Egypt

Gaza

Gaza's border crossing with Egypt to open on Sunday, Israel says

Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country.

30/01/2026

Destinations

World’s fastest-growing tourist destinations revealed in new report

According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among those seeing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025.

23/01/2026

Football Now

Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup

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.

11/01/2026

Egypt

Pasta à la army: How influential is the military in Egypt's economy?

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?

25/12/2025

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Winter solstice: sunrise aligns with Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt

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.

21/12/2025

Culture news

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old party boat off Alexandria

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.

09/12/2025

Ethiopia

Troubled waters: Why is a Nile dam causing such tension?

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.

11/11/2025

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The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public

Egypt opens the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, featuring more than 50,000 artefacts including the full collection of Tutankhamun.

05/11/2025

Culture news

Two decades in the making: The Grand Egyptian Museum officially opens

The Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion (€862 million) project, is a monumental museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation.

01/11/2025

World News

Hamas expands search for hostage bodies in Gaza as Egypt joins effort

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.

26/10/2025

Travel News

Angola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa

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.

24/10/2025

Europe News

Egypt joins EU's Horizon Europe but funding is not guaranteed

Egypt can now apply for projects under Horizon Europe, though funding will depend on the eligibility of each proposal.

22/10/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: EU to unveil €75 million support package for Egypt

The European Union is deepening its relations with Egypt, increasing financial support to the North African country despite ongoing human rights concerns.

22/10/2025

Gaza

Reduced aid enters Gaza as Israel accuses Hamas of violating truce

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.

15/10/2025

Egypt

Egypt's president says Trump's Gaza plan is 'last chance' for peace

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.

13/10/2025

Culture news

Egyptian police seek rare pharaonic painting stolen from Saqqara tomb

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.

12/10/2025