http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:17:58 +0200 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:17:58 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/houthis-vow-full-escalation-as-saudi-arabia-launches-red-sea-coalition http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/houthis-vow-full-escalation-as-saudi-arabia-launches-red-sea-coalition Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:17 +0200 Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/drone-hits-us-lng-vessel-at-damietta-in-first-attack-on-egyptian-soil http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/drone-hits-us-lng-vessel-at-damietta-in-first-attack-on-egyptian-soil Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:45:51 +0200 Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/once-a-textile-powerhouse-syria-is-betting-on-an-industrial-comeback http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/once-a-textile-powerhouse-syria-is-betting-on-an-industrial-comeback Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:05 +0200 Syria once produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, but the civil war dismantled the industry over the years. With sanctions lifted and investors beginning to return, Aleppo's first major trade fair in years is testing whether that world can be rebuilt. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/23/african-trade-bringing-afcfta-closer-to-local-businesses-business-africa http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/23/african-trade-bringing-afcfta-closer-to-local-businesses-business-africa Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:11:26 +0200 Access to finance also remains a critical obstacle. To address this, the ITC has partnered with Equity Group to expand trade finance for priority sectors while providing entrepreneurs—particularly young business owners—with greater access to market intelligence, business support services and regiona http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/europe-must-not-ignore-egypts-persecuted-bahais http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/europe-must-not-ignore-egypts-persecuted-bahais Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:12:38 +0200 In an Euronews opinion piece, MEP Nikos Papandreou urges the EU to press Egypt to end discrimination against the Baha'i community. He argues Cairo should honour its constitutional commitment to freedom of belief by granting Baha'is equal legal rights. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/09/archaeology-18-ancient-tombs-in-egypt-yield-golden-tongue-amulets http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/09/archaeology-18-ancient-tombs-in-egypt-yield-golden-tongue-amulets Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:12 +0200 New excavations at Marina El Alamein, ancient Leukaspis, reveal 18 Ptolemaic and Roman tombs with rare amulets and gold sheets used in “golden tongue” rites, enriching Mediterranean archaeology. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:44:30 +0200 Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/argentina-mount-epic-comeback-to-beat-egypt-as-they-move-into-quarterfinals http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/argentina-mount-epic-comeback-to-beat-egypt-as-they-move-into-quarterfinals Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:01 +0200 Argentina trailed 2-0 with around 11 minutes to play. A late Enzo Fernández header saw them snatch a 3-2 victory and move into the quarterfinals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/no-lasting-peace-in-the-middle-east-without-a-palestinian-state-egypts-al-sisi-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/no-lasting-peace-in-the-middle-east-without-a-palestinian-state-egypts-al-sisi-says Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:18 +0200 The Egyptian president renewed Cairo's call for an independent Palestinian state during the inauguration of the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the Octagon. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/mourners-in-damascus-bury-cafe-bomb-blast-victims-as-officials-promise-justice http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/mourners-in-damascus-bury-cafe-bomb-blast-victims-as-officials-promise-justice Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:36:27 +0200 Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/spain-pound-saudi-arabia-4-0-as-egypt-tops-group-g-in-matchday-two-fixtures-of-the-2026-wo http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/spain-pound-saudi-arabia-4-0-as-egypt-tops-group-g-in-matchday-two-fixtures-of-the-2026-wo Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:17:28 +0200 Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/greece-to-bring-in-5000-egyptian-farm-workers-to-close-agricultural-labour-gap http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/greece-to-bring-in-5000-egyptian-farm-workers-to-close-agricultural-labour-gap Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:40:11 +0200 Three years on, the bilateral Greece–Egypt deal allowing Egyptian farm workers to reside legally in Greece is finally being put into effect. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/egypt-to-ship-cypriot-gas-to-europe-in-qatarenergy-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/egypt-to-ship-cypriot-gas-to-europe-in-qatarenergy-deal Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200 QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed a deal with Egypt to pipe Cypriot offshore gas to Egyptian liquefaction facilities for export to Europe — the latest sign that Egypt is becoming the Eastern Mediterranean's dominant energy hub. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/eu-pays-egypt-billions-to-manage-migration-cairo-says-it-is-not-enough http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/eu-pays-egypt-billions-to-manage-migration-cairo-says-it-is-not-enough Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:50 +0200 Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/suez-canal-summit-global-tourism-holds-its-breath http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/suez-canal-summit-global-tourism-holds-its-breath Tue, 19 May 2026 08:43:00 +0200 More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages. 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 09:38:34 +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 18:59:16 +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 18:18:01 +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 12:39:28 +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 15:31:59 +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 21:06:30 +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 15:45:04 +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 13:47:03 +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 11:08:04 +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 10:29:38 +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 05:00:12 +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 10:27:20 +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 08:47:19 +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 10:48:45 +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 12:11:00 +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 10:51:47 +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 14:26:28 +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 07:02:41 +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 11:35:11 +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 09:15:53 +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 18:48:41 +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 08:14:55 +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 07:30:00 +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 17:58:09 +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 17:27:54 +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 16:22:17 +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 17:42:37 +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 21:04:39 +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 05:00:48 +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 14:59:01 +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 20:21:54 +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 18:03:43 +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 14:15:54 +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 14:45:35 +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.