A number of Egyptian activists have decided to prepare a popular aid convoy headed to the Gaza strip in support of the Palestinian people, Moataza Abdel Sabour, an initiative participant, told Aswat Masriya on Thursday. “The convoy will be dependent … read more
The Forensic report on Heba al-Ayouty, the woman who died in a private hospital in Maadi, said she died as a result of a serious medical error. It said the doctor gave her an injection of formalin, a substance used … read more
Egypt, one of the world’s largest wheat importers, said on Thursday it had enough wheat to last for six months. “Through what we have purchased locally and our import contracts, we now have enough wheat to last until the beginning … read more
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi asked Egyptians to support a recent decision to raise petrol prices, saying it would have been politically wise not to roll back energy subsidies now but that the economic need is too urgent. “It would … read more
Egypt opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Thursday, allowing injured Palestinians who seek medical treatment into the country, an Egyptian security source said. Palestinians who were wounded in recent Israeli air strikes will receive treatment at Sinai, … read more
A political activist, who was detained for 24 hours for carrying a poster that says President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is a “liar” in protest against rising petrol prices, was released on Tuesday. Mohamed Nassar, who was fined 1,000 Egyptian pounds, … read more
Egypt’s presidential office said on Wednesday that Egypt is making extensive phone calls with concerned parties to protect Palestinian civilians from Israeli strikes. Tens of airstrikes have in the past week been sent into Gaza killing at least 20 in … read more
Buses owned by the army will be sent to the streets to combat high fares following an increase in fuel prices, military spokesman Mohamed Samir announced on Monday. The statement also mentioned that army-owned outlets would sell food at low … read more
Egypt’s ministries of Tourism and Foreign Affairs are working together to lift travel warnings imposed by European countries to the Sinai Peninsula following the bombing of a tourist bus last February, according to Chairman of International Tourism Sector Ahmed Shoukry. … read more
Egypt‘s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned world powers on Monday that Islamist militants are ravaging the Middle East and pose a threat to everyone’s security. “Be alert to what is happening in the region … This region is being destroyed … read more