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Holy Icons and Relics in Christian Cairo
“Behold, the Lord rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt.”
- Isaiah 19:1
On a Biblical tour of the Holy Land, one might visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee. One might also be interested in visiting...
Archaeology
4,300-Year-Old Tomb With Colorful Paintings Discovered in Egypt
Colorful paintings of everyday life in ancient Egypt have been discovered in a mastaba tomb dating back more than 4,300 years. These were identified in the pyramid necropolis of Dahshur around 25 miles south of Cairo during a recent...
Politics
Cairo Peace Summit Ends Without Gaza Agreement
Today's Cairo Peace Summit saw Arab leaders condemn Israel's intensive bombing campaign in Gaza, while Europeans urged for the protection of civilians. However, with the absence of Israel and senior United States (US) officials, no agreement was reached to...
Animals
Child Buried With 142 Dogs in Ancient Egyptian Necropolis
Egypt's sands have revealed many treasures over the ages, but, more recently, archaeologists digging in a necropolis close to Cairo discovered something that has them scratching their heads. Experts found the bones of an eight-year-old child carefully spread out...
Culture
Nikos Katsikas, Greek Journalist in Egypt, Was Murdered
Nikos Katsikas, a Greek journalist who for many years worked tirelessly to promote Greece in Egypt and strengthen bilateral relations was murdered, Egyptian authorities said on Tuesday.
Katsikas was found dead on Saturday, according to an announcement by the Greek...
films
The Greeks of Cairo: The Fascinating Bond Between Greece and Egypt
The small, but vibrant, community of Greeks, with roots deep in history, remains in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to this day.
Diplomacy
Turkey and Egypt Hold Reset Talks In Cairo
Officials from Turkey and Egypt have met in Cairo on Wednesday for talks aimed at resetting relations after almost a decade of tensions.
Africa
Nine-Year-Old Greek Girl is the Gymnastics Sensation of Egypt
A 9-year-old Greek girl born in Cairo is the undisputed champion of gymnastics in Egypt, as for the second year round, she won gold
Africa
Egyptian Mummies: Pharaohs Transferred to New Cairo Museum
The mummies of Egyptian pharaohs Rameses II and Hatshepsut, were taken to their new museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Diplomacy
Greece, France, Cyprus and Egypt Condemn Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal
The Foreign Ministers of the four Mediterranean states of Greece, Cyprus, France and Egypt, condemned the recent maritime agreement signed between Turkey and Libya. Meeting on Wednesday in Cairo, the leaders stated that the controversial agreement undermines regional stability.
The...