Latest in Tag: Sweden Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sweden
ABB promises to add 10 GW to national power grid
The Swiss company aims to double investment in Egypt, upgrading infrastructure
Sweden could join NATO if Russia’s aggression persists
Moscow’s bellicose behavior in Ukraine and the Baltic region has triggered a debate about NATO membership in Sweden. While joining the alliance is unlikely anytime soon, Swedes are clearly reassessing their options. The sentiment of traditionally nonaligned Swedes toward applying for NATO membership has undergone a notable shift within the past few years amid worries …
Euro 2016: Rooney ties record as England thrash San Marino
Striker Wayne Rooney has drawn level with England legend Sir Bobby Charlton as the Three Lions all-time leading scorer. And he was just one of the scorers as England eradicated San Marino 6-0 in Euro 2016 qualifying. The Manchester United striker came into England’s clash against their tiny opponents knowing that he had an excellent …
Swedish ambassador to Egypt convicted of accepting bribes
The diplomat will remain in her post after describing wrongdoing a âmistakeâ
Google celebrates memory of painter Seif Wanly
Google celebrated Tuesday the birth of the Egyptian painter Seif Wanly, who would have been 109 years old on 31 March.
Egypt concerned about widening rift between Saudi Arabia and Sweden
Assistant Secretary of State El-Nasr met Swedish Ambassador Sparre on Tuesday to tackle the issue
Saudi Arabia blocks Swedish FM from speech at Arab League in Cairo
Swedish government reports it as a response to criticism of Saudiâs rights record
Egyptian plane with 10 Syrians on board held at Swedish airport
The plane arrived at Malmö airport on 16 December and has been held in the airport since arrival
Egypt joins international âGroup of Friendsâ against torture
The group seeks to facilitate the implementation of the international convention against torture
Egyptian singer moves to Sweden seeking âsafe city residencyâ
Due to âcontinuous censorship of his musicâ, Ramy Essam leaves Egypt for two years but he is not seeking asylum
Some improvements for Syrian refugees in Egypt: UNHCR Egypt
Foreign ministry stresses need for international cooperation to assist with Syrian refugee crisis
Swiss-Listed Orascom warns on profit amid Egyptian instability
Specific factors hitting Orascom include lower capitalisation of financing costs, the devalued Egyptian currency, but also impairments on investments and a review of its taxation
Sweden supports Egyptian womenâs rights with SEK 27m initiative
The job creation initiative will be implemented through âCash for Workâ programmes in cooperation with the Social Fund for Development
Egypt has repaid $700m to Paris Club: CBE
The Paris Club is comprised of 19 developed economies.
Ramy makes Swedish open debut
The top-seeded 26-year-old from Cairo will make his Swedish debut against top-ranked German Simon Rosner in the 11th staging of the biggest PSA World Tour event in continental Europe at Linköping Sporthall.
Swedish ambassador looking to the future
What is important now is to move ahead, says ambassador
Death penalty abolition: A Swedish view
By Charlotta Sparre The 10th of October marks the World Day against the Death Penalty. As a form of punishment, death penalty concerns everyoneâs right to life. It is not only cruel, inhuman and degrading, but also irreversible and irreparable. No country and no legal system is immune to the miscarriage of justice. The state, …
Syria looms over Obama’s Sweden visit
Visit likely to revolve around Syria
Egyptian ambassadors in Europe deliver Fahmyâs message
Ambassadors criticise western media and governments, stress that Egypt is fighting terrorism
EU ministers call for Morsiâs release
EU Foreign Affairs Council warn armed forces against involvement in politics and call for release of former government figures, including Morsi
Stockholm police call in reinforcements as cars torched
The riots have sparked a debate in Sweden about the assimilation of immigrants, who make up about 15 percent of the population
Sweden supports free trade agreement between Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia
The official members’ meeting on 4 March supported achieving the objectives of the Agadir agreement
Expats can vote until Monday night
Referendum extended for expats amid claims of voting irregularities
FJP inks international deals for erecting six new waste-recycling factories
By Mostafa Salah The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) concluded an agreement with a number of investors from Turkey and Sweden to establish garbage recycling factories in Alexandria. The project costs are an estimated $50 million. Member of FJP’s Supreme Council Saber Abou El-Fotouh said that prominent businessman Hassan Malek reached the agreement with the …
International flotilla sets sail to break Gaza blockade
Swedish based organisation begins voyage hoping to raise awareness for plight of Gazans
Soul sustenance: Swedish opera singers make house calls
By Igor Gedilaghine / AFP Are you lonely? Do you miss a loved one? Is your marriage on the rocks? Just place a call to a Stockholm opera and a singer will make a house call with an aria specially chosen to fit your state of mind. “I’ve had the experience of singing for a couple …