Violence will be countered with violence in elections, says Al Wafd
CAIRO: Al-Wafd opposition party warned of “unprecedented” violence during the upcoming parliamentary elections and said they will “stand up” against and document any violent harassment of their candidates. “There will…
Nilesat’s closure of Jordanian channel a rights’ violation, says NGO
CAIRO: The closure of a satellite channel by satellite operator Nilesat is a “flagrant violation of the right to freedom of opinion and expression”, an Egyptian NGO says. Last Friday,…
Potential Sinai MPs promise to adopt anti-violence measures if elected
CAIRO: Candidates intending to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections from various political groups in Sinai convened Monday and pledged to adopt agreed upon solutions to limit violence against residents…
Activist released after six-day delay
CAIRO: An Egyptian activist was released from prison on Sunday evening, six days after his prison term had ended. Ahmed Abu Douma began a three-month prison sentence in July, reduced…
Wotte to stay at Ismaili’s helm despite poor form
CAIRO: Mark Wotte is likely to stay on as Ismaili coach despite the Dervishes' poor run of form and unsatisfying results on all fronts. The success-starved club had a promising…
Soliman’s hope shattered again
CAIRO: ENPPI ace Walid Soliman once again had his hope of joining either Ahly or Zamalek shattered as the petro side issued a hands-off warning. The Egyptian international, who…
Clashes break out after Ahly-Esperance game
CAIRO: A civil security officer sustained serious head injuries and multiple fractures during clashes that took place in Cairo Stadium Sunday evening during the match between the Egypt's Ahly and…
Sales tax revenues hit LE 9.8 bln in Egypt
Minister of Finance Youssef Boutros-Ghali said that revenues of sales taxes on goods and services during July and August 2010 reached LE 9.8 billion, up by 15 percent compared to…
African Bank provides LE 550 mln for Suez power plant
The African Development Bank will provide LE 550 million to finance the project of new Suez steam station with a capacity of 650 megawatts, which will provide electricity for future…
Pachin declares 4.5 EGP dividend for 2009/10
Egyptian paintmaker Pachin said on Sunday it declared a cash dividend of LE 4.5 ($0.79) for the 2009/10 period. Full-year net profit at Egypt's largest listed paint maker jumped 70…
