The headlines in today’s main state and privately owned newspapers:

Government approves press law, Youm7 (page 1)

Calls issued to amend Protest Law, release political detainees, Al-Wafd (page 4)

Egypt’s atmosphere of freedom has become dangerous, Al-Dostour (page 4)

Conflict within Parliament’s human rights committee, Al-Ahram (page 3)

Government confronts budget deficit, dollar crisis by increasing drug prices and introducing value-added tax, Al-Watan (page 1)

President calls for ‘immunizing young Arab’s minds’ against extremist beliefs, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 5)

14 new fires in 8 governorates in 1 day, Youm7 (page 1)

General prosecutor freezes Diksh family’s funds, Al-Watan (page 1)

Shourky reaffirms Egypt’s support for Libyan people and institutions, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Appeal session for 33 defendants in April 25 protests case set for 21 May, Al-Shorouk (page 3)

Shehab: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam violates international legitimacy, poses dangerous challenge, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)