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State-run authority releases a book on Jews in Egyptian Cinema

State-run authority releases a book on Jews in Egyptian Cinema

The state-owned General Authority for Cultural Palaces has recently released the book “Jews and cinema in Egypt and the Arab…
Ministry reports German archaeologists to UNESCO for stealing artifacts

Ministry reports German archaeologists to UNESCO for stealing artifacts

The Antiquities Ministry is pressing charges against three members of a German archaeological mission that worked in Egypt in 2002…
Mashrou’ Leila: Egyptian fans thrive on music that touches home

Mashrou’ Leila: Egyptian fans thrive on music that touches home

Last Thursday, Egyptian fans welcomed the indie Lebanese pop band, Mashrou’ Leila, with open arms to Alexandria for two back-to-back…
Women’s international film festival to open Saturday

Women’s international film festival to open Saturday

The sixth Cairo International Women’s Film Festival (CIWFF) will open on Saturday, running from 16-22 November. 35 movies from 25…
German police find 1,500 masterpieces believed lost

German police find 1,500 masterpieces believed lost

German police have found 1,500 paintings in Munich considered masterpieces of modern art.
Siberian teen auctions her virginity on the Internet

Siberian teen auctions her virginity on the Internet

A Russian teenager from Siberia has sold her virginity in an auction on the Internet for more than US$27,000.  The British…
Samaa festival for spiritual, religious music kicks off 16 November

Samaa festival for spiritual, religious music kicks off 16 November

The Samaa Festival, an international cultural event for religious singing and spiritual music, will kick off on 16 November, according…
European Film Panorama set to begin 27 November

European Film Panorama set to begin 27 November

Filmmaker and producer Marianne Khoury, director of the European Film Panorama Foundation, has said that the sixth Panorama will begin…
Satirical criticism is Pharaonic heritage: Archaeologist

Satirical criticism is Pharaonic heritage: Archaeologist

Pharaonic rulers of Egypt were subjected to satirical criticism using words and pictures, according to Archaeologist Ahmed Salah, the head…
Family of Egyptian doctor refuses Israeli medal

Family of Egyptian doctor refuses Israeli medal

The family of the late Egyptian physician, Mohamed Helmy, has declined a certificate of honor and a medal from the…
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