Egypt, Colombia discuss strengthening tourism, archaeological cooperation
Promotional programmes for tourist destinations in two countries to be launched for media representatives, bloggers, and influencers
Latest in Tag: Colombia Highlight
Latest in Tag: Colombia
Grenade attack injures 16 in Colombia
A number of 14 civilians and two police officers were injured, Fabian Ospina, police commander of the department, told local media over the phone.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Colombia ranked as top 3 global markets: Franklin Templeton
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia have been selected by global investment management firm Franklin Templeton as the top three global markets, the firm revealed on Sunday. Franklin Templeton expects Egyptian interest rates to drop by as much as 2% this year, from their current rates of 15.75%-16.75%.
In Colombia, locals fight to save a unique, disappearing habitat
Millions of people living along the Rio Magdalena are feeling the sting of climate change, as fish stocks — and the river itself — dries up. But they’re taking action to preserve their unique landscape and way of life.Project goal: Helping wetland communities living along Colombia's most important river adapt to climate change Project implementation: …
Egypt condemns Colombia police academy attack
Blast left at least 21 people dead, dozens wounded
Can bird watching help save Colombia’s forests?
Colombia teems with birds, but until recently fighting between the government and guerilla groups scared visitors away. Now, former war zones are fast becoming bird-watching hotspots. And that could help preserve them.Until recently, the Farallones National Park was a key hideout for Colombia’s FARC rebels. But as the guns fall silent and Colombia transitions out …
Colombia challenges England, Sweden faces Switzerland in special European encounter in 2018 World Cup’s round of 16
The line-up of the 2018 World Cup’s quarter-finals will be completed on Tuesday when England meets Colombia and Sweden faces Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the tournament in Russia. Tuesday’s first clash will be a special European encounter between the Blue-Yellow Swedish and Switzerland at Krestovsky Stadium, both looking for a place in …
Japan topple ten-man Colombia in Group H upset
Bundesliga duo Shinji Kagawa and Yuya Osako both got themselves on the scoresheet as Japan triumphed over ten-man Colombia. They become the first Asian team to ever beat a South American side at the World Cup.Japan became the first Asian team to ever beat a South American side at the World Cup as they picked …
Colombia to become a member of the OECD international economic organization
Colombia is set to be the third Latin American country in the Paris-based economic group. President Juan Manuel Santos praised the membership as key to the country’s efforts to modernize.The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced on Friday that Colombia would be officially invited to join the group. The Paris-based economic organization was …
Peace, plants and hip-hop in Colombia
In the conflict-ravaged Colombian city of Medellin, rappers have taken up urban farming to nourish their community and plant the seeds of peace.With big Creole earrings, a bandana, and the crotch of his trousers hanging between his knees, Luis Fernando Alvarez looks more like a rapper than a farmer. Actually, he’s both. Luis, or “El …
Hopes for a tourism boom in Colombia
The end of violent conflict in the Latin American country is enabling people to plan for the future. Entrepreneurs like Migele Cinque see their chances of doing good business rising, and are investing in tourism.You have to be slightly crazy to build a ten-story hotel with 60 rooms here. Migele Cinque stands in its unfinished …
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 GarcĂa 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 …
Colombia to begin peace talks with rebel group ELN
Colombia’s president has said talks will be held between the government and the country’s last active rebel group, ELN.
World Cup 2014 – first knockout stage produces dramatic performances
The round of 16 has been played out and it did not disappoint, five out of eight ties went to extra time
World Cup 2014 – Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football; Daily News Egypt gives you a roundup of the best moments
Colombian artist hits 80 with no plans to retire
By Philippe Zygel / AFP As he plans to celebrate his 80th birthday in his native Colombia this week, painter and sculptor Fernando Botero says the idea of retiring his paintbrush frightens him even more than death. More than 3,000 paintings and 300 sculptures are still not enough for one of the world’s most famous …