http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:11:10 +0200 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:11:10 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/kyiv-slams-egypt-for-accepting-russianshipped-grain-stolen-from-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/kyiv-slams-egypt-for-accepting-russianshipped-grain-stolen-from-ukraine Tue, 05 May 2026 18:10:53 +0200 Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday that Egypt has received a fourth shipment of stolen Ukrainian grain via Russia, accusing Cairo of violating its promises. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/egypt-italian-woman-convicted-of-adultery-battle-over-her-daughter http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/egypt-italian-woman-convicted-of-adultery-battle-over-her-daughter Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:38:34 +0200 Sentenced to six months in prison for adultery in Egypt, Nessy Guerra is caught up in a complex case of alleged abuse, a daughter stranded in the country and the limits of Italian intervention. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/26/el-sisi-warns-middle-east-faces-attempts-to-redraw-map-calls-for-gulf-role-in-any-iran-dea http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/26/el-sisi-warns-middle-east-faces-attempts-to-redraw-map-calls-for-gulf-role-in-any-iran-dea Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:59:16 +0200 The Egyptian president warned that the Middle East is entering a “critical phase”, with attempts to redraw its map, and called for state sovereignty to be respected. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/21/homer-and-the-mummy-rare-copy-of-the-iliad-poem-found-inside-ancient-egyptian-tomb http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/21/homer-and-the-mummy-rare-copy-of-the-iliad-poem-found-inside-ancient-egyptian-tomb Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:18:01 +0200 A Spanish-Egyptian team have uncovered a fragment of Homer’s Iliad inside a mummy at Oxyrhynchus, revealing how ancient texts were reused in burial practices and shedding light on the spread of Greek literature in Roman Egypt. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/egyptitaly-cargo-route-gains-traction-as-firms-seek-alternatives-to-disrupted-trade http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/egyptitaly-cargo-route-gains-traction-as-firms-seek-alternatives-to-disrupted-trade Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:39:28 +0200 An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/17/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-lee-cronins-the-mummy-a-successful-exhumation http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/17/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-lee-cronins-the-mummy-a-successful-exhumation Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:31:59 +0200 Waking the undead is never a great shout. Lee Cronin delivers a very icky and overlong take on ancient evil - and despite several bum notes, some gore hounds will find plenty to get under their teeth. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/fifa-opens-disciplinary-case-against-spanish-football-federation-over-anti-muslim-chants http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/fifa-opens-disciplinary-case-against-spanish-football-federation-over-anti-muslim-chants Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:06:30 +0200 Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/gas-discovery-off-egypts-coast-comes-at-a-critical-moment-for-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/07/gas-discovery-off-egypts-coast-comes-at-a-critical-moment-for-iran-war Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:45:04 +0200 ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/holidaying-in-egypt-over-easter-unusual-measures-due-to-energy-crisis-restrict-tourists http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/holidaying-in-egypt-over-easter-unusual-measures-due-to-energy-crisis-restrict-tourists Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:47:03 +0100 Due to a severe energy crisis, the Egyptian government has decided to take short-term measures. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/how-popular-tourist-destinations-outside-of-the-middle-east-are-being-affected-by-the-iran http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/how-popular-tourist-destinations-outside-of-the-middle-east-are-being-affected-by-the-iran Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:08:04 +0100 Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/21/egypt-intensifies-diplomacy-as-iran-war-reshapes-regional-tensions http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/21/egypt-intensifies-diplomacy-as-iran-war-reshapes-regional-tensions Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:29:38 +0100 Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/21/why-2027s-eclipse-of-the-century-is-worth-travelling-for http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/21/why-2027s-eclipse-of-the-century-is-worth-travelling-for Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:12 +0100 The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/old-and-new-how-egypts-modern-attractions-are-bringing-its-ancient-past-to-life http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/old-and-new-how-egypts-modern-attractions-are-bringing-its-ancient-past-to-life Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:27:20 +0100 From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/04/gaza-residents-return-to-khan-younis-after-rafah-reopens