Latest in Tag: European Highlight
Latest in Tag: European
Egypt discusses Ethiopia Dam developments with Arab, European ambassadors
Egypt supports Sudanâs call for formation of international quartet as mediators in Nile Dam talks
How would zero customs on European, Turkish cars affect Chinese brands?
Chinese car companies, for the new year, did not reduce car prices in anticipation for market conditions improving, Saad explained. He noted that the recent drop in car prices is not solely due to custom removals of Turkish cars, but also to the decline in exchange rates.
EU, European financial institutions provide âŹ475m to mobilise SMEs
Particular attention will go to aspects of inclusiveness, growth, job creation targeting youth, women
European automotive market experiencing huge suffering in 4 year
The sales of European cars declined to their lowest pace in four years last month due to lower purchasing power and tax changes in Britain. Bloomberg News Agency reported that some companies, including Volkswagen and Ford, lost their share in the European market to Fiat Chrysler and NF automobiles, which attract customers with their distinctive …
European side did not object to automotive industry strategy: Bayoumi
The agreement allows both parties to impose an internal tax on all types of cars, says Bayoumi
Car market has no spare parts
70% deficiency in the market; spare parts for Korean, Chinese, Japanese, European models are absent
European and Islamic right share ‘strong commonalities’
In multiethnic societies such as France, it is important to uphold the principle of law, the sociologist Marieme Helie Lucas says. Anything else would undermine the rights of socially excluded groups.
Japan wants to attract European visitors
The nuclear disaster of 2011 plunged Japan’s tourism industry into crisis. That seems to be over now. For the first time, the number of tourists visiting Japan exceeds the number of Japanese visiting other countries.
Customs Authority, European automotive companies at loggerheads over tariff exemptions
A source with a German automotive manufacturer claims the company has remained subject to tariffs that were set to be reduced at the start of 2016
Logan tops European brands
The Skoda Octavia sold 5,154 cars worth EGP 978m in 2015; while the Renault Stepway came third in terms of sales, selling 4,183 cars at EGP 522m.
A tumultuous year for the Balkans
The Balkans were again at the center of European politics in 2015. The countries of southern Europe are playing a key role in dealing with the refugee crisis.
Eastern EU countries complain about pipeline deal
Ten eastern European governments have sent a letter of complaint to the European Commission that called for a summit-level debate on Russia’s plans to extend its infrastructure for gas supplies to Germany. Since a group of western European companies signed an agreement with Gazprom in September on expanding the company’s Nord Stream pipeline to Germany, …
Egypt’s largest trading partners are European, Arab countries: CBE
EU countries acquired 33.5% of total Egyptian exports by end of Q3 of FY 2014/2015
Opinion: KMW-Nexter merger creates European arms giant
The German tank manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann has merged with its French competitor Nexter. DWâs Sven Pöhle fears that the alliance could weaken German guidelines on arms exports. Last November, Frank Haun, CEO of German tank manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), openly complained about being treated like a mistress. “Everyone needs what we have to offer, but …
Europe and those Arabs (5 of 5): The EU as a post-colonialist bank
Some of us might consider the acquittal of Mubarak, the failure of state-building in Libya, the civil war in Syria, the sectarian war in Yemen, or the international silence and approval of crushing protesters in Bahrain the death of the so-called Arab Spring. We might also say Lucky Tunisia, the only survivor of such a …
Towards a new European neighbourhood policy
By James Moran, Head of the EU Delegation in Egypt Given our historical ties, the common challenges we face and the opportunities for the future, the EU’s partnership with Egypt is more important than ever. Over the past ten years, relations have been conducted primarily within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), which …
Customs reduction for European cars forces used auto market into recession
The decision led to the postponement of many purchasing decisions until the new prices are implemented.
2013 tourism crises continued into 2014: Experts
2014 inherited same crises faced by sector as 2013, including active labour migration and low occupancy
NCW denies expelling EU observers from its symposium
National Council for Women accuses EU of trying to deny the legitimacy of the â30 June Revolutionâ, while the EU says NCW chairman was âmisinformedâ about its missionâs report
EU observer mission declines comment on departure from NCW symposium
Mission members were asked to leave the symposium after NCW head expressed displeasure with missionâs report on presidential elections
Fahmy to represent Egypt in fourth EU-African Summit
Egyptian foreign minister expected to meet EU high representative during his visit to Brussels
Banks suffer as European shares tumble on Ukraine tensions
Banks took the most points off the FTSEurofirst 300, with lenders exposed to Ukraine and Russia falling sharply.
Euro Film Panorama wraps up but Zawya pushes on
The Euro Film Panorama aims to cater to demand for international and Egyptian independent cinema all year long through Zawya.
Anti-Coup Alliance claims to have met a delegation from European Parliament
EU delegation press officer denies delegationâs presence in Egypt
150 arrested in illegal border crossing
The group was apprehended at the Libyan border
EUâs Foreign Affairs Council discusses Egypt
EU revokes export licenses to any equipment used for internal repression
Foreign minister meets with EU envoy in Cairo
Fahmy discusses situation in Egypt with EU envoy as EU-Egypt relations come under review
Foreign ministry concerned about West Bank settlements
Ministry calls for halting any land seizures that would prevent a Palestinian state
European-Egyptian Competitiveness Network joins Enterprise Europe Network
The Enterprise Europe Network is an EU-funded business and innovation support network with a global reach
Government begins debt swap negotiations with European countries worth $1b
By Islam Zayed A high-ranking source at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) revealed that the government is working on several projects regarding relief of public debt, reduction of budgetâs deficit and reforming the Egyptian economy, all in parallel. The Foreign Relations Department at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MPIC) continues to negotiate the …