Maat workshop recommends presidential appointment of governors provided parliamentary approval

Despite officials’ promises, Maat claims local municipal elections impossible before end of 2016

Daily News Egypt

Prosecution orders continuation of detention for journalists Badr and Al-Saqa

The syndicate leaders then were referred to trial as the Abdeen Misdemeanor Court presides over the case against them, being charged of harbouring Badr and Al-Saqa and also propagating false…

Daily News Egypt

Refugees in Iraq caught between soldiers and jihadists

Iraqi fighting forces are preparing an attack on Mosul. Thousands of people have fled the city ahead of the expected battle, yet aid organizations expect even larger waves of refugees…

Deutsche Welle

Geneina defence demands suspension of ‘false news’ trial

‘The case started when a local newspaper published falsified statements attributed to Geneina about the size of financial corruption in the public sector,’ says lawyer Ali Taha

Taha Sakr

Tennis: Serena, Murray win on Wimbledon Day 2

Play continued at the All England Tennis Club club with defending women's champion Serena Williams moving on. Andy Murray was also victorious before the rains came.

Deutsche Welle

EETC demands solar power companies for third instalment of cost-sharing agreement

The cost-sharing agreement includes linking solar power plants with the national electricity grid, as well as the infrastructure of Banban area in Aswan.

Mohamed Farag

Parliament approves state budget, refers it to State Council for legal review

The budget was approved with a total deficit of 9.8% and some amendments, says Kojak

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Student protests renew calls for Education Minister’s dismissal

Amid calls for a sit-in to protest against thanaweya amma exam leaks, multiple parties and student movements have demanded that El-Helaly El-Sherbiny be removed from his position

Youssef Osman

Britain sees spike in hate crimes after Brexit vote

In the wake of last week's Brexit vote, there's been a sharp increase in hate crimes targeting European nationals in the UK. Experts warn of deep divisions opened up by…

Deutsche Welle

Euro 2016: Löw calls Italy record yesterday’s news

At his Tuesday press conference, Germany coach Joachim Löw told reporters that history will mean nothing against Italy in their Euro 2016 quarterfinal. Germany have never beaten Italy in a…

Deutsche Welle