NGO funding case and Egyptian state impunity: interview with Hossam Bahgat
20 April will be a strong indicator in predicting the outcome of the 2011 case, says Bahgat
Supporters of detained Red Sea islands protesters assaulted near court
A group of women reportedly attacked women and girls in the presence of police forces who did not intervene
Egyptian national newspapers’ future between crisis and potential
Press Syndicate seminar addresses issues related to decline in circulation, heavy debts burdening the industry, and internal mismanagement
NBE loans EGP 1bn to 1,734 micro and small-sized enterprises in February, March 2016
The bank provided EGP 23.4bn to 48,000 SMEs through of March 2016
Interior Ministry confirms officer killed vendor in New Cairo
A low-ranking police officer opened fire on a vendor, killing him and injuring two others, says ministry statement
Egypt’s trade deficit declines by 24.9% in January 2016: CAPMAS
Exports fall short by EGP 10.6bn, compared to EGP 32.9bn in imports in January
EU allocates €68m to promote Egypt Gas Connection
Other partners include the French Development Agency (AFD) that will contribute a €70m loan, and the World Bank, which offered a $500m loan
In Video: Prosecution says release of defendants is beyond its power: protesters’ lawyer
https://youtu.be/qFC-KcnOw0U Video by Mahmoud Nasr Editing by Omar Korashi
Minister of Water Resources arrives in Sudan on first official visit
Abdel Aty’s visit will not discuss the issue of the Ethiopian Dam, says ministry spokesperson
Hollande arrives in Jordan, concluding Egypt visit
Hollande flew to Amman earlier on Tuesday, after an event-filled Monday that included meetings with Prime Minister Sherif Ismail, parliament speaker Ali Abdul Aal, and Egyptian public figures, including politicians…