A group of political parties and movements announced on Sunday their plan to demonstrate in governorates across Egypt on the second anniversary of the 25 January revolution under the slogan, “No to the ‘Brotherhoodization’ of the state.” The Interior Ministry, … read more
Six fire engines were called to tackle a fire at Giza Zoo on Sunday afternoon. The fire started in a forested area and spread to the animal food warehouse, reports say. The cause of the fire and the amount of … read more
Clashes erupted in Alexandria on Sunday afternoon between protesters and security forces outside an Alexandria criminal court. Unidentified assailants raided the court after the clashes and set fire to legal papers and documents inside, MENA news agecy said. Fighting broke … read more
The government is in the process of updating the economic plan it presented to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in an attempt to secure the $4.8 billion loan desperately sought by Egypt. “One part is to see, go back and … read more
While supporters of former President Hosni Mubarak chanted “God is great” and “Long live justice” in the courtroom after the annulment of the life sentence verdict he received last summer, the front-page headline of the Freedom and Justice Party daily, … read more
Spokesman of the Salafist Nour party Gamal El-Marra announces that the party will not partake in any activities in the upcoming second anniversary of the 25 January uprising. “The country’s circumstances cannot handle protests or celebrations. We face many challenges … read more
The central bank has implemented a new regime for buying and selling foreign currency and currency controls to try to stem a fall in reserves. Egypt’s foreign reserves have risen to $15.5 billion, helped by a deposit by Qatar to … read more
Protesters clashed with security forces near Alexandria Criminal Court Saturday, ahead of the court’s consideration of cases related to protester killings during the 25 January revolution. Dozens of protesters threw stones at Central Security Forces around the court. CSF personnel … read more
Violent clashes between civilians and police forces broke out late Saturday night in the working class district of Shubra El-Kheima in the north part of the Cairo metropolitan area after an officer accidently killed a man during a police operation. … read more
Cairo neighbourhoods, to Tahrir Square to commemorate those killed in the Port Said Massacre last year. The final verdict in the case investigating over 70 deaths at Port Said Stadium last February is scheduled to be announced on 26 January. … read more