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Fare hikes without brakes: Runaway debt derails Egypt’s railway reform

Urban & Economy_ Story

Mounting debt service and rising fuel costs have pushed Egyptian National Railways back into the loss cycle, erasing a brief 2025 surplus and triggering fresh ticket price hikes.

Mohamed Ismail_ 13-8-2026

Fare hikes without brakes: Runaway debt derails Egypt’s railway reform

Old paint on new walls: The curious case of the cabinet reshuffle

Viewpoints_ Story

From secret selections to rapid parliamentary nods, the new reshuffle reveals a ruling elite prioritizing narrative and image over the grueling work of repairing national substance

Ammar Ali Hassan_ 16-2-2026

Old paint on new walls: The curious case of the cabinet reshuffle

The Talgo train deal: Not quite out of love for the President

Politics_ Story

A Spanish train deal hailed as a presidential favor hides conflicting figures and missing costs—raising questions about transparency in Egypt’s 158 million euro Talgo contract.

رحاب عليوة_ 10-11-2025

The Talgo train deal: Not quite out of love for the President