World news about “Cairo” published by euronews.
Freed hostages prompt security issues in Sinai The release of seven security men by their kidnappers in Sinai has prompted Egypt’s president to call on all militants to hand in their weapons. Mohamed… 22/05/2013
One dead and more than 80 wounded in Cairo sectarian conflict Fresh sectarian violence in Cairo on Sunday, left one person dead and more than 80 wounded, Egyptian state media reported. The 30-year-old who was killed… 08/04/2013
Violent clashes at Egyptian Christian funeral – nocomment Fresh sectarian violence in Cairo left one person dead and more than 80 wounded. Confrontations between Muslims and Christians have increased since the fall… 07/04/2013
Violence erupts in Cairo on uprising anniversary A march to mark the fifth anniversary of the uprising against former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has given way to violence. About 500 people marched… 07/04/2013
Shocking scene of violence in CairoResidents living in Cairo’s Moqattam district react as anti-Mursi protesters clash with Muslim Brotherhood members near the Muslim Brotherhood’s national… 23/03/2013
Forty hurt in clashes on the streets of Cairo Running battles and burning cars – these are becoming the common images of a post revolution Egypt. The latest round of violence erupted as several thousand… 23/03/2013
Violent clashes near Muslim Brotherhood HQ in Cairo An estimated 3,000 people protested near the Muslim Brotherhood’s headquarters in the Egyptian capital, clashing with hundreds of supports of the Islamist… 22/03/2013
More clashes in Cairo over football court ruling Clashes between Egyptian security forces and football fans in Cairo continued late into Saturday night leaving two people dead and scores injured. The… 10/03/2013
Protests fail to stop traffic on the Suez Canal A fire on the quay side at Port Said has failed to disrupt shipping on the Suez Canal. Protesters also untied speedboats hoping they would drift into the… 09/03/2013
Third night of violence shakes Egypt Discontent in Egypt has spread to Cairo, where stone and bottle-throwing youths have taken to the streets. Police and demonstrators have clashed in the… 06/03/2013
Two million Egyptians living in cemeteries Revolution in Egypt has not reached its cemeteries. Few people expect any sort of spring to break out here ever – including those living here. The latest… 04/03/2013
Islamic world Sunni/Shiite balance The first visit by an Iranian leader to Egypt in more than 30 years seems to confirm a thaw in relations after the election of President Mohammed Morsi in… 06/02/2013
Violence erupts during anti-government protests in Egypt – nocomment Thousands of protesters denouncing Egypt’s Islamist president marched in the cities of Cairo and Alexandria on Friday. Demonstrators clashed with security… 02/02/2013
Violence flares on Cairo streetsA protester against Egypt’s President Mohamed Mursi shows expended shotgun cartridges that he said was fired by riot police during clashes along Qasr Al Nil… 28/01/2013
Cairo Film Festival returns after revolution Last year’s Cairo International Film Festival was cancelled because of the violent demonstrations in Tahrir Square, close to where the films are shown. So… 20/12/2012
Egyptian demonstrators attack palace barricades – nocomment Opposition groups have called for marches to the presidential palace today to protest against the hastily arranged constitutional referendum planned for… 11/12/2012
Mural of Mohamed Mursi in CairoThe caricature was drawn on the presidential palace, along with the Arabic word ‘Leave’. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih 10/12/2012
Egyptian journalists protest for freedom of speech – nocomment Employees of the Egyptian state TV accuse the government of muzzling the media. Outside the state TV building, protesters were holding signs reading ‘No to… 10/12/2012
Egypt: rivals clash in street battles – nocomment Protesters chanting “leave, leave” and holding up Egyptian flags with “no to the constitution” written on them clashed with pro-Mursi activists in street… 06/12/2012
Egyptians march against President Mohamed Mursi – nocomment Several thousand protesters gathered in what they dubbed “last warning” protests against President Mohamed Mursi, who recently angered opponents with a decree… 05/12/2012
Unrest continues in Cairo’s Tahrir SquareHundreds of demonstrators were in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for a sixth day on Wednesday to demand that President Mohamed Mursi rescind a decree they say gives… 29/11/2012
Egypt: anti-Muslim Brotherhood protests – nocomment Thousand of protesters marched to Cairo’s Tahrir Square to express their opposition to the Constitutional Assembly put together by the Muslim Brotherhood. 20/10/2012
Calls for an educational revolution in Egypt Egypt after the Arab Spring is facing many challenges and uncertainties. Some of the loudest voices calling for change are coming from teachers and… 05/10/2012
Crowd attack US embassy in Cairo – nocomment Heavy security was in place around the United States Embassy in Cairo on Thursday, after a crowd attacked the building to protest against an anti-Islamic film… 13/09/2012
