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Repatriation of Egyptian expats continues as 1,981 return from Kuwait
Exceptional flights carrying Egyptian returnees have flown into Cairo, Alexandria, Assiut, Sohag
Sohag residential block quarantined as 11 new Covid-19 cases detected
Egypt’s total cases stand at 6,193 with over 1,500 recoveries
Sohag’s Red Monastery brings ancient history to life with magnificence
Ancient church vividly brings together three eras in one mesmerising example of Egypt’s rich history
Ptolemy IV Philopator’s temple unearthed in Sohag
Moustafa Waziri, Secretary-General of Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated in a press release that some of the temple’s stones were discovered during the excavation for installing the sewage pumps.
Remains of ancient temple unearthed in Sohag after illegal digging by locals
It’s believed to belong to Roman Empire era, says Ashmawy
Relocation of Ptolemaic burial chamber from Sohag to New Administrative Capital faces heavy criticism
The burial chamber belongs to a nobleman called Toutou and his wife who was a musician for goddess Hathor. It was accidentally discovered in April, during a police raid on an illegal excavation site.
Ptolemaic-era tomb of nobleman, his musician wife, accidentally unearthed in Sohag
Extraordinary colours, inscriptions, found on tomb’s walls
Ramses II’s palace discovered near his temple in Sohag
Among the rarest discovered elements were stones used for establishing temple, says mission’s head
Egyptian mosque nominated for world architecture award
Basuna Mosque is located in one of Sohag’s poorest villages
Egyptian police kill five suspected militants in Sohag
In November 2017, President Al-Sisi vowed to restore stability by eradicating terrorism
Nasr signs EGP17.6m cooperation protocol with Misr El Kheir to develop village in Sohag
Project aims to finance integrated development in Sheikh Zein El-Din Village, says Nasr
Minister of Industry inaugurates 5 new factories in Sohag
The total amount of investment is worth EGP 185m
Police disperse protest in Sohag, arrest 17
Demonstrators protested the formation of a sanitary sewer near their village
World Bank allocates $500m for development of Sohag and Qena
Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr inspected the Red Monastery development project in Sohag, which was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with EGP 20m. The project aims to restore and develop the archeological aspects of the monastery, being an important touristic attraction and providing employment for local residents and limited-skill …
Police arrest 20 from Sohag village following protest over recent kidnappings
The protest was dispersed by force, while residents of the village insist they were trying to draw attention to the kidnapping
14 defendants referred to prosecution on charges of attacking Coptic-owned residence in Sohag
Security forces are still present in Al-Naghmeish village, following violent acts against Coptic residents
4 injured, 15 houses damaged as unknown assailants attack Coptic village in Sohag
Four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged when unknown assailants attacked Al-Naghmeish, a Coptic village in Sohag, on Friday, according to Nader Shoukry, editor-in-chief of Copts United news website. The attack started after the Friday prayers in rejection to one of the private residences opening his house to hold Coptic prayers, according to …
Diplomatic convoy’s safe passage across Upper Egypt is clear sign of stability: German ambassador
Germany is providing “political support” to Egypt as it carries out its economic reform programme, says ambassador Julius Georg Luy
German development programme in Egypt targets marginalised provinces: German ambassador
Through the “German Week in Upper Egypt”, the Qena governor aims to establish a German school in his province
‘German Week in Upper Egypt’ kicks off in Luxor
German ambassador will meet several governors to discuss cooperation
Every year the state allocates money to flood relief, but where does it go?
Although the heavy rainfall shouldn’t come as a surprise, the government is always late in its efforts to counter the impact of floods, says MP
Different sectors cooperate to contain crisis caused by heavy rainfall
The parliament, the armed forces, the ministries of housing and water resources are working in parallel to overcome the aftermath of the flooding
35 water stations halted after floods leave Nile with high levels of turbidity
Expert opinions divided regarding reasons for murky water, as officials deny that it has any effect on drinking and tap water
Armed Forces work to lessen impact of floods in Red Sea governorate
Forces provided Ras Gharib residents with 100,000 meals, says army spokesperson
Despite state pledges, floods’ casualties continue
Deaths due to heavy rainfall and flooding have been a yearly phenomenon in Egypt, especially in areas with poor infrastructure
Natural Gas supply project will expand to reach 20 governorates: International Cooperation Minister
In 2014, the World Bank funded the original three-year project for the 11 governorates with $500m and AFD with €70m, and in 2015, the EU supplied a grant worth €68m
Kowla villagers’ lives deteriorate as government builds New Akhmim City
In a recent study, ECESR said about 1,000 people are directly affected by the development process
Upper Egypt will become poorer due to corruption: expert
Corruption creates poverty with Upper Egypt being the most affected
Prisoner allegedly tortured to death in Sohag
Thousands gather in front of Tahta public hospital, forensics team has done post-mortem examination
Housing Ministry, SFD sign protocol to develop 370 homes in Minya and Sohag
The overall objective of the project is to alleviate poverty by providing temporary jobs for youth in the target villages, says Soliman