Op-ed review: State-media writers defend poorer majority
Religious discourse between tolerance, extremism
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Op-ed review: Writers support Palestinian people
The editor-in-chief of privately-owned newspaper Al-Shorouk, Emad El-Din Hussein, commented on Arab countriesâ stance towards the recent US embassy opening in Jerusalem, saying news outlets reported an âArab boycottâ of the event, as though Arab leaders were initially supposed to attend and making it sound like a victory that they did not. Hussein wrote that …
The Cairo Literature Festival celebrates its 3rd round in the presence of writers from 18 countriesÂ
In the presence of poets and writers from all over the world, the Cairo Literature Festival kicked off its third round. Mohamed El-Baely, who has been a journalist for around 14 years, founder and director of Sefsafa publishing house and the director of the festival, plans to transform his publishing house into an integrated cultural …
Why writers like Kristof Magnusson are experimenting with ‘simple German’
German-Icelandic novelist Kristof Magnusson is a pioneer. Hoping to reach a wider audience, he decided to write a book in simple German. But how is it different from his usual work?Sentences with a simple structure and strong verbs, but no long, cumbersome nouns are easier to understand – both for language learners and those with …
In search for the new Osama El-Baz
For whom do we write? Opinion articles in Egyptian newspapers have breached journalistic standards. News outlets and websites have left their doors wide open for anyone who is anyone to write opinion articles. It is no longer limited to a certain learned group of writers in whose intelligence editors-in-chief and newspaper owners trust. The issue …
PEN calls for immediate release of Nagy and âall detained writers and journalistsâ
It called for appeals to be sent to Egyptian authorities to demand the release of Nagy and âall other writers and journalists currently detained in Egypt in connection with their peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of expression
Why I volunteer: Refugee kids learn German via online coloring book
A picture is worth a thousand words. And pictures can also teach words. Illustrator Constanze von Kitzing co-founded an online coloring book that helps refugee kids – and you – learn German. Writers, musicians, artists and actors in Germany are getting involved in helping refugees, using their popularity to call for more solidarity, collect donations …
What differentiates me is my style of western horror writing: Hassan El-Gendy
In his interview with Daily News Egypt, El-Gendy discusses the obstacles he faced to publish his first novels, revealing the other side of his mysterious personality and the sources of the ideas of his remarkable novels.
Second round of literary festival attracts thousands of young Egyptians
Eighteen writers share their stories and experiences with the readersâ community at Sawy Culturewheel
Writing society aims to globalise Egyptian literature
Forgotten Writers Project seeks to motivate writers to address under-covered topics through international competitions
Op-ed review: A citizen, a writer and a politician
Ezzedin Choukri Fishere Al Masry Al Youm Newspaper Writer Ezzedin Choukri Fishere begins his article by explaining what it means to be a free citizen. âA free citizen does what he likes. He can boycott elections if he feels that they are predetermined or unfair or that it will not make a difference in his …
Review: Columnists tackle retail curfew and Shariâa
The governmentâs U-turn on the proposed retail closing time law has attracted the attention of many Egyptian columnists, with many describing the cabinetâs approach as an imitation the Mubarak era methodology, while ignoring the shop ownersâ concerns in the matter. In the Arab region, other writers deplored a number of pressing issues, with a focus …
Review: new political coalitions and ways to combat religious offences
As political parties continue their pursuit of establishing solidified alliances for the upcoming parliamentary elections, Egyptian columnists dissect the new partisan coalitions, filled with hopes that division wonât strike at them once more. Some writers continue analysing American anti-Islam film, at the risk of becoming overwhelmed, by exploring options through which Muslims could prevent conflict …
Review: columnists observe Morsyâs attitude, IMF loan, and Coptic community
Egyptian opinion writers have explored a variety of topics that relate to President Morsyâs surprising moves, starting from his first trip to Saudi, to his latest in Iran. Many columnists continue to dissect Egyptâs internal platform with regards to the growing fears of the Coptic community in the country. Others criticise the acceptance of the …
Review: usual flak for Morsy and Constitutent Assembly, US and salafist sheikh take a dose too
In today’s column review Morsy comes in for his usual dose of criticism from the pundits, as does Salafist Sheikh Wagdy Ghoneim. In terms of domestic politics, proportional electoral lists and the draft constitution are considered, while on the international front US funding of Egypt is examined. Amr Al-Shobaki The catastrophe of the proportional …
Review: Columnists touch upon state media and political participation
Egyptian commentaries have explored an assortment of subjects. Many have continued to analyze the rising wave of political Islam, whereas others have addressed the challenges facing Egyptâs state media and the lack of interest in active political participation. Wael Kandil The legend of the last Minister of Media Al-Shorouk newspaper The status of Egyptâs …
Review: Columnists analyse Morsyâs meetings in China and Iran
After President Mohamed Morsyâs two last visits to China and Iran, columnists across Egyptian newspapers analyze his speech at the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Tehran and the new Chinese grant. Some praised Morsyâs early steps towards a new page of Egyptian international relations, others see that his trips, especially that to Iran, will add to …
Review: Moryâs visits to China and Iran overwhelm Egyptian columnists
As Morsy nearly finalises his three-day journey to China and heads towards a supposedly short, yet very unique, trip to Tehran, opinion writers in almost all Egyptian newspapers dissect the main reasons, repercussions and expected outcomes of the Presidentâs two important visits. Some writers have refuted arguments that Egypt has the potential to swiftly follow …
Columnists continue dissecting 24 August protests
After anti-Muslim Brotherhood protests gained public and political attention on 24 August, columnists in several Egyptian newspapers examined the primary reasons behind the demonstrations. Many supported the idea and condemned assaults against protesters, accusing the Muslim Brotherhood of being intolerant of opposition and criticism. Others took the time to consider the protester’s demands, rather than …
Review: Morsyâs transparency questioned in Egyptâs opinion pages
Egypt prominent writers continue to reflect their opinions regarding Morsy’s reactions to the Dahshour sectarian incident