Pro-Mursi demonstration in CairoA child belonging to supporters of Egypt’s President Mohamed Mursi looks at members of riot police guarding the presidential palace, during a… 14/08/2012
Cairo police alarm at growing illegal arms trade Cairo in the daytime is mostly only dangerous for its crazy traffic and choking pollution, even if a lack of law and order since last year’s revolution weighs… 09/08/2012
Muslim Brotherhood supporters rejoice at election victory Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy celebrate his victory in Cairo on June 18. The Muslim Brotherhood claims its… 18/06/2012
Violent protests after Egypt football tragedy – nocomment Protesters besieged Egypt’s Interior Ministry after a night of clashes with police in which 400 people were wounded, according to heath ministry figures… 03/02/2012
Tahrir Square, one year onDemonstrators take part in a protest marking the first anniversary of Egypt’s uprising at Tahrir square in Cairo January 25, 2012. REUTERS/ Mohamed Abd… 25/01/2012
Egyptian women march against violence – nocomment Hundreds of women have been demonstrating in Cairo’s Tahrir Square against violence committed against them by Egypt’s security forces. 20/12/2011
More clashes in Cairo’s Tahrir Square – nocomment At least 13 people have been killed this week and hundreds more wounded in clashes between security troops and protesters demanding an end to military rule. 20/12/2011
Egypt: protest in Tahrir Square against military rule – nocomment After almost a week of clashes calling for the military to pull out of politics and turn power over to civilians, there seems no let up between the security… 24/11/2011
Building on fire amid Cairo clashes – nocomment A residential building burns during clashes in Cairo between police and protesters. 22/11/2011
Violent clashes in Egypt – nocomment Men dressed in police uniform set fire to vehicles close to Tahrir Square in Cairo. 15 people died during clashes at the weekend. 21/11/2011
Egyptians against emergency laws – nocomment Several thousand Egyptian protesters gathered in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square on Friday to demand the country’s military rulers put an end to emergency laws… 30/09/2011
Clashes outside court as Hosni Mubarak trial resumes in Cairo – nocomment A key day at the trial of Hosni Mubarak in Cairo began with supporters of the ex-president trying to storm the courthouse, and being beaten back by police. 05/09/2011
Mubarak supporters and opponents clash outside court – nocomment Supporters and opponents of the former Egyptian president have clashed outside the police academy in Cairo where his trial is being held. 03/08/2011
Thousands march in Egypt protests – nocomment Protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square prepared to take part in a mass demonstration. 29/07/2011
Egypt clashes leave hundreds injured – nocomment Police fired tear gas in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square at demonstrators, some of whom threw stones and demanded that trials of former senior government… 29/06/2011
Egypt: violence before ex-ministers’ trials – nocomment Protesters and families of those killed in the Egyptian crackdown during the revolution against Hosni Mubarak have clashed with police outside a Cairo court… 27/06/2011
Egypt’s women ‘under-represented in reforms’ Female faces were clearly visible among the crowds of demonstrators in Tahrir Square. It is estimated they made up a quarter of the million-or-so people who… 08/03/2011
Victory march in Cairo to mark Mubarak fallEgyptians gathered for Friday prayers and a planned victory march through Cairo’s Tahrir Square to mark the fall of Hosni Mubarak a week ago. 18/02/2011
Waving shoes after Mubarak speechAnti-government protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square wave shoes in dismay as President Hosni Mubarak speaks to the nation, 10/02/2011.Goran Tomasevic / Reuters 11/02/2011
Angry scenes on Abdel Moneam Riyadh square – nocomment Pro-democracy protesters on Abdel Moneam Riyadh Square in Cairo ask the army to lift barricades. 06/02/2011
Vehicle drives over protesters in Egypt – nocomment More than 20 people were allegedly injured or killed when this vehicle drove at high speed through pro-democracy demonstrators in Qasr el-Aini Street in… 05/02/2011
Mubarak stance fails to satisfy Egypt protesters Protests in Egypt have carried into a ninth day after President Hosni Mubarak’s refusal to step down immediately from power. He instead promised not to stand… 02/02/2011
Protesters call for dismissal of new Egypt Attorney GeneralHundreds of Egyptians have demonstrated outside the High Court in Cairo, demanding the departure of President Mursi’s newly-appointed Attorney General and the… 23/02/2013
Egypt clashes on second anniversary of Mubarak overthrowThe second anniversary of the departure of the Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has been marked by protests demanding the resignation of President Mohamed… 12/02/2013
Egypt’s ElBaradei says all sides must meet to end violenceA senior opposition figure in Egypt has called for urgent talks with the government, amid the wave of violence in the country. Mohamed ElBaradei of the… 30/01/2013
