7 h. ago U.S. returns trove of rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, officials say

U.S. returns trove of rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, officials say  AOL.com

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10 h. ago U.S. returns parts of queen's temple, ancient gold coin and other rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, officials say

U.S. returns parts of queen's temple, ancient gold coin and other rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, officials say  CBS News

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12 h. ago Photos: Egypt receives 25 rare artifacts through New York consulate

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry, through the Consulate General in New York on Monday received one of the largest collections of artifacts illegally smuggled out of Egypt. The collection consists of 25 rare artifacts dating back to various eras of ancient Egyptian civilization. The recovered collection includes stone and wooden coffin lids, funerary masks made of … The post Photos: Egypt receives 25 rare artifacts through New York consulate appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 d. ago Police arrest company official responsible for gas pipeline explosion in Giza

Police forces at the Giza Security Directorate on Friday arrested the executive officer of the company responsible for construction work that caused the explosion of a gas pipeline on the Al-Wahat Road in 6th of October City. The incident, which occurred late April, resulted in the deaths and injuries of several people, and the charring … The post Police arrest company official responsible for gas pipeline explosion in Giza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Liverpool official SPOTTED in Egypt eyeing landmark transfer

Liverpool official SPOTTED in Egypt eyeing landmark transfer  Yahoo Sports

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8 d. ago Egypt Uncovers Major Corruption Case Involving 16 Government Officials

Egypt Uncovers Major Corruption Case Involving 16 Government Officials  jordannews.jo

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8 d. ago Egypt keen on bolstering trade, investment coop. with North, Latin American countries

CAIRO, May 3 (MENA) – Foreign, Emigration and Expatriates Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty said luring foreign direct investments (FDIs) and boosting trade exchange is a key priority for the Egyptian government, especially in light of the promising cooperation opportunities across the two Americas. Abdelatty was speaking during a meeting on Saturday with senior officials from … The post Egypt keen on bolstering trade, investment coop. with North, Latin American countries appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Ancient Egypt officially linked to the Milky Way galaxy after fresh scientific study

Ancient Egypt officially linked to the Milky Way galaxy after fresh scientific study  LADbible

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1 week ago CBE announces that all banks in Egypt will be closed on May 1 for Labor Day

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced in an official statement that the Labor Day holiday will apply for the banking sector and banks operating in Egypt. The CBE explained that on the occasion of Labor Day, all banks operating in Egypt will be closed, starting Thursday, May 1, 2025. It added that banks are … The post CBE announces that all banks in Egypt will be closed on May 1 for Labor Day appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Egypt alone has sovereignty over the Suez Canal: Official sources

Recent statements by US President Donald Trump have sparked widespread controversy, after he called for free passage for American military and commercial vessels through the Suez and Panama Canals – arguing that these two canals would not have existed without the US. Official Egyptian sources have criticized the US President’s statements, describing them as another … The post Egypt alone has sovereignty over the Suez Canal: Official sources appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say

Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say  Ynetnews

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2 w. ago Pharaohs crowned champions of African Traditional Karate Championship

Egypt was crowned champion of the Official African Traditional Karate Championship, organized by the Egyptian Traditional Karate Federation (ETKF) at Cairo International Stadium. Egypt’s national karate team copped 67 medals at the tournament, followed by Sudan with 27 medals, and Congo with 16. As many as 150 players from 15 African countries competed at the … The post Pharaohs crowned champions of African Traditional Karate Championship appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Earthquake strikes off coast of Istanbul, Turkish officials say

CNN  —  A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD). The quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara close to Silivri, which lies around 70 kilometers (40 miles) to the west of the Turkish metropolis, and aftershocks are continuing, AFAD said. Turkey’s health … The post Earthquake strikes off coast of Istanbul, Turkish officials say appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Hamas official says delegation heading to Egypt to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Gaza truce

Hamas official says delegation heading to Egypt to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Gaza truce  Arab News

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3 w. ago Egypt leading Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official

Egypt leading Gaza hostage release talks in place of Qatar — official  The Times of Israel

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3 w. ago No immediate reopening for B.Laban: Government sets conditions for return

TV presenter Amr Adib has revealed the details of a meeting between the owners of B.Laban chain and state officials to discuss the closure crisis in Egypt. Adib said during his program Al-Hekaya on MBC Egypt channel that the meeting took place on Sunday in the New Administrative Capital, noting that it lasted for several hours. He … The post No immediate reopening for B.Laban: Government sets conditions for return appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Following presidential orders, Egypt’s Health Ministry investigates B.Laban chain

The top health and food safety officials in Egypt held a meeting on Saturday to discuss the controversy surrounding the popular B.Laban chain, following presidential orders to ensure public safety. Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, met with the head of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), Tarek al-Houby, … The post Following presidential orders, Egypt’s Health Ministry investigates B.Laban chain appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Nadine Abdel Ghaffar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron During His Official Visit to Egypt

Nadine Abdel Ghaffar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron During His Official Visit to Egypt  Egypt Today

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