http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Mon, 20 May 2013 07:43:15 +0200 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:43:15 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/human-trafficking-thrives-on-sinai-peninsula-a-891585.html#ref=rss The Sinai Peninsula has become a prison and grave for thousands of African refugees. They are kidnapped, imprisoned and tortured to death even after their families have paid hefty ransoms. But Egypt refuses to act. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/human-trafficking-thrives-on-sinai-peninsula-a-891585.html The Sinai Peninsula has become a prison and grave for thousands of African refugees. They are kidnapped, imprisoned and tortured to death even after their families have paid hefty ransoms. But Egypt refuses to act. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-profile-of-german-salafists-in-egypt-a-888605.html#ref=rss A year ago, a SPIEGEL editor met a Salafist in Hanover. Following several meetings in Germany, he traveled with him to his new home in Egypt. He could not have anticipated the danger he would encounter there. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:45:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-profile-of-german-salafists-in-egypt-a-888605.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/director-hala-lotfy-on-making-independent-films-in-egypt-a-883254.html#ref=rss This year's Berlinale line-up features just one film from Egypt, a country in turmoil where independent filmmakers face major challenges. But director Hala Lotfy has not only succeeeded, she is also helping other artists do the same. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:32:54 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/director-hala-lotfy-on-making-independent-films-in-egypt-a-883254.html This year's Berlinale line-up features just one film from Egypt, a country in turmoil where independent filmmakers face major challenges. But director Hala Lotfy has not only succeeeded, she is also helping other artists do the same. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tahrir-square-rape-victim-believes-assaults-on-women-are-organized-crimes-a-884124.html#ref=rss Journalist Hanya Moheeb claims she was raped after she joined the crowds on Tahrir Square in January to mark the second anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution. She says her assault was an organized one -- an attempt to intimidate women from protesting. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:44:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tahrir-square-rape-victim-believes-assaults-on-women-are-organized-crimes-a-884124.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/opposition-in-egypt-becomes-more-radical-with-black-bloc-a-881443.html#ref=rss Protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood are becoming increasingly violent. One factor behind this is the founding of the "Black Bloc," a loosely organized group of activists that is not afraid to clash with the government. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/opposition-in-egypt-becomes-more-radical-with-black-bloc-a-881443.html Protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood are becoming increasingly violent. One factor behind this is the founding of the "Black Bloc," a loosely organized group of activists that is not afraid to clash with the government.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/round-up-of-german-media-comment-on-berlin-visit-of-president-morsi-a-880737.html#ref=rss Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi paid a whistle-stop visit to Berlin on Wednesday to drum up foreign investment and convince Europe of his democratic credentials. The German media felt he sent a mixed message but believe he should be given the benefit of the doubt -- at least for now. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:38:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/round-up-of-german-media-comment-on-berlin-visit-of-president-morsi-a-880737.html Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi paid a whistle-stop visit to Berlin on Wednesday to drum up foreign investment and convince Europe of his democratic credentials. The German media felt he sent a mixed message but believe he should be given the benefit of the doubt -- at least for now.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-pledges-no-new-aid-during-visit-by-egyptian-leader-to-berlin-a-880613.html#ref=rss Right in the middle of the biggest crisis of his presidency, Egyptian President  Mohammed Morsi has come to Germany. Morsi had been hoping Berlin would forgive hundreds of millions of euros in debt. He ended up getting something far less tangible: advice on how to run his country. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:22:53 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/merkel-pledges-no-new-aid-during-visit-by-egyptian-leader-to-berlin-a-880613.html Right in the middle of the biggest crisis of his presidency, Egyptian President  Mohammed Morsi has come to Germany. Morsi had been hoping Berlin would forgive hundreds of millions of euros in debt. He ended up getting something far less tangible: advice on how to run his country.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/egyptian-leader-visits-merkel-morsi-to-face-tough-questions-in-berlin-a-880463.html#ref=rss Egypt has once again been shaken by deadly riots this week, but President Mohammed Morsi still plans to visit Germany on Wednesday. The trip is vital, with Morsi hoping to obtain urgent funding. But he will face tough questioning from Chancellor Merkel. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:50:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/egyptian-leader-visits-merkel-morsi-to-face-tough-questions-in-berlin-a-880463.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/egyptian-president-reportedly-not-as-conciliatory-to-israel-as-he-appears-a-880111.html#ref=rss Is Mohammed Morsi a peacebroker or a virulent anti-Semite? A former member of the Muslim Brotherhood, who has known Morsi for 13 years, believes that behind the Egyptian president's veneer of goodwill towards Israel lies a deep-seated hatred. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:57:50 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/egyptian-president-reportedly-not-as-conciliatory-to-israel-as-he-appears-a-880111.html Is Mohammed Morsi a peacebroker or a virulent anti-Semite? A former member of the Muslim Brotherhood, who has known Morsi for 13 years, believes that behind the Egyptian president's veneer of goodwill towards Israel lies a deep-seated hatred.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/president-mohammed-morsi-and-his-ties-to-the-muslim-brotherhood-a-872214.html#ref=rss Mohammed Morsi may be the president of Egypt, but it's the Muslim Brotherhood that appears to be calling the shots. The Islamist group waited decades for a shot at power in the country and it isn't about to yield without a fight. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:46:57 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/president-mohammed-morsi-and-his-ties-to-the-muslim-brotherhood-a-872214.html Mohammed Morsi may be the president of Egypt, but it's the Muslim Brotherhood that appears to be calling the shots. The Islamist group waited decades for a shot at power in the country and it isn't about to yield without a fight.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/muslim-brotherhood-accused-of-vigilante-justice-during-clashes-in-cairo-a-872335.html#ref=rss Members of the Muslim Brotherhood are resorting to vigilante justice in Egypt's power struggle. During clashes with opponents of President Mohammed Morsi last Wednesday night, the Islamists took prisoners and tortured them with beatings. Eyewitness reports suggest that the police tolerated the attacks. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:41:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/muslim-brotherhood-accused-of-vigilante-justice-during-clashes-in-cairo-a-872335.html Members of the Muslim Brotherhood are resorting to vigilante justice in Egypt's power struggle. During clashes with opponents of President Mohammed Morsi last Wednesday night, the Islamists took prisoners and tortured them with beatings. Eyewitness reports suggest that the police tolerated the attacks.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/mohammed-morsi-fans-the-flames-of-hatred-in-egypt-a-871646.html#ref=rss Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi addressed his nation on Thursday night. But instead of striking a conciliatory tone aimed at calming the tense situation in his country, he continued to toe the Muslim Brotherhood line. More violence is almost sure to be the result, and Morsi himself shoulders the blame. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:24:43 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/mohammed-morsi-fans-the-flames-of-hatred-in-egypt-a-871646.html Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi addressed his nation on Thursday night. But instead of striking a conciliatory tone aimed at calming the tense situation in his country, he continued to toe the Muslim Brotherhood line. More violence is almost sure to be the result, and Morsi himself shoulders the blame.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-media-warns-of-more-violence-in-egypt-a-871573.html#ref=rss In the face of growing opposition, Egyptian President Morsi has pledged to forge ahead with his polarizing constitution and defended the decrees that have granted him near absolute power. German editorialists say that without a compromise, the latest round of violence won't be the last. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:47:15 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-media-warns-of-more-violence-in-egypt-a-871573.html In the face of growing opposition, Egyptian President Morsi has pledged to forge ahead with his polarizing constitution and defended the decrees that have granted him near absolute power. German editorialists say that without a compromise, the latest round of violence won't be the last. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/new-findings-about-nefertiti-as-berlin-exhibition-opens-a-870731.html#ref=rss German excavators discovered the famous bust of Nefertiti in Egypt 100 years ago. As an anniversary exhibition kicks off in Berlin, new findings are altering old ideas about Germany's controversial acquisition of the bust and the story of the legendary beauty herself. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:03:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/new-findings-about-nefertiti-as-berlin-exhibition-opens-a-870731.html German excavators discovered the famous bust of Nefertiti in Egypt 100 years ago. As an anniversary exhibition kicks off in Berlin, new findings are altering old ideas about Germany's controversial acquisition of the bust and the story of the legendary beauty herself. