Life & Style
In France, kebabs get wrapped up in identity politics
October 30, 2014
In France, kebabs get wrapped up in identity politics
In a country whose national identity is so closely connected to its cuisine, France's hard right has seized on a…
Swiss woman turns Hurghada residence into animal refuge
October 28, 2014
Swiss woman turns Hurghada residence into animal refuge
As an adamant believer of animal rights, Monica, a Swiss national, has turned a plot of land she had purchased…
Drive Right campaign raises awareness for drivers in Alexandria
October 20, 2014
Drive Right campaign raises awareness for drivers in Alexandria
“Put down your phone and drive carefully,” “Don’t weave between cars,” “Don’t comb your hair while driving,” are simple messages…
IATA: Global air passengers to more than double in 20 years
October 20, 2014
IATA: Global air passengers to more than double in 20 years
The number of people travelling by plane each year is expected to more than double to 7.3 billion by 2034,…
Exercising three times a week significantly cuts depression risk
October 20, 2014
Exercising three times a week significantly cuts depression risk
Exercising three times a week reduces the odds of developing depression by around 16 percent, scientists said on Wednesday --…
Apple, Facebook will pay for female employees to freeze their eggs
October 20, 2014
Apple, Facebook will pay for female employees to freeze their eggs
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Facebook Inc (FB.O) will help pay for female employees to freeze their eggs, signaling a willingness…
Rotterdam vessel reaches Safaga port
October 17, 2014
Rotterdam vessel reaches Safaga port
In the first journey of this tourist season, the Dutch vessel Rotterdam carried about 1,275 tourists of the world's rich…
Keep Calm and Discover Egypt: An eye-opening tourism initiative for locals
October 13, 2014
Keep Calm and Discover Egypt: An eye-opening tourism initiative for locals
Behind each famous monument in Egypt is a story that tells a longstanding historical value, giving the country a soul…
Youth haircuts hide “undiscovered stars”
October 9, 2014
Youth haircuts hide “undiscovered stars”
The law brands them "minors", society treats them as "a bunch of kids", but, in fact, many of them are…
Kafein raises Cairo coffee culture to a new level
September 30, 2014
Kafein raises Cairo coffee culture to a new level
Since March, aromas of apple-flavored shisha and freshly brewed coffee have been pulling in passionate patrons into a cozy cafe…