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Activists challenge European Investment Bank’s ties to EFG Hermes
Business
December 29, 2011
Activists challenge European Investment Bank’s ties to EFG Hermes
The Egyptian investment bank EFG Hermes had Gamal Mubarak, once considered the next heir to Egypt’s presidency and now on…
Egypt to require biometric visas from visiting EU officials
Egypt
December 20, 2011
Egypt to require biometric visas from visiting EU officials
European officials and diplomats will be asked to show biometric visas before entering Egypt, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. A…
New threat to bailout as Greek right rejects more austerity
World
November 15, 2011
New threat to bailout as Greek right rejects more austerity
ATHENS — Greece's conservatives vowed on Monday to reject any new austerity measures in return for the aid that is…
Norway killer claims mantle of resistance leader
World
November 14, 2011
Norway killer claims mantle of resistance leader
OSLO, Norway — The anti-Muslim extremist who confessed to a bombing and shooting massacre that killed 77 people in Norway…
Moussa: I’m using personal contacts to recover funds smuggled abroad
Egypt
October 29, 2011
Moussa: I’m using personal contacts to recover funds smuggled abroad
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa has said he is contacting and negotiating with the European Union (EU) in order to recover…
Postcard from Barcelona: A day at the beach
Life & Style
October 19, 2011
Postcard from Barcelona: A day at the beach
For me, nothing is more enjoyable than lying on a golden sandy beach and soaking up the warmth of the…
EU to apply new procedures for North African visa applicants
Egypt
October 5, 2011
EU to apply new procedures for North African visa applicants
European Union countries will begin implementing a new system in mid-October for North Africans applying for visas, Ambassador Marc Franco,…
Report: Political instability does not influence migration behavior
Egypt
September 16, 2011
Report: Political instability does not influence migration behavior
A recent report on migration behavior reveals that the political instability in Egypt following the 25 January revolution is not…
EU to lift ban on Egyptian vegetable imports
Business
September 15, 2011
EU to lift ban on Egyptian vegetable imports
BRUSSELS - Egyptian exports to Europe of some fresh vegetables including green beans and peas are set to resume soon,…
Govt to discuss maximum wage before end of month
Egypt
August 13, 2011
Govt to discuss maximum wage before end of month
Before the end of August, the cabinet will receive for discussion proposals for the maximum wage, Minister of Finance Hazem al-Beblawy has…