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
Wishing you all a happy Eid holiday form the Expat Cairo team. read more
Eleven Egyptian police personnel and two workers at Cairo airport were injured Sunday, following an attempt by a group of Ahly die-hard fans to storm an airport terminal after being prevented from entry, according to airport security. The Ultras fans … read more
Reports are coming in that Ahly Ultras football fans have clashed with security forces outside Terminal 1 at Cairo International Airport. At least 11 people have been reported injured so far. read more
A judge has extended the detention of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi for 30 days pending investigations into his escape from prison during the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak. Morsi and other senior members of the Muslim Brotherhood escaped … read more
An American found hanged in his police cell in the Suez Canal city of Ismailiya on Sunday was believed to have committed suicide, Egyptian security officials said. They said the body of James Henry, 55, who told authorities he was … read more
An Egyptian political lobbying movement has called for live broadcast of the upcoming trial of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, saying that it would guarantee the trial’s fairness and transparency. “We want Morsi’s trial to be both fair and transparent,” Mahmoud … read more
Three police conscripts were injured in North Sinai on Sunday during an ambush by unknown assailants. The attackers fired at an interior ministry bus in Sheikh Zuwayed city. The injured were then transferred to the hospital. read more