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Morsi: If our share of Nile water decreases, our blood will be the alternative
President addressed Nation in a popular conference on Egypt’s rights to Nile water called for by Islamist parties
Ethiopian dam “a matter of life or death”: PM
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil warns of dam effects
Egypt warns ‘all options open’ on Ethiopia dam
There must be guarantees that the Ethiopian dam will not harm Egypt otherwise all options are open
Morsi meeting discusses effects of dam
The meeting discussed the findings of the report issued by an international panel of experts which political leaders described as ‘worrisome’
Four protesters arrested outside Morsi’s home
The detainees were part of a demonstration on Sunday against the recent power cuts witnessed across the country
Update: Ethiopia begins diverting Blue Nile
Water minister says diversion is an ‘engineering procedure’ and reiterates that Egypt has not given its approval for the construction of the dam
Ethiopia begins diverting Blue Nile
Water minister says diversion is an ‘engineering procedure’ and reiterates that Egypt has not given its approval for the construction of the dam
Health Minister lists 18 licensed bottled water companies
Ministry of Health: Don’t drink something you don’t know
Egypt opposed to Entebbe Agreement
Tensions continue among Nile Basin countries
Irrigation minister: future negotiations with Ethiopia hinge on IPoE report
The Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Baha’a El-Din says Egypt will look to minimise cons and maximise benefits of Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam
Fisheries Authority concerned by Ethiopian dam
Fisheries Authority head: ‘Egypt is facing a real disaster’
Egypt committed to fair distribution of Nile water
Water per capita in Egypt to fall from 640 cubic metres to 370 cubic metres by 2050
PPP Panel: Egypt set to fall further into water poverty
Only 29% of villages have access to sanitation
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Central Bank launches new initiative to boost tourism sector
Amr Shetta, from Orascom Hotels and Development, said that ‘it is not the Central Bank’s role’ to help the sector, which is a matter of ‘government concern’
Government took loans to improve potable water, people scream
World Bank $450m loan and $6.7m endowment is simply not enough to improve water and sanitation networks, says economic expert
Government mulls over raising water prices
Gradual increase in water prices, taking place over a five-year period starting with January 2013, would seek to control and regulate consumption
Morsy celebrates Uganda’s Independence Day
An attempt to enhance Egyptian- African relations
Government considers raising tap water prices in tourist and industrial areas
By Mohamed Salah Abdel Kawy Khalifa, the minister for public utilities, declared during the inauguration of Al-Rawda water plant that the government plans to raise consumer tap water prices, especially in tourist areas and industrial establishments. According to the minister, the increase is necessary in light of the budget deficit suffered by the Holding Company …
Protesters in Aswan demand governors’ resignations
Governors accused of corruption, negligence and wasting public funds
India floods displace millions
More than one million persons displaced in Guwahati
EU doubles Palestinian aid to €200 million
€100 million to provide clean water, health care facilities and education
King Abdullah II: Israel disrupting nuclear plans
Israeli official dismissed the charges by the King of Jordan
Mashrabeya peeks
Mashrabeya’s popularity peaked during the Ottoman era, started slipping into extinction by the early 20th century
Unlicensed factories and Fraud exacerbate bottled water crisis
A statement by chambers of commerce blames the Egyptian standard specifications
Consumer Protection Authority warns merchants against raising bottled-water prices
By Mohamed Abdel Monsef The Director of the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), General Atef Yaqub, said that the CPA held a meeting with representatives of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) regarding the shortage of bottled water in the market. The representatives vowed to issue an official nationwide memo obligating retailers to honour …
Villagers take officials hostage over drinking water complaints
Al-Menofiya governor, the Health Minister taken as hostages by Al-Menofiya residents
Low Nile water level threatens summer harvest
By Mohamed Abdelmonsef The water level of the Nile River was recorded at 170 metres above sea level instead of the normal depth of 175 meters at this time of year. The lower water level foreshadows a scarcity of water for the summer harvest. Dr. Khaled Waseef, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Water …