Latest in Tag: politics Highlight
Latest in Tag: politics

Egyptian opportunism, Iranian gains
Few will disagree with my opinion on the improved performance of Egyptian foreign policy over the past two years. I do not think that the positive development in Egyptian foreign relations is a coincidence, but rather the result of accumulated relations between representatives of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of states concerned about …

163 sentenced to 3-15 years in absentia by military court
Defendants were accused of rioting and attempted killing in the Beheira governorate building

Shoukry discusses regional conflicts with Kerry, Lavrov
In telephone conversations, Egyptâs foreign minister discussed with Russian and US counterparts the situation in Yemen and Syria

Endowments ministry fires preacher, bans Imam and launches investigations
The preacher is accused of leaving Salafi affiliated signs inside a mosque in Matariya

Residents of collapsed Imbaba building refuse to move elsewhere
Approximately 40 families stranded after a building collapsed and others evacuated

Germanyâs Vice-Chancellor to attend Suez Canal Projectâs inauguration: Haber
âWe donât have the comprehensive details of the Suez Canal Axis development projects,â says German Ambassador to Egypt

US reiterates support for Egyptâs fight against terrorism
Kerry and Shoukry agreed to hold strategic dialogue biannually after six years of suspension

How Egypt lost its soft power edge
Egypt was always widely renowned for its soft power, which it used to shape and influence millions of Arabs – those living in the Middle East region as well as Arab emigrants abroad. Unfortunately, we have been steadily losing our clear superiority in this area over the last few decades, due to hindrances created by …

None can interfere in judiciary, Brotherhood defendants tried by law: Al-Zind
Justice Minister claims judiciary is not politicised, during panel discussion

71 Egyptians arrested attempting to cross Salloum border
Hundreds of other Egyptians have already been arrested this month

Informal Yemeni delegation meets Egyptian officials
The delegation, representing former president Salehâs regime, discussed ongoing conflict in Yemen
Journalist reportedly arrested for alleged Brotherhood membership
Abu Bakr Khallaf was arrested from Egypt Syndicate Union headquarters on Tuesday
Egypt, Sudan to launch new collaborative agricultural projects
Ministry of Agriculture assembly approves activating role of Egyptian-Sudanese Agricultural Integration Company

Sameh Kamal sworn in as new Administrative Prosecution head
Major efforts need to be undertaken to reserve public funds, says Kamal
Dar Al-Ifta condemns Brotherhood leaderâs calls to âescape military draftâ
Brotherhood leader Gamal Heshmat called on families to refrain from sending relatives for compulsory military service following latest Sinai attacks
In Pictures: From anger to tears of happiness
The rollercoaster of emotions surrounding Mohamed Morsiâs ouster

Lawyers concerned presidential amendment of terrorism law affects judicial independence
Cabinet reviewed Wednesday new amendments on anti-terrorism law that increases penalties for terrorism suspects
Man shot dead in Al-Arish
North Sinai governor orders compensation for victims of Monday explosion
2,000 workers in Misr-Iran Company temporarily suspended: Labour groups
Company has assets frozen, workers permanent closure
Minor sentenced to 7 years in prison on protest charges
In recent developments, three students were referred to military court in Mansoura
3 arrested in Friday protests
Anti-Coup Alliance called on Egyptians to hold protests demanding army âreturn to its barracksâ

A year of violations: Rights groups review violations in first year of Al-Sisiâs presidency
AFTE, El Nadeem document human rights violations in fields of press freedom, academic freedom, and inside detention facilities

Al-Dostour Party halts internal elections over votersâ database issue
Four electoral campaigns continue competition, present programmes

Detainee El-Taweelâs sister concerned over ‘inadequate’ healthcare conditions in prison
So far, we do not know why Esraa is detained, no clear charges against her, says defence lawyer

âIslamic Stateâ blows up, drowns Iraqi hostages in newly released video
Brutal and inhumane method contradicts simplest basics of human rights and religion, says Al-Gendy
Workers âdisciplinedâ for holding strikes in Luxor
In separate incident, public transport drivers file police report against management over poisoned Iftar meals

The Saudi cables: A campaign of securing influence over Egyptian media
Recently leaked cables from the Saudi FM reveal an orchestrated campaign of media influence

Egypt to receive detailed technical studies on GERD construction consequences
Studies by international consultant reveal GERDâs social, economic and environmental threats on Egypt and Sudan

Al-Dostour Party prepares party elections with 4 candidates
Prominent members Shukrallah and Ismail absent candidates list

Saudi Foreign Ministry allegedly supported Muslim Brotherhood figures
The ministry warned its citizens against visiting Wikileaks website for leaked documents