Egypt Independent
Killing stray dogs could result in up to six-month jail sentence under law: Lawyer
Egypt
January 28, 2020
Killing stray dogs could result in up to six-month jail sentence under law: Lawyer
Article 357 of Egypt’s Penal Code imposes jail time of six months or less or a fine of under LE200 for anyone…
Video: Egypt wins over Tunisia in AFCON Handball, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Video: Egypt wins over Tunisia in AFCON Handball, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
The Egyptian national handball team won 27-22 over Tunisia on Sunday in the final of the African Cup of Nations, qualifying…
Giza court sentences three to life in prison for raping actress in 2017
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Giza court sentences three to life in prison for raping actress in 2017
The Giza Criminal Court on Monday sentenced three defendants to life in prison over raping an actress inside her apartment…
US dollar exchange rate down by 2 piasters against Egyptian pound
Business
January 27, 2020
US dollar exchange rate down by 2 piasters against Egyptian pound
The US dollar exchange rate made a new decline against the Egyptian pound on Monday, falling 2 piasters at Banque…
Egypt establishes first integrated fuel, electric car charging station in Port Said
Egypt
January 26, 2020
Egypt establishes first integrated fuel, electric car charging station in Port Said
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek al-Molla, Sports and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhy, Port Said Governor Adel al-Ghadban, and…
The 46th Egyptian Film Society Festival offers close glimpse into Egypt’s film industry
Culture
January 26, 2020
The 46th Egyptian Film Society Festival offers close glimpse into Egypt’s film industry
The 46th Edition of the Egyptian Film Society Festival for Egyptian Cinema was inaugurated on January 25 at the Creativity Center…
Video: Mo Salah becomes first Egyptian footballer to get a wax sculpture at Madame Tussauds London
Egypt
January 24, 2020
Video: Mo Salah becomes first Egyptian footballer to get a wax sculpture at Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds Museum, one of London’s top tourist attractions, is planning to display a wax figure of Mohamed Salah later this year,…
Researchers listen to voice of Karnak Temple priest 3,000 years after his death
Archaeology
January 24, 2020
Researchers listen to voice of Karnak Temple priest 3,000 years after his death
A team of scientists recently announced that they were able to hear the “voice” of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy after…
Ticket prices for sites, museums reduced by 50% for Egyptians during mid-year vacation
Archaeology
January 23, 2020
Ticket prices for sites, museums reduced by 50% for Egyptians during mid-year vacation
Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani has issued a decision reducing the prices of tickets for tourist sites and museums…
Prices of US dollar against Egyptian pound remain stable
Business
January 23, 2020
Prices of US dollar against Egyptian pound remain stable
Prices of the US dollar against the Egyptian pound remained stable in several banks on Thursday, following a decline in…
Egyptian Football Association signs oldest player worldwide
Egypt
January 23, 2020
Egyptian Football Association signs oldest player worldwide
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) recorded on Tuesday the oldest professional player in the Egyptian league, Ezz al-Din Bahader, 75,…
Egypt among top 10 emerging economies: Minister
Business
January 22, 2020
Egypt among top 10 emerging economies: Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Saeed said on Tuesday that Egypt is among the top ten emerging…
More cold weather, possible rain for Egypt on Thursday
Egypt
January 22, 2020
More cold weather, possible rain for Egypt on Thursday
Meteorologists anticipate cold weather in northern Egypt and northern Upper Egypt on Thursday, with more moderate temperatures predicted for southern…
Egyptian Film Society Festival to kick off on January 25
Culture
January 22, 2020
Egyptian Film Society Festival to kick off on January 25
The 46th edition of the Egyptian Film Society Festival for Egyptian Cinema, organized by the Cairo Film Society, is set…
Cold, rainy weather for Egypt on Wednesday
Egypt
January 21, 2020
Cold, rainy weather for Egypt on Wednesday
Meteorologists anticipate cold weather across the northern regions of Egypt and Upper Egypt on Wednesday, with more moderate temperatures predicted…
EgyptAir launches new Comfort Class for international flights
Travel
January 21, 2020
EgyptAir launches new Comfort Class for international flights
EgyptAir, a member of the Star Alliance, announced the launch of the new “Comfort Class” on its international flights for…
Businessman Ahmed Abou Hashima claims circulated clips are ‘fabricated’
Egypt
January 21, 2020
Businessman Ahmed Abou Hashima claims circulated clips are ‘fabricated’
Egyptian entrepreneur and CEO of Egyptian Steel and Egyptian Cement Ahmed Abou Hashima has claimed that video clips recently circulated…
The Golden Pharaoh: Boston awaits King Tut exhibition
Archaeology
January 20, 2020
The Golden Pharaoh: Boston awaits King Tut exhibition
The American city of Boston is set to host the “King Tut: The Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh” exhibition this…
Google celebrates Egyptian Lawyer Moufida Abdel Rahman’s 106th birthday
Egypt
January 20, 2020
Google celebrates Egyptian Lawyer Moufida Abdel Rahman’s 106th birthday
Global search engine Google celebrated the 106th birthday of late lawyer Moufida Abdel Rahman on January 20, changing its well-known…
Egypt’s fencer Mohamed Hamza wins golden medal at Youth Epee World Cup
Egypt
January 20, 2020
Egypt’s fencer Mohamed Hamza wins golden medal at Youth Epee World Cup
Egyptian fencer Mohamed Hamza won the golden medal at the Youth Epee World Cup in France on Sunday. Hamza qualified…