Toward a new era in Turkish-Iraqi relations regarding the PKK
Last month, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani visited Ankara for a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul to discuss, among other things, the PKK issue. The PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party)…
Living in a non-polar world
Today's world is dominated not by one or two or even several powers, but rather is influenced by dozens of state and non-state actors exercising various kinds of power. A…
European Union spends ?460 mln on the environment in the Mediterranean
CAIRO: With over 50 ongoing projects and contributions of more than ?460 million, the European Commission (EC) is serious about protecting the environment in the Mediterranean region. This was the…
Germany's man in Egypt talks development assistance
LUXOR: With his fluent Arabic, easy demeanour and extensive knowledge of the region, Bernd Erbel seems well-suited to the post of German Ambassador to Egypt.Now in his sixtieth year, Erbel…
Toddler infected with bird flu, says health minister
CAIRO: An Egyptian toddler has caught the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, the Egyptian health ministry said on Wednesday, bringing to 50 the number of people infected by the virus.Mahmoud…
Colossi of Memnon to be reunited with their twins
LUXOR: Towering like sentries above the necropolis of Ancient Thebes in southern Egypt, the world-famous Colossi of Memnon will see their number double from two to four from next year.The…
Petrochemical company denies relocation after local opposition
CAIRO: Agrium Egypt has denied press reports that the petrochemical plant it is building in the governorate of Damietta will be relocated because of strong local opposition to the project."This…
Border guards kill Eritrean migrant, injure 2
RAFAH: An Egyptian security official says border guards have fired at a group of four migrants trying to illegally cross into Israel from Sinai, killing one Eritrean and injuring another…