Investment Minister: Budget deficit 11.5% of GDP for the 2012-2013 fiscal year
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development recently stated that: “Egypt’s budget deficit has increased to EGP 200bn, or 11.5% of GDP
Gold tumbles 1.5% as dollar prices rise
Future trading in the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped to $1,436.60, their lowest rate since last July.
6 April demand release of detainees
6 April Youth Movement protest outside high court calling for release of detained activists
Protests in Cairo over Suez Canal development
Popular Front for Suez Canal Axis protests outside Press Syndicate, Port Said criticises law in popular conference
Detainees in Tanta released on bail
Prisoners arrested for alleged connection to violence freed until trial reconvenes
Protests planned for Nakba memorial
6 April Democratic Front is among the organizers of the protests
Egyptian government asks Turkey for help to revive economy
Discuss use of $1bn Turkish aid, two countries to develop an industrial zone in Egypt says prime minister during visit
![“I have met today with [Al-Dostour Party Chairman] Mohamed ElBaradei and [Al-Wafd Party Chairman] El-Sayed El-Badawi to exchange points of view regarding the current political situation,” El-Katatni said (File Photo)(AFP-Photo)](https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/app/uploads/2012/10/2-5-afp-Saad-al-Katatni.jpg)
El-Katatny promises a torture-free Egypt
NGO appeal to the UN claims spike in human rights violations
Oil prices fall sharply
Brent North Sea crude for delivery in June sank $1.42 to $103.05 per barrel in London afternoon deals.