Author Archives: Editor

Something in the water

Prices of bottled mineral water have surged in the past two weeks, reaching EGP 2.5 from EGP 2 per bottle. According to media reports, prices vary from one region to another and traders and buyers are claiming the market is … read more

Taxi drivers block the 6th of October Bridge

A group of taxi drivers blocked the 6th of October Bridge on Monday protesting what they claim to be unjust consequences from the government’s “white taxi” project. One protester, Emad Shawkat, said the Ministry of Finance purchased their old taxis … read more

Prices for import cigarettes rise

Prices for cigarettes produced outside Egypt rose on Sunday by EGP 1 to EGP 2, with traders expecting further rises at the beginning of May. The prices of Marlboro’s cigarettes, including Marlboro Reds and Marlboro Gold, jumped EGP 2 to … read more

Justice Minister Mekki’s resignation letter

On Sunday, Justice Minister Ahmed Mekki offered his resignation to President Morsi. Below is the text of Mekki’s resignation letter. Your Excellency Dr. Mohammed Morsi, The President of The Arab Republic Of Egypt, Warm greetings and respect, Since you assigned … read more