Egypt Independent
CIFF ready to exclude ‘Anha’ film from competition following sexual misconduct accusations against its director
Cinema/TV
December 10, 2020
CIFF ready to exclude ‘Anha’ film from competition following sexual misconduct accusations against its director
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has expressed its readiness to exclude the film “Anha” (About Her) from its international…
Egyptian Cabinet: Egypt first in Africa, third in Middle East in facing COVID-19
Egypt
December 10, 2020
Egyptian Cabinet: Egypt first in Africa, third in Middle East in facing COVID-19
The Egyptian Cabinet has released an infographic detailing the country’s COVID-19 resiliency in comparison to the rest of the world,…
Egypt’s armed forces strike terrorist convoy near Egypt-Libya border
Egypt
December 10, 2020
Egypt’s armed forces strike terrorist convoy near Egypt-Libya border
The Egyptian Armed Forces on Wednesday launched preemptive strikes on a group of terrorists near the Egypt-Libya border, destroying 21…
Egypt adds 421 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
December 10, 2020
Egypt adds 421 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Wednesday 421 new coronavirus cases, down from 434 on Tuesday. The…
Giza man who handed out money from his balcony says he will sue those who defame him
Egypt
December 9, 2020
Giza man who handed out money from his balcony says he will sue those who defame him
The Egyptian man who passed out money from his balcony says will sue those who defame him through social media…
Photos: Egypt issues celebratory medals for Cairo’s 1050th anniversary
Culture
December 9, 2020
Photos: Egypt issues celebratory medals for Cairo’s 1050th anniversary
Egypt’s Treasury and Mint authorities has unveiled a set of medals celebrating the 1050th anniversary of Cairo’s founding. The medals…
FDA: Six people die during Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine trials
Health & Fitness
December 9, 2020
FDA: Six people die during Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine trials
Six people died during trials of the coronavirus vaccine produced by the American pharmaceutical company “Pfizer” and the German “BioNTech”…
Egypt FM notes progress in reconciliation with Qatar
Egypt
December 9, 2020
Egypt FM notes progress in reconciliation with Qatar
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Tuesday that the negotiations aimed at resolving the Qatar diplomatic crisis have witnessed…
Egypt sees warmer weather on Wednesday
Egypt
December 9, 2020
Egypt sees warmer weather on Wednesday
Egypt will see warmer weather on Wednesday during the daytime on Cairo, the North Coasts and the Delta governorates, with…
WHO official doubts Egypt’s statistics for coronavirus infections
Egypt
December 9, 2020
WHO official doubts Egypt’s statistics for coronavirus infections
The Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme for the Eastern Mediterranean, Rick Brennan, said on Tuesday…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 434 new cases, 23 new deaths on Tuesday
Health & Fitness
December 9, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 434 new cases, 23 new deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 434 new coronavirus cases, ministry spokesperson Khaled Megahed announced, raising the nation’s total to…
Health Minister thanks Harvard University for choosing Egypt in medical programs
Egypt
December 8, 2020
Health Minister thanks Harvard University for choosing Egypt in medical programs
Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed on Sunday thanked Harvard University for choosing Egypt as part of several medical…
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation grants €3 million to projects in Egypt
Business
December 8, 2020
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation grants €3 million to projects in Egypt
The director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Martino Milli, announced that work is currently underway for a manufacturing…
Egyptian cabinet publishes first issue of ‘Economic Prospects’ magazine
Egypt
December 8, 2020
Egyptian cabinet publishes first issue of ‘Economic Prospects’ magazine
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has published its debut issue of the Economic Prospects magazine –…
EgyptAir claims it is ready to transport COVID-19 vaccine doses from anywhere in the world to Egypt
Life & Style
December 8, 2020
EgyptAir claims it is ready to transport COVID-19 vaccine doses from anywhere in the world to Egypt
Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Roshdy Zakaria said on Saturday that his company is ready to bring coronavirus…
Egyptian media council recommends apology from Reham Saeed over televised animal abuse
Egypt
December 8, 2020
Egyptian media council recommends apology from Reham Saeed over televised animal abuse
Egypt’s Complaints Committee of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) recommended on Monday that Egyptian TV presenter Reham Saeed…
Egypt’s armed forces wipe out 40 terrorists in Sinai: Military Official
Egypt
December 8, 2020
Egypt’s armed forces wipe out 40 terrorists in Sinai: Military Official
Egypt’s Armed Forces on Tuesday killed 15 takfiri insurgents in Sinai, Military Spokesperson Tamer al-Refai announced, adding to the 25…
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority reveals rainfall locations from December 8-13
Egypt
December 8, 2020
Egypt’s Meteorological Authority reveals rainfall locations from December 8-13
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority on Monday has revealed a map of expected rainfall locations across the country from Tuesday, December…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
Egypt
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed on Monday 415 new coronavirus cases, down from 418 on Sunday. The ministry also announced…
Evangelicals Association in Egypt opens up school to treat homosexuality
Egypt
December 7, 2020
Evangelicals Association in Egypt opens up school to treat homosexuality
Pastor Tony George, from the Evangelicals Association in Egypt and the Middle East, announced that his association has opened up…