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Floral heritage on show as Egypt opens 92nd Spring Flowers Exhibition

Egypt’s long-running Spring Flowers Exhibition opened its doors on Saturday for the 92nd time, with the event returning to the Agricultural Museum in Giza’s Dokki district for its second year at the new venue.

Egypt denies social media claims of nationwide drug testing plan

Egypt’s Fund for Drug Control and Treatment of Addiction (FDCTA) has denied reports circulating on social media that the government is planning to introduce random drug testing for all citizens.

US embassy in Cairo reaffirms ongoing visa monitoring

The US Embassy in Cairo announced in a post on its official Facebook page on Thursday that US visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued.

Pascha: How Greece keeps Easter traditions alive

Easter, or Pascha in Greek, is one of the most significant and joyous celebrations in Greece, deeply rooted in religious devotion, ancient customs, and rich culinary traditions.

T-shirt weather! Warm days across Egypt into the weekend

Egypt will witness a gradual rise in temperature by two to four degrees across most regions starting Thursday.

Minister orders closure of shops violating street use rules in surprise Heliopolis inspection

Minister of Local Development, Manal Awad, conducted an unannounced inspection late Monday night in Heliopolis, ordering the immediate closure of shops, cafes, and restaurants found to be obstructing pavements and roads, and directing that their utilities be cut off.

Egyptian banks to close for Easter and Sham El-Nessim next week

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Tuesday that all banks across the country will close on Sunday and Monday, 20–21 April, in observance of Easter and the traditional spring festival of Sham El-Nessim.

Hany Ibrahim appointed as acting Secretary-General of Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights

Hany Ibrahim has been appointed the acting secretary-general of the National Council for Human Rights.

PM designates 21 April official paid holiday for Sham El-Nessim

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decree designating Monday, 21 April 2025, as an official paid holiday for employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administrative units, public sector companies, state-owned enterprises, and the private sector in celebration of Sham El-Nessim.

Showers expected Sunday and Monday on northern Egypt

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (ema) reported that showers are expected for Sunday and Monday in Egypt's northern coasts, Nile Delta, Suez Canal cities, and Sinai.

Egypt’s rights council denies dismissal of former secretary-general

The National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) has denied reports that its former Secretary-General, Ambassador Fahmy Fayed, was dismissed from his post, stating instead that he resigned voluntarily.

Egypt raises public transport fares after fuel hike, maintains bread prices

Cairo Governorate announced a 10 percent increase in public and group transport fares across Greater Cairo, while the Ministry of Supply announced keeping subsidized bread prices at their present rate.

Spring ups and downs: Temperatures to drop 8 degrees in Cairo, Nile Delta this week

Temperatures in Egypt's northern parts will drop by as much as eight degrees Celsius but will remain in the upper 30s in the deep south.

El-Sisi and Macron stroll in Khan El-Khalili echoes beyond words

Standing in quiet surprise, watching Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron stroll through the bustling Khan El-Khalili market, Mustafa’s cart—nestled between spice vendors and copper workshops—suddenly found itself in the spotlight.

Cairo University students launch ‘On the Same Line’ campaign to promote disability inclusion

A team of 20 public relations students at Cairo University has launched the "On the Same Line" campaign to champion the inclusion of people with disabilities into society.

Egypt population growth hits record low as family planning services expand

Egypt’s population growth rate has dropped to a new low of 1.34 percent in the first quarter of 2025, announced the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) on Monday.

Warmer days ahead: Temperature set to rise 5-6°C across Egypt starting Sunday

Get ready for a warm-up, Egypt! The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that temperatures will climb 5-6°C into the 30s nationwide starting Sunday.

Egypt's population grows by half a million in five months: CAPMAS

Egypt’s population has reached 107.5 million, increasing by 500,000 over 154 days, according to the state statistics agency CAPMAS on Saturday.

Egypt to implement 'booklet system' in final preparatory exams

Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel-Latif announced that the booklet system will be implemented across all governorates in this year’s final preparatory certificate exams, marking its first nationwide rollout at the middle school level.

El-Sisi performs Eid Al-Fitr prayer in New Cairo

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi performed Eid Al-Fitr prayers on Monday at Al-Mosheer Tantawy Mosque in New Cairo, according to the Egyptian presidency.

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