Egypt

Country spanning Northern Africa and Western Asia

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Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt is a Mediterranean country bordered by the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. Across the Gulf of Aqaba lies Jordan, across the Red Sea lies Saudi Arabia, and across the Mediterranean lie Greece, Turkey and Cyprus, although none share a land border with Egypt.

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El Gouna Film Festival opens in Egypt despite COVID-19 El Gouna Film Festival opens in Egypt despite COVID-19 Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:02Published 3 days ago

Jurgen Klopp reminds Mohamed Salah about conduct after positive coronavirus test Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s stance on attending public gatherings duringthe Covid-19 pandemic is at odds with Mohamed Salah’s and he has spoken to theforward about his positive coronavirus.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:25Published 1 week ago

Egypt's Salah, Elneny test positive for COVID-19 again Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Elneny have tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time while on international duty with Egypt. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:34Published 1 week ago

Egypt's matchstick replicas of famous landmarks A radiologist in the morning and an artist by night, 62-year-old Ahmed Hassan uses matchsticks to create dazzling replicas of famous landmarks. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Egypt unveils scores of ancient coffins, statues found in Saqqara Egypt’s tourism and antiquities minister says discovered items date back to the Late Period from 664 to 332 BC. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:34Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Archaeologists find at least 100 coffins from Egypt's Ptolemaic dynasty Sealed sarcophagi and statues, that were buried more than 2,500 years ago, were found at the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

How is the ancient art of Egyptian puppetry making a comeback? The art of puppetry in Egypt dates back to ancient times and the rule of the Pharaohs.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:56Published 2 weeks ago

The Egyptian transgender woman battling stigma Farida Aly spent decades performing blood tests, brain scans and personality tests before doctors issued the needed medical reports to allow her to undergo gender reassignment surgery. Soraya Ali.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:20Published 2 weeks ago

El Gouna Film Festival supports MENA films during global pandemic Despite the global coronavirus pandemic, the 4thedition of the El Gouna Film Festival went ahead this October, along Egypt’s Red Sea’s coast.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 3 weeks ago

Egyptian actress & activist Menna Shalaby launches initiative to support female filmmakers Attending this year’s El Gouna Film Festival was celebrated Egyptian actress & women’s rights activist, Menna Shalaby.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:33Published 3 weeks ago

Meet the young Egyptian table tennis sensation An Egyptian table tennis player has been making waves after ranking number 1 in the International Table Tennis Federation's Cadet Under 15 girls', the first African player to have done so, according to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Trump says Egypt may 'blow up' Ethiopia dam While Trump's comments may have offended Ethiopia and pleased Egypt, few appear to be taking a threat of conflict or military action seriously. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:42Published on October 24, 2020

Giza pyramids get electric buses and restaurant Egypt showcased on Tuesday (October 20) its latest developments of the Giza pyramids plateau, which included the site's first-ever restaurant and a set of eco-friendly electric buses. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:44Published on October 22, 2020

Egypt unveils newly-discovered ancient coffins Egyptian archaeologists discovered more than 80 coffins in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, a burial ground that is also home to one of the world's oldest pyramids. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:44Published on October 21, 2020

US legislators call on Egypt’s el-Sisi to release prisoners Letter urges Egyptian president to release activists, journalists, lawyers and prisoners of conscience. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:13Published on October 20, 2020

Gal Godot's Cleopatra casting draws criticism Gadot is teaming up with 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins and Paramount studios for a re-imagining of the story of Egypt's most famous queen. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published on October 13, 2020

