German MPs call for clarification on contentious Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2
As a German coalition government may emerge soon, a key issue that undid an earlier deal may now create more political havoc. Will Berlin accept a worsening of relations with…
A sign of peace: The iconic anti-war symbol 60 years on
Few symbols are as powerful, or universal, as the peace sign. But why was it created? And why has it remained increasingly relevant to this day?On a rainy day during…
Shadia’s 87th birthday celebrated through her songs
The Ministry of Culture will organise a commemoration ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of late artist Shadia through a concert at Giza Cultural Centre. The concert is organised…
Parliament’s labour committee asks 6 ministries to provide health insurance for temporary workers: MP
Meetings with 6 ministries to lay out strategy to provide insurance to seasonal labourers
USAID funds Kom Ombo groundwater withdrawal with $9m
US Agency for International Development (USAID) Egypt Director Sherry Carlin announced that a project for reducing groundwater in the Temple of Kom Ombo in Aswan will cost $9m and USAID…
Post-election prime minister will be chosen based on economic awareness: MPs
The total net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year (FY) 2017/2018 amounted to $57.1bn, compared to $87.1bn in the same quarter of FY…
Egypt: A term of spending despite austerity
Life in Egypt did not, before 25 January, and still does not, after 30 June, live up to the aspirations of many of its inhabitants. Social welfare has been sacrificed…
Parliament discusses additional appropriations for general budget final account for FY 2016/2017
Additional appropriations allocated for oil derivatives at about EGP 61bn of total additional appropriations at EGP 105bn
How to avoid the tourist masses in Venice
"Tourists destroy what they are looking for by finding it," wrote German writer Hans-Magnus Enzensberger — and that applies to Venice today. Still, DW reporter Juan Martinez has found ways…
Middle East on edge
The 54th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) of 2018 convened in Germany from 16 February to 18 February. The MSC brought together more than 450 senior decision-makers from…