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Looks like this thread hasn't been updated for a while. Anyways, I will add new links here, in case someone is checking the thread. All of these have updated Egypt information:
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Arabic is the official language; English and French are used by an educated elite; Nobiin, Berber and Coptic are used for religious purposes.
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It was interesting to note that the literacy rate for women was half that of men and that even in 2002 almost 60% of the female population could not read. As this would be a national rather than a...
Trouble seems to be brewing on the diplomatic front for Egypt. Not only has Sisi lost his greatest fan in US, the Italians are seeking to try the murderers of student Regeni in absentia, but now...
Some nice orientalist art coming up for sale at Christie’s....if you’ve a few bob to spare
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I enjoy looking at Orientalist Art and Jean-Leon Gerome is probably one of my favourite artists for this genre. Alas, much as I've saved money since the start of the Covid pandemic, I fairly sure my...
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 227 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to 109,881, ministry...
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I am no longer worried! A Coptic friend was relieved to see me wearing an Ethiopian silver cross. He promised me that if I wear it night and day, I shall be protected against Corona virus. Not that I...
When I was in Hurghada recently, I passed by a popular eating/drinking establishment.
The London Bridge Restaurant & Pub
Spot the error..... :lol:
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Tower Bridge not London Bridge, but while I worked in London it was surprising how many visitors made the same mistake.. In a similar way they think the Pyramids and Valley of Kings and Queens are...
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday said that the government will impose an LE4,000 fine against the unmasked riders, employees and shoppers.
During a video conference meeting with Egypt’s...
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Well having visited the hospital just a few days ago, as I said previously the doctor and I were the only ones wearing masks. Hand sanitizer was available in the toilets though.
Perhaps the gov....
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Egypt. Marsa Alam. 140 tourists from Poland with a positive test for coronavirus
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October 10, 2020
Instead of lounging on the beach, there is a vacation in hotel rooms....
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A friend told me that his girlfriend had arrived at Hurghada airport had the test wasn't asked where she intended to stay and never took any contact details.
If it was to prove positive there is no...
Eager to support tourism in Egypt and the people working in this field the government has decided to implement a fee of 20 USD for every person booking a desert safari. I have read that the guides...
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I think not so many will be pleased with Rishi Sunak's generosity once we have to repay it.
As far as I can see, there is a large percent of the population who have nit benefitted from any of the...
27 August 2020: Sources at Cairo International Airport told Egypt Today that 25 foreigners of different nationalities have been barred from entering the country since Mid-August because of not...
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It’s a bit of a mystery how these 25 individuals got on a plane destined for Cairo without showing a negative PCR test certificate at their point of departure. It’s standard practice for all airlines...
British protesters displaying their knowledge of history......beggars belief!
:))) :))) :)))
A health warning : the Egypt Independent rivals the Daily Mail for accuracy and I’ll-informed...
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:xx Slavery is alive and well, across the globe, in C21. As are many other socisl injustices.
Perhaps those who want to tear down and destroy every statue, building, records, etc., of those that are...
There are truly some really bizarre things happening in the financial markets in Egypt, but one or two are really almost frightening. In all my contributions to this forum I have always given the...
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I’m afraid the wily Egyptian is far too smart to fall for this old chestnut....which has been wheeled out regularly but never enacted.
Can you imagine prosecuting millions?? They’re having a laugh...
One of my friends who used to work on one of the Nile cruise boats was asking when I would return and was concerned that I'd cancelled my trip this year because of the virus.
Here is what the...
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Travelers entering Egypt at any of four airports in the Red Sea governorate and South Sinai can take a coronavirus test upon arrival, which would exempt them from submitting negative PCR test results...
On the CNN news channel this weekend they are highlighting the new museum in Cairo,from its beginnings to today.Looks interesting. Don't know the time here or in the UK, but should be able to get it...
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Apparently tours are available of the museum already, 250 dollars each and last 4 hours.
