Leading human rights organization voices strong criticism toward government
CAIRO: The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) announced the release of its 16th Annual Report on human rights abuses in Egypt and of Egyptians abroad in a press conference…
Cairo-to-Camps highlights fund-raising
Activists differ on their level of confidence in governmentsCAIRO: Members of the American University in Cairo club Cairo-to-Camps held an event on Wednesday, Sept. 20 which highlighted the many ways…
Bitter taste of reality
Out of time and place, but distinctly relevant to the here and nowCAIRO: Al-Batreeq: Hathayan Fil Ro b Wal Horria (The Penguin: Hallucinations about Freedom and Terror), written and directed…
Meet the talented members of the Tiatro troupe
Tiatro is an independent theatrical troupe that was formed by 26-year-old Omar El-Moutaz Bellah in 2001. They started with five members and have now reached 120, 15 of whom come…
Reliving a piece of history
An insider view into the new TV production HalimOne of the central figures of his age, he was an intricate part of the government. Despite dangers, he never traveled with…
TV producers more than generous with Ramadan offerings
Egyptian and satellite channels gear up for the biggest season of the year"Ramadan Kareem. We use these words to greet each other at the start of the month of fasting.…
In the spirit of Ramadan
ALEXANDRIA: Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is a month Muslims await from year to year. In keeping with Islamic traditions, Egypt witnesses an increase in good deeds…
Word on the Street
People call for more stringent action by Arab governments against Papal commentsCAIRO: On a visit to Germany, Pope Benedict XVI quoted a criticism of Islam and the Prophet Mohammed by…
U.S. could cooperate with Egypt on nuclear energy
President s son proposes peaceful nuclear programCAIRO: The United States could cooperate with Egypt if it decides to develop nuclear energy, the U.S. ambassador to Cairo said on Thursday. Gamal…
