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An international organization that promotes the use of agricultural biotechnology ranked Egypt third in terms of the commercialization of genetically modified crops in Africa, in its 2012 annual...
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Just LOVE genetically modified food myself. Loved it when I started to grow another set of ears and having 6 toes isn't really so much of a problem especially if you wear sandals.
Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry is considering a ban on the sale of alcohol in airport duty-free stores after it received complaints that it goes against the country's Islamic principles, ministry...
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Seems like that final nail in the coffin is pending as a ban on alcohol is going to make it harder and harder and more difficult for tourists who want a fun holiday vacation to make Egypt their...
Zamalek, Boulak, Saqqara, Khan al-Khalili are landmarks that date back centuries. A look at the stories behind the names of Egypt's towns and famous markets.
Some of the names we use today for our...
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Boulak is phenomenal and super interesting. Nearly started a riot when I attempted to take a photo of a donkey carrying this enormous wagon of oranges. For whatever reason it was interpreted...
Sugar addiction: The risk of having more than just a 'sweet tooth'.
Indulging in sweets and desserts is a real treat for people of all ages and genders; it lifts spirits and boosts the mood like no...
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I hardly think Egyptians are alone in the world with this problem. In Trinidad, and I can't remember specific numbers, an alarmingly high percentage of the population suffers diabetes. I also hazzard...
Rioting erupts in Cairo after a court verdict acquits seven security officials in the infamous Port Said football disaster, Ahly's hardcore football fans vow to retaliate if their demands are not...
Last week a new committee for the betterment of all and sundry saw the light of day. The founders announced it is high time that some pressing concerns in society are addressed, and they formulated a...
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High time! I think the size of the force should be doubled if not tripled and I would also advocate that those good souls who devote their lives to being a V&V work 24/7. Street patrols are needed in...
Petitions calling for return to military rule hits 100, says justice spokesperson.
Ahmed Roshdi Salam, a Justice Ministry spokesperson, said he had received more than 100 petitions calling for...
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My problem with the giving of aid, and I realize this is going to sound really hard - but - it makes no sense to give when you can't afford it. You give when you have a surplus but not when you're...
Harlem Shake in front of Muslim Brotherhood HQ in Cairo
Egyptians motivated by 'boredom' dance Harlem Shake in front of Islamist group's headquarters in Moqattam, Cairo.
Dozens of young men and...
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I think this is brilliant :up the more people hold their leaders and religion up to ridicule, the more accountable they will have to be to the population at large when those in power realise that...
Nearly eight months since President Mohamed Morsi assumed office last June and the nation seems to be far away from an economic and political recovery.
A fuel crisis has taken its toll on Egyptians...
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Well if it is coming down to Black Market supply and demand for US dollars - I'll sell you ONE US dollar for TWO dollars Canadian ;) :) :)
Seriously though the rise of Black Markets are a definite...
As the country’s economic crisis continues to administer its blistering effects on businesses and consumers, industry insiders and experts are saying the country still has yet to bear the brunt of an...
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In the last 2 weeks the price of gas in this area (I'm back in the USA pending I return home to Canada after my holiday) has gone up by 50 cents a gallon. That is a pretty substantial increase and I...
Breast Cancer Foundation overcomes taboos by reaching Egyptian women at schools.
In a country where word of mouth and speaking directly your audience is the best way to convey a message, The Breast...
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Interesting article. Be wonderful if portable mammogram screening units were able to travel to all the villages offering free mammograms. Wonder how many of the women would actually come for one
It is wintertime in Egypt and a Nile cruise to Aswan and Luxor is by far the best getaway destination for your winter break. There are a few options to get there: First, you can enjoy a cruise from...
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This report is nicely written from a tourist point of view and describes the journey as far as the Esna lock quite well. I have done this cruise many times and to be honest it is one of the best ways...
What’s the first thing that comes to your head when you hear the word Bedouin? For many of us, it is a fairly predictable variation on hospitality, nomadic lifestyle, tradition and camels.
Police arrest yet another group of minors Friday, as protests and street clashes again swept across Cairo and its surrounding governorates. Among the latest minors to be arrested and locked up...
Separate cars for women on trains starting Wednesday
Egypt Independent
Tue, 05/02/2013 - 16:03
Camille Lepage
The Egyptian Railways Authority is set to enforce women’s-only train cars on several...
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Given the parameters of Egyptian society I hope having separate cars does give Egyptian women a sense of security where they can momentarily let their guard down against the boorish men they must...
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