http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/04/gaza-residents-return-to-khan-younis-after-rafah-reopens Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:47:19 +0100 Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/03/emotional-reunions-at-rafah-as-palestinians-cross-gaza-egypt-border http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/03/emotional-reunions-at-rafah-as-palestinians-cross-gaza-egypt-border Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:48:45 +0100 Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/02/gaza-egypt-rafah-crossing-reopens-to-limited-traffic-after-long-closure http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/02/gaza-egypt-rafah-crossing-reopens-to-limited-traffic-after-long-closure Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:11:00 +0100 The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/02/israel-reopens-rafah-border-crossing-with-egypt-for-limited-traffic http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/02/israel-reopens-rafah-border-crossing-with-egypt-for-limited-traffic Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:51:47 +0100 Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/gazas-border-with-egypt-to-open-on-sunday-after-almost-two-year-closure-israel-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/gazas-border-with-egypt-to-open-on-sunday-after-almost-two-year-closure-israel-says Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:26:28 +0100 Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/23/fastest-growing-tourism-destinations-revealed-in-new-un-report-and-one-is-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/23/fastest-growing-tourism-destinations-revealed-in-new-un-report-and-one-is-in-europe Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:02:41 +0100 According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among those seeing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/11/nigeria-egypt-complete-afcon-semi-final-lineup Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:35:11 +0100 Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/pasta-a-la-army-how-influential-is-militarys-stake-in-egypts-economy http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/pasta-a-la-army-how-influential-is-militarys-stake-in-egypts-economy Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:15:53 +0100 The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country? http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/21/winter-solstice-sunrise-aligns-with-karnak-temple-in-luxor-egypt http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/21/winter-solstice-sunrise-aligns-with-karnak-temple-in-luxor-egypt Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:48:41 +0100 Hundreds of visitors gathered in Luxor to witness the winter solstice sunrise align with the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak, marking the start of astronomical winter. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/09/archaeologists-find-2000-year-old-party-boat-off-alexandria http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/09/archaeologists-find-2000-year-old-party-boat-off-alexandria Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:14:55 +0100 The 1st-century luxury vessel matches the description given by the Greek historian Strabo, who visited the city of Alexandria between 29 and 25 BC. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/11/troubled-waters-why-is-a-nile-dam-causing-such-tension http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/11/troubled-waters-why-is-a-nile-dam-causing-such-tension Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100 In September, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “a generational victory,” but Sudan and Egypt have denounced it as an “existential threat.” Euronews explores why it was built and what it means for the region. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/05/the-1-billion-grand-egyptian-museum-opens-to-the-public-showcasing-tutankhamun-treasures http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/05/the-1-billion-grand-egyptian-museum-opens-to-the-public-showcasing-tutankhamun-treasures Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:58:09 +0100 Egypt opens the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, featuring more than 50,000 artefacts including the full collection of Tutankhamun. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/01/20-years-in-the-making-the-grand-egyptian-museum-officially-opens http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/01/20-years-in-the-making-the-grand-egyptian-museum-officially-opens Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:27:54 +0100 The Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion (€862 million) project, is a monumental museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/26/hamas-expands-search-for-hostage-bodies-in-gaza-as-egypt-joins-effort http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/26/hamas-expands-search-for-hostage-bodies-in-gaza-as-egypt-joins-effort Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:22:17 +0100 The widespread destruction across the Gaza Strip has made it difficult for Hamas to locate and recover the bodies of the remaining Israeli hostages, who may be buried beneath the rubble. