ANHRI condemns arrest of journalist Mahmoud Nasr
Egyptian journalist was sentenced in absentia for protesting in solidarity with victims of Badrashin and Assiut train crashes in 2013
Human rights group condemns killing of conscript
CSF conscript was suspected beaten to death last week in North Sinai
Arab foreign ministers discuss regional issues in Cairo
Al-Sisi and Shoukry conduct several meetings addressing regional issues including the situations in Palestine and Syria
Number of hunger strikers increases to 91
Shura Council detainees start a hunger strike until their demands for abolishing the Protest Law and releasing political detainees are met
New committee to follow-up on conference: El-Araby
Government seeks to accomplish “legislative achievements” to foster investment before December 2014
FDI doubles to $6bn in 2013/2014
New figures indicate good economic and investment situation in Egypt alongside increased number of companies established
“The Ice Bucket Challenge” inspires a solidarity campaign with Gaza
Instead of ice water, a stand-up comedian used sand and dust to raise awareness about the Gaza situation
A wise man’s advice on love through theatre in medieval Cairo
Director Hani Afifi and dramaturge Karim Arafa base their play “About Lovers” on Ibn Hazm’s famous book “The Ring of the Dove”, on the art of love
Same-sex marriage video detainees ‘not homosexuals’: forensic department
Prosecution issued arrest warrant over “debauchery” accusations
‘Building a strong parliament essential for bringing about normalised democracy’: Nick Harvey
British politician Sir Nick Harvey shares his views on coming parliamentary elections in Egypt and the importance of coalitions