New Israel ambassador to Egypt to start Sunday: Israel radio
Egyptian FM Sameh Shoukry visited Israel last week
83 cases of ministerial corruption in June: report
They include 17 ministries, according to Partners for Transparency
Are Egyptians naturally bad─or badly ruled?
‘Stay home’ is the advice I often give to Egyptians who are unable to tolerate the behaviour of their fellow citizens. In Egypt, the moment a citizen steps out…
New revelations on Van Gogh’s insanity featured in exhibition
Amsterdam's renowned Van Gogh Museum has a new exhibition which focuses on the artist's final 18 months before he shot himself in 1890, including the suspected gun he used to…
Progress comes in small steps one year after Iran nuclear deal
It was a historic diplomatic success: the Iran nuclear deal. Tehran has stopped its nuclear program, sanctions have been lifted, and Iran has come out isolation. Still, disappointment is growing.
Nintendo shares soar on ‘Pokémon Go’ mania
Shares in Japanese gaming giant Nintendo have extended their week-long rally as investors ride the coattails of the Pokémon Go craze sweeping across the globe, with an estimated 65 million…
Supreme Council of Antiquities lowers cinematography fees by 50% at archaeological sites: Chamber of Tourism Companies
Tourism income declined by about $835m during the first five months of this year, a decrease of 62% year-over-year
California rejects VW recall plan for 3-liter diesels
California's Air Resources Board has rejected Volkswagen's (VW's) plan for recalling thousands of 3-liter diesel vehicles, posing a new challenge for the German carmaker to settle its emissions cheating scandal.
Hotels launch offers to attract holidaymakers in summer: tourism experts
Average occupancy rates up to 30% in Cairo, 50% on the Red Sea, 40% in South Sinai, more than 80% in Alexandria and at the North Coast
Egyptian squash player Zeina Farid Mikawy wins silver at Harrow Ukrainian Squash Cup
In the tournament's first round, Mikawy won 3-0 against Ukrainian player Yulia Pugach (11-9, 11-4, 11-2). She qualified for the quarterfinals where she defeated Japanese player Misaki Kobayashi 3-1 (11-5,…
