3 d. ago BII Invests $37 Million In Egypt’s Abydos II, Boosting Africa’s Largest Solar And Battery Storage Project

BII Invests $37 Million In Egypt’s Abydos II, Boosting Africa’s Largest Solar And Battery Storage Project  SolarQuarter

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4 d. ago UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia

The United Kingdom and France have agreed to deploy forces in Ukraine if it strikes a peace deal with Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, in a renewed push by Western leaders to guarantee Kyiv’s post-war security and deter Moscow from further aggression. After officials from 35 countries gathered in Paris for a meeting … The post UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago Cold wave hits Egypt, snow falls at Saint Catherine Mountains

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts a drop in temperatures across Egypt until Monday, as the country experiences a severe cold wave due to the expansion of the Siberian High originating from eastern Russia. Egypt will see a significant drop in temperatures across the country, especially during the early morning and late night hours, with … The post Cold wave hits Egypt, snow falls at Saint Catherine Mountains appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago ‘No reason to stop living’: Ukrainians find ways to cope with power cuts as Russia pounds the energy system

Kyiv, Ukraine  —  Liudmyla Shramko left Kyiv in 2024 with her young twin daughters to avoid shelling and blackouts. But a year later, 16-hour power outages caught up with her in western Ukraine. The 40-year-old recalls a two-day unscheduled power outage in her apartment in the capital in summer 2024 when it was 40 degrees … The post ‘No reason to stop living’: Ukrainians find ways to cope with power cuts as Russia pounds the energy system appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago As Russia approaches a grim milestone, Putin projects confidence

Russia is approaching a grim milestone: by mid-January, President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine will have dragged on longer than the war on the Eastern Front that began with the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and ended with the fall of Berlin in May 1945. Putin is famously obsessed … The post As Russia approaches a grim milestone, Putin projects confidence appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Kazakhstan Joins Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, China, And More In Boosting Egypt Tourism Growth, With Over Six Percent Increase In Visitors In 2025

Kazakhstan Joins Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, China, And More In Boosting Egypt Tourism Growth, With Over Six Percent Increase In Visitors In 2025  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago President Sisi appreciates track of strategic ties between Egypt, Russia

CAIRO, Dec 20 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the strategic relations between Egypt and Russia, which continue to grow across various political, economic, and commercial fields. He highlighted the importance of further enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly regarding the Russian industrial zone project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the … The post President Sisi appreciates track of strategic ties between Egypt, Russia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Turkey Joins Spain, Russia, Egypt, And France In Experiencing Travel Boom As Kuwait Airways Expands Network With New Routes And Increased Flights

Turkey Joins Spain, Russia, Egypt, And France In Experiencing Travel Boom As Kuwait Airways Expands Network With New Routes And Increased Flights  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago Russia, Egypt discuss expanding direct flights to tourist resorts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Russia and Egypt are in talks to expand direct air traffic between the two countries, particularly flights to Egyptian tourist resorts. Speaking at a joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday, Lavrov said that Egyptian resorts have been among the most popular tourist destinations … The post Russia, Egypt discuss expanding direct flights to tourist resorts appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Egypt says shared rivers should be bridge for cooperation, not source of conflict at Russia

Egypt says shared rivers should be bridge for cooperation, not source of conflict at Russia-Africa meeting  Egypt Today

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3 w. ago Egypt, Russia stress importance of maintaining Gaza ceasefire

Egypt, Russia stress importance of maintaining Gaza ceasefire  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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3 w. ago Egypt, Russia stress need to sustain Gaza ceasefire agreement

Egypt, Russia stress need to sustain Gaza ceasefire agreement  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago Egypt, Russia discuss advancing mega joint projects, boosting direct flights

Egypt, Russia discuss advancing mega joint projects, boosting direct flights  Egypt Today

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3 w. ago UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia

The new head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service MI6 will warn the nation that the “front line is everywhere” in her first public speech on Monday, with the UK facing a growing threat from Russia. Blaise Metreweli became the first female chief of the Secret Intelligence Service’s 116-year history when she took up her post … The post UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 w. ago NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Thursday that members of the alliance could be “Russia’s next target,” calling for a rapid rise in defense spending to prevent a war similar to those seen by past generations. Rutte’s comments, in a speech at the Munich Security Conference in Berlin, came as European leaders discussed a peace … The post NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 w. ago North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops returning from Russia

Reuters  —  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned home after carrying out duties in Russia, the North’s KCNA news agency reported on Saturday. In a speech carried by KCNA, Kim praised officers and soldiers of the 528th Regiment of Engineers of the Korean … The post North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops returning from Russia appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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