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Alexandria's Ancient Party Boat: A Glimpse into Luxury

December 9, 2025

Under the waves near Alexandria, a team of divers found a big surprise: a 2, 000-year-old party boat! This wasn't just any boat. It was a luxury vessel, likely used for fun and maybe even religious events. The boat, called a "thalamagos, " was huge—about 115 feet long and 23 feet wide. It had a fla

politics

Gaza Talks Resume as Tensions Flare

November 23, 2025

In Cairo, a Hamas group is meeting with mediators to talk about the shaky Gaza ceasefire. Both Israel and Hamas blame each other for breaking the agreement. Egypt, Qatar, and the U. S. have been trying to keep the peace since the ceasefire started last month. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netany

politics

Egypt's Election Drama: Votes Canceled in Many Areas

November 18, 2025

Egypt's recent parliamentary elections faced a big hiccup. Over a quarter of the votes from the first round got canceled. This happened because of some serious issues during voting. The elections are happening in two rounds. They aim to pick the final parliament for President Sisi's third term. The

politics

Turkey and Egypt Team Up to Talk Gaza Peace and Rebuilding

November 16, 2025

Turkey and Egypt are planning to have a big talk about Gaza. Their foreign ministers will meet in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire and what comes next. Turkey has been very vocal against Israel's actions in Gaza, even calling it a genocide. Israel, of course, disagrees. Turkey, along with Egypt and

business

Egypt's New Museum: A Treasure Trove of Ancient Wonders

November 1, 2025

Egypt has finally unveiled its Grand Egyptian Museum, a massive project that has been in the works for 20 years. This museum, located near the famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, is the largest in the world dedicated to an ancient civilization. It houses over 50, 000 artifacts, including the complete c

health

Ancient Egypt's Bone Healing Secrets

October 30, 2025

Ancient Egypt was more than just pyramids and pharaohs. It was a place where people started doing things for the first time, like building amazing structures and studying the stars. But one of the most interesting things they did was medicine. Imagine doctors back then using magic and science togeth

politics

A Long-Awaited Freedom for a Prominent Activist

September 24, 2025

After years behind bars, Alaa Abd El Fattah, a well-known Egyptian activist, finally walked out of prison. His release came after a presidential pardon, a move that many hoped would set a precedent for other political prisoners in Egypt. Abd El Fattah's journey to freedom was not easy. He spent mos

crime

A Golden Mystery: The Hunt for a Pharaoh's Lost Treasure

September 17, 2025

In Egypt, a high-stakes search is on for a valuable gold bracelet that once belonged to a pharaoh. This piece of history, over 3, 000 years old, vanished from a museum in Cairo. It was last seen in a restoration lab, where experts were working on it. The bracelet is special because it's decorated w

finance

Sending Money Home Just Got Easier for Egyptians Abroad

September 2, 2025

Khalid Ashmawy knows firsthand how tough it can be to send money back home. When he was a student in Europe, sending cash to his family in Cairo was slow and expensive. Even years later, working in the U. S. at big companies like Microsoft and Uber, the problem didn't go away. This frustration led h

science

Egypt's Stars: How Ancient Coffins Reveal Cosmic Beliefs

June 22, 2025

Ancient Egyptians had a deep connection with the stars. This is evident in the artwork on their coffins. The Milky Way, that bright band of stars in the night sky, has been a source of wonder for many cultures. Ancient Egyptians were no different. The sky goddess Nut is a central