News and Current Events in the Nation of Egypt
- Film fan Photoshops himself into his favourite movies and TV shows
Omar Ahmed Abu Ghebasha, 22, from Cairo, uses his skills to edit himself into snaps alongside actors from hits like Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones and Wonder Woman.
Daily Mail. Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:36:36 GMT. - Amid COVID-19 Closures, Egypt Sanitizes the Giza Pyramids
The country has shut down its museums and archaeological sites in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus
Smithsonian. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000. - This Day in History: March 26
A peace treaty is signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat at the White House; AOC's Green New Deal falls short and more.
Fox News. Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:00:24 GMT. - At least 15 killed in multi-car crash after curfew in Egypt
Fatal collision occurred a few hours after Egypt's nighttime curfew took effect to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Al Jazeera. Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:20:05 GMT. - EasyJet despicable over Egypt rescue flights, Bristol couple says
A Bristol couple were among up to 150 people stranded in Egypt amid coronavirus flights confusion.
BBC News. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:54:58 GMT. - Egypt declares two-week curfew to counter coronavirus
A closure of schools and universities, which were shut on March 14 for two weeks, will be extended for a further two weeks, Prime Minster Mostafa Madbouly said.;
Jerusalem Post. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:55:49 GMT. - The equinox reveals one of the secrets of Egypt's iconic Sphinx
Here's how the spring equinox and the Sphinx are tied together.
Live Science. Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:38:41 +0000. - A pigment from ancient Egypt to modern microscopy
Egyptian blue is one of the oldest humanmade colour pigments. It adorns the crown of the world famous bust of Nefertiti: but the pigment can do even more. ...
Science Daily. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:27:58 EDT. - Egypt frees detainee amid calls for releases due to virus
CAIRO (AP) - Authorities released a prominent political activist Friday amid calls for Egypt to let thousands of others go free to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading among the prison population. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:50:09 -0400. - Spring Air expands in European market with Egyptian licensee
Expanding its reach in the European market, Spring Air International has boosted its partnership with long-time Egyptian licensee Bed Janssen to include Germany, Morocco and Hungary. ...
Perry. Furniture Today. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:00:26 +0000. - Hamas-run Gaza government shuts Egypt crossing to travelers amid virus crisis
Official says only 'emergency situations' will be allowed through Rafah; schools, universities, kindergartens to remain closed until end of March
Times of Israel. Sun, 15 Mar 2020 08:20:47 +0000. - Coronavirus: Foreign students scramble amid US college shutdowns
Campus lockdowns have caused turmoil for some - the BBC speaks to students from Egypt, Palestine and Trinidad.
BBC News. Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:54:27 GMT.
Facts About Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt, located in northeast Africa, is governed by
a People's Assembly and by a President who appoints a Prime Minister and
a Cabinet. Egypt's capital city is Cairo, and its currency is the
Egyptian Pound. The primary spoken language of Egyptians is Arabic
and, in 2007, Egypt's estimated population was 80,335,000.
For more news and information about Egypt, visit this official Egyptian government website. For detailed maps of Egypt, visit this Egypt map website.