Mursi cuts short Europe trip in response to unrestIn response to the growing unrest on the streets of Egypt, President Mohammed Mursi has cut short a diplomatic trip to Europe. The streets of Ismailia, Port… 30/01/2013
Protesters defy curfew in Egypt troublespotsProtesters have defied a night time curfew in Ismailia on the Suez Canal. They are ignoring the state of emergency declared by President Mohammed Mursi as he… 29/01/2013
Unrest continues in Egypt after days of violent protestsIn the aftermath of Friday’s violent demonstrations, protesters lingered on the streets of Cairo on Saturday morning, throwing stones and tear gas. Outside… 26/01/2013
Brewing up changes in Cairo cafe societyAt first glance the D Cappuccino cafe in Cairo looks like any other fashionable western style espresso bar. You’ll find them in most cities across the world… 18/01/2013
Scores injured in Egypt train crashEgypt is reeling from news of its second serious train crash in as many months. A number of carriages derailed in a suburb of Cairo. They were packed with… 15/01/2013
Many dead in Egypt military train crashA military train carrying young recruits to an army camp has derailed in a suburb of Cairo. At least 19 people have been killed and more than a hundred… 15/01/2013
Unknown assailants attack Cairo tent campUnidentified attackers have thrown petrol bombs at the tent encampment outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Rubber bullets were also fired at police at… 13/01/2013
IMF aid comes with bitter pill for EgyptWith the Egyptian pound hitting new lows against the dollar and a currency crisis threatening the new government the IMF is in Cairo to try and grant Egypt a… 08/01/2013
President Mursi set to press ahead with talksCairo’s Tahrir square woke to a quiet Saturday morning on a day President Mursi is expected to push ahead with talks on ways to find an end to the crisis… 08/12/2012
Deaths reported amid Cairo violenceSupporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi have been brawling outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Petrol bombs were thrown along… 05/12/2012
Egyptian police teargas Tahrir Square protestersEarly morning protesters in Egypt’s Tahrir Square have been hit with a volley of teargas as anger continues to rise against President Mohamed Mursi and his… 28/11/2012
Egyptian civil society mobilises in Tahrir SquareA broad cross-section of civil society is mobilising in Egypt in protest at the recent constitutional reform. Ordinary people have been joined by famous… 28/11/2012
Egyptian anger spreads beyond CairoProtests against the Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi are spreading beyond Cairo. Pro- and anti- Muslim Brotherhood protesters clashed overnight in the Nile… 28/11/2012
Cairo protesters refuse to move over Mursi’s power grabProtesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square are maintaining their sit-in as Egypt’s President meets senior judges over his bid to assume nearly absolute power. In… 26/11/2012
Egypt: new tombs discoveredNew pictures have emerged of a 4,500-year-old tomb in Egypt unearthed by Czech archaeologists which they believe to be the burial site of Princess Shert… 14/11/2012
Anti-Mursi protest turns violent in CairoIt had been promised for several weeks, and when it came Friday’s protest against Egypt’s new president Mohamed Mursi led to violent clashes between… 24/08/2012
‘Several injured’ in Egypt train crashA train crash near the Egyptian capital Cairo has slightly injured several people. Security and medical officials have denied earlier reports that… 17/07/2012
Egypt: Mounting tension ahead of presidential election run-offThousands of people have joined a demonstration in Egypt’s second city, Alexandria, to condemn a court ruling which allows Hosni Mubarak’s former prime… 15/06/2012
Thousands protest Suleiman’s bid for Egypt presidencyThousands of Egyptians rallied in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, in what they said was a show of strength against plans by one of deposed leader Hosni… 13/04/2012
Cairo: anti-govt street violence enters fourth dayThe centre of Cairo has been gripped by a fourth day of violent protests against the army-led Egyptian government. Protesters are demanding a faster… 05/02/2012
Cairo protests continue after Port Said killingsAt least 12 people have been killed and more than 2,500 injured in the third day of clashes between police and protesters in Egypt. The latest unrest came… 04/02/2012
Two die in Cairo street protests – reports‘Friday of Anger’ is the name given to protests by activist groups following the deaths on Wednesday at a football match in Egypt. That anger burst into… 03/02/2012
Arab League considers future of Syria missionArab League leaders will decide on Sunday if they are to extend their monitoring mission in Syria. The mission’s chief has arrived in Cairo to present his… 20/01/2012
Cairo gathering to remember Arab Spring ‘martyrs’Pro-democracy protesters have held a candlelight vigil in Cairo’s Tahrir Square in memory of those killed during the Egyptian uprising. Some held pictures… 01/01/2012
Calm in Cairo after dawn raid in Tahrir SquareA relative calm has reportedly returned to Cairo’s Tahrir Square after four days of deadly violence. At least ten people have been killed and hundreds more… 19/12/2011
