Egypt
Sharaf: Economic indicators improving
June 7, 2011
Sharaf: Economic indicators improving
Egypt's economic indicators have improved compared to the previous period, Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said on Tuesday. Sharaf said…
Minister: Egypt-Jordan gas dispute will not need international arbitration
June 7, 2011
Minister: Egypt-Jordan gas dispute will not need international arbitration
Disagreements over the price for Egyptian natural gas exports to Jordan will not require international arbitration, according to Egyptian Minister…
Italy deports 79 Egyptians for illegal residency
June 7, 2011
Italy deports 79 Egyptians for illegal residency
Italian authorities have deported 79 Egyptians from Italy due to illegal residency, an Egyptian foreign affairs official said Tuesday. Ambassador…
For now, electronic surveillance projects stalled
June 7, 2011
For now, electronic surveillance projects stalled
Despite being one of the most celebrated cities of the ancient world, Luxor could soon fall prey to one of…
Attorney general orders release of prominent Islamic Jihad figure
June 7, 2011
Attorney general orders release of prominent Islamic Jihad figure
Egyptian security authorities on Monday released Nabil al-Maghraby, Egypt’s longest standing political prisoner, following a pardon issued by the attorney…
Tuesday’s papers: Hassan Shehata resigns, anniversary for Khaled Saeed’s death
June 7, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Hassan Shehata resigns, anniversary for Khaled Saeed’s death
Privately owned Al-Shorouk states on its front page that recently discovered documents prove convicted businessman Hesham Talaat Mustafa bribed former President…
Govt to disband local councils within 2 weeks
June 7, 2011
Govt to disband local councils within 2 weeks
The government will disband Egypt's local councils within two weeks, according to Prime Minister Essam Sharaf's media adviser. On Monday,…
Egypt wins ILO’s board of directors membership
June 7, 2011
Egypt wins ILO’s board of directors membership
Egypt on Monday won an election for membership in the International Labour Organization's (ILO) board of directors, a position it…
Jama’a al-Islamiya takes on Facebook
June 7, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya takes on Facebook
Egypt's once-banned Jama’a al-Islamiya is the latest Egyptian institution to subscribe to Facebook, following decisions by the ruling military council,…