Latest in Tag: european union Highlight
Latest in Tag: european union
The EU resolution on Egypt shows concern wrought with indifference
The most recent European Union resolution has effectively condemned Egyptian security forces for the murder of Italian PhD student, Giulio Regeni. The young Cambridge scholar was forcibly disappeared and killed while conducting research on independent trade unions in Egypt. Despite signs of torture, including pulled nails and cigarette burns on his body, Egyptian officials claimed …
EU ambassador attends opening of EU financed solar power stations in Marsa Matrouh
The EU has provided €21.9m to Egypt as part of its Rural Development Programme
EU co-organises an awareness session on gas sector reform
This awareness session is considered part of the current work and technical assistance offered by the European Union to the Egyptian Authorities
Egypt considers exporting food products to Cyprus
Supply Minister says Egypt can benefit from position of Cyprus to export to the EU
Young people vote far-right in Europe
In the European Union, which was founded upon ideals of democracy and inclusion, more and more young people are turning to far-right parties that lure them in with simple messages. Some experts see democracy in danger. The National Front in France and the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) are just two examples of far-right nationalist …
Independent scientists warn over Monsanto pesticide
Two major agencies disagree over whether the world’s most-used pesticide, glyphosate, is safe. As the European Union debates the topic, nearly 100 scientists from around the world have urged it to heed safety warnings. It’s the most commonly used – and perhaps also most controversial – pesticide in the world: glyphosate. Opinion between the European …
EU, KfW, EIB, Electricity Ministry inaugurate wind farm in Egypt
The project costs amounted to €340m
EU grants €68m for natural gas delivery to low-income Egyptian households
Grant to support part of the Ministry of Petroleum’s mega project of delivering natural gas to approximately 1.2m households during current FY
People will not choose public transport if it’s not attractive: UITP Secretary General
Developing mass transportation and eliminating informal sector are two main hurdles facing Cairo transport system, says Alain Flausch
Tricky talks with Erdogan in Brussels
The EU is turning to Turkey for help with the refugee crisis. The political price is likely to be high, though, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is using the opportunity for his own ends. Barbara Wesel reports. The EU wants “an agreement of mutual trust, which is necessary given the central role Turkey plays …
Jerusalem’s Temple Mount calmer after days of clashes
Relative calm has returned to Jerusalem’s contentious holy site after three days of clashes. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to take tougher actions against stone-throwing Palestinian protesters. Apart from a brief scuffle between Israeli security forces and members of the Waqf, a Jordanian organization that administers the Al-Aqsa mosque, Wednesday passed without any …
EU interior ministers fail to agree on refugee deal
EU interior ministers were supposed to agree on a relocation scheme for refugees. But they split up without even coming to a common conclusion, postponing any decisions to October. Andrea Rönsberg reports from Brussels. In the end, Luxembourg’s minister for immigration and asylum was proven wrong. “I am convinced that we can muster the power, …
EU ambassador explains, defends Europe’s response to refugee crisis
Ambassador Moran says the parliament has been “conspicuous by its absence”
EU Commissioners on Kos tell Greece to end the chaos
After the drowning of two children in the Aegean between Turkey and Kos, European Commissioners visited the Greek island
North Sinai attacks internationally condemned
The United States, the European Union, Japan, and others “express deep condolences” and support for Egypt’s “fight against terrorism” after “State of Sinai” attacks on Egyptian soldiers
CIHRS referred to investigation
Government is taking revenge on organisation for addressing human rights situation, says CIHRS
Egypt, EU twinning agreement to reach full potential in 24 months
EgyptAir still studying financing air fleet increase from 81 to 125 aircrafts
EU consults with Egypt over changing ‘Neighbourhood Policy’
The European Union has no stance over the German parliament dispute with Egypt, says delegation’s deputy head
HRW calls on EU not to endanger lives in military action against smugglers
EU increasingly criticised for placing more efforts on militarising Mediterranean rather than saving migrants’ lives
EU to set up operation to capture and destroy smuggler vessels
The EU drew sharp criticism over the last few weeks following the drowning of more than a thousand people in the Mediterranean
‘Cruel and Inhuman’ – EU, other states issue cautious criticism of Morsi sentence
More comments issued as Erdogan is reported as calling for EU sanctions against Egypt
€1.2bn total grant aid from EU for 200 projects: EU Ambassador
Egypt needs economic growth for the many not the few, Moran says
Egypt, Croatia hold bilateral talks on regional issues, cooperation
Egyptian-EU trade is expected to increase in aftermath of the recent Economic Summit
None of $142.2bn summit investments go to Suez Canal Axis
The housing, transportation, petroleum, tourism, and investments sectors won the largest of this amount, but no statement has been made regarding Suez Canal Axis investments.
Shoukry seeks political resolution in Libya amid media criticism
During the counter terrorism summit in Washington, Shoukry met with his US counterpart John Kerry and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini
Egypt condemns local, international commentary on mass sentence
NGOs, governments previously condemned the life sentences handed out to 230 people by Judge Nagy Shehata
Parliamentary elections to be monitored by EU
EU monitored Egypt’s presidential election, describing it as “peaceful and calm” but with “limited spaces for dissenting voices”
Foreign governments, UN ‘deeply disturbed’ by deadly 25 January clashes
Foreign ministry refutes criticism from UN, United States, Britain, and Turkey
Accusations, denials over abuses of authority by security forces on 25 January anniversary
Rights groups issue condemnation of heavy-handed state response on 25 January Revolution anniversary
EGP 41m for Nile protection in 5 governorates
Projects’ investments on treating small canals and protecting Nile River embankments valued at EGP 323m, says water minister