Foreign Minister Abul-Gheit says Israel is getting ready for peace. Dina Ezzat seeks proof

Attempts to boost Egyptian-EU relations are unlikely to impact on attempts to secure peace in the region, writes Doaa El-Bey

Security cooperation between Egypt and the United Kingdom is growing, writes Gamal Essam El-Din

The jailed opposition leader Ayman Nour has received two blows that will undermine his future even more. Mona El-Nahhas reports

Amira Howeidy reports on the growing opposition to the sale of Banque du Caire

The National Democratic Party's decision that henceforth the chairman of the party will be elected rekindles the debate over the succession of power and growing influence of Gamal Mubarak, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Police attempts to disperse demonstrators protesting against the demolition of their homes erupt into bloody clashes, reports Serene Assir from Al-Masoura, North Sinai

Why are increasing numbers of Sudanese refugees fleeing Egypt for Israel, asks Gamal Nkrumah

The government is promising to resolve water shortages, but an unconvinced public continues to protest. Reem Leila investigates

Outspoken opposition writer Abdel-Halim Qandil has, at last, been silenced, reports Mohamed El-Sayed