President Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi officially inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on 1 November 2025…
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Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Mahrous, known by his nickname Kabonga, has secured three Guinness World Records…
In a brazen heist, thieves stole a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope from a Cairo museum, only to melt it down for $3,700. A museum employee facilitated the theft, passing the priceless artifact to a middleman. Though suspects are arrested, the loss is irreparable.
The historic Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt, is at the heart of a growing ecclesiastical dispute that could strain Greece-Egypt relations. Greece’s General Secretary of Religious Affairs, Giorgos Kalantzis, arrived in Cairo yesterday to mediate between Abbot Archbishop Damian and dissenting monks. Following an emergency meeting at Athens’ Maximos Mansion, fears mount that the monastery could face a schism similar to Mount Athos’ Esfigmenou Monastery. With the monastery closed to pilgrims and Egyptian authorities pressing for a resolution, the next 24 hours are critical for finding a compromise to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site and bilateral ties.
Greece has described Egypt’s diplomatic response to its recent maritime spatial planning initiative as “expected,”…
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis touched down in Cairo today, leading a delegation from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, and Culture to tackle the future of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai. With the goal of securing an out-of-court deal, Greece seeks to lock in Egypt’s promise to preserve the monastery’s historic ownership. Back home, opposition voices, including Syriza’s Sokratis Famellos, demand a broader parliamentary mission, while PASOK’s Nikos Androulakis gears up for his own visit to Egypt this Friday. The talks signal a crucial step for the revered UNESCO site.
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis visited Cairo to meet Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelaty, discussing the status of the Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine amid concerns over an Egyptian court ruling that could transform the site into a tourist museum.
Egypt’s nationalization of lands surrounding St. Catherine’s Monastery, the world’s oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the Sinai Desert, has sparked outrage in Greece and concern among Orthodox leaders
Greek fencer Despina Georgiadou won the gold medal at the Women’s Sabre Fencing World Cup in Cairo on March 29, 2025. Representing Panathinaikos, she staged a dramatic 15-14 comeback against France’s Sara Noutcha, securing a major victory for Greek fencing with a critical final strike.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages during his opening statement at the 10th Greece-Egypt-Cyprus Trilateral Summit in Cairo. Highlighting the importance of regional cooperation, Mitsotakis emphasized the role of Egypt in addressing crises like Libya and the need for a stable Middle East to prevent further instability. He also met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss mutual concerns and strengthen bilateral ties.
Cairo will host a trilateral summit in early January 2025 between Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, focusing on energy security, regional stability, and the evolving situation in Libya. The leaders will also discuss the Greece-Egypt electricity grid connection (GREGY) as a key step in linking North African and European energy networks.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will accompany European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on…
In the final with the 25m pistol, she faced the German world title holder Anna…
The bilateral policy and economic cooperation between Greece and Egypt, along with their common vision…
Turkey will not allow the suffering of Palestinians to continue, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan…
Under strong security measures, the Peace Summit in Cairo began at 12:00 noon and focussed…
Flight data analysis has revealed that Athens has secured a coveted position among the Top 10 most sought-after city destinations for the upcoming summer season of 2023.
Greek Australian glamazon Mary Vitinaros graces the cover of Greece’s HELLO! Beauty new pop issue…
Alexandra Palaiologou wanted to take a break from her professional obligations and devote some time…
Greece’s Anna Korakaki won a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at…
Turkey “yet again completely distorts reality, in order to support its unilateral and baseless accusations,”…
Yesterday’s signing in Cairo of a Protocol between General Konstantinos Floros and his Egyptian counterpart…
Dr. Khaled Raouf discusses his translation work in Greek literature, its promotion in the Arab…
Egyptian authorities are shedding light on the circumstances of the murder of the Greek journalist…
The day started festive, cheerful and full of youthful energy and the spark of the…
“Profoundly saddened by the tragic news of the bus accident in Egypt,” the Greek foreign…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa,…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Cairo for an official visit to Egypt on Monday.…
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to make an official to Egypt today, Monday…
Foreign Minister Niko Dendias was warmly welcomed by his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo…
