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POLITICS1d agoDemocratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decisionChris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.BBC World
POLITICS4d agoEgyptian journalist free again after paying 50,000 euro fineDe Egyptische journalist Lina Attalah is weer vrijgelaten. Ze werd dinsdag opgepakt voor het runnen van de nieuwssite Mada Masr, omdat ze dat zonder vergunning deed. Ze werd in de rechtszaal gearresteerd na een uitspraak door een Egyptische rechtbank. Die veroordeelde haar tot een boete van omgerekend ongeveer 50.000 euro. Ook moest de site offline worden gehaald. Volgens haar advocaat is Attalah vrijgelaten na het betalen van de geldboete. Attalah is de hoofdredacteur van de onafhankelijke nieuwssite en won vele internationale prijzen voor haar journalistieke werk. Op de site worden geregeld NOS Buitenland
BUSINESS5d agoCyprus signs $1.8bn deal to develop first gas field, with exports to Europe via EgyptThe deal is a key step towards harnessing Cyprus' natural gas reserves and bolstering energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, with exports to Europe via Egypt and production due to start in 2028.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 22What is the Turkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why are the EU, Egypt opposed?Eastern Libya’s parliament backs a sea border pact with Ankara, a shift that analysts say redraws Libya’s alliances.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTOct 18Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict - ReutersEgypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict ReutersReuters World
WORLDOct 16FIFA sanctions Spain over Islamophobic chants during Egypt friendlySpain have been fined $20,000 and ordered to close at least 15 per cent of their stadium for their next friendly after supporters directed Islamophobic chants at Muslims during a match against Egypt earlier this year. The post FIFA sanctions Spain over Islamophobic chants during Egypt friendly appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 16Spain punished by FIFA for Islamophobic chants in Egypt friendlySpain's football federation has been penalized by FIFA due to Islamophobic chants heard during a friendly match against Egypt. This highlights issues of discrimination in sports and international disciplinary actions.cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus