Egypt’s vast $1bn museum to open in Cairo after two-decade build Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza pyramids billed as world’s largest archaeological facility for single civilisation The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025
The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally opening with exhibits catered to Gen Z and a collection rivaling the Louvre A King Tut collection will be displayed in its entirety for the first time at the new museum The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally nearing its grand opening after two decades of anticipation The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Northern Ireland, Egypt and Palestine unite in dance exchange The project will see performances in all three countries. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Egypt joins EU funding programme Horizon Europe but investment is not guaranteed Egypt can now apply for projects under Horizon Europe, though funding will depend on the eligibility of each proposal. Euronews · Oct 22, 2025
EU and Egypt seek closer ties at Brussels summit on Gaza and migration European and Egyptian leaders are meeting in Brussels to strengthen ties on trade, migration and Middle East stability. Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2025
JD Vance expresses ‘great optimism’ over Gaza ceasefire deal during Israel visit US vice-president to visit Netanyahu while Hamas joins talks in Cairo meant to iron out differences The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025
Israel will disarm Hamas and demilitarise Gaza, says Netanyahu US seeks to downplay seriousness of attacks over weekend as Palestinian officials arrive in Cairo for further peace talks The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
Egyptian police seek rare pharaonic painting stolen from Saqqara tomb near Cairo 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. Euronews · Oct 12, 2025
‘I deserve to heal’: freed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on his prison ordeal and next steps The campaigner, who spent more than a decade in an Egyptian ‘vortex of incarceration’, wants to join his son in the UK while he reflects on the fight for freedom The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025
Morning Mail: ‘unholy alliance’ targets pokies, Trump threatens Hamas ahead of Gaza talks, and vote for bird of the year Greens and ACL push for action on gambling harm; Israel and Hamas set for negotiations in Cairo; voting in the bird of the year poll begins The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2025
Trump urges negotiators to ‘move fast’ as Gaza ceasefire talks set to begin in Egypt Talks on Monday expected to focus on release of hostages and end to war, after Israel kills 63 people in Gaza in past day The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025
Gaza ceasefire talks live: Trump warns Hamas faces ‘complete obliteration’ if it refuses to cede power – as it happened Negotiators heading to Egypt as Hamas agrees to parts of Trump’s plan for Gaza The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025
Negotiators Due In Cairo For Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Talks Negotiators were converging on Cairo on Sunday ahead of talks aimed at ending nearly two years of war in Gaza, with Israel's leader expressing hope that the hostages still being held there would be released in a matter of days. International Business Times · Oct 5, 2025
Bored Panda · Oct 2, 2025 100 Pictures Of ‘Urban Hell’ Showing Everything That’s Wrong With Our Society (New Pics) Where did we go wrong?
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 From London to Manila, world’s biggest cities face alarming rise in heatwaves Nine cities, including Washington, Tokyo, Cairo and Johannesburg, registered record numbers of very hot days last year
Reason · Sep 28, 2025 Why Does Cairo Have So Many Unfinished Buildings? Blame Egyptian Property Tax. At first, Cairo looks as if someone pressed pause on the city mid-construction.
LiveScience · Sep 26, 2025 Cairo Fossil Forest: The oldest forest in North America with 385 million-year-old trees The Cairo Fossil Forest is the second oldest in the world. These forests mark a turning point in Earth's history because they changed the composition of the atmosphere, scientists say.
International Business Times · Sep 23, 2025 Egypt Frees Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah After Sisi Pardon Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah was released from prison in Cairo, his family said on Tuesday, prompting an emotional reunion with his loved ones after a pardon from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Euronews · Sep 18, 2025 Democracy under pressure amidst Egypt's growing food crisis {Business Africa} A new report warns that Africa’s democracies are at risk as economic hardship, youth frustration, and a surge in coups while in Cairo’s Al-Wekala Market, leftover meals from luxury hotels are offering low-income families a lifeline amid Egypt’s deepening economic crisis
The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025 Refugee protection in Egypt: what’s behind the return train to Sudan A special train left the Egyptian capital of Cairo for Aswan, a town close to the border with southern neighbour Sudan, in July 2025. The train, publicised by the Egyptian government as shiny, air-conditioned and free of charge, runs a weekly service. It is transporting Sudanese refugees who are willing…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Hopes rise of pardon for Abd el-Fattah as Starmer speaks to Egypt president Decision expected soon after reports in Cairo about status of imprisoned dual-national human rights activist
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Man City dealt huge injury blow as Omar Marmoush ruled out of Manchester derby The forward suffered a knee injury while away with Egypt on international duty
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Iran and the IAEA are expected to resume cooperation under agreement backed by Egypt Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement in Cairo to open the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of resuming inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025 This boho Cairo neighbourhood is the perfect escape from the hustle of Egypt’s busiest city Having lived in Egypt for several years, Tamara Davison knows the capital can feel rushed and chaotic – but in Maadi she finds a peaceful oasis with charming cafes, boutique supermarkets and sleepy residential streets surrounded by greenery