Egypt
Monday’s papers: Copts celebrate Christmas as the Brotherhood seizes Cabinet
January 7, 2013
Monday’s papers: Copts celebrate Christmas as the Brotherhood seizes Cabinet
The main news items in Monday’s papers include: Coptic Christmas celebrations, controversies surrounding new ministers in the recently reshuffled cabinet,…
Independent Teachers Syndicate: Ministry is ‘Brotherhoodizing’ education
January 7, 2013
Independent Teachers Syndicate: Ministry is ‘Brotherhoodizing’ education
The Independent Teachers Syndicate has accused the Education Ministry of "Brotherhoodizing" education, dismissing the ministry's media statements saying it is…
New mobile line taxes could generate LE750 mn
January 7, 2013
New mobile line taxes could generate LE750 mn
Amr Badawy, executive director of the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, said the projected tax proceeds from the sales of cell…
Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash
January 7, 2013
Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash
Inclement weather on Monday prompted the closure of the Arish and Damietta marine ports and caused a road collision that…
Head of Alex Jewish community: Nasser did not expel Egyptian Jews
January 7, 2013
Head of Alex Jewish community: Nasser did not expel Egyptian Jews
Yousef bin Gaon, the head of the Jewish community in Alexandria, condemned statements made by Essam al-Erian, vice president of…
Armed Forces claims it foiled attempt to bomb Rafah church
January 7, 2013
Armed Forces claims it foiled attempt to bomb Rafah church
The Armed Forces said it has foiled an attempt to bomb Rafah's Coptic Orthodox Church on Monday morning. The official…
Political Parties Affairs Committee approves new Shafiq party
January 7, 2013
Political Parties Affairs Committee approves new Shafiq party
The Political Parties Affairs Committee has officially approved the establishment of the National Movement Party, founded by former presidential candidate…
Tawadros II prays for Egypt, Morsy on Christmas
January 7, 2013
Tawadros II prays for Egypt, Morsy on Christmas
Coptic Pope Tawadros II expressed hope Sunday that God would protect Egypt and President Mohamed Morsy and prayed that the country’s…
A year of tumultuous times for all branches of state
January 6, 2013
A year of tumultuous times for all branches of state
The year 2012 was supposed to witness Egypt’s transition from the revolutionary state back to the stability of elected bodies…
Brotherhood figure to leave presidential advisory board
January 6, 2013
Brotherhood figure to leave presidential advisory board
Shura Council majority leader Essam al-Erian agreed with the presidential office Sunday to leave the president’s advisory board. He will…