food
Govt committees demand suspension of food standard specifications
Egypt
October 24, 2011
Govt committees demand suspension of food standard specifications
Agriculture Ministry committees on Monday demanded the suspension of the current food standard specifications, saying they “intentionally harm citizens’ health.”…
Grizzly’s: Competition for Zamalek’s best diner heats up
Food
October 24, 2011
Grizzly’s: Competition for Zamalek’s best diner heats up
Until recently, breakfast enthusiasts from Zamalek were forced to travel off-island to fulfill their morning cravings. Perhaps as a result…
Basic commodities reserve enough for another 4 months, says official
Egypt
October 23, 2011
Basic commodities reserve enough for another 4 months, says official
The strategic reserves of Egypt's basic commodities are enough for the next four months, said an official source on Sunday.
Monday’s papers: Food prices rise and Egyptian politics accelerate
Egypt
September 26, 2011
Monday’s papers: Food prices rise and Egyptian politics accelerate
“498 seats in the People's Assembly, 270 in the Shura Council,” reads the main headline on Al-Ahram’s front page. In…
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
Life & Style
September 8, 2011
Seoul’s fish market: Live octopus, anyone?
Japan has long attracted visitors by its sushi, China with its Peking duck, Thailand with its curries and cooking classes…
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
Food
September 6, 2011
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
Hussein is a busy area of Cairo, full of street vendors, tourists, bazaars, cafes and restaurants. The last addition to…
Wife demands divorce after husband accepts free meal
Egypt
August 16, 2011
Wife demands divorce after husband accepts free meal
The university professor didn’t realize that accepting free food would end his married life. But when he decided to break…
Postcard from Bratislava: The biggest village in Slovakia
Life & Style
August 11, 2011
Postcard from Bratislava: The biggest village in Slovakia
Many say that Bratislava isn’t worth visiting, that it is a miniature Prague, and that it can be toured in…
Ramadan fun: Tents where you can celebrate in style this year
Life & Style
August 1, 2011
Ramadan fun: Tents where you can celebrate in style this year
The word Ramadan brings to mind good food, delicious deserts, crowded streets and festive tents all over Cairo's neighborhoods. Ramadan…
Prices rise ahead of Ramadan
Business
July 23, 2011
Prices rise ahead of Ramadan
Prices of several food products have risen ten days before the start of Ramadan, according to commerce chamber reports. Khaled…