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Egypt singer Mohamed Ramadan faces lawsuit over photo with Israelis Mohamed Ramadan is accused of "insulting the Egyptian people" with the images from a Dubai party. BBC News - Published 3 days ago
Klopp reminds Salah about conduct after two positive tests Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reminds forward Mohamed Salah about his conduct after he tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reminds forward about conduct Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reminds forward Mohamed Salah about his conduct after he tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Egypt arrests: UN condemns detention of human rights advocates Three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, including its head, have been detained. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Egypt arrests human rights group's staff in 'chilling escalation' The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights says two employees have been detained since Sunday. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward returns second positive coronavirus test Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah returns a second positive test for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Arsenal's Elneny tests positive for Covid-19 on Egypt duty Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny tests positive for Covid-19 while on international duty, the Egyptian Football Association announces. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Egypt: More than 100 intact sarcophagi unearthed near Cairo Archaeologists opened one coffin to reveal a mummy, dating back over 2,500 years. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's Salah tests positive for coronavirus while on Egypt duty Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Egyptian Man Gets Live Fish Extracted from His Throat A guy who went fishing in Egypt got more than he bargained for when his catch for the day tried going down his gullet before he could even fry it up ... and it almost killed him. This went down last.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. BBC News - Published on November 1, 2020
Burnley: Clarets subject of £200m takeover bid by Mohamed El Kashashy & Chris Farnell Burnley are the subject of a £200m takeover bid from Egyptian businessman Mohamed El Kashashy and Cheshire-based lawyer Chris Farnell. BBC News - Published on October 28, 2020
Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say. BBC News - Published on October 27, 2020	Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam. BBC News - Published on October 24, 2020
Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news". BBC News - Published on October 18, 2020	Gal Gadot's Cleopatra film sparks 'whitewashing' claims Critics on social media say the role of Egypt's famed ruler should go to an Arab or African actress. BBC News - Published on October 13, 2020
Gazans struggle with pandemic and blockade Citizens in the overcrowded Palestinian territory are struggling to deal with the pandemic amid an ongoing blockade by Israel and Egypt. BBC News - Published on October 9, 2020	Egypt tomb: Sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years unearthed in Saqqara The 27 wooden coffins are said to have lain undisturbed inside a well at an ancient necropolis. BBC News - Published on September 20, 2020
Egypt’s organ traffickers: ‘I woke up screaming’ BBC Panorama talks to a crime gang that organises 20-30 illegal operations a week. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2020	Nile dam row: US 'to cut $100m in aid' to Ethiopia Ethiopia has begun filling the mega dam before reaching an agreement with Sudan and Egypt. BBC News - Published on September 2, 2020
Nile dam row: Ethiopia's pop stars hit out The battle with Egypt over who has rights to the waters of the River Nile is played out by musicians. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020	Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over. BBC News - Published on August 17, 2020
Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency' They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price. BBC News - Published on August 16, 2020	Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source. BBC News - Published on August 15, 2020
Coronavirus: Why Egypt has faced criticism over antibody tests Egypt has faced criticism for testing frontline healthcare workers for coronavirus using antibody tests. BBC News - Published on August 14, 2020	Egypt tells Elon Musk its pyramids were not built by aliens Egypt invited the billionaire to visit, after he appeared to tweet support for conspiracy theorists. BBC News - Published on August 2, 2020
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. BBC News - Published on July 29, 2020	Nile dam dispute: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan agree to resume talks The Grand Renaissance Dam reservoir has been a source of huge diplomatic tension for almost a decade. BBC News - Published on July 21, 2020
River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills As talks fail with Ethiopia, Sudan says water levels drop downstream and Egypt demands "clarification". BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020	River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia Officials confirm satellite images showing water levels rising - despite failed talks with Egypt and Sudan. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020
Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods. BBC News - Published on July 14, 2020	Nile Dam row: Egypt and Ethiopia generate heat but no power Egypt sees the dam as an existential threat, while Ethiopia sees it as an existential necessity. BBC News - Published on July 9, 2020
Tutankhamun’s last tour: Behind the mask Why the global exhibition of one of Egypt’s greatest icons may actually be illegal. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020	Egypt passes electoral changes that could bolster Sisi supporters Egypt's parliament approved amendments on Wednesday which critics say will help supporters of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extend their dominance over the chamber in elections expected this year. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Egypt to reopen all airports on July 1, aviation minister says Egypt will reopen all its airports for scheduled international traffic on July 1, the civil aviation minister said on Sunday, after suspending regular commercial flights in March because of the.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020	Egypt registers highest daily rise in coronavirus cases in nearly two weeks Egypt on Friday confirmed 1,577 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said, the highest daily increase in almost two weeks. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
U.S. wary of Egypt truce effort in Libya, wants former Danish PM to lead U.N. peace bid Parts of a proposal by Egypt for a truce in Libya are "helpful," but a United Nations-led bid to broker peace in the North African country is the best way forward, the State Department's top Middle.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Egypt raids activist's family after U.S. suit against former PM: lawyers Egyptian security forces raided the homes of two uncles of a prominent activist who recently filed a torture lawsuit in the United States against a former prime minister, lawyers representing the.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Egypt to open seaside resorts to foreigners from July 1 Egypt will open up its main seaside resorts for international flights and foreign tourists from July 1, the cabinet said. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Egypt to allow foreigners to return to some resorts from July 1 Egypt will allow scheduled international flights and foreign tourists to resorts that have been least affected by the coronavirus starting from July 1, the cabinet said. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Italy weighs warships to Egypt deal after student murder Italy has yet to approve the sale to Egypt of two warships made by shipbuilder Fincantieri, as the government weighs political considerations and analyses the deal, Italy's foreign minister said on.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Egyptian presidency says Trump welcomed Egypt's proposal for Libya ceasefire in a call with President Sisi: statement The Egyptian Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Egypt's proposal for Libya ceasefire in a call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Turkey dismisses Egyptian proposal for Libya ceasefire: Hurriyet Turkey on Wednesday dismissed Egypt's proposal for a ceasefire in Libya, saying the plan aimed to save Khalifa Haftar after the collapse of his offensive to control the capital Tripoli, Hurriyet.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan resume talks on Blue Nile dam Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia on Tuesday resumed talks on the giant Blue Nile hydropower dam after the failure of a U.S-led mediation effort earlier this year, a Sudanese official said. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Germany's Merkel urges U.N.-backed Libya talks in phone call with Egypt's Sisi Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in conflict-wracked Libya with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the German governemnt said in a statement on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Sudan calls for renewed talks on Blue Nile dam Sudan has called for the resumption of talks with Egypt and Ethiopia on the giant Blue Nile hydropower dam after the failure of a U.S-led mediation effort earlier this year. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
UAE says Egypt initiative for Libya boosts peace track The United Arab Emirates supports a new Egyptian peace initiative for Libya as a move towards a ceasefire and political solution, a senior official said on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Egypt offers new Libya plan as Haftar offensive collapses Libya's internationally recognised government attempted to make new advances on Saturday against the forces of retreating eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, who stood by in Cairo as his ally, Egyptian.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Egypt announces new Libya initiative with eastern-based leaders Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced a new initiative for Libya on Saturday alongside east Libya-based leaders, which proposes an elected leadership council and a ceasefire starting on June.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020

Egypt

Country spanning Northern Africa and Western Asia

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Egypt registers highest daily rise in coronavirus cases in nearly two weeks

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Italy weighs warships to Egypt deal after student murder

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