Egypt postpones trial of Al-Bawaba journalists over wages dispute

An Egyptian court postponed the trial of two journalists and nine staff members from Al-Bawaba News on February 23, 2026. The case involves allegations that the news outlet failed to comply with minimum wage requirements. The trial was rescheduled for March 22, following a defense request to review case files. A separate labor court is scheduled to hear claims from Al-Bawaba journalists regarding unpaid wages.