Egypt Independent
Egypt, Italy discuss Regeni case, situation in Eastern Mediterranean and Libya crises
Egypt
November 21, 2020
Egypt, Italy discuss Regeni case, situation in Eastern Mediterranean and Libya crises
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday, where they…
Egypt anticipates US$1.6 billion from IMF within weeks
Egypt
November 21, 2020
Egypt anticipates US$1.6 billion from IMF within weeks
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Uma Ramakrishnan held a virtual meeting session with Egyptian officials from November…
Alexandria residents instructed to stay home due to bad weather, flooding
Egypt
November 20, 2020
Alexandria residents instructed to stay home due to bad weather, flooding
On Friday morning, Egypt’s Alexandria Governorate issued an urgent warning to its citizens, asking them to not leave their homes…
Minor explosion hits gas pipeline in Sinai: Armed Forces
Egypt
November 20, 2020
Minor explosion hits gas pipeline in Sinai: Armed Forces
An Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson announced a small blast on Thursday hitting a gas pipeline in the Sabika area, 10…
Twelve people reportedly killed in Minya road accident
Egypt
November 20, 2020
Twelve people reportedly killed in Minya road accident
Egyptian media has reported that 12 people were killed in a traffic accident on the eastern desert road near Abu…
Egypt rebuffs France’s concerns over arrest of Egyptian activist Mohamed Bashir
Egypt
November 19, 2020
Egypt rebuffs France’s concerns over arrest of Egyptian activist Mohamed Bashir
On Wednesday, the French Foreign Ministry voiced its worry over Egyptian authorities’ arrest of Mohamed Bashir, executive director of the…
Instability in Ethiopia’s Tigary region prompts evacuation of nine Egyptians
Egypt
November 19, 2020
Instability in Ethiopia’s Tigary region prompts evacuation of nine Egyptians
Egypt announced on Wednesday the evacuation of nine Egyptians stranded in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, which has witnessed days of fierce…
Upper Egypt’s new Kalabsha corridor joins Aswan’s West and East banks
Egypt
November 18, 2020
Upper Egypt’s new Kalabsha corridor joins Aswan’s West and East banks
Youm7 reported on Wednesday that the new Kalabsha axis project in Aswan has been completed, and the road will soon…
Egypt plans to develop major hotel projects behind the Grand Egyptian Museum to boost tourism
Egypt
November 18, 2020
Egypt plans to develop major hotel projects behind the Grand Egyptian Museum to boost tourism
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans to develop a 52-acre hotel area behind the…
Azhar professor says no text bans marriage between a Muslim woman and a Christian or Jew
Egypt
November 18, 2020
Azhar professor says no text bans marriage between a Muslim woman and a Christian or Jew
Professor of Islamic Thought and Philosophy at Al-Azhar University Amena Nosair has sparked a fierce debate among social media users…
A month into Egypt’s new school year, coronavirus kills 7 teachers
Egypt
November 18, 2020
A month into Egypt’s new school year, coronavirus kills 7 teachers
Only a month into Egypt’s new school year and coronavirus cases within schools have risen dramatically, with seven teachers killed…
Egypt’s Drug Authority withdraws counterfeit Betadine packages from market
Egypt
November 18, 2020
Egypt’s Drug Authority withdraws counterfeit Betadine packages from market
The Egyptian Drug Authority announced that several 120 ml packages of the antiseptic solution Betadine circulating in the market have…
Egypt reports 275 new coronavirus cases, total now 111,284
Egypt
November 18, 2020
Egypt reports 275 new coronavirus cases, total now 111,284
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 275 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 111,284, Ministry spokesperson Khaled…
Egyptian Ballet dancer Ahmed Yehia and his wife Anja Ahcin to perform at world-renowned competition in Italy
Art news
November 17, 2020
Egyptian Ballet dancer Ahmed Yehia and his wife Anja Ahcin to perform at world-renowned competition in Italy
Egyptian ballet dancer Ahmed Yehia and his wife Anja Ahcin will participate in the seventh edition of the International Ballet…
Video: “Jump Like a Pharaoh” – Global skydiving festival holds 3rd edition at Giza Pyramids
Culture
November 16, 2020
Video: “Jump Like a Pharaoh” – Global skydiving festival holds 3rd edition at Giza Pyramids
The third edition of the annual international skydiving festival “Jump Like a Pharaoh” launched on top of the Giza pyramids,…
Egypt takes legal action against drivers, shops for violating COVID-19 measures
Egypt
November 16, 2020
Egypt takes legal action against drivers, shops for violating COVID-19 measures
Egypt’s Interior Ministry announced Monday that it has begun taking legal action against 4,975 public transport drivers for not wearing…
Mild weather across Egypt on Monday
Egypt
November 15, 2020
Mild weather across Egypt on Monday
Meteorologists predict mild weather at Cairo, Lower Egypt, northern Upper Egypt, and the northern coasts, while moderate on South Sinai…
Gold prices decline by LE30 as price of an ounce falls
Business
November 15, 2020
Gold prices decline by LE30 as price of an ounce falls
Gold prices on Sunday declined by LE30 as the price of an ounce of gold fell to US$65 in global…
Egypt to block students without facemasks from entering schools
Egypt
November 15, 2020
Egypt to block students without facemasks from entering schools
Egypt’s Education Ministry will block all students over 12 years old refusing to wear a facemask from entering schools, state-run…
Dive Travel names Egypt #2 scuba diving destination for 2nd year in row
Travel
November 15, 2020
Dive Travel names Egypt #2 scuba diving destination for 2nd year in row
Egypt has once again been named the second-best scuba diving destination, according to Dive Travel magazine’s 2020 poll. The magazine…