Egyptian authorities freed Monday a Briton who was arrested in the restive north Sinai town of El-Arish for possessing clothes similar to police uniforms, state media reported. The Briton, who was not identified, was released on the orders of the … read more
Sherif Shawqy, the prime minister’s media adviser, said curfew will not change during Eid vacation. Shawqi told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Monday there is currently no need to change the curfew hours to preserve security. Curfew will continue to start from … read more
Egyptian authorities arrested three people, allegedly belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood, in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohamed Mursi in Alexandria on Monday. The clashes erupted when some of Mursi’s supporters tried to create a human-chain by … read more
An American citizen found hanged in his prison cell in Egypt’s city of Ismailia has been identified as James Lone, not retired officer James Henry, a source from the US embassy in Cairo told Ahram Arabic news website Sunday evening. … read more
Egypt’s state religious authorities have said only licensed preachers will be allowed to give sermons marking the Eid Al Adha, a step aimed at preventing opposition Islamists from using the occasion to rally support. The Ministry of Waqfs (religious endowments) … read more
Security sources in North Sinai’s Arish said they have arrested a 44-year-old British man for possessing clothes similar to army and central security uniform. The authorities had received information that “there is a foreigner who goes to coffee shops in … read more
The National Alliance to Support Legitimacy (NASL), an Islamist coalition supporting Morsi, has called for mass demonstrations under the slogan “pray for Egypt” on Monday. Monday is the day of Arafat on the eve of Eid Al-Adha, also known as … read more
The family of deposed Islamist President Mohammad Mursi said on Sunday he would not enter any negotiations or accept any compromises following a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood by military-backed authorities. Mursi, Egypt’s first freely elected president, was ousted by … read more
Morale in Egypt’s tourism industry is at rock bottom; a summer of bloodshed has frightened away all but the bravest foreign visitors from Cairo and the pyramids, and things are little better in the Red Sea beach resorts. Yet if … read more
Wishing you all a happy Eid holiday form the Expat Cairo team. read more