Cairo Mediterranean Literary Festival kicks off
Since the beginning of 2011, Egypt has been shaken by a social and political tidal wave that has had a profound impact on its cultural environment. From street-side cafes to…
Buttered Up: Sunshine toast and patience learned
Here comes the jet lag and holding its hand that is the flavor of the week: lethargy — that which follows a long flight and a vacation to Cairo. I'll…
Analysts and political powers say Obama speech ‘futile’
CAIRO: The US will relieve “democratic Egypt” of up to $1 billion in debt and guarantee $1 billion in borrowing, US President Barack Obama promised in a speech Thursday. Local…
Copts continue open sit-in at Maspero
CAIRO: Hundreds of Coptic protesters said on Thursday that they would continue their open sit in in-front of the state TV building until the Virgin and Bishop Abram Church in…
No charges against Al-Shorouk over Mubarak amnesty news
CAIRO: No charges were leveled against independent daily Al-Shorouk for publishing news about ousted president Hosni Mubarak possibly seeking amnesty. Egypt’s Military Prosecution on Thursday released the newspaper’s editor-in-chief Amr…
25 Israeli embassy protesters released after receiving suspended sentences
CAIRO: A military court on Thursday gave suspended one-year sentences to 15 protesters and suspended six-month sentences to 10 others, all detained by military police while commemorating the Palestinian Nakba…
PA elections in September, with national ID, under complete judicial supervision
CAIRO: Voting in the parliamentary and presidential elections will be with the national ID and under complete judicial supervision, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) said Thursday. The…
Egypt foresees $31 bln deficit in next fiscal year
CAIRO: Egypt's budget deficit could hit LE 185 billion pounds ($31 billion) in the next fiscal year, the country's finance minister said Thursday. His remarks came just hours before the…
Copts continue open sit-in at Maspero
CAIRO: Hundreds of Coptic protesters said on Thursday that they would continue their open sit in in-front of the state TV building until the Virgin and Bishop Abram Church in…
Children define their role in Egypt’s transitional phase
CAIRO: Studying hard and cleaning the streets are the two key roles children identified for themselves in the upcoming period to develop Egypt, according to the first survey conducted to…