Tunisia’s powerful union rejects Essebsi call to join government
Tunisia's powerful UGTT union, a joint winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, on Friday rejected a call…
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Transport Chaos as Public Sector Strike Hits Brussels
Much of the transport in Europe's capital, Brussels, came to a halt Wednesday as public sector workers held a…
Egypt Stocks Open New Week Lower amid Higher Fuel Prices
Following the government's decision to put up fuel prices, Egypt's stocks open a new week slightly lower with…
Egypt Stocks Welcome New Budget, End with EGP4.2bn Gains on Monday
Egypt's stocks ended Monday higher with gains totalling 4.2 billion Egyptian pounds backed by the presidency…
Egypt Stocks Ended Mixed on Sunday
Egypt's stocks trimmed early losses to end with losses totalling 323 million Egyptian pounds on Sunday driven by…
Egypt Stocks Lose EGP6.8bn in Week on Austerity Concerns, Journalists’ Verdict
In a week filled with investors' woes over potential austerity measures, Egypt's stocks incurred losses amounting…
Egypt Stocks End Lower on Austerity Woes, Controversial Verdicts
Egypt's stocks continue its downward trend, ending Wednesday's session with losses totalling 4.2 billion Egyptian…
Egypt Has Spent 7 Bln of 29 Bln Pound Stimulus Package- Minister
Egypt has spent 7 billion Egyptian pounds of a package of 29.7 billion intended to stimulate an economy ravaged by…
Egypt’s Finance Minister Faces Huge Challenges to Boost Economy
Egypt’s new finance minister is on a mission that is seemingly impossible: he has pledged to reduce the budget…
Egypt’s Interim Govt Unlikely to Resume IMF Talks – Minister Says
Although financial budget crunch still bites, Egypt’s interim administration is unlikely to resume talks over the…
