Latest in Tag: Rome Highlight
Latest in Tag: Rome
Rome: open museum city
Rome has a special place in the heart and the memory of Egyptians as many famous films were shot in the amazing city, featuring a lot of its touristic attractions.
Egypt refutes reports of withdrawing its ambassador to Rome
Foreign Ministry cited reports as “completely unfounded,” emphasising that ambassador is still on duty
Italy’s president receives Pope Tawadros II in Rome, praising denouncing extremism
Italy’s foreign minister also hails the pope’s message of tolerance, love
Sameh Shoukry heads to Rome to co-chair UNRWA conference
Egypt, as advisory commission head, will co-chair event with Jordan, Sweden FMs to mobilise support for agency
Graffiti vandals damage Rome frieze
A giant frieze depicting the history of Rome on the walls lining the River Tiber has been damaged by graffiti writers, to the dismay of its creator, William Kentridge.The South African artist said he was at a loss to understand why Rome authorities had not removed graffiti as soon it appeared along the bottom of …
Grand Mufti meets Pope Francis for conference on commonalities in religions
Ambassador to the Vatican says religious figures are keen to combat any form of terrorism
Post-quake Italy considers prevention for a change
Earthquake-prone Italy has a history of rebuilding without learning from the past. Geologists are not alone in hoping this time will be different. There are signs it may be, reports Megan Williams from Accumoli and Rome.
Egyptian delegation in Rome not assigned to discuss Regeni case: MP Medhat Al-Sherif
This statement contradicts with another MP who said the delegation would discuss the halt of military supplies and Regeni’s case with their Italian counterparts
Parliament meeting this week over Italy’s halt of military supply
The meeting comes following Italy’s decision to halt certain military supplies to Egypt
Parliamentary delegation in Italy to review military aid decision with Italian counterparts
Back and forth between Italy, Egypt over Regeni case continues to cause conflict
Rome plagued by starlings
When in Rome, do as the Romans do – these days, that means hide under an umbrella. Millions of starlings have converged on the Italian capital, and their droppings are not only a nuisance, they’re a health hazard.
Shoukry heads to Rome to discuss Libya’s crisis
Italy and US called for meeting to force Libyan parties to establish national unity government to overcome their current crisis
High hopes for Libya talks in Rome
Delegates from Libya, the UN, and other global powers have gathered in Italy to broker a deal for a unity government. Rival factions have already tentatively agreed to a truce in order to fight ‘IS’ terrorists. Delegates from Libya’s rival factions met in Rome on Sunday in a fresh diplomatic push to end years of …
Rome banishes centurions, rickshaws over tourist scams
Fake gladiators with plastic helmets, swords and shields – long a tacky feature of the tourist experience in Rome – are now banned in the city, part of a public decorum drive by the local city officials. After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. As of Thursday (27.11.2015), men who …
The local renaissance twice banned by the government
“I was quite keen on showing it to the public before it is too late. However, it was banned twice in Egypt for its political message,” says artist
Shoukry calls on Europe to support anti-terrorism efforts
Europe should not allow abuse of freedom of expression to incite violence, says Egyptian foreign minister
Shoukry looks to increase cooperation on Europe tour
Egyptian foreign minister begins four day tour of European capitals
Egypt presses Libya on expatriate safety
Libyan prime minister assures Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy of efforts to secure safety for Egyptians in Libya
Egypt welcomes foreign press: Fahmy
Foreign minister ends tour of Europe in the Netherlands amid heavy criticism of press freedoms
Pope visits Roman counterpart
Coptic Pope holds first Rome meeting in 40 years with Catholic counterpart
Syria’s Assad must go, Kerry insists
Kerry officially unveiled $100 million (76 million euros) in additional US humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees
Syria opposition mulls attending Rome summit
The Coalition had announced on Saturday its intention to withdraw from an 11-nation meeting of the Friends of Syria in Rome on Thursday
Pope’s butler goes on trial in ‘Vatileaks’ scandal
Charged with leaking confidential Vatican memos