Latest in Tag: Giza Highlight
Latest in Tag: Giza

Cairo University area hit by three explosions
Policeman killed in double blast outside Cairo University; third blast occurs approximately two hours after double blast

Policeman killed in double blast outside Cairo University
Two IEDs explode outside the Faculty of Engineering leaving five police officers injured
Policeman killed in double blast outside Cairo University
Two IEDs explode outside the Faculty of Engineering leaving five police officers injured

Trial date for alleged perpetrators of Kerdasa violence set for end of March
Defendants facing trial for the deadly violence that occurred in August and left around a dozen policemen dead in the Giza village
Bomb explodes in Giza, no injuries
A homemade bomb exploded on University Bridge, causing little damage

PM approves EGP 850m traffic project in Giza governorate
Mehleb said the traffic route, a joint effort between the ministries of Irrigation, Agriculture, and Environment, will not have any negative effect on neighbouring farmland.
Police sergeant shot dead in Beni Suef
Attacks on security forces continue leaving one dead and two injured

Three dead in Friday clashes
Ministry of Health updates Friday death toll to three, 10 injured
Improvised explosive device detonates in Omraneya
No casualties or damages: Interior Ministry

Cabinet’s security committee convenes, Ibrahim present
The meeting comes after four explosions rocked Greater Cairo throughout the day
Friday’s third explosion leaves no casualties
IED explodes inside a billboard in eastern Giza

Six dead on first day of voting
Deaths part of separate incidents, with four occurring in Upper Egypt’s Sohag governorate
Three dead in Giza building collapse
Local residents were evacuated on Saturday while authorities inspected the damage to nearby buildings.

Armed Forces to implement an EGP 350m project for developing 30 slum areas
ISDF will provide EGP 350m in investments and the projects will be implemented over a period of 12 months, the statement said.
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.

World Cup trophy celebrated at the pyramids
The World Cup stopped at the Giza Pyramids in its 267-day tour around the globe
Government launches call for proposals funded by EU for projects to improve informal areas
A €20m grant scheme funded by the EU is a part of the GIZ Participatory Development Programme in Urban Areas

Clashes erupt throughout Cairo on 6 October anniversary
Pro-Morsi demonstrators clash with security forces and residents in Dokki and Ramses; Ministry of Health reports 28 dead and 94 injured nationwide

Students Against the Coup holds protests at Cairo University
Hundreds protest the military backed government
Army and police forces deploy in Al-Ayyat
Ministry of Interior spokesman says police forces controlled the situation, one suspect arrested
Four dead and 25 injured in Al-Ayyat clashes
Clashes erupt amid conflict over local racketeering

Ongoing security operation in the Giza village of Kerdasa
Ministry of Interior spokesperson: “We will not retreat before cleansing Kerdasa of terror spots”

King Farouk’s furniture misplaced
Recent changes at the guesthouse caused the furniture to go missing
Giza police station hit with explosion
Assailants remain at large

Latest casualty from August clashes
6 April member died after sustaining injuries on 14 August

Out on a limb
By Philip Whitfield Once upon a time a crocodile was snoozing on the banks of the River Nile. Along came a spritely gazelle. She’d spotted a bunch of cherries on the opposite side. How to get across? One crocodile in sight indicated more dozing. “Wake up, Mr Crocodile,” she pleaded. The crocodile opened one eye …

Morsi supporters hold Friday marches
Scattered marches and low turnout in Cairo mark “Martyrs’ Friday”

Morsi’s supporters march in Cairo
Morsi’s supporters began their marches on Friday after noon prayers from several locations across Cairo

Anti-Coup Alliance plans more marches
Demonstrators will march under the collective banner of “The people want to overthrow the coup”

Families of detained children storm Shubra Al-Khayma Police Station
42 children detained after suspicions that the Brotherhood gathered them to participate in their sit-ins