Latest in Tag: cairo Highlight
Latest in Tag: cairo
In Pictures: Monday night clashes in Cairo
Egyptian security forces clashed with supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi overnight, leaving seven people dead
Hamas contacts Egyptian intelligence
Hamas calls on the Egyptian intelligence to take steps to help Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike
Two sides, same state
On Sunday, thousands took to the streets to reaffirm the strength of public legitimacy, peacefully marching from all squares across the capital towards Tahrir Square, the presidential palace and Al-Qubba Palace. The Tamarod campaign, which has been organising the marches, suddenly removed a couple of marches from the liston Saturday night, mainly those from middle …
Ministry of Culture protesters march to Tahrir
The march from the Ministry of Culture to Tahrir was of a more political nature
Living around a sit-in
Residents of the surrounding areas of the Rabaa sit-in are unable to go about their daily lives
Stocking up for Ramadan
Despite the current events, Ramadan is imminent and we wondered how the preparations for the holy month are going.
Contemporary dance programme in peril
Independent artist Karima Mansour gives her point of view on Egyptâs art scene.
Enlightenment
The protesters in Tahrir use green laser projections to send messages to the world
Cairo skies
Military aircrafts drew different colourful shapes in the sky, sending messages to the protesting public
Deadly Clashes across Egypt
Death toll following Fridayâs violence reaches 30
Health Ministry: 11 dead and 516 injured at rallies on Wednesday
Brotherhood publish different figures accusing army and âTamarod thugsâ
Cairokee adds music to the chants at the presidential palace
Cairokee captures the emotions of a city in revolt at the anti-Morsi protest
May the green laser be with you
The green laser phenomenon has given the latest protests an alien quality
The gated sit-in
The sit-in at the Ministry of Culture continues but without the stage and performances of the past few weeks
Flashback: 11 February 2011
It is normal for an individual, especially from the younger generations, to have a memory slate that involuntarily and regularly wipes itself clean. Unfortunately, I have one of those memories, leaving me sometimes unaware of things that happened not so long ago. On the other hand, it is abnormal for an entire nation of 83 …
The melancholy of Sad Panda
Sad Panda is sad and provides a unique kind of street art.
A not-so-silent majority
Back in 25 January 2011, the revolutionaries who started the uprising were later joined by the Muslim Brotherhood, who contributed in relatively increasing the number of protesters. But what made all the difference was the participation of what is called âthe silent bloc;â after that, the number of people on the streets soared and the …
El-Madaawy: Passenger traffic remains stable and has not been effected by protests
El-Madaawy added that passenger traffic at airports throughout Egypt had recently increased 10%, and that so far
A guide to navigating turbulent Egypt
All that you need to know to manage your life in the next few days
“Leave” protests start in different governorates
Tamarod calls for the protests in preparation for 30 June
A protesterâs guide to a second revolution
The doâs and donâts during a weekend of protests.
Comedy Cares in Cairo
A large line up of comedians takes to the stage to raise money for charity
Art and culture workshops in Heliopolis
Abgadeya provides a venue for talented young artists and writers to express themselves and showcase their work.
Fuel and fear
Returning from a trip abroad I find a city that has changed in unexpected ways.
Authorities arrest eight after Shiâa lynching incident
Morsi draws criticism for not fighting Shiâa prejudice from NGOs as well as foreign nations
A capella classics at the Cairo Opera House
Yale Universityâs Whiffenpoofs performed their special brand of close harmony songs in the Open Air Theatre
Egyptian bands perform at the Citadel
The yearly FĂȘte de la Musique was celebrated by a free concert at the famous Cairo landmark
Islamists rally for president’s legitimacy
A rally in support of President Mohamed Morsi dominates Nasr City on Friday
Ancient Heliopolis under threat
Caesar Augustus sent the obelisks from Heliopolis to Alexandria, from where they were moved to Rome, Paris and New York. This was the beginning of the looting of the ancient site of Heliopolis, a process that has continued to this day.
Explore the architectural heritage of Downtown Cairo
Architectural lectures explore the buildings and the people of the centre of the capital