Bread politics
An eight-part series that takes an in-depth look at bread subsidies in Egypt
An eight-part series that takes an in-depth look at bread subsidies in Egypt
"This problem must be resolved within a framework of social justice"
The government appears to be tight-lipped about any potential changes to the subsidy system for now
This episode of Avant-titre is part of Mada Masr's Bread politics, an eight-part series that takes an in-depth look at bread subsidies in Egypt in the context of recent talk…
The first increase to the price of subsidized bread in Egypt for 30 years will not be the last, said two sources…
The Finance Ministry said the government's spending on wheat subsidies is now a 'burden'
Bread prices see sudden spike due to Supply Ministry’s decision to reverse price controls.
The government set new price controls for free market bread for the first time since the 1980s.
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