As temperatures soar into the mid-40s Celsius ( 110-115 Fahrenheit), a number of power stations may malfunction, a source at the Ministry of Electricity told Youm7 Wednesday. Peak usage of air conditioners increases the fuel needs of power stations, and … read more
Three people were accidentally killed by gunfire in Ayat, Giza during a celebration of President-elect Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. A man had fired shots in the air in joy, killing the victims by mistake as they passed by in a car. … read more
In a message released from prison, Egypt’s ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi has encouraged his supporters to protest against the “military coup”, especially after the “coup leader” has become president. The statement, published on Morsi’s official Facebook page late on … read more
Detained former president Mohamed Morsy is preparing a “surprise” for Egyptians, hours after the general who ousted him last year was declared president, his son, Omar, said Tuesday. “The kidnapped, legitimate president is preparing a surprise for you within hours,” … read more
Minutes after officially being declared as president of Egypt, former Defence Minister Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi addressed the nation in a televised speech on Tuesday night, declaring that it is now “time for work.” Al-Sisi was elected president by 96.9% of … read more
Interior ministry officials on Monday defended its planned social networking surveillance program after a local newspaper leaked a request for proposal (RFP) drawn up by the ministry for a system to “detect social network security threats and identify persons representing … read more
Tourists returning home after a trip in Egypt will now be required to pay a $25 at Cairo International Airport, a tourism ministry official told Ahram Online. Both Egyptians and foreigners will pay $4 as they leave Cairo on … read more
Egypt’s Presidential Elections Commission (PEC) will hold a press conference on Tuesday to announce the final outcome of last week’s presidential election. Below are the authorities of the new president in accordance with the 2014 constitution: Article 139 Mandate The … read more
Egypt is expected to be hit by a scorching heat wave on Tuesday and Wednesday, says the state’s meteorological authority (EMA). According to weather forecasters, daytime temperatures will range from 38 to 40 Celsius on Tuesday across most Egyptian governorates, … read more
Bassem Youssef, presenter of the Al-Bernameg program on MBC Egypt, said his program has been stopped indefinitely and thanked the channel. Youssef held a press conference on Monday where he said it was better to end the show rather than … read more