Egypt articles
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Power Cuts Return to Egypt After Eid
Power cuts will resume after Eid al-Fitr, causing power outages for up to two hours a day in order to conserve natural gas reserves for the hot summer months and manage rising energy costs, a source in the electricity sector told Enterprise. An end date for the blackouts in Egypt remains uncertain, the source added. However, there is a plan in place to gradually reduce the amount of time people experience power cuts. Ideally, this will lead to a complete elimination of blackouts as the...
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Iran Launches Drones at Israel, Egypt Calls for Restraint
In a significant escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, Iran has confirmed launching a “massive” drone attack on Israel late Saturday, involving more than 50 drones. This assault marks the first direct Iranian military action on Israeli soil. News reports from Iran reported that some drones were also launched from Yemen, indicating a broader regional involvement. In response to the assault, the airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan has been closed or is in the process of...
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Egypt: Cash helps now, but only reforms secure the future
Recent international investments were a lifeline for Egypt's economy. Now it's up to President el-Sissi to enact sweeping reforms to satisfy investors or risk again depleting the state's coffers, experts told DW.