Date of source: Wednesday, May 24, 2000
The French have a fascination with anything Egyptian, which is why any exhibition of antiquities in France succeeds. This year, and for the first time, a Coptic antiquities exhibition is organized in the Arab World Institute in Paris.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 17, 2000
When we consulted his excellency the Mufti of Egypt, Dr. Nasr Farid Wasel, about the rumor claiming that the logo of "Coca Cola" is blasphemous for Islam he said that the issue was examined by the committee of Dar El Ifta’ [religious consultation house] and they found this rumor baseless.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 16, 2000
Three days after its publication, the article of Ibrahim Sa’ada was discussed in the parliament. A comment on the discussion was published on the first page of Al-Akhbar.
Date of source: Sunday, May 21, 2000
Subtitles:
-The presidency of Shukri, Hamdi and Idris is not taken into consideration,
-Al-Sha’ab and the papers of the party are suspended until the dispute is settled,
-The file of the Labor Party is transferred to the General Prosecutor.
The committee of parties decided not to take into...
Date of source: Wednesday, May 17, 2000
The writer of this article wonders why the Ministry of Culture doesn’t publish the works of Egyptian writers first. How could they publish the work of an unknown Syrian writer, while the young writers in Egypt are facing great difficulties in getting their works published.
Date of source: Saturday, May 13, 2000
In a very long article Ibrahim Sa’ada criticized and blamed all the parties involved in the recent controversy about the novel "A Banquet for Seaweed," which provoked unprecedented riots in the Azhar University.
Date of source: Friday, May 12, 2000
Responsible personnel at the Ministry of Culture face up about 5 years imprisonment.
Date of source: Sunday, May 7, 2000
After giving his opinion concerning the freedom of expression, Dr. Ahmed Omar Hashem recounts the role of the Azhar, the greatest institution of religion and science, that has risen in Egypt. According to him the role of this great institution is appreciated by many great historians and leaders.
Date of source: Monday, May 8, 2000
The Supreme Court of State Security will start tomorrow the trail of Sheikha Manal, who claims prophecy, and her followers. They are accused of disdaining Islam, promoting ideas that deform its picture, trying to cause conflict within society and holding meetings to study the ideas of their group.
Date of source: Friday, April 7, 2000
A new book is promoted which claims that the earth does not rotate and there is no gravity.