Egyptian Streets

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:35 +0000
The Zaghrouta’s Coachella Moment Sparks a Cultural Debate
  Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella 2026 headlining set on Friday night turned into a cultural debate on contrasting cultural expressions in music and the varying levels of acceptance they receive. While performing, the pop star paused after h...

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:21:26 +0000
Egypt Cuts Energy Subsidies to EGP 120 Billion in 2026/2027 Budget
Egypt has reduced energy subsidy allocations to around EGP 120 billion (USD 2.28 billion) in its draft 2026/2027 fiscal year budget, down from approximately EGP 150 billion (USD 2.85 billion) in the current fiscal year, according to a statement by th...

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:33:50 +0000
Egypt and Russia Push to Fast-Track $25B El Dabaa Nuclear Power Project
Egypt and Russia are seeking to accelerate work on the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, reaffirming their commitment to keeping the project on track as part of ongoing energy cooperation between the two countries. During a meeting in Cairo on Friday 10 ...

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:36:52 +0000
Egypt Extends Operating Hours to 11pm Until 27 April
  Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Thursday, 9 April, that shops and restaurants across Egypt will be allowed to remain open until 11pm, starting Friday, 10 April, and continuing through 27 April. The decision comes as the country ob...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:33:05 +0000
Why Private Tutoring Rules Egypt’s Education
  Since the end of the 20th century, private tutoring has transitioned from a supplemental aid to a primary engine of academic achievement for many families in Egypt. Although public education in Egypt is officially free, the experiences of many...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:27:14 +0000
Arab Mama–Son Love: An Ode to the Arab Mother
  No matter how far one scrolls online, it tends to usually be the same kind of predictable content: a product being sold, a news update, or an influencer displaying their talent or lifestyle.  Yet amid these scattered, noisy pieces, one often ...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:13:57 +0000
Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut in Most Intense Attacks, Hours After US-Iran Ceasefire
  Israeli warplanes launched powerful airstrikes on central and coastal areas of Beirut on Wednesday afternoon, striking densely populated commercial and residential neighborhoods without prior warning, in what Lebanese officials and media descr...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:28:09 +0000
Egypt to End Paper Passport Cards at Cairo Airport from April 11
Egypt will cancel the use of paper passport cards for Egyptian passengers at Cairo International Airport starting Saturday 11 April, according to a statement by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday 7 April. The passport card system had been prop...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:40:59 +0000
US, Iran agree to conditional two-week ceasefire
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, in a move aimed at de-escalating ongoing tensions and opening a window for negotiations. US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on late Tuesday, 7 April, that planned mili...

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