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Every thought I write must covey a direct message for my reader: Novelist Hadeer Magdy
In her interview with Daily News Egypt, Magdy spoke of her dad’s support, the messages she tries to convey through her writings as well as her future projects.
5 must-read books to travel around the world
In the lead-up to the Frankfurt Book Fair, DW’s Sabine Peschel has compiled a list of essential reads that go way beyond the touristic postcard, documenting social and political transformations abroad. Chigozie Obioma: ‘The Fisherman’ Welcome to the Nigerian town of Akure. The Omi-Ala was once a clean river, worshipped by the inhabitants of Akure …
Women entrepreneurs: Passionate for a better tomorrow
Empowering Egyptian Young Women Entrepreneurs competition began with 1,800 applicants, and only 100 were winners
Creative Industry evaluates Ramadan 2015
“We are here to sum up Ramadan in order to learn from our success and mistakes. It is about time that we start learning,” said Aly
Between Egypt and Finland: The circus’ role in developing the art industry
In a special interview with Daily News Egypt, Karoliina Kuosmanen, the production manager of Cirko, one of the largest centres for contemporary circus in Finland, revealed the secret recipe behind the success of the Finnish circus industry.
The solo traveller who has no fixed address
By Rana Khaled When I first watched the famous film “Eat, Pray, Love” five years ago, I was fascinated by the idea of the solo traveller, who wants to explore the world searching for truth, balance and self-satisfaction. I was most attached to the film as it portrayed the sufferings and hopes of a woman …
‘Cairo’s Got Talent’ being held at Cairo University
Semi-finals of the competition will begin in October, said a member of the organising student activity
Ministry of Antiquities to perform radar tests on Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Reeves’s findings include the fact that Tutankhamun’s mask was initially made for a queen, as the ears show significant piercing marks, something that was never associated to men in Ancient Egypt.
Are you dodging the plot twists, or welcoming them?
By Yasmina Osama You became wrapped into the world of solid-rock principles since the beginning of time. The decade-old protocols. The unpaved roads, covered in dust and rubble. Never wanting to kiss Mama Vintage goodbye. The monotony that doesn’t have to be always so tied back-to-back with jaundice, but rather with sleekness, with holding it …
Black Battalion
On a different continent and in the distant gardens of Europe behind the cold walls of palaces, a different story unfolds, a story of a prince forced to retire from life and power by his brother, the emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph.
Goethe Institut: Culturally connecting Munich to Cairo
“We present models in areas where Germany has been successful,” says Goethe Institut director
‘Think Global Build Social’ calls for responsible architecture around the world
“The community itself can start the processes that lead to buildings,” says curator
Notes from America: Muslims celebrate Eid at the biggest shopping mall in America
America has a Muslim problem, professed the republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. Muslim-bashing has become a GOP platform, where everyone is trying to outdo each other on how Islamophopic he/she is. Now it is time for Muslims in America to go out and unapologetically celebrate the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of the sacrifice), where in post-9/11 …
Utilising sports events to promote cultural tourism in Egypt
During the 24th Heliopolis International Water Polo and Synchronized Swimming Tournament held at the Heliopolis Sporting Club (HSC) from 16-20 September, the HSC organised a cultural tour for the international water polo and synchronised swimming teams, which participated in this tournament. The HSC aims to promote cultural tourism in Egypt in this way. The international water …
Jenny Erpenbeck: What happens when you’re only seen as a refugee?
Jenny Erpenbeck spent a year meeting with refugees in Berlin. Her resulting novel is shortlisted for the German Book Prize. She explains why time is so crucial and what former East Germany has to do with refugees. DW: Ms. Erpenbeck, in your novel “Gehen, ging, gegangen” (Going, went, gone), you touch on a very timely …
In Pictures : 3-day medical convoy provides much needed medical respite in Siwa
Charitable drive provided much-needed medical care and health awareness for neglected oasis community
Refugees and tourists in Budapest
Even with Hungary’s border to Serbia now closed, thousands of refugees are still inside the country. Many are in Budapest, hoping they might still somehow catch a train headed for Austria or Germany. A little Hungarian girl lugs two gigantic teddy bears across the square in front of Budapest’s Keleti Railway Station. They’re so big …
Spy museum opens in Berlin
Hidden cameras and lipstick pistols – the Spy Museum Berlin introduces visitors to the world of espionage. The Spy Museum Berlin opens its doors on Leipziger Platz square on Saturday, 19 September 2015. Immediately upon entering, every visitor will be captured on film and thermographic cameras. The images will be shown on a host of …
German filmmakers grab gold, silver and bronze at student Oscars
These three directors from Germany were selected among a record number of submissions, coming from 93 foreign film schools. The winner of the Best Foreign Film directed his movie amidst clashes and tear gas in Turkey. These three Germans knew they would be sweeping the prizes in the category Best Foreign Film, as the nominations …
Sharmoofers travel the world through percussions
Throughout the album’s eight tracks, the music takes the fans all the way from Argentina’s reggae to India’s dancing melodies and Morocco’s whirling dervishes
Head start: Lenin’s bust returns to Berlin despite red tape
The way they unearthed Lenin’s buried head couldn’t be more different: Filmmaker Rick Minnich dug it out within two days; Berlin’s Spandau Citadel faced years of bureaucratic hurdles to get it for an exhibition
Egypt’s art field suffers lack of investments
“Lack of cultural knowledge, public museums and media spot lights are the reason beyond the problem,” says Shafei
Fashion: Growing domestic industry in need of proper local, international support
“There are many local talents heading in the right direction with great potential, but need sufficient support,” says businessman and fashion insider
Dubrovnik; an Island to be listed in your “places to travel” book.
Due to historical facts and to protect the city, Dubrovnik and its Old Port are completely surrounded by defensive walls
People called me atheist, agnostic and fame obsessed: Ibrahim
In an interview with Daily News Egypt, Ibrahim talked on his beginnings, how he dealt with the attacks directed at his last novel and gave us exclusive information about his new upcoming projects.
Moulin Rouge at Cairo Opera House
The musical play is a Broadway style show
Edward Snowden receives freedom of speech prize
Snowden appeared via a live video link to accept the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression’s Bjornson Prize for freedom of speech on Saturday.
Why the BBC were wrong to pick Tel Aviv as the best city for expats
It is a vibrant city with great beaches, fantastic food and a lively night life. But Tel Aviv and its residents are also facing major problems that make the city almost impossible to live in. In recent years, Tel Aviv’s residents have become accustomed to hearing more languages than just Hebrew in the streets – …
Cultural treasures are also victims of war
The “Islamic State” militant group recently smashed several art pieces at the Palmyra UNESCO World Heritage site, in the Syrian city of that name. Even more brutally, they beheaded 82-year-old Khaled Al-Assad, one of Syria’s most respected archaeologists, who had been the keeper of Palmyra for more than 50 years. In Yemen, the damage to three out of …
The power of iconography: How Aylan Kurdi’s picture moved the world
What makes a photograph iconic? Why do some images touch us more than others? Felix Hoffmann, curator of Berlin’s C|O Gallery, talks to DW about the power of a picture. A picture is worth a thousand words – or so the expression goes. But what happens when an image becomes more than just another picture, …