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/24/angola-mozambique-and-egypt-advocate-greater-cooperation-to-promote-tourism-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/24/angola-mozambique-and-egypt-advocate-greater-cooperation-to-promote-tourism-in-africa Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:42:37 +0200 In a panel discussion at the Global Tourism Forum, leaders from Angola, Mozambique and Egypt explored the economic impact of tourism, its role in job creation and the importance of investment in tourism infrastructure in Africa. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/22/egypt-joins-eu-funding-programme-horizon-europe-but-investment-is-not-guaranteed http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/22/egypt-joins-eu-funding-programme-horizon-europe-but-investment-is-not-guaranteed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:04:39 +0200 Egypt can now apply for projects under Horizon Europe, though funding will depend on the eligibility of each proposal. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/22/exclusive-eu-to-announce-75-million-package-in-financial-support-for-egypt http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/22/exclusive-eu-to-announce-75-million-package-in-financial-support-for-egypt Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:48 +0200 The European Union is deepening its relations with Egypt, increasing financial support to the North African country despite ongoing human rights concerns. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/15/aid-begins-to-enter-gaza-as-israel-limits-deliveries-over-alleged-hamas-truce-violations http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/15/aid-begins-to-enter-gaza-as-israel-limits-deliveries-over-alleged-hamas-truce-violations Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:59:01 +0200 Israel says it will only allow 300 trucks carrying aid and food to enter Gaza daily, despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas allowing for double that amount. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/13/egyptian-president-says-trumps-plan-on-gaza-is-last-chance-for-peace-in-region http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/13/egyptian-president-says-trumps-plan-on-gaza-is-last-chance-for-peace-in-region Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:21:54 +0200 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump co-chaired a peace summit in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh on Monday on Gaza's future and the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/12/egyptian-police-seek-rare-pharaonic-painting-stolen-from-saqqara-tomb-near-cairo http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/12/egyptian-police-seek-rare-pharaonic-painting-stolen-from-saqqara-tomb-near-cairo Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:03:43 +0200 The incident comes weeks after another incident that shook the archaeological community: the disappearance of a gold bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir that dates back to the era of the Third Transition. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/12/aid-delivery-into-gaza-scaled-up-ahead-of-summit-for-peace-in-egypt http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/12/aid-delivery-into-gaza-scaled-up-ahead-of-summit-for-peace-in-egypt Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:15:54 +0200 Dozens of trucks crossed the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Sunday, as tens of thousands of Palestinians return to their destroyed neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, world leaders are expected to gather to finalise the peace deal in Egypt on Monday. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/11/us-president-donald-trump-to-take-part-in-summit-of-world-leaders-in-egypt-to-mark-end-of- http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/11/us-president-donald-trump-to-take-part-in-summit-of-world-leaders-in-egypt-to-mark-end-of- Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:45:35 +0200 On Saturday, Egyptian government sources said Trump will be received in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to participate in a signing ceremony along with the other guarantors of the Gaza peace deal. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/08/hamas-says-its-ready-to-reach-gaza-deal-but-needs-real-guarantees-of-lasting-ceasefire http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/08/hamas-says-its-ready-to-reach-gaza-deal-but-needs-real-guarantees-of-lasting-ceasefire Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:37:10 +0200 Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/24/somalia-says-no-to-egypt-ethiopia-peacekeeper-proxy-war-on-its-soil http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/24/somalia-says-no-to-egypt-ethiopia-peacekeeper-proxy-war-on-its-soil Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:19:40 +0200 There will be no "proxy war" between Egypt and Ethiopia on Somali soil, according to the country's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/20/aid-drivers-hope-for-gaza-entry-as-egyptian-and-palestinian-leaders-meet-at-rafah-crossing http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/20/aid-drivers-hope-for-gaza-entry-as-egyptian-and-palestinian-leaders-meet-at-rafah-crossing Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:30:18 +0200 Euronews travelled to the Rafah border crossing with the Egyptian foreign minister and the Palestinian premier. