Egypt’s relations with the United States are “unsettled” as the country struggles to redefine its national interests vis-à-vis other countries, the foreign minister said. The U.S. was a close ally of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s longtime authoritarian ruler who was ousted … read more
Presidential adviser Mostafa Hegazy has said parliamentary elections will likely be held by the beginning of next year, with presidential elections possibly taking place as soon as summer 2014. He added that while the electoral process will take place, parliament … read more
Five people were injured in clashes between allies of former President Mohamed Mursi and residents of Alexandria’s Sidi Beshr on Friday. Ambulances transported the injured to health ministry hospitals, a medical source at Alexandria’s main health headquarters said. Two people … read more
Egypt’s hotel occupancy rates continue to fall as the country’s hospitality sector reels from the continued political turmoil. Cairo hotel room occupancy rates declined to 31% in the first half of this year from 39% in the first six months … read more
The European Union has requested clarifications from Cairo in regards to the judiciary’s recent decision to ban the Muslim Brotherhood and all its activities, as well as confiscate its funds and property. Maya Panjikidze spoke on behalf of Catherine Ashton, … read more
A Giza policeman died on Thursday after being shot by suspected muggers days before, leading Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim to promise retribution for his death. Major Ahmed Abul Dahab was returning home after his shift on Sunday in his own … read more
A Polish woman who is on a quest to sleep with 100,000 men from all over the world said on Thursday her marathon is “gaining momentum,” and has affirmed her interest in visiting Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. “My marathon … read more
Former Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mahdy Akef was transferred from Torah Prison to the Maadi military hospital on Thursday, a security source from the interior ministry said. The medical staff at the hospital asked that Akef be kept for 48 … read more
UK tour operators say the recent violence across large parts of Egypt has taken its toll on demand for holidays in the country. In trading updates released on Thursday, Thomas Cook said the turmoil – which flared in Egypt after … read more
Although Egyptian dailies have been close to euphoria, diplomats and experts have been more pragmatic in their reactions to remarks on Egypt by US President Barack Obama before the UN General Assembly on Tuesday evening. Addressing the global community from … read more