25 January revolution
Activists launch initiative to support martyrs’ families
Egypt
August 6, 2011
Activists launch initiative to support martyrs’ families
Political activists, bloggers and rights activists announced the establishment of national bodies of journalists, media professionals, activists and lawyers to…
Mubarak’s lawyer: Tantawi involved in cutting telecommunications services
Egypt
August 6, 2011
Mubarak’s lawyer: Tantawi involved in cutting telecommunications services
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi had a hand in cutting off internet and cell phone service during the revolution, said Hosni Mubarak,…
Former NDP leader: Mubarak suggested Republican Guards could open fire on protesters
Egypt
August 6, 2011
Former NDP leader: Mubarak suggested Republican Guards could open fire on protesters
The former secretary general of the dissolved National Democratic Party, Hossam Badrawy, has revealed some details of his meetings with…
Children’s corner: Egypt through the eyes of children
Life & Style
August 5, 2011
Children’s corner: Egypt through the eyes of children
“They are our future leaders and with their passion, talent and hard work, this country shall see the light of…
Yousry Nasrallah’s latest film focuses on Egypt’s transition
Cinema/TV
August 5, 2011
Yousry Nasrallah’s latest film focuses on Egypt’s transition
Audience and critics alike will be surprised to find that director Yousry Nasrallah’s upcoming film, "Reem, Mahmoud and Fatima," is…
Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit
Egypt
August 2, 2011
Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit
A man injured during the January uprising has accused three policemen - including a captain - of forcing him to…
Egyptian govt raises compensations for revolution’s martyrs
Egypt
July 31, 2011
Egyptian govt raises compensations for revolution’s martyrs
The Egyptian government has decided to increase its compensation to families of protesters killed during the 25 January revolution. The…
Egypt media gains reversed by military rulers
Egypt
July 28, 2011
Egypt media gains reversed by military rulers
Hafez al-Mirazi spent weeks preparing for his new primetime talk show on state television. But one week before "Cairo Local…
Tahrir: A sit-in in question
Egypt
July 27, 2011
Tahrir: A sit-in in question
As the sit-in in Tahrir Square is about to enter its fourth week, pundits and activists cast doubt over its…
Govt source: Post-revolution aid from US was given to unregistered entities
Egypt
July 23, 2011
Govt source: Post-revolution aid from US was given to unregistered entities
The US$42 million assistance package announced by the US earlier this month went to NGOs, companies and law firms not…