A pyramid restoration project in Egypt denounced as “absurd”
The announcement of the restoration of Menkaure’s pyramid has angered archaeologists, who have denounced the project as "absurd."…
Evidence found from royal tombs of First Dynasty of Ancient Egypt suggests no ritual human sacrifice
Tombs next to the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith from the first dynasty of Ancient Egypt challenge the idea that human sacrifice was part of the royal burials during that period. The discoveries fuel speculation the queen was the first pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Traces of wine in perfectly sealed 5,000-year-old jars were also found.…
Egypt resumes daylight saving time, seven years later
After seven years without applying it, Egypt announced it would resume daylight saving time this year. Officials hope to save energy, and collect foreign reserves from natural gas exports.…
Egypt government wants to temporarily lift tax on imports of some cars
The government of Egypt agreed on a bill that would allow oversea Egyptians tp import cars without tax in the territory. In return, the country will collect some foreign reserves for five years.…
Egypt will control the price of unsubsidized bread for 3 months
In the context of food price increases, Egypt will control the price of bread to limit inflation on a particularly essential food commodity for Egyptians.…
The controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile started generating power
Ethiopia's dam on the Blue Nile was inaugurated on Sunday while Egypt strongly disagrees with the project.…
World news digest of February 10, 2022
Some news around the world that didn't make global headlines on February 10, 2022…
President of Egypt wants to increase the price of bread
President of Egypt wants to increase the price of subsidized bread. A sensitive topic as bread is a central piece of the Egyptian diet.…
Egypt will use plastic banknotes by November 2021
Egypt will start releasing banknotes made of polymer in November. Plastic banknotes are considered more challenging to forge and have a longer lifespan.…
Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan can’t agree on Nile dam
Disagreements on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia are still unresolved. Egypt feels vulnerable, Sudan gets a tougher approach, Ethiopia rejects colonial-era treaties. And the reservoir are soon going to be filled for the 2nd year without an agreement.…