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Latest in Egypt
Egyptians vote in first phase of House of Representatives elections
Prime Minister Madbouly calls on Egyptians to actively participate in parliamentary elections
NCHR reports high voter turnout in parliamentary elections in Giza
Electoral committees in Bulaq Dakrour and Kerdasa districts witnessed large turnout, particularly among female voters, as well as in Matrouh governorate
Ethiopia, responding to Trump, says it rejects aggression over GERD
US President waded into GERD dispute between the three African nations saying that “Egypt is not going to be able to live that way, may blow-up dam.”
Egypt’s PM votes in 1st stage of House of Representative elections
Voting in the first phase of the House of Representatives elections will take place in Egypt over Saturday and Sunday in 14 governorates
Trump says Ethiopia broke deal to resolve GERD dispute with Egypt, Sudan
The giant hydro-electric dam dubbed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been centre of dispute between the three African nations.
Egypt, Spain carry out joint naval exercises in Red Sea
In a statement, Al-Refae said that Egypt’s Al-Naser and Abu Qir frigates and the Spanish frigate Santa Maria took part in the exercise, which included transportation drills.
Al-Azhar condemns attack on 2 Muslim women in Paris
In a statement, Al-Azhar expressed full solidarity with the two women and their families.
Attorney General refers defendants in Maadi incident to criminal court
Two defendants are facing charges of deliberately killing young woman, whilst third is accused of assisting
Cabinet urges Egyptians to wear masks in public areas, vows to penalise violators
Official figures show that infections are rising nationwide
Prime Minister approves salary rise for Egyptian teachers
Minister of Finance says teachers allowance will also increase by 50%
Egyptian expats start voting in House of Representative elections
Minister Nabila Makram calls on Egyptians abroad to exercise their legal, constitutional right to participate in elections
Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus explore further trilateral strategic integration
8th summit addressed latest updates in Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, and GERD dispute
Al-Sisi praises growing Egyptian-Cypriot cooperation in different fields
Egyptian President arrived in Cyprus to participate in 8th tripartite summit with Greece, Cyprus
Al-Sisi in Nicosia for 8th tripartite summit with Greece, Cyprus
President Al-Sisi met his Cypriot counterpart ahead of summit, praised Egyptian-Cypriot cooperation, Nicosia’s support for Cairo
Al-Sisi warns against negative mobilisation of public opinion
Most honourable mission for military personnel is to sacrifice their lives for homeland security, says Egyptian President
International monitoring of parliament elections to give high credibility to process: Ayman Okeil
Using drugs, lack of experience are main reasons for high number of exclusions from upcoming elections
Mahmoud Mohieldin elected to represent Egypt, Arab Group at IMF
Mohieldin nomination came after an agreement between the 11 Arab Group members at the IMF. he will assume the new IMF position by the end of this month
NEA sets up 140 polling stations for Egyptian expats in parliamentary elections
Electoral silence has now been enforced in run-up to first stage of House of Representatives elections
Egyptian Meteorological Authority warns of unstable weather starting Tuesday
Heavy rains, which could become thunderstorms, are expected in different parts of Egypt during the period, as well as a gradual decrease in temperature by 4 or 5 degrees Celsius.
Egypt’s newly elected Senate holds opening session, new members sworn in
Judge Abdel Wahab Abdel Razeq was elected as Senate Speaker
Egypt condemns terrorist beheading of French teacher in Paris
An 18-year-old Chechen refugee killed French teacher after the latter showed his students controversial Charlie Hebdo caricatures of Prophet Muhammad
Madbouly highlights Egypt’s water security concerns at third CWW
Egypt’s Prime Minister stresses need to reach binding legal agreement on GERD filling, operation
Egypt to launch first integrated, long-term National Human Rights Strategy
No country is able to promote human rights only through state institutions, it needs partnership with civil society, says Professor Niveen Mossad
Egypt’s comprehensive health insurance system reaches Ismailia
Ismailia is one of five governorates taking part in first phase of new system
Egypt, Spain discuss situation in Mediterranean, Middle East regions
Two countries sign MoU to boost bilateral relations
Egypt’s new academic year begins amid strict COVID-19 precautionary measures
Egypt’s new academic year begins amid strict COVID-19 precautionary measures
WHO warns against herd immunity strategy to curb COVID-19 spread
In a study by Swaminathan, she explained that as the global struggle to contain the COVID-19, some are advocating for a so-called natural herd immunity strategy, which they argue can be safely achieved through “focused protection”.
Prosecution interrogates 2 suspects over young woman murder in Cairo’s Maadi
The suspected were arrested only hours after the incident, amid anger and sympathy feelings of social media users.
Al-Sisi witnesses graduation ceremony for police cadets
During the ceremony, the president honoured top students who will be granted medals of excellence of the second class in appreciation of their distinguished performance during their academic study.
Egypt to develop education system that encourages students’ cognitive progress
During his participation at a Canadian-Egyptian Business Council (CEBC) meeting, on Tuesday, Shawky reviewed Egypt’s education development plan. He outlined that his ministry is carrying out a variety of plans to modify the curriculum in a way that develops critical thinking among students, in a move away from their studying just to pass exams.