Egypt attempts to boost election turnout with a half-day off

Egyptian authorities have granted workers a half-day off in an attempt to boost turnout in the country's parliamentary election.

Today is the second day of voting in 14 provinces, including Cairo's twin city of Giza and the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria.

Voting in Egypt's other 13 provinces, including the capital Cairo, will take place next month.

Final results are expected in December and the 596-seat chamber is expected to take office later  that month.

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