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Egypt, Tunisia and Libya mull visa-free travel

Egypt, Tunisia and Libya mull visa-free travel

Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has said that Egypt, Tunisia and Libya are considering visa-free travel for their citizens,…
Health Ministry warns of ‘disaster’ in hospitals due to power outages

Health Ministry warns of ‘disaster’ in hospitals due to power outages

The Health Ministry has warned of a “disaster” in hospitals due to the recent rolling blackouts. “We asked the Ministry…
Cabinet events trial postponed until 1 October

Cabinet events trial postponed until 1 October

Cairo Criminal Court postponed the trial of 269 defendants that were charged in connection with clashes outside the Egyptian Cabinet…
Journalist: Suleiman said Gamal Mubarak attempted to assassinate him

Journalist: Suleiman said Gamal Mubarak attempted to assassinate him

Jihad el-Khazen, a columnist at the Saudi-owned, London-based newspaper Al-Hayat, alleged on Saturday that Gamal Mubarak was responsible for an…
Activist reveals details of his abduction

Activist reveals details of his abduction

Activist Anas al-Assal, a paramedic at the field hospitals in Tahrir Square, says an anesthetic drug was injected in his…
Ministry says fuel crisis has abated

Ministry says fuel crisis has abated

The government is keeping Egypt's ongoing fuel crisis under control by distributing extra fuel and gas to meet demand, according…
Sunday’s papers: Picking up your trash

Sunday’s papers: Picking up your trash

This Sunday is a relatively slow day for news in Egypt, although there were three consistently recurring talking points. The…
Wafd portal journalists protest chief editor’s dismissal

Wafd portal journalists protest chief editor’s dismissal

A number of journalists at Al-Wafd Daily’s online portal have started a sit-in inside their offices, in protest of the…
Losses in Sukari Gold Mine strike reach US$1.5 daily, company says

Losses in Sukari Gold Mine strike reach US$1.5 daily, company says

The closure of Sukari Gold Mine has caused daily losses estimated at US$ 1.5 million, said Yousef al-Rajehi, the representative…
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