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Egypt begins evacuation of expats in Syria
The Egyptian embassy in Damascus says more than 5,000 Egyptians have been evacuated since the onset of the civil war in Syria
The struggle: Egyptians obtaining foreign visas
It is summer time in Egypt, a season when many Egyptians prepare to travel abroad for a myriad of reasons, whether for tourism, business or studying. However, it is a struggle for many of them to get visas to certain destinations, including the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States. Daily News Egypt explores the stories of some Egyptians and the problems they faced when dealing with foreign embassies.
Patterson: Army rule inconsistent with democracy
US Ambassador to Egypt voices concern over draft laws and says the US supports a political process, not a particular group
State Department issues new travel warning for Egypt
A travel alert is issued for US citizens in Egypt after man stabbed outside embassy
Egypt summons Israeli ambassador over allegations of mistreatment
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Israeli ambassador to answer allegations Egyptian embassy staff in Tel Aviv were ill-treated by Israeli authorities
Palestinian-Syrians announce sit-in at embassy
Representatives of Palestinian-Syrian refugees say the embassy has failed them
Two Egyptian nationals abducted in Yemen
Yemeni tribe abducts two Egyptians to pressure the Yemeni government to meet their demands
Egyptians protest arson in Paris
Demonstrations break out in front of the Egyptian consulate in France, demanding justice for the death of four Egyptians last March
Family of Jordanian prisoner demand his release
Bashar Abo Zaid was accused of tapping Egyptian communications for the Mossad
Hamas leader calls on Egypt to grant UNRWA mandate
Moussa Abu Marzouk criticises Egypt for not recognising Palestinian-Syrians as refugees
Palestinian refugees from Syria face threats from embassy
Protesters on the scene say the embassy is pressuring them to end their sit-in through verbal attacks and threats
Palestinian-Syrian refugees hold sit-in at embassy
There are an estimated 10,000 Palestinian-Syrian refugees in Egypt who are not recognised as refugees
Remembering Al-Gizawy
Protest outside Saudi embassy to commemorate Egyptian lawyer’s arrest
Two more Egyptian delegations head to Libya
A delegation representing the Egyptian prosecution and a popular delegation including public figures go to Libya
Attacked Egyptian boat returns from Yemen
After remaining in Yemen for at least a week, Al-Negma Al-Dahbeya is finally returning home
Egyptian delegation heads to Libya
Egyptian political party sends delegation to Libya amid diplomatic tensions between the neighbouring countries
More protests outside Libyan embassy
Coptic Youth Front denounces the death of Ezzat Atallah
Egypt to reopen Somalia embassy
Decision made after Egyptian foreign minister went to Somalia for ‘historic trip’
Investigations launched into cause of balloon crash
Prosecutor general and Ministry of Civil Aviation investigating hot air balloon crash near Luxor
In Pictures: Balloon crash 18 killed, 3 injured
Tourists from France, UK, Japan, Honk Kong and Hungary involved in a hot air balloon crash near Luxor
Balloon crash: 18 killed, 3 injured
Citizens of France, UK, Japan and Hong Kong aboard hot air balloon that caught fire near Luxor
Shura Council members blame women for harassment
Some members call for separating men and women during protests to prevent sexual harassment, blaming women for subjecting themselves to rape
International marches to support Egyptian women on 12 February
Twenty-two countries will protest against sexual harassment of female protesters
Jordan offers grace period for Egyptian migrant workers
The Jordanian government agreed to offer Egyptians until 7 March to correct their status in Jordan
France orders increased security at foreign missions
Following threats from Islamists who disagree with intervention in Mali, France has ordered all missions in the Arab world to beef up security
Protesters demand Al-Gizawy’s release
Security battle protesters demanding the release of Ahmed Al-Gizawy outside the Saudi Embassy in Cairo
Al-Gizawy sentenced in Saudi Arabia
After spending months in Saudi custody, Egyptian lawyer Ahmed Al-Gizawy has been sentenced to five years in prison and 300 lashes
Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies encouraging ‘yes’ vote
Egyptian embassy in Saudi Arabia accused of encouraging Egyptians to vote ‘yes’ to the proposed constitution
Egyptians demonstrate at Saudi embassy
Family members demand release of Egyptian prisoners
Morsy addresses Israeli president as dear friend
President Mohamed Morsy voiced hope of strengthening the “cordial relationship” between Egypt and Israel.