Egypt refers controversial judiciary bill to parliament

CAIRO: Egypt s government Wednesday approved and sent to parliament a draft law on the authority of the judiciary, setting the stage for a fresh standoff with pro-reform judges who…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Too expensive for a uniting event

High subscription prices put World Cup out of reach of most EgyptiansCAIRO: World Cup fever is raging throughout the globe, and the Middle East is no exception. For one month…

Najla Moussa

Portraits of the city

Michael Haag captures Cairo's main attraction in his pictorial guideCAIRO: I was flipping through the book when a photograph of a downtown building grabbed my attention; its interior was stunning.…

Aida Nassar

Summer screen sensations

Arabic movies dominate movie theaters this season and vie for their share at the box officeCAIRO: Despite the start of the World Cup, the season of summer films has started…

Daily News Egypt

The Slamdance experience

A young Egyptian filmmaker gives a personal account of his experience at an international film festivalCAIRO, November 2005: For a young filmmaker, getting the opportunity to showcase your work at…

Daily News Egypt

Just ban it?

Minister of Culture confirms that "The Da Vinci Code will be banned from Egyptian cinemasCAIRO: The rumors that the blockbuster hit "The Da Vinci Code is to be banned from…

Farah El Alfy

Brotherhood calls for referendum on peace with Israel

Call seen as support for Palestinian governmentCAIRO: In a recent interview with DREAM television, supreme leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed Mahdi Akef, said that the peace agreement made by…

Joseph Mayton

Detained activist denied medical care: lawyer

CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have refused to allow detained activist Mohammed El Sharqawy to receive treatment for injuries he incurred during a beating by the police, his lawyer said Thursday. His…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

GAFI chief suggests collective resolution of disputes between businesses and the government

CAIRO: General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Chairman Ziad Bahaa El-Din suggests closer ties between the authority and business associations in resolving private sector disputes with the government.…

Waleed Khalil Rasromani

Nancy at Hilton Dreamland

 ŠΘ###Many of Egypt's actors, actresses, businessmen and socialites attended the party and danced to Nancy's music till the early hours of the morning, here, Ahmed Bahgat and partner##Tamer Hagras and…

Daily Star Egypt Staff