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Azerbaijan marks Independence Day in Cairo

Azerbaijan celebrated its 107th Independence Day in Cairo on 27 May, using the occasion to spotlight its rich history of friendship and deepening political, economic, and technological cooperation with Egypt.

Turkish embassy celebrates Youth Day in Cairo with sport, call for closer ties

The Turkish embassy in Cairo marked Turkey’s Youth and Sports Day on 19 May with an upbeat gathering that mixed games, diplomacy, and a quiet pitch for closer Egyptian-Turkish ties through sport and youth exchange.

Cameroon celebrates 53rd National Day with Egyptian officials in Cairo

Cameroon celebrated its 53rd National Day in Cairo on Tuesday, hosted by Ambassador Mohamadou Labarang, Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps.

Russian embassy in Cairo marks 80th Victory Day

The Russian embassy in Cairo commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory Day with cultural ceremonies and a public marathon, honouring World War II veterans and reinforcing Russian-Egyptian ties through shared remembrance.

Korean Culture Caravan spotlights language and tradition in visit to Port Said

The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in Egypt brought its travelling cultural caravan to Port Said this week, offering residents a hands-on introduction to Korean traditions, language and family customs.

Japanese KUSANONE project establishes water purification stations at Egypt's El-Ayyat

A project funded by a Japanese KUSANONE grant of approximately $60,000 and implemented by the Future Girls Association for Society Development has established two water purification stations and provided four water delivery tricycles in El-Ayyat, Giza Governorate.

Michelangelo Pistoletto to bring landmark installation to Pyramids for Forever Is Now 2025

Renowned Italian artist and Arte Povera pioneer Michelangelo Pistoletto will headline the fifth edition of Forever Is Now, Egypt’s leading international contemporary art exhibition held against the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza.

South Korea, Egypt celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties with cultural showcase in Cairo

Landmark symposium and performance at the American University in Cairo launch Asia-Africa arts alliance and highlight growing strategic partnership.

Australia governor-general visits Egypt marking 75 years of diplomatic relations

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn visited Egypt for the first time on 26 and 27 April to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Egypt ambassador to US attends Coptic Easter celebrations in Maryland

Egypt’s ambassador to the United States, Moataz Zahran, and a high-level delegation joined the celebration of Easter Liturgy at the St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington DC on Holy Saturday.

Egypt commemorates Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on International Day of Human Space Flight

Egypt paid tribute to Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space, with a series of events in Cairo and Alexandria on 12 April to mark the International Day of Human Space Flight.

US embassy celebrates 10 years of Maker Faire Cairo

The US Embassy in Cairo celebrated the 10th anniversary of Maker Faire Cairo on Friday, highlighting a decade of innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural collaboration between Egypt and the United States.

Greek embassy in Cairo celebrates National Day

The Greek Embassy in Cairo hosted a reception on Tuesday evening to mark Greece’s National Day. The event highlighted enduring ties between Greece and Egypt amid growing regional cooperation on energy, migration, and security.

Rwanda marks 31st genocide anniversary in Egypt

The Embassy of Rwanda in Egypt hosted a solemn commemoration on Monday to mark the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, Kwibuka 31, uniting diplomats, religious leaders, and Rwandan community members to honour over one million lives lost and reflect on Rwanda’s journey of resilience.

Czech UNESCO tangible and intangible heritage exhibited in Cairo

The Treasures of Czechia exhibition, along with its accompanying program showcasing Czech UNESCO tangible and intangible heritage, highlights the shared commitment of both Czechia and Egypt to preserving and celebrating cultural heritage.

Russian children make Ramadan lanterns in Cairo

The Egyptian-Russian Friendship Association and the Russian House in Cairo organized a cultural workshop for children from both countries to learn about and create traditional Ramadan lanterns, fostering cross-cultural understanding and friendship.

Australian embassy marks Women’s Day with a panel on gender equality

The Australian embassy in Cairo hosted a Ramadan Iftar to celebrate International Women’s Day and Egyptian Women’s Day. The event featured a panel discussion of prominent Egyptian women who emphasized the importance of empowering the next generation of young women and girls as catalysts for lasting change.

Egyptian-Russian tribute to iconic women on International Women’s Day

The Russian Cultural Centre in Cairo celebrated International Women’s Day with an event that included a photo exhibition and youth presentations on iconic Egyptian and Russian female figures.

Egypt celebrates Mexican literature through translation competition 3rd edition

The Mexican embassy in Egypt has unveiled the third edition of its translation competition into Arabic in collaboration with the Egyptian National Centre for Translation under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture.

Science, She Says! celebrates women in science, global collaboration

The Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo hosted the third edition of the “Science, She Says!” event to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS).

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