Egypt Independent
Amr Adib discharged from hospital following car accident
Egypt
February 17, 2021
Amr Adib discharged from hospital following car accident
Editor-in-chief of the al-Hekaya (the story) show Tarek Younes said on Wednesday that the show’s presenter, Amr Adib, was discharged…
Egypt’s Sisi weighs in on freedom of speech: ‘Before you speak, look and listen’
Egypt
February 17, 2021
Egypt’s Sisi weighs in on freedom of speech: ‘Before you speak, look and listen’
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Tuesday that freedom of speech and opposition in his country are okay as…
EasyJet resumes flights from Milan to Marsa Alam on March 30
Egypt
February 17, 2021
EasyJet resumes flights from Milan to Marsa Alam on March 30
The EasyJet airline announced that it had resumed flights from Milan, Italy to Marsa Alam starting March 30. The company…
Pope Francis describes 20 Egyptian Christians killed by Islamic State in Libya as saints
Egypt
February 17, 2021
Pope Francis describes 20 Egyptian Christians killed by Islamic State in Libya as saints
Pope Francis described 20 Egyptian Christians massacred in Libya back in 2015 by Islamic State terrorists as saints and people…
Photos: CT scans of Egyptian king’s mummy unravel details about his death
Science
February 17, 2021
Photos: CT scans of Egyptian king’s mummy unravel details about his death
Modern medical technology has helped tell the story of a king in ancient Egypt who was martyred for the sake…
Egyptian TV anchor Radwa al-Sherbiny contracts coronavirus
Egypt
February 17, 2021
Egyptian TV anchor Radwa al-Sherbiny contracts coronavirus
Egyptian TV Anchor Radwa al-Sherbiny has contracted the coronavirus, according to an announcement from fellow anchor Khairy Ramdan. He said…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 633 new cases, 51 deaths as of Tuesday
Egypt
February 17, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 633 new cases, 51 deaths as of Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 633 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
Sisi addresses Egypt’s population growth in speech, calling more than two children per family ‘a very big problem’
Egypt
February 16, 2021
Sisi addresses Egypt’s population growth in speech, calling more than two children per family ‘a very big problem’
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi addressed Egypt’s rapid population growth in a speech on Tuesday, stating that having more than two…
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to be added to ‘Cairo Pass’ list
Archaeology
February 16, 2021
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to be added to ‘Cairo Pass’ list
The Board of Directors of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, headed by Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany, discussed…
Abla Fahita reveals first teaser for ‘Drama Queen’ series
Cinema/TV
February 16, 2021
Abla Fahita reveals first teaser for ‘Drama Queen’ series
Abla Fahita, an Egyptian puppet character renowned for her sarcastic wit, posted on her official Instagram account on Tuesday the…
Annual increase of two million people costs Egypt LE54.5 bn: Minister
Egypt
February 16, 2021
Annual increase of two million people costs Egypt LE54.5 bn: Minister
Egypt’s rising population is placing a great burden on the state, warned Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed, who…
Egypt receives 3 shipments of coronavirus vaccines Sinopharm and AstraZeneca
Health & Fitness
February 16, 2021
Egypt receives 3 shipments of coronavirus vaccines Sinopharm and AstraZeneca
Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced that Egypt has received three shipments of coronavirus vaccines from Sinopharm and…
Delegation visits Tripoli to discuss reopening Egyptian embassy in Libya
Egypt
February 16, 2021
Delegation visits Tripoli to discuss reopening Egyptian embassy in Libya
An Egyptian delegation headed by ambassador Mohamed Tharwat visited Tripoli on Monday to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs…
Egypt’s gold prices increase by LE7 on Tuesday
Business
February 16, 2021
Egypt’s gold prices increase by LE7 on Tuesday
Egypt’s gold prices on Tuesday rose by seven Egyptian pounds to record new gold prices as a result of Valentine’s…
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 16, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 613 new coronavirus cases, up from 611 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 56…
Egyptian authorities arrest man impersonating transport minister
Egypt
February 15, 2021
Egyptian authorities arrest man impersonating transport minister
The General Administration of Internet Investigations at Egypt’s Interior Ministry have arrested, for the third time, a man committing fraud…
Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Middle East
February 15, 2021
Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Israel announced, on Monday, the establishment of the “Association of Gulf Jewish Communities” in six Gulf states. The “Israel in…
Photos: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launches initiative to clean statues at Egypt’s public squares
Egypt
February 15, 2021
Photos: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launches initiative to clean statues at Egypt’s public squares
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launched an initiative to clean and maintain statues at Egypt’s public squares, spearheaded by…
Japan provides $240mln loan to develop Egypt’s electricity sector
Business
February 15, 2021
Japan provides $240mln loan to develop Egypt’s electricity sector
The Ambassador of Japan to Cairo Masaki Noke signed a memorandum of understanding with Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat,…
German Airline Condor to increase tourist flights from Germany to Hurghada starting March
Travel
February 15, 2021
German Airline Condor to increase tourist flights from Germany to Hurghada starting March
Egypt’s ambassador to Berlin Khaled Abdel-Hamid announced that the German airline Condor will increase its flights to Hurghada starting from…