January 25 Revolution

What to know about late Egyptian iconic activist Georges Ishaq

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 12:38 GMT

Ishaq's funeral service is taking place Sunday at St. Mark's Cathedral in Al Abbasiyah, two days after his passing at the intensive care unit following months of struggle with illness.

Egypt's banks off Thursday on Jan.25 revolution, Police Day anniversary

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 02:47 GMT

January 26 will be off instead of January 25, which falls on Wednesday.

Egypt's banks, stock market off on Thursday for January 25 Revolution, Police Day

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 - 10:18 GMT

Trading will be resumed on Sunday 30th of January 2022, according to the EGX.

Cabinet: Thursday paid holiday on Police Day, 25 January revolution

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 - 06:10 GMT

The Egyptian Cabinet announced that Thursday, January 27, will be a paid day off for all the public sector on the occasion of January 25 Revolution anniversary and the Police Day.

Court rules family of Khaled Said, victim of police brutality in 2010, receive LE1M in compensation

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 09:55 GMT

The brothers of Khaled Said, a man who was beaten to death by low-ranking police officers in June 2010 in Alexandria, building up momentum for the Jan. 25 Revolution in 2011, will receive a compensation of L.E. one million per a Thursday court order.

Memory of the day: UN issues resolution calling on Israel to withdraw from Egyptian territories

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 03:06 GMT

On February 2, many important events that changed the world map took place.

Former police chief discloses Muslim Brotherhood's moves to undermine Egyptian state while in power

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 07:26 GMT

Former Minister of Interior Mohamed Ibrahim Yousef opened up about his time in office for seven months in the aftermath of January 25 Revolution.

Egyptians trusted Armed Forces to 'steer the country in positive direction' after 2011 Revolution: unclassified emails

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 12:05 GMT

The email contained a summary of a poll carried out online to determine the views of the Egyptian people after the January 25 Revolution.

Former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 - 10:55 GMT

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak passed away at the age of 91 on Tuesday.

In Pics: Citizens, police officer celebrate national police day nationwide

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 - 02:08 GMT

Policemen were joyfully meeting citizens on the streets, offering them and their children roses and candies in celebration of the 68th anniversary of the National Police Day.

Pro-Sisi hashtag trends on 9th anniversary of January 25 Revolution

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 - 01:43 GMT

Egyptians on social media platforms such as Twitter have created a hashtage #معاك_ياسيسي, which means “With you Sisi.”

Why ‘January 25’ chosen for Police Day in Egypt?

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 - 12:37 GMT

The day January 25 marks multiple important incidents that Egypt has witnessed over the past 70 years.

Egypt arrests 6 foreigners charged of espionage in Tahrir Square

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 - 04:16 GMT

They were assuming tasks related to the protests due to take place on Friday, September 20 upon the calls of Spain-based contractor Mohamed Ali.

7M Egyptians return from Libya post revolution: official

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 - 02:15 GMT

Seven million Egyptian citizens have returned from Libya since the outbreak of the January 25 Revolution in Egypt and the Libyan revolution.

413 inmates released per Jan. 25 presidential pardon

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 - 11:58 GMT

A presidential pardon issued on the eighth anniversary of January 25 Revolution, directing releasing 6,925 prisoners and detained debtors.

Updated: President Sisi tackles threats, future in ‘Martyr Day’ celebration

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 - 10:50 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi attended on Sunday the celebration held by the Egyptian Armed Forces.

620 inmates released per presidential pardon

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 - 01:52 GMT

A total of 620 inmates out of 6,925 prisoners and detained debtors were released on Thursday, Feb. 28 as per a presidential pardon.

585 inmates released per presidential pardon

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 - 04:16 GMT

: The released group is part of a total of 6,925 prisoners and detained debtors were granted their freedom on January 25, 2019.

54 MBs arrested for spreading chaos, planning terrorist acts

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 - 06:26 GMT

Up to 54 members affiliated with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood (MB) were arrested on Tuesday over accusations of spreading chaos and planning terrorist acts.

More than 6K inmates released on Jan. 25 anniversary

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 - 02:09 GMT

After being released, the inmates would be under the Ministry’s department of subsequent supervision, which monitors the released prisons’ attitude after being re-integrated into the society

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