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North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region
Despite losing one of his legs, a student goes from Cairo to Ain Sokhna on his bicycle
After six years of treatment, his passion lit the way to his inner strength
Freedom matters – even in a poor and uninformed nation
By Mohammed Nosseir Freedom is, and will continue to be, the most important attribute not only of genuinely democratic nations, but also of a people’s development and progress. Freedom is a gift from God that people can enjoy without burdening their respective governments. Yet autocratic rulers, who usually believe that they are right, are unable to …
What about Al-Sisi’s relations with politicians? (3)
Leaders of the 1952 family start taking power through alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood. Naguib, Nasser and El-Sadat did this. Finally, the Supreme Council – Al-Sisi followed. Even Mubarak, who began to clash with political Islam because it came to power – and the trend that was found guilty for the assassination of El-Sadat, allied …
In Video: The people demand in 2015
http://youtu.be/mE4fNvd9qe4 Video By: Mohamed Khokha
UAE’s DANA Gas receives $60m in overdue payments from Egypt
Emirati company Dana Gas said in a Sunday statement that it received $60m in late dues from the Egyptian government. The sum makes up only a part of the full amount of $212m Egypt still owes to Dana Gas. Egyptian payments to oil and gas companies have been delayed due to the country’s faltering economy …
Idku plant LNG exportation collapses 2014: BG official
Decrease gas production and domestic market needs cause sharp exportation decline
Al-Adly’s lawyer to run for parliament in upcoming elections
Mohamed El-Gendy will run as individual in Sharabeya-Zawyea district
Possible rise in metro ticket price sparks controversy
Campaign warns of “uprising of the poor” to protest the price hike
Al-Sisi to reassure Kuwaiti leadership on Egypt investment, settle issues: Experts
50% decline in costs of Gulf oil aid to Egypt due to sharp decline in world oil prices
American woman reported dead in Gharbeya
Media reports “mysterious death circumstances”
Activists, lawyers mock member accused of ‘liking’ Facebook page
Member of 6 April released, court to issue verdict 8 February
Revolutionary Socialists leader reports his assets seized over alleged terrorism connect
Names of 120 individuals claimed to be affiliated to Muslim Brotherhood groups given to CBE for funds freeze
NGOs’ reports slam judicial, security and economic system of 2014
“Decisions that affect the entire populations are made in a legislative vacuum, without transparency and in the absence of accountability mechanisms,” says EIPR
Army sergeant killed while defusing bomb in North Sinai
The blast also injured officer and soldier
Group claims setting police van ablaze
‘Popular Resistance’ posted footage of alleged members burning van
Over 100 deaths by abuse in Egyptian prisons in 2014: Report
El Nadeem Centre’s end of year report calls on government to take responsibility for widespread and severe mistreatment of detainees
Foreign ministry continues efforts for crisis resolution in Libya
Total number of abducted Christians in Libya has reached at least 20 in less than a week
Egypt reiterates support for Palestinian’s statehood aspirations
Palestinian Authority appeals to ICC following rejection of statehood bid
Once again, what about Al-Sisi’s relations with politicians?
A week after dissolving political parties, particularly on 16 January 1953, Abdel Nasser announced the establishment of the “Freedom Authority”, making it a direct subsidiary of the ruling “revolution council” at the time. It was purposely called “authority” rather than “party” or “front”. The expression makes it sound like one of the state’s authorities like …
Setting benchmark in battle for statehood: Palestine in Asian Cup
By James M. Dorsey Palestine has set a new benchmark for nations like the Kurds and the Kosovars, who see football as a key part of their toolbox to achieve statehood, with its qualification for this month’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup even if the Palestinian road to statehood is increasingly pockmarked by seemingly …
Minor rockslide following evacuation in Manshiyet Nasser
“We forced people out to save their lives,” says official
Challenges of providing water in Africa
By Dr Cesar Chelala One of the most notable changes in modern times is the rapid urbanisation of our planet, which began in the 19th century. While in 1950, 29% of the global population lived in cities, that figure is estimated now at 50%, and by 2030 it will reach 61%. In Africa, urbanisation experienced a …
2014: A year above expectations
Highest sales volume recorded for the past five years, Auto sales rebound despite the political circumstances
Unified licence the most prominent ‘communications’ pending file of 2014
Telecom Egypt solely aggrieved from delayed offering of unified licensing system
Important economic decisions in 2014/2015 economic plan
Government decisions not enough, Egypt needs to treat economic crisis by developing comprehensive economic plan, economic analyst
Key economic decrees in 2014
2014 witnessed several presidential and ministerial decrees that changed economic landscape
Cairo’s small business owners hope for stability, skilled workforce and clear-out of bureaucracy in 2015
Mixed year for efforts of city’s start-ups, but optimism about coming year rides high
2014 witnessed active climate for women
State response, measures and women rights supported by Al-Sisi
Demands from houses of worship
Special Year End 2014 Feature: Daily News Egypt visited mosques and churches to learn of the demands of Coptic Christians, Salafis, and other sects that fall outside the state-endorsed Azharite vision of Islam. The demands range from basic ones such as health and education that were once provided by religious institutions that have been shut …