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/violence-in-egypt-escalated-on-wednesday-as-morsi-protests-turn-bloody-a-871312.html#ref=rss Five people were killed and 450 injured on Wednesday night in Cairo as Islamist backers of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clashed with the opposition outside the presidential palace. The government deployed tanks on Thursday to keep the peace between the two sides, but the rift is wider than ever. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:05:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/violence-in-egypt-escalated-on-wednesday-as-morsi-protests-turn-bloody-a-871312.html Five people were killed and 450 injured on Wednesday night in Cairo as Islamist backers of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clashed with the opposition outside the presidential palace. The government deployed tanks on Thursday to keep the peace between the two sides, but the rift is wider than ever.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/opposition-lays-siege-to-presidential-palace-in-cairo-egypt-a-871063.html#ref=rss Thousands of protesters marched on Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's palace on Tuesday in Cairo, forcing police to retreat after violent clashes. The opposition is celebrating the protest as a victory, but the bitter power struggle is far from over. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:10:53 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/opposition-lays-siege-to-presidential-palace-in-cairo-egypt-a-871063.html Thousands of protesters marched on Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's palace on Tuesday in Cairo, forcing police to retreat after violent clashes. The opposition is celebrating the protest as a victory, but the bitter power struggle is far from over. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamists-and-secular-society-battle-for-freedoms-after-arab-spring-a-870652.html#ref=rss The rise of political Islam following the Arab Spring has many worried that the democratic achievements of the revolution could be lost. In Egypt and Tunisia alike, citizens are once again taking to the streets. But this time they are opposing Islamism. Does secularism still stand a chance? Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:20:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamists-and-secular-society-battle-for-freedoms-after-arab-spring-a-870652.html The rise of political Islam following the Arab Spring has many worried that the democratic achievements of the revolution could be lost. In Egypt and Tunisia alike, citizens are once again taking to the streets. But this time they are opposing Islamism. Does secularism still stand a chance?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/german-media-commentary-on-new-unrest-in-egypt-a-870605.html#ref=rss The fight for power in Egypt is heating up as President Mohammed Morsi struggles to counter the influence of the remnants of the pre-revolutionary regime. Now, as Mubarak-era judges go on strike, German comentators say the path to democracy appears even rockier. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:10:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/german-media-commentary-on-new-unrest-in-egypt-a-870605.html The fight for power in Egypt is heating up as President Mohammed Morsi struggles to counter the influence of the remnants of the pre-revolutionary regime. Now, as Mubarak-era judges go on strike, German comentators say the path to democracy appears even rockier.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/muslim-brotherhood-powers-through-opposition-in-egypt-a-870337.html#ref=rss Two worlds are colliding in Egypt. While President Morsi wants to force through an Islamist constitution, the secular opposition is holding massive demonstrations in protest. Both sides are unwilling to compromise, and the frustration could spill out into violence on the streets. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:50:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/muslim-brotherhood-powers-through-opposition-in-egypt-a-870337.html Two worlds are colliding in Egypt. While President Morsi wants to force through an Islamist constitution, the secular opposition is holding massive demonstrations in protest. Both sides are unwilling to compromise, and the frustration could spill out into violence on the streets.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/muslim-brotherhood-planning-massive-counter-demonstration-a-869758.html#ref=rss Egyptian President Muhammed Morsi seems unshaken by the massive protests that shook Cairo on Tuesday night. He has shown no interest in retreating from his recent power grab and the Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood is planning to hold even larger pro-Morsi demonstrations on Friday. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:25:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/muslim-brotherhood-planning-massive-counter-demonstration-a-869758.html Egyptian President Muhammed Morsi seems unshaken by the massive protests that shook Cairo on Tuesday night. He has shown no interest in retreating from his recent power grab and the Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood is planning to hold even larger pro-Morsi demonstrations on Friday.]]>