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Edward Finkelstein

Edward Finkelstein

From Athens, Edward Finkelstein covers current events in Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, and Sudan. He has over 15 years of experience reporting on these countries

 

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A consulate turned outpost: France’s gamble in Israel

Palestine

A consulate turned outpost: France’s gamble in Israel

France’s latest provocation came not in Paris but in Jerusalem. After moving toward recognition of a Palestinian state, Paris dispatched its consul in the city to hand-deliver a formal letter of recognition to Mahmoud Abbas. 

Egypt’s population hits 108 million

Egypt

Egypt’s population hits 108 million

Egypt’s population hit 108 million, according to figures released by the state-owned Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).

Gaza media under scrutiny for alleged Hamas ties

Gaza

Gaza media under scrutiny for alleged Hamas ties

Israeli officials have reiterated claims that a significant number of journalists working in the Gaza Strip are either members of Hamas and other Islamist organizations, or maintain close collaboration with them. 

Moscow condemns Israel, forgets about Ukraine

Israel

Moscow condemns Israel, forgets about Ukraine

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned Israel’s plan to expand its military operations in the Gaza Strip, claiming such actions would worsen what it called an already dire humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave.

Grand Egyptian museum to open on November 1

Egypt

Grand Egyptian museum to open on November 1

Egypt has officially announced that the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will open its doors to the public on November 1. Located near the iconic pyramids of Giza in Cairo, the billion-dollar museum is poised to become a global cultural landmark.

All ego, no influence: Macron’s fall from power

Palestine

All ego, no influence: Macron’s fall from power

France will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel macron said on Thursday, adding that he hoped it would help bring peace to the region.

Egypt steps up global mining ambitions with major agreements

Egypt

Egypt steps up global mining ambitions with major agreements

In a bold stride to reshape its position on the global mining map, Egypt has inked two significant agreements with leading international mining firms—part of a broader strategy to unlock the nation’s mineral wealth and diversify its economy beyond traditional sectors.

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