges: Qallash
âThe syndicate stood still for [a long period] and is capable of more,â says new Press Syndicate head

Egyptâs Press Syndicate: Struggle for journalism since 19th century
The syndicate celebrates 74th anniversary

Press Syndicate elects new head, signals reassertion of independence
New chairman Qallash expected to be more supportive of rights and free press than predecessor

Cabinet reassures press syndicate involvement in drafting laws
Press Syndicate called for Prime Minister to refrain from forming committee to draft press legislations
Normalisation allegations facing journalists resolved: Press Syndicate
Syndicate says journalists who visited Palestine last month did not violate general assembly measures forbidding normalisation with Israel

Press Syndicate welcomes constitutional amendments
A Sunday statement from the Press Syndicate praises developments in the Constituent Assembly’s consideration for press freedom
Religious channels shut down
Islamist channels that backed Mohamed Morsi are promptly shut down following Al-Sisiâs Wednesday night announcement

At least a dozen journalists injured in Moqattam
Journalists protest outside the Press Syndicate condemning the attack on FJP newspaper journalists; syndicate chairman files a complaint with the prosecutor general

Journalists protest attacks on freedom of expression
Protest calls for protecting journalists and freedom of expression: âYour terrorism wonât stop usâ
Review: Commentaries debate Press Syndicate elections
After the electoral victory of Diaa Rashwan as the new chairman of the Press Syndicate, several writers in major Egyptian newspapers dissected the elections. Many have stated that Rashwanâs success has proven the failure of the Muslim Brotherhood, which partially supported his rival, Abdel Mohsen Salama. Journalists and the change Mohamed Salmawi Al-Masry Al-Youm …

Journalists elect new syndicate board
The press syndicate is holding early leadership elections following several internal disputes

Illicit gains investigations stir press syndicate
Two Al-Gomhoria journalists undergo investigations for illicit advertising commissions

Press Syndicate elect new board
Elections are held earlier due to problems within the syndicate