Staunch Al-Sisi supporter calls for opening of stadia and dialogue with ultras

A staunch supporter of general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has called on the government to allow football fans, a pillar of anti-government protest, back into stadia that…

James Dorsey

Al-Nour Party defends its national belonging

Debate on the Islamist party’s identity escalates before parliamentary elections

Daily News Egypt

Tax increase of flight tickets to bring in EGP 600m: Tax Authority head

Current taxes collected from flight tickets amount to EGP 270m

Sara Aggour

Spending on parliament campaigns declines by 50%: Campaign official

Unofficial campaigning expected during the second round

Sara Aggour

Spain not hit by VW investment revision

The government in Madrid has said Spain will not be affected by German carmaker VW's upcoming investment revision in the wake of its emission tests scandal. It said promised resources…

Deutsche Welle

The McB organic hamburger: green or greenwashing?

In Germany, McDonald's has released its first organic hamburger - in response to popular demand, the company says. The product has been criticized, but it could help promote organic agriculture.…

Deutsche Welle

From toys to turbines: Lego branches out into wind energy

Danish toy manufacturer Lego has inaugurated a wind farm off the coast of Germany. In an interview with DW, Lego's CEO talks about the company's efforts to run off 100…

Deutsche Welle

NASA spacecraft finds blue sky, frozen water on Pluto

Pluto's atmosphere appears to be a hazy shade of blue, at least according to data returned from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. The probe also found that there were numerous regions…

Deutsche Welle

OTMT, Act’s intention to acquire Beltone positively affects stock market

OTMT’s share of the offer is 87% and Act’s share of the offer is 13%, the transaction value is estimated at up to EGP 650m

Rana Yehia

Food industries represent 20% of air exports

Agricultural crops see highest demand

Daily News Egypt