Egypt discovers warship wreck from Greek Ptolemaic era

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the wreck of a warship from the Ptolemaic period as well as the remains of a Greek funerary area dating back to the beginning of the fourth century BC.

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Actress' decision to quit stage draws fierce backlash from liberals

An Egyptian actress' decision to quit acting and don the hijab has stirred controversy in Egypt, highlighting the widening rift between ultraconservatives and liberals in society.

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How water has become a flashpoint in the Middle East

Al-Monitor reporting shows the increased risks and relevance of water security for Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia; Iran and Iraq; and Israel and Jordan.

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Egypt weighs next steps after Ethiopia completes second filling of Nile Dam

Ethiopia announced the completion of the second filling phase of the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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Egypt to document cinematic heritage

The Egyptian Ministry of Culture’s National Center for Cinema has launched a project to digitize information about major players in the Egyptian film industry over the decades.

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Egypt hopes China can break deadlock in Nile dam dispute

Egypt has turned to China, hoping its leverage will help sway Ethiopia to negotiate on a deal over the dam’s water management.

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Egypt plans to build more nuclear power stations

Egypt is planning to establish new nuclear projects next to the Dabaa nuclear plant under construction on the north coast, as the Egyptian state heads to produce electricity from renewable energies.

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Egyptian city loses mango crop to climate change

Ismailia was long Egypt's mango growing hub, but climate change is quickly destroying the industry.

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Could Israel help Egypt break Nile dam deadlock?

A former diplomat's suggestion for Egypt to appeal to Israel to help break the deadlock over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has sparked controversy in Egypt.

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Egypt, Ethiopia compete to export power to Africa

Egypt's "power" diplomacy with Djibouti, Tanzania and Burundi is meant to counter Ethiopia's plan to expand electricity exports to African countries through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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Intel: Ethiopia says second filling of Nile dam complete

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Cairo releases dozens of detainees

Egypt recently released dozens of activists and journalists who had been in pretrial detention for months in what some say is an effort to polish the Egyptian state’s image before the United States.

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