December 1
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State Council's General Assembly Rejects Constitutional Decree
Aswat Masriya
The State Council's General Assembly issued several recommendations following its meeting on Friday to discuss the repercussions of President Mohamed Mursi's constitutional decree. Read more »
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Sabahi Leads March From Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque to Tahrir
Aswat Masriya
A march led by former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi took off from Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque on its way to Tahrir Square to participate in the "Dream of the Martyr" million-man... Read more »
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One Soldier Dead, 5 Injured in Sinai Bus Accident
Aswat Masriya
One Egyptian soldier died and five others were injured on Friday when their bus overturned in al-Goura area south of Sinai's Sheikh Zoueid. Read more »
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5-Ton Granite Painting of Ramsis II Discovered
Egypt Online
An Egyptian-French archeological mission concerned with excavations in Luxor discovered a 5-ton granite painting and a road that leads to the temple, said Dr. Mohamed el-Beyali the... Read more »
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Nationals in Syria Urged to Refer to Embassy for Departure Arrangements
Egypt Online
The Egyptian embassy in Syria has urged all Egyptian nationals there to come to the embassy for departure arrangements, said Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Ali... Read more »
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Constitution's Blueprint to Be Presented to President Saturday
Egypt Online
The blueprint of the new constitution of Egypt will be presented to President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday 01/12/2012 in preparation for putting it to public referendum, said head of... Read more »
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Morsi - All Citizens Participated in January 25 Revolution With No Discrimination
Egypt Online
President Mohamed Morsi said that a constitutional declaration that issued last week realizes requirements of the current stage. "All Egyptians participated in January 25... Read more »
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Egypt Assuming Back Leading Role
Egypt Online
Egypt has recently been the focus of the spotlight and assuming once again its leading regional and international role after it had brokered a ceasefire between Palestinian... Read more »
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Egypt, Germany Firms Assert Depth of Relations
Egypt Online
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr and his German counterpart Guido Westerwelle highlighted Thursday 29/11/2012 the strong relations binding the two nations. Read more »
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Azhar Grand Sheikh - Quds 'Islamic', 'Christian' Holy Place
Egypt Online
Al-Quds is not just an occupied land but it is an Islamic and Christian holy place, affirmed Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Dr Ahmed el-Tayyeb. Read more »
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Minister - Hard Circumstances Country Is Experiencing Are Exceptional
Egypt Online
The recent presidential decree - which sparked huge protests in Egypt - was meant to protect the parliamentary institutions from bloating dominance of the Supreme Constitutional... Read more »
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Qandeel Discusses Future Vision for Oil Refineries Development
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Dr. Hisham Qandeel held a meeting on the future vision for the development of oil refineries in order to meet the local market's needs of petroleum products. The... Read more »
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PM Qandeel to Inaugurate Conference of Asea
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Dr. Hisham Qandeel will open the annual conference of African Stock Exchange Association on Monday. Read more »
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Pope Tawadros Receives Presidential Staff Head
Egypt Online
Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II Thursday 29/11/2012 received Ambassador Refaa el-Tahtawi, the chief of the presidential staff. Read more »
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Country, New Zealand Agree On Need for Activating Joint Economic, Trade Committee
Egypt Online
Egypt and New Zealand agreed on the need to activate the joint economic and trade committee, established in line with a comprehensive agreement signed between the two countries in... Read more »
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Tahtawi - Morsi Wants to Create Stable Country
Egypt Online
Chief of the Egyptian presidential cabinet Refaa el-Tahtawi stressed President Mohamed Morsi wants to have a stable Egypt, based on the rule of law and democracy. Read more »
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Egypt Welcomes UN Resolution to Grant Palestine 'Non-Member Observer Status'
Egypt Online
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has welcomed a resolution by the UN General Assembly to grant Palestine a "UN non-member observer status". Read more »
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Final Draft Text of New Constitution
Egypt Online
The final draft constitution has been approved by the constituent assembly late last night. It is now ready for referendum by the mid of December. Read more »
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Oil Minister, Italian Delegation Probe Investments
Egypt Online
Petroleum Minister Osama Kamal discussed Thursday 29/11/2012 with chief executive officer of the Italian "Edison" Company Bruno Lescoeu investment opportunities in the oil field... Read more »
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Higher Education Minister, Addis Ababa University Head Discuss Boosting Co-operation
Egypt Online
Higher Education Minister Mostafa Mossad held a meeting on Thursday 29/11/2012 with head of Addis Ababa University Admasu Tsegaye on boosting cooperation between the two sides. Read more »
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PM - Implementing Policies to Make Country an Ideal Destination for Foreign Direct Investment
Egypt Online
Prime Minister Dr. Hisham Qandeel stressed Egypt's commitment to enhance the business environment in the coming period and its commitment to all international agreements in all... Read more »
November 30
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Assembly Approves Draft Constitution
Tunis Afrique Presse
The 85-person assembly charged with crafting the North African nation's new constitution gave their final approval on Friday, passing 234 articles, the document is now complete. Read more »
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Tea and Tear Gas in Tahrir Square
AI London
After the massive protest on Tuesday 27 November, some are even beginning to talk of a second uprising, a "November revolution". Read more »
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FJP Deputy Says Draft Constitution Fit for Post-Revolution Egypt
Aswat Masriya
Egypt's constituent assembly has drafted a constitution fit for post-revolution Egypt and fulfills the hopes of the martyrs and the injured, Essam al-Erian, deputy head of the... Read more »
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New Constitution Mixed On Support of Rights - Draft Adopted Without Consensus Amid Political Crisis [analysis]
HRW
The final draft of a constitution approved on November 29, 2012, by Egypt's 100-member constituent assembly protects some rights but undermines others. The constitution, approved... Read more »
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