Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman recently qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after winning a gold medal at the International Swim Coaches Association (ISCA) finals. The four-day tournament was held in the US, where Osman participated in three of ...

Ever Given, the 400-meter-long ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal, has been freed, reports local Egyptian media. Just before sunrise local time on Monday, the Suez Canal Authority had announced fresh attempts to re-float Ever Given using 10 large...

Egyptiotes – that is the term that refers to Greeks living in Egypt. When one thinks of how Egypt and Greece are tied, one of the first things that comes to mind would probably be Alexandria; the famous coastal city that was named after the Gre...

From artisanal baked goods to uniquely curated vintage items and even locally produced clothing brands, small local bazaars are a great way for local brands to gain exposure and for people to discover the diverse variety of local brands in Egypt.  W...

In a press conference on Saturday, 27 March, head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie stated that the Ever Given, the large container ship blocking the Suez Canal and halting over 12 percent of international trade at a fragile moment of the...

At least eight people were killed and twenty-four were injured due to a nine-story building collapse that occurred early Saturday in Cairo’s Gesr al-Suez district, local media reports.  Rescue workers are still searching for survivors trapped unde...

After cancelling the annual event two times as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, Zawya Cinema announced that the 13th Panorama of the European Film Festival will take place starting April 1. The greatly anticipated film festival was originally sched...

Editor’s note: this article was updated to reflect that the number of injured has risen from 92 to 108, according to the latest figures from Egypt’s Ministry of Health.  32 people were killed and 108 were injured in a railway collision t...

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that the Pharaohs’ Golden parade, where 22 mummies will be transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, is set to take place on April...

Pioneering Egyptian feminist and human rights advocate, prolific author, novelist, physician and psychologist Nawal El Saadawi passed away last Sunday at the age of 89. She leaves behind an incredible feminist legacy. I can’t remember where I was t...