All news on the topic: Egypt

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Egyptian rescuers find four tourists alive 30 hours after Red Sea boat disaster
The Sea Story set sail from Marsa Alam, Egypt, and was meant to end in Hurghada during a five-day trip but issued a distress call for emergency assistance after a few hours
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The EU finalizes up to €1 billion in aid to Egypt as part of a migration agreement
The EU on Saturday finalized a deal for the disbursement of up to €1 billion in macro-financial assistance to Egypt, within their partnership geared at curbing irregular migration and boosting the North African country’s economy.
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An Egyptian tycoon has been identified as the owner of the jet involved in the Zambian gold scam case
A private jet at the center of a mysterious fake gold smuggling case in Zambia belongs to Ibrahim al-Organi, an Egyptian tycoon and leader of a large tribe who was once jailed during Bedouin protests...
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Philip Morris enters Egypt market amid disputed tender
Swiss tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) obtained a stake in a company that won a disputed license to make and market cigarettes in Egypt, one of the world’s most desirable tobacco markets.
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Hamas ‘accepts terms of ceasefire deal with Israel’
After months of multiple negotiations, Hamas leadership has accepted the terms of a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
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Liverpool get huge Mohamed Salah boost as Egypt back down in club vs country row
Liverpool appear to have prevailed in their ambition to see Mo Salah sit out of Egypt's international fixtures in March as he continues his recovery from injury
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Couple beat cost of living crisis by quitting UK for life of luxury in Egypt
Tony Smith, 57, and wife Doris, 50, left the Isle of Wight for Hurghada in September last year. They are now living the dream, they say - spending their days travelling, sunbathing and swimming.
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Suez Canal shipping container smashes into bridge
The Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and runs for more than 120 miles, took a decade to construct in the 19th century before it was opened in 1869
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World's 'most beautiful' river cruise with ancient temples, hippos and legends
The world's most beautiful river cruise destinations in countries like Egypt, France and Germany have been revealed and they need to be on your radar next year
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TUI has slashed prices on summer holidays including Portugal from £288
TUI Black Friday deals are here with cheap holidays to Portugal, Turkey, Egypt and Spain up for grabs to name a few - whether you're after some winter sun or want to plan ahead for the school holidays
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Chilling clue night before parents killed by bed bugs spray in hotel
An inquest this month confirmed that John and Susan Cooper were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning caused by fumes from a pesticide being used in their luxury Egypt hotel to kill bed bugs
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Couple who died during Egypt holiday poisoned after room sprayed for bed bugs
John and Susan Cooper, from Burnley, Lancashire, died during a holiday in Egypt after the hotel room next to theirs was sprayed with Lambda, a pesticide meant to kill bedbugs
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Brit couple die in Egypt after hotel room next door 'fumigated for bedbugs'
John and Susan Cooper, 69 and 63, had been staying at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel, Egypt, when both suddenly fell ill as the room next door was gassed to kill bedbugs
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Brit couple die hours apart after room develops ‘yeasty smell’ on Egypt holiday
John Cooper and his wife Susan were described as 'fit and healthy' before they suddenly suffered from severe diarrhoea and vomiting while enjoying a family break in 2018
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IDF bombs ambulance claiming it was 'filled with Hamas fighters' as 50 injured
The WHO has condemned a missile strike on a convoy of ambulances in Gaza, while UK nationals have said they are struggling to get through the Rafah crossing as they attempt to flee
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Scientists uncover 'unexpected' origins of Egypt's 4,500 year old Sphinx statue
The Great Sphinx has always posed mysteries to researchers seeking to understand how its large and layered body was created. Now, a group of scientists from New York University believe they have made a breakthrough
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Rishi Sunak meets Palestinian leader as Israel's war in Gaza looms
The Prime Minister held talks with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas and also met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on the latest leg of his diplomatic tour
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One in five Brits unsure if Cleopatra, last pharaoh of Egypt - was a real person
Over half admit they know “next to nothing” about Ancient Egypt - with one in ten saying they haven't heard of the Pyramids of Giza, or the Great Sphinx
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Woman savaged by shark has arm amputated after horror attack at popular resort
The tourist had to have her left arm amputated after she was bitten while swimming in the water with a friend off a beach in south Sinai, Egypt, which was closed by authorities in the wake of the attack
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Woman ditches dream Egypt holiday early as she's 'never felt so uncomfortable'
Grace Cheng, better known as @gracietravels, did not have a great time in Egypt, where she had to navigate lots of scammers and felt like she was being stared at in an uncomfortable way
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Daughter's search for answers over mystery death of parents in Egypt
British tourists John and Susan Cooper died after falling ill at a resort in Egypt back in 2018 and since then their daughter has been trying to find out what happened
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TUI's brand new river cruise ship to launch with glamorous Egypt sailing
TUI River Cruises will offer a new sailing to Egypt along the River Nile on the brand's fourth ship, TUI Al Horeya with a top-deck swimming pool, whirlpools and a restaurant
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Tragedy as 15-storey building collapses with rescuers in desperate search
The 15-storey building collapsed in the Sidi Beshr area of Alexandria, Egypt, where rescue teams are currently working through the rubble in a desperate search for survivors
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First Brit is named after devastating fire aboard diving boat on Egypt coast
Christina Quinn, 58, was on board a medium-sized scuba diving boat called Hurricane when a fire broke out at around 6:30am UK time (8:30am Egypt time) on Sunday
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Shark that killed Russian tourist being made into Egyptian mummy for museum
A tiger shark that killed a 23-year-old Russian tourist and may have killed twice more last year has been embalmed and is being prepared for an exhibition at a museum in Egypt, according to local media
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