Mediterranean Sea

Egypt establishes warning systems in Mediterranean Sea in bid to combat sea rise

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 10:23 GMT

The negative impact of climatic changes and the rise in sea level represent a major challenge for a large number of countries in the world, especially on the coastal areas of the delta, which are characterized by low levels, and thus exposes these areas to drowning in sea water.

Egypt, South Sudan sign cooperation deal in river transport

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 09:45 GMT

The signing took place during the first ministerial meeting on the preparation of feasibility studies of the second phase of the Vic-Med Project, aimed at linking Lake Victoria with the Mediterranean through a maritime route.

Sisi ratifies study to construct land route between Egypt, Chad through Sudan: Minister

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 08:03 GMT

He added that an Egyptian-Sudanese committee has been formed to survey the land and determine the land route of the road, to reach the rest of the West African countries.

Egypt, US naval forces conduct joint drills in Mediterranean Sea

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 - 05:05 GMT

Egyptian and US naval forces have conducted the "SOF-10" maritime training within the domain of the Northern Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea.

Why will Alexandria remain first to-go resort for Egyptian vacationers?

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 - 01:58 GMT

The Mediterranean city of Alexandria is the first resort for Egyptians who want to spend the summer vacation.

Sisi briefed on Coastal Development and Protection Projects in North Coast Cities

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 03:54 GMT

President Sisi stressed the need to audit the studies concerned with the phenomenon of erosion and coastal erosion, in order to maintain the safety of coastal urban communities and preserve investments there, Rady continued.

Thonis-Heracleion: An ancient Egyptian city that sank under water

Sun, 29 May 2022 - 11:27 GMT

The lost city of Thonis-Heracleion in ancient Egypt is one of the greatest submerged discoveries ever.

Wreck of 1,600-year-old Roman ship found in Spain

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 - 12:22 GMT

The wreck of a Romanian cargo ship, known as Ses Fontanelles, has been found off one of Mallorca's busiest beaches, Spanish newspaper The Guardian reported.

Egypt receives its tourists with roses, souvenirs

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 02:05 GMT

On August 1, the office of the General Egyptian Authority for Tourism Promotion in Luxor received the first charter flights coming from France to Luxor.

Egypt aims to revitalize yacht tourism

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 - 01:46 GMT

Egypt's beaches that extend along the coasts of the Red Sea and the Mediterranean make it an attractive spot for yacht tourism.

Egyptian, French naval forces do exercises in the Mediterranean

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 - 08:40 GMT

The naval maneuvers included an air defense exercise, tactical exercises for the use of armed forces with naval units, and electronic warfare exercises.

Turkey extends seismic survey work in disputed Mediterranean area to November 29

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 - 01:27 GMT

The row erupted in August when Turkey sent Oruc Reis into waters also claimed by Greece and Cyprus.

Egypt, Greece to sign deal on maritime demarcation in the Mediterranean Sea

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 - 04:45 GMT

“We are close, very close,” to a deal,” said ambassador of Greece to Egypt Nikoaos Garilidis.

Egypt's Naval Forces seize illegal drugs in southern coast

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 - 10:53 GMT

Naval forces succeeded Sunday in thwarting an attempt to smuggle a large amount of bhang via the country's northern coast.

Egypt free from coronavirus: WHO

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 - 01:04 GMT

The new strain claimed lives of 26 people in China while more than 800 people infected with the virus.

Turkey’s interference in region encourages terrorism: Dar al-Ifta

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 - 06:12 GMT

Turkey’s ambition increases chaos and incites violence in the region's war-stricken countries, said Dar al- Ifta's observatory.

Egypt talks Turkey’s intervention in Libya with US, EU ambassadors

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 - 06:04 GMT

Foreign Minister Aide Moataz Zahran and other Egyptian officials met with US ambassador to Egypt Jonathan Cohen and a number of European ambassadors.

Egypt's naval forces go on amphibious exercises in the Mediterranean

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 05:25 GMT

Another group of thunderbolts and parachuting forces, along with forces of the Northern Military Region in Alexandria took part in the maneuvers.

Egypt highlights Turkish threats to region

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 - 09:33 GMT

The Egyptian mission stressed the importance of reaching a political solution that paves the way for the return of security and stability in Libya.

Rainy, unstable start for 2020’s weather in Egypt

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 - 09:30 GMT

Low and medium clouds are expected to multiply in the north of the country, accompanied by heavy rain on the northern coasts, and areas near the sea, as the southwestern winds turn to the north.

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