Wust El-Balad sells out at the Opera House
CAIRO: Hundreds of youths swarmed outside the Cairo Opera House's open air theater Wednesday night, hoping to be among the lucky ones to force their way into the completely packed…
Local restaurant markets itself here and abroad through the Internet
CAIRO: Abou Tarek's downtown koshary restaurant has made a major contribution to the history of koshary, not by introducing a new ingredient, but by moving koshary into the realms of…
The hot summers of Egyptian radio
A brief look at radio's tumultuous local historyIt was a hot mid-summer in 1923 when Mr. Medhat Assem and Mr. Ahmed El-Gawahergi ventured into opening a sound studio in the…
Journalists visit Lebanese Embassy to express solidarity
Frustrated by lack of government response, more protests plannedCAIRO: Members of Egypt's press syndicate sent a group of representatives Tuesday to the Lebanese Embassy in Cairo in an expression of…
Press round-up: Local writers react to Israeli-Hezbollah conflict
Laying blame, discussing fallout and effect on tourism all topics for discussionCAIRO: With coverage of the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict dominating the front pages of all local newspapers, the topic was…
Two Al Ahli players banned for next Champions League game
CAIRO: Two players from holders Al Ahli, Emad Moteab and Shady Mohamed, have been suspended for the club s next African Champions League match after trying to attack the referee…
Egyptian student indicted on assault charges following golf club melee
Associated PressGARDEN CITY, New York: A grand jury on Tuesday returned a 10-count indictment against an Egyptian college student accused of driving into a group of people at an upscale…
Fifty-five killed in Lebanon blitz as foreigners flee
Israel kills seven in Gaza as Mubarak says end to conflict in sightBEIRUT: At least 55 civilians were killed Wednesday as Israeli jets and gunboats pummeled towns and villages across…