Egyptian Streets
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:35:47 +0000Tuk-tuk Driver Arrested in Cairo for Harrassing American YouTuber Gisselle
On Wednesday 27 August, a tuk-tuk driver was arrested in Cairo after a video circulated on social media showing him harassing famous American YouTuber Gisselle. The incident took place in the Imam al-Shafi’i cemetery area, a location that has r...
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:31:29 +0000Egypt Court Reviews Case to Ban Animals in Circus Shows
Egypt’s Administrative Court has sent a lawsuit calling for an end to animal performances in circuses to the Commissioners’ Department for review on Tuesday, 26 August, according to local media reports. The case demands that circus shows r...
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:50:42 +0000It’s Not Enough to Say ‘This is Tragic’ About Palestinian Suffering
“What sense it makes for these two mornings to exist side by side in the world where we live,” writes poet and essayist Anne Carson in her thought-provoking New Yorker piece. “To be alive is just this pouring in and out.” The two morni...
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:11:31 +0000Egypt’s Mining Sector Reports Increased Gold Production and Expansion Initiatives
Shalateen Mineral Resources Company reported on Monday 25 August that it has surpassed 900 kilograms of gold output this year from the Ikhwat mine (a gold mining site in Egypt’s eastern desert) and artisanal mining operations. The company is sett...
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:08:07 +0000Abuse Allegations Against IG Physics Teacher Spark Debate on Social Media
In recent weeks, Egypt’s IG TikTok community has been shaken by disturbing allegations against a well-known physics teacher, Hussein Khaled. Once celebrated for his charisma and teaching style, Khaled is currently at the center of serious accusatio...
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:32:26 +0000Total Lunar Eclipse to be Seen from Egypt on 7 September
A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Egypt on September 7, Ahram Online reports, citing the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. While the full spectacle will last close to five and a half hours, the shadow of the earth will c...
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:26:42 +0000Israel Strikes Nasser Hospital in Gaza, Killing 15, Including Journalists
An Israeli airstrike struck Nasser Hospital, the main medical facility in southern Gaza, on Monday, 25 August, killing at least 15 people, including several journalists, Reuters reported. The attack severely damaged the hospital, disrupting critical ...
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:14:22 +0000TikTok Slander and Organ Trafficking Rumors: Are Any of The Allegations True?
In recent weeks, Egyptian social media has been engulfed in a high-profile controversy involving acclaimed Egyptian actress Wafaa Amer and an emerging TikTok personality named Marwa Yousry Abdelhamid. The dispute has escalated with surprising claims ...
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:57:19 +0000Celebration and Scrutiny: Understanding the Differences Between Ballet and Belly Dance in Egypt
In Egypt, ballet and belly dance represent two distinct yet culturally significant forms of expression, each with its own history, challenges, and societal interpretations. Belly dance in Egypt may have had roots reaching into ancient Egypt where dep...