Culture
AUC opens Tahrir Cultural Center during 100th anniversary of educational services
February 10, 2019
AUC opens Tahrir Cultural Center during 100th anniversary of educational services
The American University in Cairo (AUC) has opened the Tahrir Cultural Center (TCC) on Saturday as part of the AUC’s…
Five ‘Hitler’ paintings to go under hammer in Nuremberg
February 9, 2019
Five ‘Hitler’ paintings to go under hammer in Nuremberg
Five paintings attributed to Adolf Hitler will be auctioned off Saturday in the German city of Nuremberg, sparking anger that…
Rappers, women aiming big at Grammys after past snubs
February 9, 2019
Rappers, women aiming big at Grammys after past snubs
Music’s biggest stars will gather in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammy Awards, and this year observers are hoping…
AIWFF third edition to kick off February 20
February 8, 2019
AIWFF third edition to kick off February 20
Curtains will go up on the third edition of Aswan International Women’s Film Festival (AIWFF) on February 20 26. Minister…
Liam Neeson denies racism after admitting hunt for black men
February 6, 2019
Liam Neeson denies racism after admitting hunt for black men
Hollywood star Liam Neeson insisted on Tuesday he was “not racist” after confessing that he once set out to attack…
Photographer McCullin’s lifetime of war shown in London
February 4, 2019
Photographer McCullin’s lifetime of war shown in London
A retrospective of Don McCullin, one of Britain’s greatest living photographers, opens in London on Tuesday, spanning 60 years of…
‘Gangster’ Peppa back in China’s good graces in Year of the Pig
February 4, 2019
‘Gangster’ Peppa back in China’s good graces in Year of the Pig
Roasted as a subversive symbol and chopped from a video streaming website in China, it seemed Peppa Pig, the loveable…
Aswan wins UNESCO Learning City Award 2019: Governor
February 3, 2019
Aswan wins UNESCO Learning City Award 2019: Governor
Governor of Aswan, Ahmed Ibrahim announced on Sunday that the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has selected Aswan…
Berlin filmfest turns focus on women, Netflix
February 3, 2019
Berlin filmfest turns focus on women, Netflix
Women directors and the rise of streaming services will take the spotlight at the Berlin film festival starting Thursday,…
Hala Shiha returns with Mohamed Ramadan in ‘Zelzal’
February 1, 2019
Hala Shiha returns with Mohamed Ramadan in ‘Zelzal’
“Wait for me soon in Ramadan with Mohamed Ramadan,” reads Egyptian actress Hala Shiha’s story posted on her Instagram account,…