Journalists

Egyptian Journalists Syndicate awards Palestinian Wael Al-Dahdouh Press Freedom Award 2024

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 09:36 GMT

The Council of the Journalists Syndicate, headed by Khaled Al-Balshi, head of the Syndicate of Journalists, approved in its meeting on Wednesday, January 3, the recommendation of the Board of Trustees of the Egyptian Press Awards to nominate Palestinian journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh to receive the “Freedom of the Press” Award in 2024 as a symbol of the steadfastness of Palestinian journalists, in the face of the brutal Zionist aggression on Gaza Strip.

CPJ: 48 Journalists killed in Gaza war leading to deadliest month for journalists

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 12:06 GMT

The CPJ said that at least 50 journalists and media workers were among more than 14,000 killed.

Hundreds of journalists accuse their media outlets of bias against the Palestinians: Washington Post

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 07:15 GMT

The Letter has been signed by 750 journalists, independent and from mainstream and local media organizations, Washington Post reported on November 9, noting that there is a division among reporters and journalists in the newsrooms.

Egyptian Journalists Syndicate condemns heinous attacks by Israel against Palestinian journalists

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 02:44 GMT

The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and continuing terrorist crime committed by the Zionist occupation forces against Palestinian journalists.

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate holds memorial services for killed Palestinian Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Tue, 17 May 2022 - 08:37 GMT

Egyptian Journalists Syndicate will organize Tuesday a memorial service to commemorate the Palestinian Journalist Shireen Aby Aqleh, who was assassinated by the Israeli occupation forces while carrying out her coverage duties.

1.2K foreign reporters enjoy full freedom in Egypt, are not 'enemies or spies': Head of State Info Service

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 - 10:36 GMT

There are 1,200 foreign reporters in Egypt who are all “dear colleagues and are not enemies or spies,” head of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan said Monday in a meeting at the parliament.

Amnesty International urges Ethiopia to end arbitrary detentions of Tigrayans, activists in Addis Ababa

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 - 07:45 GMT

AI said police in the Ethiopian capital have arbitrarily detained dozens of Tigrayans without due process on 28 June, calling the arrests “ethnically motivated.”

Mahmoud Riad first journalist dies from COVID-19 in Egypt

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 - 04:14 GMT

Three weeks ago, he and his family were tested positive for the disease and quarantined in al-Agoza hospital, in Giza.

Journalists Syndicate donates EGP 100,000 to Tahya Misr Fund

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 - 10:57 GMT

The council pleaded with all members of the syndicate and fellow journalists to donate and transfer money to the balance.

LE 250K penalty for violating code of media honor

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 - 01:49 GMT

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation set on Sept. 29 a penalty of LE 250,000 for journalists and media workers who violate the code of media honor.

The Need for Media literacy: Where Egypt stands?

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 09:17 GMT

Titled “Media Information Literacy and Sustainable Development,” the Alexandria Media Forum explored means of supporting critical thinking among media practitioners and consumers in a sustainable way by creating thoroughly fact-checked and credible conten

Diaa Rashwan elected press syndicate head

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 - 08:19 GMT

Diaa Rashwan was elected Chairman of the Syndicate of Journalists in the elections held on Friday.

Erdogan's claims baseless: Egypt's Foreign Ministry Spox

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 - 11:34 GMT

"Erdogan's recent remarks on Egypt and its political leadership reflect his hatred and show his continuous willingness to embrace terrorist group of the Brotherhood"

Egyptian, Saudi journalists call for promoting media cooperation

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 - 09:17 GMT

Egyptian and Saudi journalists called for promoting media cooperation to face the various kinds of challenges in the Arab world.

Official abandons Medical Syndicates Union's meetings over reporters' assault

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 - 08:36 GMT

Heikal condemned the attack on journalists, saying it was "the sword" that broke the camel's back.

AMWAJ: Water Solutions for Peace

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 - 03:03 GMT

Home to a population of close to half a billion people, the Mediterranean region is deemed one of the most water-scarce areas in the world.

Macron to go ahead with plan to move press out of Elysee palace

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 - 10:20 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron will go ahead with plans to move the presidential press room away from the Elysee palace.

Metro Company cancels discounted tickets for journalists, security personnel

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 - 10:20 GMT

Only students and the disabled would enjoy that advantage.

Myanmar court accepts testimony of policeman who said Reuters reporters framed

Wed, 02 May 2018 - 10:00 GMT

A judge in Myanmar declared on Wednesday that a witness who said two Reuters reporters accused of possessing state secrets were framed by police was credible.

Outrage after bloody day for Afghan journalists

Wed, 02 May 2018 - 01:20 GMT

Condemnation poured in from across the world Tuesday after 10 journalists were among dozens killed in attacks in Afghanistan.

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