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Ancient Egyptian artifacts returned from United States
December 24, 2013
Ancient Egyptian artifacts returned from United States
The Ministry of State for Antiquities has successfully returned Egyptian artifacts that were seized by the New York City Customs…
15-year anniversary exhibit opens at Townhouse Gallery
December 11, 2013
15-year anniversary exhibit opens at Townhouse Gallery
This month, Townhouse Gallery in Downtown Cairo celebrates its 15-year anniversary with three new exhibits, including pieces from reputable local…
Opera House remembers 39th anniversary of Farid al-Atrash’s death
December 11, 2013
Opera House remembers 39th anniversary of Farid al-Atrash’s death
The Opera House will stage a concert next Thursday in commemoration of the 39th anniversary of artist Farid al-Atrash’s death.…
Prominent Egyptian poet Negm dies at 84
December 3, 2013
Prominent Egyptian poet Negm dies at 84
Owner of Meritt Publishing House, Mohamed Hashem, said that the Egyptian vernacular poet Ahmed Fouad Negm died Tuesday morning at…
Mashrou’ Leila: Egyptian fans thrive on music that touches home
November 20, 2013
Mashrou’ Leila: Egyptian fans thrive on music that touches home
Last Thursday, Egyptian fans welcomed the indie Lebanese pop band, Mashrou’ Leila, with open arms to Alexandria for two back-to-back…
Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London
October 7, 2013
Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim has asked the Foreign Ministry to stop the sale of eight antique wooden panels stored…
Al-Quseir to host underwater photography festival
September 24, 2013
Al-Quseir to host underwater photography festival
The Red Sea city of al-Quseir will host its first competition and exhibition for underwater photography from 4 to 6…
UNESCO confirms Mallawi Museum looted
September 18, 2013
UNESCO confirms Mallawi Museum looted
An UNESCO expert mission in Egypt between 11 and 16 September has confirmed that the Mallawi Museum in Minya was…
First head of the Cairo Opera House Ratiba al-Hefny passes away
September 17, 2013
First head of the Cairo Opera House Ratiba al-Hefny passes away
A funeral service was held on Tuesday for International Opera singer Ratiba al-Hefny, who is also the former dean of…
Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport
July 31, 2013
Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport
Customs officers at Cairo airport have seized three ancient Coptic icons that someone attempted to smuggle to the United States. Customs…