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In Pictures: Al-Refa’i’ followers celebrate his birth in Qal’a
To celebrate the birth of the revered Sufi Ahmed Al-Refa’i, the founder of the Rifa’i Sufi order, dozens of people gathered in front of Sayeda Zeinab Mosque last Thursday to start a long march that ended in the afternoon at Ahmed El Refa’i Mosque in Al Qal’a Square. Lifting their distinguished flags and banners that …
PopXport: the German Music Magazine
“Rammstein: Paris” — the new concert film by one of Germany’s most notorious bands. Tokio Hotel is now touring Europe with songs from their new album. And the second album from the electro-folk duo Milky Chance.Rammstein is rocking movie theaters around the world The new film “Rammstein: Paris” will hit movie theaters around the world …
Ramses II statue arrives to Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
Ministers of Tourism, Antiquities to hold press conference in museum
Will Documenta have an impact on Athens’ art scene?
The prestigious international contemporary art show, Documenta 14, opens in a few weeks in Athens – yet no one seems to know about it. Can it still expect to help the local art scene?It’s a sensation. The Documenta will be held outside of Kassel for the first time since it first started in 1955. Held …
Penguins get Egyptian nationality by end of the year
Hallelujah, penguins get a full-time job at Ski Egypt
German theater gives Trump a taste of his own medicine
The US president is known for his 140-character rants. Now a theater in Germany is taking on Donald Trump with a similar show of provocation. Spoiler alert: The White House falls apart at the end.Less than two months into Donald Trump’s presidency, the US leader remains a divisive figure in the public eye. His controversial …
Cruise ship damages coral reef
A British-owned cruise ship has smashed into pristine coral reefs, causing extensive damage in a remote corner of Indonesia known as one of the world’s most biodiverse marine habitats.Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia has long been a top attraction for intrepid travellers and avid divers, home to palm-fringed islands surrounded by an underwater kaleidoscope of …
Rediscovering Colombia without war
3.5 million tourists in 2016: since Colombia has taken first steps on the road to peace, the home of world famous Latin American writer Gabriel García Márquez is becoming increasingly attractive as a travel destination.There used to be a time when heavily armed paramilitary suddenly appeared and collected $10 per person. “We’ll make sure that …
Germany’s love affair with the car
From Nazi project to public status symbol, and from East to West – a new museum exhibition highlights the automobile’s place in German society. Here’s a look back at the cars that have become cult over the years.The car has long played an important role in Germany. A new exhibition at the Haus der Geschichte …
Paul Auster tours Germany with fate-twisting novel ‘4321’
His latest novel, “4321,” is considered his magnum opus. American cult author Paul Auster will be reading from it and discussing the work in five different German cities this week.For almost 30 years already, German readers have been great fans of the author Paul Auster. That’s why his latest novel, “4321,” was published almost simultaneously …
Free-spirited German composer Wolfgang Rihm at 65
An author, professor and sought-after lecturer, hobby artist and poet, he’s the composer of over 400 works. And at an age where others start to think about slowing down, Wolfgang Rihm’s tempo seems to be accelerating.On January 11, at the classical music event of the year, a composition premiered that was specially written for the …
Zebala Stores: movement towards awareness of importance of recycling
The initiative aims to provide financial resources to educate unprivileged children and the bedouins’ children in Egypt
Cancer fighters celebrate International Women`s Day
Zahi Hawas defends the Ministry of Antiquities’ strategy in Ramses statue extraction
“If it’s not lifted that way, it will never be,” Hawas says, archaeologists deny
Banksy’s hotel with ‘the world’s worst view’ opens in Bethlehem
All of its 10 rooms face the controversial West Bank wall, and none receives more than 25 minutes of sunlight a day. True to style, British street artist Banksy’s newest creation is thought-provoking.The Walled-Off Hotel – a reference to the actual location and an onomatopoeic turn on “Waldorf Hotel” – opens its doors to the …
500 years after Reformation: The main differences between Catholics and Protestants
They worship the same God, but the principles of their faith are different. 500 years after Reformation, a Reconciliation service on Saturday is a reminder of the still painful division between Protestants and Catholics.In Germany, the country of Reformation, a deep animosity divided Catholic and Protestant Christians up until a few decades ago. This division …
Egyptian female pilot flies world’s biggest passenger aeroplane on International Women’s Day
Egyptian women celebrated this year’s International Women’s Day with a new achievement adding to their record of bravery and overcoming challenges. Emirates Airlines announced on Tuesday that it was having Egyptian captain Nevine Darwish fly the world’s biggest commercial airplane, the A380, as the first female ever. On its official Facebook page, Emirates Airlines posted …
The legacy of Egypt’s folklore meets America’s temporary jazz and classical violin
The “Hakawateya” concert brought audience, Dina El-Wedidi’s independent music, Mazaher’s zar music, and Chelsey Green and The Green Project’s jazz music all together
Bibliotheca Alexandria hosts theatrical version of Orwell’s “1984”
On 27 and 28 February, the small theatre in Bibliotheca Alexandria hosted the theatrical play of “1984,” based on George Orwell’s classic novel of the same name. More than 600 people attended both days’ shows, which were open to the public at a low price. “I started reproducing the novels of the great writer George …
Consumer Protection Agency prevents campaign promoting violence against women
The campaign originally aimed to share female stories of success and breaking social taboos, yet their teaser ads caused a wave of criticism
Google celebrates birth of Egyptian belly dancer Samia Gamal
Commemorating the 93rd birthday of the legendary belly dancer Samia Gamal, Google changed its doodle with pictures of Gamal’s most famous artistic moves she was known for. Zeinab Khalil Ibrahim Mahfouz, known as Samia Gamal, is one of the leading Egyptian belly dancers known for her outstanding oriental dancing style, which attracted thousands of her …
Will Smith visits Egypt to promote tourism
Smith expressed his amazement of the magnificence of Ancient Egyptian culture, stating that he had always dreamed of being an Egyptologist
“Spirit of Egypt” blends Egyptian heritage with modern art
The fine artist and novelist Abdelaziz Al-Samahy decided to dedicate his whole life bringing the old Egyptian heritage, lifestyle, customs, and traditions back to life and introducing young people to the simple architecture of old houses. His last exhibition titled “The Spirit of Egypt,” held in Cairo Opera House a few months ago, managed to …
Baheya Foundation praised for cancer treatment services
Baheya shows how much impact a similar centre can make on people’s lives with limited financial support, says Aapro
Kimmel mocks Trump, La La Land mistakenly announced “Best Picture” winner
Each year, millions of people around the world gather to watch the Oscars. Although the ceremony was only broadcasted to a number of pay-TV channels, millions of Egyptians managed to watch it on various live-streaming links on the internet. The 89th Academy Awards witnessed moments of shock, embarrassment, and sarcasm. This year, comedian Jimmy Kimmel …
Japanese Film Week revives Japan’s “taste of life”
In its 21st round, the program witnesses screening top-hit food-themed Japanese films
Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum hosts “A Story of Her” Exhibition in March
In the presence of professor Khaled Sorour, head of the Fine Arts sector in Egypt, Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum hosts the “A Story of Her” exhibition of the leading artist Zeinab Nour, the associate professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Helwan University. The photography exhibition runs between 8 and 19 March at Renaissance …
A book reveals women’s hushed torments in Upper Egypt
Women in Upper Egypt are very creative, strong, and socially aware. Yet, they lack support, education, and medical awareness, says writer
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CCDC celebrates the end of 5 Ra2s
The festival was held as part of CCDC’s five-year anniversary