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Government and fans battle in court and on the pitch in Egypt and Turkey
By James M. Dorsey Egyptian and Turkish football pitches are set to re-emerge as battlegrounds between militant, street battle-hardened fans and authoritarian leaders in a life and death struggle that involves legal proceedings to brand the supporters as terrorists and efforts to undermine their widespread popular base. Egyptian fans, barely a week after storming a …

12 Zamalek fans referred to criminal court over Mortada Mansour ‘assassination attempt’
Latest development in ongoing feud between club president and Ultras White Knights

Bicycles: The future of transport in Egypt?
Dutch embassy organises cycling day in Egypt’s streets

Dissolution of Ultras group delayed
Court yet to rule on Mortada Mansour’s call to designate Ultras group a terrorist organisation
Gezira club cat killings spark widespread anger
Members gather to demonstrate against the mass killing of cats Tuesday
Making a living on the street
92% of Egypt’s 5 million street vendors operate without a license

Lifelong Cairene paints love for city, in portraits
Samahy paints expressive pictures of Cairo’s residents.

Four Fat Ladies: Sisters bring American desserts to Cairo
The three sisters say baking has always been their passion

Made in Egypt
Festival promotes local goods, Egyptians spirit
Zamalek keep playoff hopes alive with late equaliser
Gaafar scores Zamalek’s second goal in stoppage time

Egyptians prefer to live in Al-Tagammu, Maadi: Propertyfinder.eg
Al-Tagammu is the most attractive community for real estate buyers in Q1 2014, followed by Al Qatameya reveals propertyfinder.eg.

My liberal times in Oum al Dounia (Part 3)
By Dr Ronald Meinardus After nearly eight years at the helm of the Cairo Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF), Germany’s liberal think tank, Dr Ronald Meinardus, who has on and off contributed also to the editorial page of this newspaper, is leaving Egypt shortly. Following is the third and last part …
Al-Ahly go top through late winner
Al-Zamalek are looking to play catch up in Group 2 when they face Al-Minya on Thursday

Kayan: A quaint eatery in Zamalek
Zamalek finally gets a café that offers good food and mellow ambience

Interior ministry between honesty and deception
“It is a scenario everybody has become bored with for its repetitiveness. Football in Egypt has returned as an empty theater show for the sake of the Egyptian police, as if the decisions of the Egyptian security [apparatus] are revelations from above, even if it does not mean a thing but their inability to perform …

MOI announces plans for private security to secure football stadiums
Interior ministry spokesman says security forces will remain outside stadiums as Ultras groups remain unconvinced

CAF denies ordering closed doors for Zamalek vs. Kabuscorp
African football federation distances itself from decision to block fans from stadium and resulting clashes with security

Il Divino, impressive variety with plenty of flavour
Though it is not cheap, Il Divino has a great variety of choices and its pizzas are bursting with flavour.

Ahly wins CAF Super Cup title as performance falters in domestic league
Amr Gamal scores twice to give Ahly their sixth CAF Super Cup title

The hoopoe steals the show in new Ahmed Abd El Karem exhibition
For Egyptian artist Ahmed Abd El Karem, the hoopoe represents an important aspect of the Egyptian culture and heritage

Conflicts wracking Egyptian football reflect country’s political malaise
By James M. Dorsey Multiple conflicts between Egypt’s military-backed government and the country’s foremost soccer clubs that pit militant soccer fans against both Egypt’s autocratic leaders and club managers could force world soccer governing body FIFA to suspend Egypt. The disputes reflect the broader crisis that has shipwrecked Egypt’s transition from autocracy to a politically more …

Al-Ahly suffers from first consecutive loss since 2008
Zamalek draws with Petrojet on week seven of the Egyptian Premier League

Foreign ministry rejects foreign intervention in Egyptian judiciary
The ministry’s spokesman voiced this rejection in response to questions on reactions to the trial of 20 Al-Jazeera employees

Al-Ahly and Ismaily retain groups’ top spots, Zamalek draws with Haras Al-Hedood
Egyptian Football league suspended again until 28 January

Zamalek names Mido head coach
Egyptian football star Mido takes first Zamalek training session on Wednesday
Flea market comes to Zamalek
The flea market featured many exciting booths and activities

Al-Ahly defeats ENPPI for Group A’s pole position
Omar Gamal to White Knights, Gedo back to Red Devils

A safe way out
Samah Ismael’s new collection does not surprise in its minimalism

Delicious homemade pasta to go
New pasta place in Zamalek offers delicious dishes and friendly service.

Nine games played: Egyptian Premier League report
Wadi Degla beat Al-Minya while Arab Contractors dominate Al-Raga’a