4 h. ago Dermer returned from Egypt hostage talks after a few hours, but Israeli team remains, official says

Dermer returned from Egypt hostage talks after a few hours, but Israeli team remains, official says  The Times of Israel

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8 h. ago A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal

CNN  —  Luis Ibáñez Jiménez was driving on a highway in east Madrid when Spain lost power. “Suddenly, there were no traffic lights,” the resident of the capital told CNN. Cars piled up, and nobody had right of way. “I was stopping so that people could pass I saw a massive bus coming, and I … The post A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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9 h. ago Grand Egyptian Museum: Six things to look forward to when doors open

Grand Egyptian Museum: Six things to look forward to when doors open  thenationalnews.com

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11 h. ago New TV Series Revisits the Day 37 Israeli Soldiers Surrendered to Egypt

New TV Series Revisits the Day 37 Israeli Soldiers Surrendered to Egypt  Haaretz

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11 h. ago 'War Is an Act of Madness': New TV Series Revisits the Day 37 Israeli Soldiers Surrendered to Egypt

'War Is an Act of Madness': New TV Series Revisits the Day 37 Israeli Soldiers Surrendered to Egypt  Haaretz

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11 h. ago 'War Is an Act of Madness': New TV Series Revisits the Day Israeli Soldiers Surrendered to Egypt

'War Is an Act of Madness': New TV Series Revisits the Day Israeli Soldiers Surrendered to Egypt  Haaretz

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11 h. ago Egypt calls on ICJ to declare Israel’s continued occupation a violation of international law

In an oral argument before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, the Egyptian delegation submitted a request for the Court to issue an advisory opinion stating that Israel’s prolonged occupation of the Palestinian territories is a continued violation of international law. It added that Israel’s obligations as an occupying power must continue throughout … The post Egypt calls on ICJ to declare Israel’s continued occupation a violation of international law appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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12 h. ago Dust storms, unstable weather expected across Egypt on Tuesday: EMA

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts moderately hot weather during the day across most parts of the country on Tuesday, growing extremely hot in southern Upper Egypt. The weather at night will be moderate to cold in the early morning. As the country is currently being affected by a low-pressure system, the EMA warned that … The post Dust storms, unstable weather expected across Egypt on Tuesday: EMA appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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29 h. ago Egypt nears clean energy goal with El Dabaa nuclear power plant

Egypt nears clean energy goal with El Dabaa nuclear power plant  The New Arab

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58 h. ago Photos: Acclaimed artist Britt Boutros Ghali to be showcased in Galerie Son solo exhibitions at Berlin, Seoul

Art lovers can eagerly look forward to two solo exhibitions by the celebrated Egyptian-Norwegian artist Britt Boutros Ghali in 2025, courtesy of Galerie Son, with showings in Berlin and Seoul, South Korea. The inaugural exhibition will commence on May 1, coinciding with the prestigious Berlin Gallery Weekend, and will continue its display until June 28th, … The post Photos: Acclaimed artist Britt Boutros Ghali to be showcased in Galerie Son solo exhibitions at Berlin, Seoul appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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59 h. ago Rafah border terminal remains open from Egyptian side for 40th day in row

Rafah border crossing is still open from the Egyptian side for the 40th day in a row waiting for the arrival of injured Palestinians and patients and their companions to receive treatment while the Israeli authorities continue to close it from the Palestinian side, an official source at Rafah terminal said on Saturday 26/4/2025. Meanwhile, … The post Rafah border terminal remains open from Egyptian side for 40th day in row appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy  The Guardian

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4 d. ago After Years of Delays, Egypt’s Most Ambitious Museum Project Finally Opens This Year—Here's a Look Inside

After Years of Delays, Egypt’s Most Ambitious Museum Project Finally Opens This Year—Here's a Look Inside  AFAR

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4 d. ago First Lady greets Egyptians on 43rd anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day

First Lady greets Egyptians on 43rd anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago President Sisi Greets Egyptians on Sinai Liberation Day Anniversary

President Sisi Greets Egyptians on Sinai Liberation Day Anniversary  Egypt Today

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4 d. ago New summer hours in Egypt: Shops, malls, restaurants set revised closing times

Egypt begins enforcing new summer closing times for commercial stores, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls, workshops, and artisanal businesses on Friday, aligning with daylight saving time. Closing Times for Shops and Malls Shops and commercial malls will operate daily from 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM. However, on Thursdays, Fridays, as well as during official holidays … The post New summer hours in Egypt: Shops, malls, restaurants set revised closing times appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Authoritarian Urbanism: How Egypt’s New Administrative Capital Consolidates the Regime’s Power

Authoritarian Urbanism: How Egypt’s New Administrative Capital Consolidates the Regime’s Power  mironline.ca

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5 d. ago Inside the Grand Egyptian Museum: A First Look at the World’s Largest Museum Dedicated to a Single Civilisation

Inside the Grand Egyptian Museum: A First Look at the World’s Largest Museum Dedicated to a Single Civilisation  Vogue Arabia

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6 d. ago Egypt, Spain sign aquaculture cooperation agreement to boost food security

Egypt, Spain sign aquaculture cooperation agreement to boost food security  Aquafeed.com

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6 d. ago After grueling 12 hour surgery, Azhar doctors successfully reattach amputated hand

A medical team at the Sayed Galal University Hospital in Bab al-Shaaria, affiliated with Al-Azhar University, succeeded in reattaching a young man’s amputated hand after a grueling operation that took approximately 12 hours.   Doctors who overcame the ‘impossible’ In praise of the achievement, one doctor posted on his Facebook page, “Long live the distinguished … The post After grueling 12 hour surgery, Azhar doctors successfully reattach amputated hand appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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