In Arish, Sinai’s first constituency, foreign media have been forbidden from entering polling stations despite having received an official permit from the Ministry of Communications in Cairo. A spokesperson for the Arish Press Office said they received orders not to … read more
A Cairo court on Saturday overturned the Egyptian telecoms regulator’s decision to monitor news feeds on mobile phones ahead of elections, Egypt’s official news agency MENA said on Saturday. The court also cancelled another decision by the telecoms regulator requiring … read more
Egyptians voted in a parliamentary election on Sunday that is expected to produce another clear victory for President Hosni Mubarak’s ruling party. The government has promised a free, fair and peaceful vote. Opposition groups have cried foul in advance. Below … read more
Egyptian security forces were on high alert on Saturday, on the eve of a general election, after activists clashed with police at the end of a campaign marred by violence and a crackdown on the opposition. Thousands of activists demonstrated … read more
A large aid convoy arrived in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after a mainly overland trip through Europe but without its chief organiser, a firebrand former British MP declared persona non grata by Egypt. The convoy reached Egypt by ferry … read more
Egyptian men have recently been seeking to marry Chinese women in an attempt to escape the high costs of a traditional Egyptian marriage and to have partners known for their loyalty. A large number of Egyptian men, mostly over the … read more
The Egyptian authorities have brought in new media rules seen as restricting the ability of independent broadcasters to provide live television coverage of next month’s parliamentary election. Private production companies that provide live broadcast services to independent television stations have … read more
KYLIE MINOGUE received a guided tour of Egypt’s historic Pyramids by famed archaeologist DR. ZAHI HAWASS ahead of her charity gig at the ancient site on Thursday (21Oct10). The Spinning Around hitmaker was chosen earlier this month (Oct10) by readers … read more
A top governing party official has given the strongest indication yet that President Hosni Mubarak, left, will seek another six-year term in elections next year despite recent health troubles and speculation that he is grooming a son for power. Mr. … read more
An international aid convoy bound for Gaza set sail from the Syrian port of Latakia late Tuesday heading towards Egypt’s al-Arish port after being delayed in Syria for 16 days, the convoy’s organizers said in a statement. The Viva Palestina … read more