Boycott vs. dialogue
CAIRO: After protesting relentlessly for months, vociferously declaring a boycott of all Danish products, Muslims are divided over "what to do next. With some Muslims insisting on continuing the economic…
Investments in tourism industry unfazed by bombings: minister
CAIRO: Investments coming in from Egypt's tourism industry are still booming despite the recent bombings in Dahab, according to Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garrana. In an interview on Tuesday with…
Emergency Law hinders human rights work
CAIRO: The threat of unjustified arrests and fear of unilateral legislative powers, among other issues, topped the concerns of human rights activists in the country following the parliament s decision…
Reporters barred from protest as police intervene yet again
CAIRO: Hundreds of riot police once again converged on downtown Cairo, Monday, in order to stem another demonstration, this time organized by the Nasserite Party in connection with Labor Day…
Egyptian program "anti-America," says Israel media watch group
CAIRO: An Israeli media watch group is accusing Egyptian television of promoting anti-American messages on its airwaves. Palestinian Media Watch (PMW), a right wing organization based in Jerusalem, is reporting…
Islamic Jihad team holds talks in Cairo
GAZA CITY: A delegation from Islamic Jihad, the radical Palestinian faction behind the last eight anti-Israeli suicide attacks, is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials, Jihad sources said on…
Dahab bombings death toll rises to 19
CAIRO: The death toll from last week s bombings in Dahab has risen to 19 after an Egyptian died of his injuries, state-owned newspapers reported Tuesday. Ihab Salah Al-Sharqawy, an…
Median overnight interbank rate ticks up to 8.3 percent
CAIRO: The median overnight interbank rate on the pound rose slightly to 8.3 percent on Tuesday from Sunday s 8.247 percent with banks seeking to place funds in a central…
Government rethinks food subsidies in light of rising sugar prices
CAIRO: The dramatic rise in global sugar prices in recent months has been a mixed blessing for Egypt. Sugar is one of a handful of food products supported by the…
Press Round-up
CAIRO: After the upper house agreed to President Hosni Mubarak's proposal to extend the Emergency Law for two years, criticism of the decision has been non-stop.National newspapers published few reactions,…
