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Egypt sentences 12 Coptic Christians to life in prison
Article | May 22, 2012 - 1:26pm

On 21 May, Egypt’s State Security Council sentenced 12 Christians to life in prison and acquitted eight Muslims.

The Christians were found guilty of sowing public strife, possession of illegal weapons, and killing two Muslims in an April 2011 episode of violence that took place in Minya province, about 220 kilometers south of Cairo.

The violence was spurred on after a Muslim bus driver became angry over a speed bump in front of a wealthy Christian’s home. The bus driver got into an argument with security guards who then beat him up.

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Fan mail
Blog entry | May 13, 2012 - 11:40pm

At a time when it could be compromising for a lady to thoughtlessly blink in church, fans, like gloves, were ‘mobile communication’ accessories, using coded language for secret messages and intricate erotic play: a fan carried in the left hand meant, “Come and talk to me”, when open and shut, “You are cruel”, whereas a fan held wide open sent the unequivocal invitation: “At what hour?”…something of a vintage SMS!

At a time when it could be compromising for a lady to thoughtlessly blink in church, fans, like gloves, were ‘mobile communication’ accessories, using coded language for secret messages and intricate erotic play: a fan carried in the left hand meant, “Come and talk to me”, when open and shut, “You are cruel”, whereas a fan held wide open sent the unequivocal invitation: “At what hour?”…something of a vintage SMS!

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Violence continues in Egypt
Article | May 5, 2012 - 1:54am
Heavy clashes erupted on 4 May between protesters and security forces ,despite the commitment of military rulers to hand power to the new president by the end of next month.
 
Demonstrators and security forces clashed near Egypt's Defense Ministry in Cairo. Protesters approached the defence ministry building in Cairo and threw rocks at the soldiers, who responded by firing water cannons.
 
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Compassion, the secret to better businesses
Article | May 4, 2012 - 10:36am

With the EU looking towards innovation to provide growth, Microsoft has taken the concept one step further with its ‘Innovate 4 Good’ programme that has a surprising inspiration behind it, the respected theologian, Karen Armstrong.

Akhtar Badshah is senior director of global community affairs at Microsoft, spoke to New Europe about their global initiative to assist young people to start businesses that benefit society. The software giant is holding a series of events, starting in their Redmond HQ, but continuing in Cairo, Singapore, Brussels and so on.

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Egypt's military rulers vow fair elections
Article | May 3, 2012 - 7:30pm

Egypt's military rulers on 3 may, vowed that this month's presidential election will be fair committed to handing over power to a civilian administration on 1 July.

 

The announcement came a day after deadly clashes that left 11 people died, in an attack on an anti-military protest outside the defence ministry in Cairo.

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Bloodshed in Egypt
Article | May 2, 2012 - 9:56pm
On 2 May, clashes erupted between suspected supporters of Egypt's military rulers and Islamist protesters gathered outside the Defense Ministry in the Egyptian capital.
 
Thousands of demonstrators demanded an end to military rule after their candidate was barred from this month's presidential election.
 
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EU to bridge digital divide in Africa
Article | April 25, 2012 - 12:38pm

In today's world, technology and science have become the principal forces to transform societies, but not all regions can participate at the same level in this technological race. The digital divide on the African continent is making it difficult for Africa’s full participation in this globalised knowledge society.

In today's world, technology and science have become the principal forces to transform societies, but not all regions can participate at the same level in this technological race. The digital divide on the African continent is making it difficult for Africa’s full participation in this globalised knowledge society.

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Turkish firms to invest over $1bn in Egypt
Article | April 8, 2012 - 8:28pm

Visiting Turkey's Deputy Undersecretary of State in charge of Foreign Trade, Ugul Ecevit met with Mahmoud Eissa, Egypt's Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade in Cairo.

Visiting Turkey's Deputy Undersecretary of State in charge of Foreign Trade, Ugul Ecevit met with Mahmoud Eissa, Egypt's Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade in Cairo. After the meeting, Eissa citing Egypt's State Information Service said that Turkish firms are ready to invest over $1bn into projects in Egypt during the next few years, Zaman reported. To entice further investments from Turkey, Eissa mentioned the importance of a quick launch of the planned shipping trade route between the port of Alexandria and the Turkish city of Mersin.

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