More clashes in CairoDemonstrators in Cairo’s Tahrir Square have clashed with security forces in a second day of unrest in which at least nine people have been killed and more… 17/12/2011
Troops clash with protesters in CairoTroops and protesters clashed in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Saturday — a day after eight people died there in similar violence. The violence happened… 17/12/2011
More violence rocks EgyptClashes in Cairo have left at least three people dead and more than 250 injured, after protesters took to the streets demanding the end of military rule in… 17/12/2011
Egyptian security forces clash with protestersEgyptian security forces clashed with protesters on Friday as the vote count continued for the second round of the country’s parliamentary… 16/12/2011
Arab League toughens stance on SyriaForeign ministers from Arab League states are due to meet today to ratify sanctions against Syria in response to continuing violence. The measures were… 27/11/2011
Death toll over 30 as Cairo clashes continueA fresh wave of clashes between protesters and security forces in Cairo has left at least 33 people dead, according to reports coming out of the Egyptian… 21/11/2011
Egyptian capital rocked by fresh clashesProtests against Egypt’s military rulers entered their fourth day on Monday after at least thirteen people were killed in violence at the weekend. The… 21/11/2011
Egyptians protest against military ruleThousands of people have been protesting in Egypt’s Tahrir Square against continued army rule. It comes after the government tried to guarantee the… 18/11/2011
Arab League urges Syria to end bloodshedThe Arab League has called for an end to bloodshed in Syria “before it is too late” and urged respect for its people’s right to… 28/08/2011
Egyptians send ‘final warning’ to military rulersIt had been dubbed the ‘Friday of the Final Warning’ and an air of revolution returned to Cairo’s central Tahrir Square as thousands demand a swifter purge of… 15/07/2011
Cairo clashes leave hundreds injuredMore than 1,000 people were injured in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Wednesday as violence erupted between police and stone-throwing youths. Five months after… 30/06/2011
Hundreds injured in Cairo clashesSimmering anger in Cairo has spilled over onto the streets of the Egyptian capital. The authorities say more than a thousand people have been hurt in two days… 29/06/2011
Police clash with protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir SquareEgyptian police on Tuesday clashed with protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the epicentre of the revolt that swept former president Hosni Mubarak from power… 29/06/2011
New chief elected to head the Arab LeagueArab foreign ministers meeting in Cairo have picked a new secretary general to lead the Arab League during a period of unprecedented turmoil. Egypt’s Amr… 16/05/2011
Clashes mark Palestinian “Naqba”A Palestinian teenager has died following clashes with Israeli police in Jerusalem on Friday to mark the commemoration of Naqba. The word means… 14/05/2011
Mubarak and sons to appear in court next weekDespite being admitted to hospital with heart problems, Egypt’s former president, Hosni Mubarak and his two sons have been told they will appear before a… 13/04/2011
Egypt: Rival groups clash in Cairo’s Tahrir SquareFierce clashes have broken out in Cairo’s Tahrir Square between rival groups. Dozens of men armed with knives and swords, thought to be supporters of the… 09/03/2011
Egypt protesters’ prayers answered as Mubarak quitsHosni Mubarak has resigned as Egypt’s president. The announcement comes after 18 days of sustained protests in Cairo and other towns across the country. It… 11/02/2011
Humour emerges amid Egypt protestsEven if you do not speak Arabic, the message is clear. “We are staying, Mubarak is the one who should go,” the crowd shouts. The unrest in Egypt has… 08/02/2011
Mubarak vs the People: Egypt’s battle of willsThe focus of Egypt’s popular uprising against its president shifted from violence to a battle of wills on the 11th day of protest, a day the people were… 04/02/2011
euronews correspondent on ‘frenetic day’ in CairoThe White House has reacted angrily to reports from Egypt that journalists covering the anti-government protests have been targeted, saying attempts to… 03/02/2011
Cairo protestors target journalistsViolence against journalists is making it difficult to report the events in Egypt accurately. Euronews correspondent Mohamed Elhamy managed to file reports… 03/02/2011
Cairo protesters ready to stay in the streetsProtesters are still in place in Cairo’s city centre. Some are getting ready to go home to rest for a couple of hours and then return to the streets. In… 02/02/2011
Egypt starts the ‘march of a million’The thousands could become a million as Egyptians in Cairo begin the biggest demonstration yet against President Hosni Mubarak. Despite a cabinet reshuffle… 01/02/2011
Egypt’s troubles hit tourist tradeThe uproar in Egypt’s major cities has led to an unwelcome calm at many of its tourist attractions. In a country where jobs are scarce, holiday makers are… 31/01/2011
Cairo’s Tiananmen Square moment?This is amateur footage from the clashes taking place in the Egyptian capital of Cairo. 25/01/2011
