Latest in Tag: Germany Highlight
Latest in Tag: Germany

Germany considering halting arms exports to Egypt: Merkel
Germany’s economic ministry indicated on Saturday that it had frozen all decisions on arms exports to Egypt.

France offers assistance to Egypt
Fabius stressed that dialogue must be a priority, and added that the “search for compromise is still possible.”

US official calls for an end to violence on visit to Cairo
Deputy Secretary Burns calls for peaceful and inclusive political process

German FM calls for diplomacy following meetings in Cairo
Westerwelle stresses need for inclusive process to avoid escalation

German foreign minister visits Cairo
Guido Westerwalle denied meeting with Morsi

EU ministers call for Morsi’s release
EU Foreign Affairs Council warn armed forces against involvement in politics and call for release of former government figures, including Morsi

Fahmy assures German FM of commitment to road map
Egypt’s foreign minister informs his German counterpart of recent developments in Egypt

German ambassador clarifies position on Egypt
Describes 30 June as “second wave” of revolution and reiterated call for Morsi’s release

Morsi being held for his own safety: army
US join Germany in call to release Morsi

Germany calls for Morsi release in Egypt
“We call for an end to the restrictions on Mr Morsi’s whereabouts,” a foreign ministry spokesman said

Police uniforms and accountability
People are angry and protesting in Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, South Africa, Greece, Spain, and many other places. But it was the protests in Berlin, Germany a short time back that caught my attention. It was not the issues people were protesting about, but the police uniforms that were striking. It was a simple but brilliant …

Children’s festival issues call for artists
AFCA is looking for talented Egyptians to perform in an international production

Robert Bosch Stiftung Film Prize: film cooperation between Germany and the Arab countries
The Film Prize Robert Bosch Stiftung competition is opened for Arab-German teams.

Friends of Syria reiterate support for political solution ahead of Geneva II
The group of 11 states condemned the presence of foreign fighters in Syria and the increasing radicalism in the conflict

Egypt attends Petersburg Climate Dialogue
Egypt seeks international assistance in developing environmentally-friendly policies

Ahmed Fahmi: NGO law fears unfounded
Shura Council President rejects suggestions that proposed law threatens future of civil society organisations

Egyptian expat community in Germany discusses clean tech at Berlin embassy
Also discussed need to develop long term development plan in Egypt, and plans to set up Egyptian-German school in Berlin

Egypt and Germany sign €165m agreement
Deal part of debt swap agreement initially stalled by German Chancellor Angela Merkel

El Nasser captures moments of Egyptian life
The exhibition oil on canvas – Revolution of Colours between Light and Shadow opened in the German Embassy.

Friends of Syria meet in Istanbul
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Kamel Amr attends Friends of Syria meeting in Istanbul

Plans for new 3,200 MW electricity production station underway
Station will be built using €3bn in German investments

Role of World Food Programme in Egypt
Gian Pietro Bordignon, the director of WFP in Egypt, spoke to Daily News Egypt about the organisation’s objectives and activities in the country.

Classic poetry invites creative responses
A new website detailing the connection between Persian poet Hafiz and German poet Goethe.

Egypt hosts international meeting on Syria
Officials from 11 countries express support for SNC and Al-Khatib
CEMEX cement joins new Nile project
River navigation project expected to create 3,500 job, EGP 2.4bn funding from Egyptian and German governments

Students seek change through new foundation
Students aiming to manufacture the first Egyptian car, build a skyscraper and establish a centre for artificial limbs

Under pressure
Working at a newspaper is tough stuff. I’ve likened it somewhat to the songs on Nirvana’s Nevermind album. The day starts off quietly and melodiously as I saunter into the office, everything strumming along nicely at first, lulling you into a false sense of security: “Today should be an easy day,” I think to myself. …

Interview: A conversation with the German embassy
Strong economy is crucial to Egypt’s transition to democracy: Michael Bock, German ambassador to Egypt

John Kerry embarks on tour of Europe and Middle East
Kerry will visit the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar from February 24 to March 6.

Debt swap on hold
Deal includes projects in the fields of education and employment