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Spanish archaeologists find Homer's Iliad poem in Egyptian tomb

A Spanish-Egyptian team have uncovered a fragment of Homer’s Iliad inside a mummy at Oxyrhynchus, revealing how ancient texts were reused in burial practices and shedding light on the spread of Greek literature in Roman Egypt.

21/04/2026

Business

Egypt–Italy Ro-Ro link gains traction connecting Europe and Gulf trade

An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region.

20/04/2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' - A successful exhumation?

Waking the undead is never a great shout. Lee Cronin delivers a very icky and overlong take on ancient evil - and despite several bum notes, some gore hounds will find plenty to get under their teeth.

17/04/2026

Sport

FIFA opens case against Spanish football federation over racist chants

Alongside the FIFA investigation, the Catalonia police force has opened its own probe, which is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office for Hate Crimes and Discrimination.

07/04/2026

Business

Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at critical moment for Iran war

ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing.

07/04/2026

Egypt

Egypt's energy crisis measures will not affect tourists, says minister

Due to a severe energy crisis, the Egyptian government has decided to take short-term measures.

24/03/2026

Travel News

How the Iran war is affecting tourist hotspots outside the Middle East

Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week.

24/03/2026

Egypt

Egypt deepens diplomacy amid Iran war tensions

Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.

21/03/2026

Destinations

Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for

The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.

21/03/2026

Destinations

How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life

From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts.

19/03/2026

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Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens

Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.

04/02/2026

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Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border

Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.

03/02/2026

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Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.

02/02/2026

Gaza

Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic

Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.

02/02/2026

Gaza

Gaza's border crossing with Egypt to open on Sunday, Israel says

Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country.

30/01/2026

Destinations

World’s fastest-growing tourist destinations revealed in new report

According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among those seeing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025.

23/01/2026