ANKARA (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the U.S. would lift sanctions on Turkey that were imposed...

As Muslims celebrate the beginning of the Hijri year 1448, they remember one of the most important events in Islamic history: the Hijra, or the...

This month, Egypt’s cultural scene is getting a real boost with a wide selection of international films coming to audiences...

For one special night, El Samer Theatre in Agouza turned into more than just a performance venue. It became a space for reflection and...

At the Greek Cultural Centre this week, the story of Egypt’s Greek community is being told through a fresh and...

No Ebola virus cases have been detected in Egypt, as authorities stepped up precautionary measures following reports of infections in the Democratic Republic of...

By Youssra el-Sharkawy The film industry and television are powerful tools for the achievement of any nation's soft power objectives and Egypt is no exception in this regard. The...

By Youssra el-Shrakawy When the movie Oreed Halan (I Want a Solution), starring Faten Hamama, premiered in 1975, it had a major impact on the public opinion in Egypt, having addressed what...

Losing a loved one leaves a wound that cannot easily heal. It can take one years to get over such...

In the dusty courtyard of a youth centre in an Upper Egyptian village, children sit in uneven rows on the ground. An elderly...