Al-Sisi greeted in Germany by storm of criticism
Merkel shaking Al-Sisi’s hand is shaking "the hand that tortures", says German media, while demonstrations break out
Mechanisation of public wages to stimulate economy: Visa Egypt director
Around 6.5 public employees will be offered this service
Rights groups concerned of investigations into anti-torture judges
Judges are interrogated under pretence of their participation in workshop organised by “illegal” organisation to draft anti-torture law
Charter flight stimulation: Suspension or reinforcement
Programme aims to reduce shelter and take-off fees by about 20%-30%, or exempt airplanes from paying them, says Al-Adawy
10 minors acquitted over violence, unlicenced protest
The minors, all Zamalek fans, were initially sentenced to two years in prison
Military factory workers accuse army of killing colleague in Sinai
Security forces argue militants killed victims; workers say army opened fire to disperse crowd, vow to strike
Environmental talk considers effect of rising seas levels on Egypt
Egypt’s population and industry typically live by water; threats are more severe
Opposition parties mobilise against Protest Law in online petition
420 prominent politicians and public figures lend signatures demanding Al-Sisi's promise to release political detainees
Former Daily News Egypt editor wins EU award
He was first nominated in September 2013 for succeeding in reconstructing Daily News Egypt in 2012 and his work during that period.