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Egypt Registers Primary Surplus of $5.2 Billion

Egypt registered a primary surplus of EGP98.5 billion ($5.23 billion) in the 2021/22 financial year to June 30, the country’s finance ministry said on Thursday. The overall budget deficit stood at 6.1% of GDP, the statement added. Meanwhile, Egypt’s annual urban consumer inflation slowed to 13.2% year-on-year in June from…

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Egypt Pardons Dozens of Prisoners of Conscience

Egyptian authorities released on Thursday dozens of prisoners of conscience under a presidential pardon, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. MP Tarek El Khouli, a member of the Presidential Pardon Committee, revealed the names of 60 pardoned prisoners of conscience. He also announced the release of the first batch of…

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Obsessed student who killed classmate after marriage rejection sentenced to death

Mohamed Adel, of Egypt, will be killed by hanging after he was found guilty of slaying Naira Ashraf to death with a knife after she turned down his marriage proposal

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Nine killed including five Sudanese in bus crash in southern Egypt

Nine people including five Sudanese citizens were killed and 43 people were injured in a road collision in southern Egypt early on Thursday, a senior health ministry official said.

Reuters

Holiday hotspots where mobile phone bills could soar by hundreds of pounds

UK visitors to Egypt using 1GB of data, making 20 minutes of calls and sending 10 texts a day could end up with a £787 bill for a week's holiday

Wales Online

Rare metals, weird words and well-dressed Minions teens – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Egypt’s Private Sector Records Worst Performance in 2 Years

Egypt’s non-oil private sector economy had its worst performance in two years as demand slumped after a sharp spike in prices and the pound’s devaluation while businesses struggled to secure the necessary supplies of raw materials. S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 45.2 in June from 47.0…

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Young boy dies and dad fighting for life after case of food poisoning at popular holiday spot

The boy, aged six, who was on holiday with his dad Antonio Mirabile and pregnant mum Rosalia Manosperti, tragically died after catching a nasty case of food poisoning in the popular Sharm El Sheikh resort in Egypt.

Daily Record

Boy dies and dad fighting for life after food poisoning at Brit holiday hotspot

The six-year-old boy, who was on holiday with his dad Antonio Mirabile, 46, and pregnant mum Rosalia Manosperti, died after catching a nasty case of food poisoning in the popular beach resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt

Daily Mirror

Egypt's Amina Kadous Nominated for Int'l Photography Award

Egypt's Amina Kadous is among eight photographers nominated for the 6th edition of the Madame Figaro Photography Award (Prix de la Photo Madame Figaro Arles) at the “Les Rencontres de la Photographie à Arles” Festival. The festival is held annually in the city of Arles, southern France. This year, the…

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Egypt travel bans, asset freezes choking civil society -rights groups

Years-long travel bans and asset freezes against some of Egypt's most prominent activists are being used to muzzle civil society and are exacting lasting damage on the personal lives of those targeted, according to two reports by human rights groups.

Reuters

Cairo's historic Nile River houseboats removed in govt push

An Egyptian government push to remove the string of houseboats that dot Cairo’s Nile River banks has seen their numbers dwindle from several dozen to just a handful

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's crisis rings alarm for other troubled economies

Sri Lanka is desperate for help to weather its worst crisis in recent memory, but it’s not the only economy that’s in serious trouble as prices of food, fuel and other staples soar, partly due to the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Popular holiday destinations you can visit without being fully vaccinated

You don't need to be fully vaccinated to visit destinations such as Egypt, Greece and Cyprus

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‘He’s elegant, troubled, and very sexual’: Mahmoud Khaled’s museum to an imaginary man

From a rotating leather bed to quotes from James Baldwin, the Egyptian artist has imagined the home and inner life of a fictitious, insomniac aesthete

Daily Mirror

Double deadly Egypt shark attack could have been carried out by same killer beast

Two women were killed in separate attacks within 600 metres of each other in Egypt at the weekend as fears rise that "shark feeding" experiences are driving the predators to the shores

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Sisi Stresses Arab Consensus to Protect Common Interests

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said there is Arab consensus on protecting common interests as the Middle East and world grapple with various crises. However, he underscored the importance of respecting each country. He made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting with reporters following his inauguration of several projects.…

The Independent UK

British Museum launches hieroglyphs exhibition to mark special anniversary

Hieroglyphs: Unlocking Ancient Egypt will open on October 13.

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Egypt-UK Inaugurate First Partnership Council

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry kicked off an official visit to London on Monday to inaugurate the first Egypt-UK partnership council. The council will be co-chaired by Shoukry and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. It will include political consultations and discussions on economic and trade issues, with the participation of…

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Egypt's National Dialogue Kicks off on Tuesday

Egypt will kick off on Tuesday national dialogue called for by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. All political forces are invited, except for the one that had resorted to violence, namely the banned Muslim Brotherhood. Member of the National Dialogue's Board of Trustees Mahmoud Alameddine described the dialogue as "important and…

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Ancient Egyptians Used Leg Crutches to Help Rehabilitate Stroke Patients, New Discovery Shows

Doctors usually recommend several measures for stroke survivors, including exercising that require a walker or a cane, in addition to a leg crutch that maintains the body’s balance and stability during the walking retraining. A team including researchers from Spain’s Universidad de Alcalá (UAH), New Jersey City University, and the…

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Family of activist jailed in Egypt urge Liz Truss to pressure counterpart

Family of Alaa Abd El Fattah join wife of Karim Ennarah, under travel ban, in demanding more action from foreign secretary

The Independent UK

Fatal shark attack victim’s final words to husband before ‘arm torn off’ snorkelling in Red Sea

Former Austrian councillor named as first victim as Romanian tourist killed in second attack just 650ft away

Al Jazeera

Demolition deadline about to pass for Cairo’s historic houseboats

Egyptian authorities adamant that Nile houseboats will be destroyed or towed, but residents are hoping for a miracle.

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Austria Backs Egypt’s Right to its Share of Nile Waters

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg, in Cairo on Sunday. They both underscored the depth of bilateral cooperation in various fields. Following official talks, Shoukry and Schallenberg held a joint press conference in which they touched on several bilateral and regional issues, including…

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