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Gharbiya murderer reveals shocking details of why he killed his parents

A friend of the man accused of killing his parents in the village of Mahallat Marhoum (Tanta), Gharbiya governorate, revealed…

Egypt explores academic, research cooperation with Malaysia, China, Pakistan

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture Abdel Aziz Qonsowa held a series of bilateral…

Egypt announces candidacy for UNESCO Executive Board for 2029–2033 term

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture Abdel Aziz Qonsowa announced Egypt’s candidacy for membership…

Egypt has what it takes to multiply its current tourist arrivals

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy participated in the opening ceremony of the WTTC’s 26th Global Summit, held in…

Egypt implements new measures to regulate operation of Tuk-tuk vehicles

The Dar al-Salam District Headquarters in Cairo announced it has implemented new measures to regulate Tuk-tuk traffic starting Saturday, October…

Hot weather expected for Egypt on Saturday

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts slightly hot autumn-like conditions on Saturday, across the northern parts of the country, growing…

Israel issues high-level travel warning for Egypt and regional nations

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has issued a renewed travel advisory urging Israeli citizens to avoid all travel to several…

Total closure on the 26th of July Axis and Ring Road in Giza for 5 days

Giza Governorate has announced a total closure on the 26th of July Axis and the Ring Road (Western Arc) heading…

FM probes with EU security chief developments in Red Sea, Horn of Africa

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received a phone call from Kaja Kallas, the EU…

President al-Sisi heads to Korea at start of Asian Tour

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will travel to the Republic of Korea on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as the first leg…

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October 8, 2026

Total closure on the 26th of July Axis and Ring Road in Giza for 5 days

Giza Governorate has announced a total closure on the 26th of July Axis and the Ring Road (Western Arc) heading…

October 4, 2026

Foreign Ministry issues national ID card services for expats

“National identity card issuance teams began work on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at several Egyptian diplomatic and consular missions abroad,…

October 3, 2026

When does Winter Time 2026 begin in Egypt?

As October draws to a close, interest has risen regarding date of the clock change in Egypt for 2026—specifically, when…

October 3, 2026

ِEgypt welcomes US move to unfreeze $320 million in military aid

An informed Egyptian source welcomed the US State Department’s request to Congress to release the US$ 320 million portion of…

October 2, 2026

Egypt and Ethiopia expel diplomats under 48-hour deadline

Egyptian–Ethiopian relations entered a new phase of tension on Thursday after Cairo and Addis Ababa mutually declared diplomats from both…

October 1, 2026

Egypt thwarts Israel’s plans to build Suez Canal alternative: Deputy Prime Minister

Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel al-Wazir, commented on reports regarding an…

October 1, 2026

Egypt’s Ministry of Interior launches new traffic system starting Thursday

Following orders from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Ministry of Interior issued a series of decisions aimed at facilitating traffic…

October 1, 2026

FM: Egypt ready to provide Eritrea with technical support, training in needed areas

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt is ready to provide Eritrea with technical…

September 28, 2026

Sisi moves to delegate certain Presidential powers to Defense Minister – here’s what that means

The former Director of the National Defense College, Mohamed al-Ghabbary explained President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s decision to delegate certain Presidential…

September 28, 2026

Egypt’s rising cost of living drives birth rates down: CAPMAS report

An official report revealed a decline in the average number of children per woman in Egypt to 2.33 in 2025,…

September 24, 2026

Iran threatens US and Israel with expanding scope of war ‘as far as the the Indian ocean’

The military adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Yahya Rahim Safavi, issued a warning on Thursday regarding the potential…

September 23, 2026

Everything you need to know about Egypt’s Sokhna–Alamein high-speed train

Egypt is readying to begin trial operations for its high-speed electric train network, following an inspection by Transport Minister Kamel…

September 21, 2026

All options on table to protect Nile rights, Egyptian Water Minister warns over GERD

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reaffirmed that his country retains all measures guaranteed under international law…

September 20, 2026

US warns citizens in Middle East against unexpected escalation

The US Department of State has urged American citizens across the Middle East to exercise heightened caution amidst the turbulent…

September 20, 2026

Egyptian physicist Ahmed Al-Gendy wins global Marie Curie Medal for nanotech cancer treatment

Egyptian physicist Ahmed al-Gendy, an associate professor of physics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), has earned…

September 19, 2026

EgyptAir crowned World’s Most Improved Airline at 2026 Skytrax Awards

EgyptAir has claimed top global honors at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London, winning the prestigious title of…

September 19, 2026

Sharqiya Governorate imposes total ban on tree cutting to save greenery

Felling trees across Sharqiya is now strictly prohibited under a total ban issued by Governor Hazem al-Ashmouny, who warned that…

September 18, 2026

Egypt bans social media accounts for under-13s and mandates “safe mode” for ages 13-15

Egyptian authorities declared a major digital crackdown on Thursday, barring children under the age of 13 from holding independent social…

September 18, 2026

Sisi warns against mounting conspiracy to destabilize Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned Thursday that persistent schemes to destabilize the state remain an ongoing threat, declaring that…

September 15, 2026

Egypt grants illegal residents chance to regularize their status

The Egyptian government decided to extend the period for regularizing the status and legalizing the residency of foreigners residing in…