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Parliament yet to finalise controversial legislations: report
âEgyptâs Supportâ members are pressuring MPs into accepting the civil service law, says Maat
MP apologises for controversial comments on FMG issue
Al-Tahawy demanded that media outlets correct his previous comments to confirm his full respect for women
Parliament rejects prioritisation of Masterâs degree, PhD holders for state jobs
Decision comes amid discussion of new civil services and protests by degree holders
Parliament fails to vote on legislation due to quorum
On several instances, parliament failed to vote on Labour Syndicate law
Parliament speaker urges resumption of flights during Russia visit
The visit touched upon several issues, confirming the strength of Egyptian-Russian bilateral relations
Prosecution acquits officer accused of assaulting MP
The prosecution would like to remove âparliamentary immunityâ so as to investigate MP Zeinab Salem fully
Wheat disparities sizzle
Silo owners offer to settle, but parliament refuses
Parliament to summon security agencies to follow Regeniâs investigations
Security agencies are expected to provide the latest findings of the investigations into Regeniâs death
Israel passes controversial law targeting human rights organizations
Israel’s parliament has finalized a contentious law that will increase the regulation of many Israeli human rights organizations. Critics have denounced the bill for allegedly targeting pro-Palestinian groups.
Parliament to receive fact-finding report on wheat supplies on 17 July
Committee of inquiry is examining 500 sites to verify quantities of wheat supplies
Egyptian delegation in Rome not assigned to discuss Regeni case: MP Medhat Al-Sherif
This statement contradicts with another MP who said the delegation would discuss the halt of military supplies and Regeni’s case with their Italian counterparts
Parliament set to vote on revised civil service law next week
The bill is due back on the floor amid lingering concerns over salaries and layoffs
Agriculture Ministry must inventory companies importing pesticides, seeds to increase oversight: parliament
The ministry will focus on companies importing from Jordanian companies which often import genetically-modified seeds from Israeli companies, say sources
MP demands Bush, Blair referral to ICC over Iraq war
Egyptian parliament demands compensation for Iraq after Chilcot report says Iraq war was based on âflawed intelligenceâ
Parliamentary delegation in Italy to review military aid decision with Italian counterparts
Back and forth between Italy, Egypt over Regeni case continues to cause conflict
Parliament demands PBDAC lift interests worth EGP 2.5bn off troubled farmers
We will request an interrogation against Fayed and Elkosayer, regarding their “arrogant” attitude towards the parliament, says Timraz
Parliamentary discontent over âRegeni amendmentâ
Parliament Speaker warns of further tensions as a result to Italian parliamentâs decision against Egypt
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee seeks meeting with Al-SisiÂ
Head of the parliament’s Human Rights Committee urges Al-Sisi to discuss human rights situation in a meetingÂ
Christo’s floating piers closed
Artist Christo’s orange floating walkway on a northern Italian lake closed after attracting over 1.2 million visitors, twice as many as expected.
Parliamentâs Agriculture Committee calls armed forces to take sovereignty over silos
Parliament threatens to withdraw confidence from Supply Minister if violations are proven
Health Ministry postpones presenting integrative hospitals development plan to the parliament to 17 July
Calls upon the government to privatise management only in exchange for 49% of profits, say sources
French parliament votes to criminalize denial of Armenian genocide
France’s lower House of Parliament has unanimously voted to criminalize the denial of all crimes against humanity. The move comes shortly after Germany recognized the killing by Ottoman forces in Armenia as genocide.
Australians head to the polls in hotly contested election
Australians have begun voting to select their next prime minister. The election has been divisive, with an emphasis on hot-button domestic issues.
Education Minister summoned by parliamentâs Education Committee
El-Sherbiny told the committee that the culprits behind the exam leaks had already been apprehended and that there is full cooperation with all affiliated entities to arrest all those involved
Parliament approves state budget, refers it to State Council for legal review
The budget was approved with a total deficit of 9.8% and some amendments, says Kojak
President Al-Sisi ratifies amendments on weapons and armour law
The new amendments state an increase in license fees of acquiring and trading weapons
Parliament to vote on budget after hearing government’s response to MPs
Voting session will pass the draft if it gets more than 350 votes; with attempts to convince Free Egyptians and Al-Wafd parties to approve
Vote on media law amendment delayed as parliament debates state budget
The projected state budget deficit for the fiscal year (FY) 2015-2016 is 11.5%, and it is expected to be reduced to 9.8% the following year.
No rush over Red Sea islands until truth is revealed: parliament speaker
Ali Abdul Aal sits down for his first interview since being elected parliamentary speaker in January 2016
Media law amendment not an attack on freedom of speech: Heikal
SPC asked Al-Sisi to urge the government to expedite the vote on the Unified Media Law