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Here we go: Egypt announces urgent energy-saving measures in response to regional conflict repercussions __
The measures include shutting shops, malls, restaurants, and cafes at 9 pm—extended to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays—starting 28 March for one month.
https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1235/564241/Egypt/Urban--Transport/Egypt-announces-urgent-energysaving-measures-in-re.aspx

Egypt announces urgent energy-saving measures in response to regional conflict repercussions - Urban & Transport - Egypt

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Wednesday a package of urgent measures to rationalize electricity consumption, including early business closures and a potential shift toward remote work for some government employees, as Egypt seeks to mitigate regional energy pressures.

Ahram Online

Sonia Ordóñez 5d ago

Mostafa Hussein Omar 5d ago

‘The fish fled’: Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish | #Egypt | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/15/cairo-fishers-catching-plastic-bottles

‘The fish fled’: Nile fisherman earning more from collecting plastic than fish

Mohammed Ahmed Sayed Mohammed is among those redeploying his skills for a local recycling company that is cleaning up the Nile

The Guardian

Sonia Ordóñez Mar 9

Las huelgas de trabajadores se extienden en Egipto, pese al riesgo de despido o de acabar detenido https://elpais.com/planeta-futuro/2026-03-09/las-huelgas-de-trabajadores-se-extienden-en-egipto-pese-al-riesgo-de-despido-o-de-acabar-detenido.html

Las huelgas de trabajadores se extienden en Egipto, pese al riesgo de despido o de acabar detenido

El aumento de los precios y el deterioro del nivel de vida están sacan a los empleados a la calle. En las movilizaciones exigen la aplicación del salario mínimo

El País

Sonia Ordóñez Mar 8

NetBlocks Mar 8

200 hours.

Sonia Ordóñez Mar 3

https://x.com/embespegipto/status/2028539665876234314?s=12&t=b5tqYL_xaFaUu8z3RUikzg

Embajada de España en Egipto/ سفارة إسبانيا في مصر (@EmbEspEgipto) on X

يمكن للمرء أن يكون ضد نظام بغيض، كالنظام الإيراني، وفي الوقت ذاته أن يكون ضد تدخل عسكري غير مبرر وخطير وخارج عن نطاق الشرعية الدولية.

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Sonia Ordóñez Mar 3

@moftasa I wonder what the US government expect to happen in Egypt.

Sonia Ordóñez Mar 2

Good! Spanish FM Albares: "Spanish bases are not being used for this operation, and they will not be used for anything not included in the agreement with the United States or for anything that is not in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations."

US aircraft leave Spain after government says bases cannot be used for Iran attacks

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-aircraft-leave-spain-after-government-says-bases-cannot-be-used-iran-attacks-2026-03-02/

Sonia Ordóñez Mar 2

Alexander Clarkson Mar 2

The Middle East isn't some distant "over there" for Europe. It's part of our shared Mediterranean world.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jbvnehrrdqoulco4rf5gxg5r/post/3mg3473y77k2a

Sonia Ordóñez Mar 1

NetBlocks Mar 1

⚠️ Update: #Iran has now been cut off from the world for 36 hours with metrics showing connectivity at 1% of ordinary levels.

The internet blackout imposed on Saturday morning continues to limit Iranians' access to information as the war with the US and Israel widens regionally.

Sonia Ordóñez Mar 1

Egypt eyes energy cuts to industry, braces for currency value dip as economy absorbs shock of US-Israeli war on Iran.
"All natural gas flows to Egypt from Israel have been suspended since Saturday morning."
https://www.madamasr.com/en/2026/03/01/news/u/egypt-eyes-energy-cuts-to-industry-braces-for-currency-value-dip-as-economy-absorbs-shock-of-us-israeli-war-on-iran/

Egypt eyes energy cuts to industry, braces for currency value dip as economy absorbs shock of US-Israeli war on Iran

While people in Iran shelter from United States and Israeli strikes across the country, and Gulf nations absorb the shock of retaliatory strikes from Iran, Egypt’s government has rushed to triage the economic shockwave sent out by the regional conflict triggered by the US and Israel on Saturday.

Mada Masr