Court rules to extend detainment of 6 April activists

The New Cairo Courthouse extends the detainment of four protesters by 15 days pending investigation

Luiz Sanchez

Military court sentences 12 people to prison in Suez

Six men demanding housing rights sentenced to six months; six protesting unemployment receive three months

Ahmed Aboulenein

Shura members condemn UN declaration against violence towards women

Salafi Al-Nour Party Shura Council member Mohamed Al-Azab called for a distinction between “fairness” and “equality”

Ahmed Aboulenein

OIC fear Myanmar violence may spread

Egypt foreign minister presents four-point plan to help solve crisis in Myanmar

Joel Gulhane

The others

Two events have prompted this week’s column: the unprecedented attack on St. Mark’s Cathedral last week, and my recently watching  the Jews of Egypt documentary. Both got me thinking about…

Daily News Egypt

Review: Columnists analyse Mubarak’s smile behind the bars

In the occasion of ousted President Mubarak’s retrial, op-ed pages dissect how he appeared waving to the people in the courthouse as if no revolution has occurred. How will the…

Ethar Shalaby

Colours and clean lines define Adam Elwan’s jewellery

Young designer combines the knowledge of Khan El-Khalili’s craftsmen with modern designs

Adel Heine

New pastry shop’s mediocre macaroons

DNE staff tries a new pastry shop in town

Thoraia Abou Bakr

Yadaweya introduces the world to Egyptian craftspeople

A new website attempts to save the dying crafts of Egypt.

Thoraia Abou Bakr