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Egyptians celebrate New Year at home as coronavirus cases spike
Egypt has witnessed a sudden spike in virus infections in recent weeks. It reported 1,418 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, raising the total to 138,062
78% of Egyptians optimistic about 2021: Public opinion research
The survey focused on expectations for the new year, 2021, particularly as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues.
Egypt cancels New Year celebrations due to COVID-19
Discos and nightclubs will continue to be closed until further notice, as well as, weddings, events, or gatherings in closed places
Santa asks: have you been a good boy last year?!
Meow Tours: an initiative aiming to raise awareness of animal rights in Egypt
Terror attacks hit Manchester, Tokyo in New Year’s Eve
Three people stabbed in Manchester, nine were injured in Tokyo
Sherine Abdel Wahab,Saber Rebai to shine at News Year’s evening concert
New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated, long-awaited nights for people to celebrate and welcome the new year with their beloved ones. This year, one of Cairo’s largest parties is to take place over the magical scenic Nile for the audience to sway with the rhythms and swing to the magical voices of …
Prosecution to investigate New Year’s Eve killing of 2 Coptic men outside liquor store
The General Prosecution will investigate the killing of two Coptic men as they were sitting in front of a liquor store, which is own by a common friend of the victims, according to state-owned media. According to eyewitnesses, a tuk-tuk drove near the store and masked men fired at the now-deceased men. One of the …
Tickets for New Year’s Eve celebrations range from EGP 400-15,000
Ticket prices increased by 40% due to flotation and rising prices of services
Happy New Year
Some may disagree with the title of this article, whether they think I mean the past year or the new one. In fact, I am talking about both years. As one of the people from the film industry, I can say they are indeed two happy years, not just one. A quick tour of Egyptian cinema …
In Cartoon: Russian News Year Celebration
In Pictures: Egypt celebrates New Year with joy and spirituality
While the rest of the world celebrated the New Year with copious amounts of fireworks, Egypt chose to welcome 2016 in a different fashion. From church masses, to hiking trips in the wilderness, and Santa-themed marathons; the country was truly a beacon of joy during the year’s very first hours. A group of young …
Why we should all get to know the ‘Novy God’
‘Novy God,’ the celebration of the Russian New Year, is often mistaken for Christmas. But a new initiative invites people to really get to know what’s behind the holiday and its traditions.
Hamas bans New Year’s celebrations in Gaza
New Year’s Eve festivities have been banned by Hamas, the de-facto rulers of the Gaza Strip. The Islamist group says the celebrations were “incompatible” with Islam.
Turkey detains two ‘Islamic State’ militants planning New Year attacks in Ankara
The two men were thought to have been preparing an attack on Kizilay square, where people usually gather for New Year celebrations. Police have seized suicide vests in the raids.
Foreign journalists between caution and refusal to visit Egypt
“If I were planning a vacation, Egypt would not be on my list,” says Nigerian journalist
Happy New Year
2014 is only one week old and so far it has not delivered on the implicit promise that a new year supposedly holds.
The New Year
On New Year’s Day, the Dar al-Ifta’ al-Misriyyah declared that 13 January would be the anniversary of the Prophet’s birthday in Egypt. It seems awfully fitting that at the dawn of 2014, this official government body would be in the fortuitous position of making that declaration – particularly as it means that the Prophet’s birthday …
Happy New Year
From all of us at the Daily News Egypt we wish you a very happy 2014.
One death following clashes outside church on New Year’s Eve
Maspero Union holds security forces and health ministry responsible for young man’s death
Minor clashes on New Year’s Eve
Anti Coup Alliance to refrain from protesting near churches
Coptic Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Parliament 2013: What to expect?
The constitutional fiasco is finally over; leaving the burden of dealing with its consequences and the political chaos this constitution is likely to produce on the shoulders of the opposition. In an attempt to face the Muslim Brotherhood’s ever growing hunger for power, the opposition has decided to further consolidate its unified front and prepare …
Editor’s letter: Egyptian naive hopes for 2013
For some reason, towards the end of every year I feel emotionally detached from the many wishes and hopes of a happy New Year. I always wonder what difference it would make waking up the following day in a year that has a different digit to the right. However, I still like these good wishes …
Happy New Year, Infidels!
Egypt is about to face an economic nuclear winter
On hope and gratitude in 2013: the rock and the tide
I am not particularly enthusiastic about New Year’s Eve. My favourite in the last decade was in 2007/8; my wife and I watched a movie, and fell asleep at 11pm. That is usually the extent of my excitement on this night. But it seems that a lot of my dear friends take this evening rather seriously, …
A Year in Egypt’s Search: Google’s Top Searches of 2012
Port Said Incident, Tawfiq Okasha and Nader Bakar top the 2012 trending list for search queries
Most read columns in 2012
Daily News Egypt would like to thank contributors to the Commentary page who provided us and our readers with insight, analysis, hope and in some cases laughter to pull us through the stressful times
Daily News Egypt picks 10 In-Focus features
Ten of our best features in 2012
Egypt: A year in review
A generation that refuses autocracy under any pretense has finally been born in Egypt.
Art & Culture: a year in review (part 1)
Egypt’s Art&Culture scene flourished in 2012. From music, contemporary dance to photography, festivals and exhibitions of paintings, the underground scene grew exponentially.
Many artists quote the revolution as their inspiration and controversial subject matters were seen more than ever before. Artists in Egypt have become more outspoken and the diversity in their work made for a vibrant, surprising and entertaining year. Here are some of our highlights of 2012.