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/08/19/israel-set-to-approve-largest-gas-supply-deal-in-its-history-to-egypt http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/08/19/israel-set-to-approve-largest-gas-supply-deal-in-its-history-to-egypt Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:54:28 +0200 After two years of delays, the Israeli government is expected to finalise the deal with Egypt in the next two weeks, involving exports from Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/28/aid-trucks-move-toward-gaza-as-israel-begins-tactical-pause http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/28/aid-trucks-move-toward-gaza-as-israel-begins-tactical-pause Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:54:33 +0200 Dozens of aid trucks for Gaza began moving through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on Sunday. They are headed towards the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspection before entering the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s state-run Al-Qahera News reported. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/21/egypts-government-provides-free-train-tickets-so-sudanese-refugees-can-return-home http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/21/egypts-government-provides-free-train-tickets-so-sudanese-refugees-can-return-home Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:42:25 +0200 Sudan has been mired in civil war since April 2023 with the power struggle between the army and the RSF causing an almost nationwide humanitarian crisis. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/02/four-dead-after-oil-vessel-capsizes-in-egypts-gulf-of-suez http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/02/four-dead-after-oil-vessel-capsizes-in-egypts-gulf-of-suez Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:45:49 +0200 The incident occurred on Tuesday off Ras Ghareb, a key oil site on the African side of the Red Sea, as the ship was being towed for excavation work, authorities said. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/12/egypt-blocks-activists-from-march-to-gaza-to-draw-attention-to-humanitarian-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/12/egypt-blocks-activists-from-march-to-gaza-to-draw-attention-to-humanitarian-crisis Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:47:29 +0200 Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with Hamas. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/19/shifting-sands-who-can-the-middle-east-turn-to-after-usaid-funding-cuts http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/19/shifting-sands-who-can-the-middle-east-turn-to-after-usaid-funding-cuts Mon, 19 May 2025 14:18:02 +0200 As USAID moves its regional bureau to Cairo, Euronews asks how the Trump administration’s gutting of humanitarian — but not military — assistance to Egypt and Jordan could affect the region’s stability, and open it up to other powers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/07/greece-and-egypt-reaffirm-plans-for-1000-kilometre-undersea-power-cable http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/07/greece-and-egypt-reaffirm-plans-for-1000-kilometre-undersea-power-cable Wed, 07 May 2025 18:47:31 +0200 The project, estimated to cost around €4 billion, is expected to become operational within five years under an ambitious timeline set by both governments. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/28/money-isnt-everything-mohamed-salahs-hometown-celebrates-as-liverpool-storms-to-league-tit http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/28/money-isnt-everything-mohamed-salahs-hometown-celebrates-as-liverpool-storms-to-league-tit Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:57:13 +0200 Euronews travelled to Mohamed Salah’s birthplace to watch Liverpool win a record-equalling 20th Premier League title with those who grew up with the "Egyptian King". http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/24/egypt-travel-pyramids-of-giza-revamp-project-hopes-to-curb-congestion-and-aggressive-vendo http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/24/egypt-travel-pyramids-of-giza-revamp-project-hopes-to-curb-congestion-and-aggressive-vendo Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:12:43 +0200 Egypt is taking steps to clean up the Pyramids of Giza - but the revamp has got off to a rocky start. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/04/17/egypts-suez-canal-revenue-fell-sharply-in-2024-on-regional-tensions http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/04/17/egypts-suez-canal-revenue-fell-sharply-in-2024-on-regional-tensions Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:56:08 +0200 Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued to significantly impact commercial shipping through the Suez Canal. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/08/macron-urges-flow-of-aid-into-gaza-on-visit-to-egyptian-humanitarian-workers-near-strip http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/08/macron-urges-flow-of-aid-into-gaza-on-visit-to-egyptian-humanitarian-workers-near-strip Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:27:39 +0200 The French President called the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip 'absolutely essential' and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/28/a-digital-exhibition-in-london-is-inviting-visitors-to-step-into-king-tutankhamuns-tomb http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/28/a-digital-exhibition-in-london-is-inviting-visitors-to-step-into-king-tutankhamuns-tomb Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:40:44 +0100 Held at London’s ExCeL Centre, a new digital art exhibition is bringing the legendary pharaoh’s tomb and treasures to life using VR and 360-degree technology.