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100 volunteers participate in cleaning Alexandria's Saraya public beach

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 08:51 GMT

The activities included cleaning the seabed from solid and plastic waste, with the participation of 20 divers from the community initiatives team and volunteer divers.

Egypt approves €250M loan for Alexandria metro project

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 04:36 GMT

The project aims to enhance transportation in Egypt, and in light of the implementation of the urban transport plan in Alexandria Governorate, the project will work to improve the level of line service and provide an effective and comprehensive means of transportation in the governorate.

Egyptian president endorses €250M funding by AFD to Abou Kir Metro in Alexandria

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 01:50 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi ratified Wednesday the agreement between Egypt and the French Development Agency (AFD) on financing the establishment of Abou Kir Metro in Alexandria.

6 killed, 5 injured as building collapses in Egypt’s Alexandria

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 01:04 GMT

The death toll was announced after the end of the search operations carried out by the civil protection units following the collapse of the four-story building.

In pics: Get to know Alexandria's historical Prophet Daniel St.

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 12:02 GMT

The Prophet Daniel Street is one of the most important historical streets in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, and serces as a complex for places of worship for the three religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Sokhna, Dekheila ports to generate $5 in revenues

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 - 08:40 GMT

Direct foreign investments in the project to develop the ports of Sokhna and Dekheila are estimated at $1.6 billion, while direct revenues are expected at $5 billion, according to Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir.

In Pics: Luxurious Talgo trains operate from Cairo to Upper Egypt

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 06:06 GMT

The train operates daily- except on Saturdays- at 2 pm from Cairo to Alexandria, and at 5.55 am from Alexandria to Cairo. On Fridays, a special train runs from Alexandria to Cairo at 9 am.

Policeman killed while pursuing 3 dangerous criminals in Alexandria

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 - 04:51 GMT

A policeman was killed while chasing three dangerous criminals involved in drug trafficking in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, Friday.

Photos: Eastern Alexandria hit by heavy rain; rainwater pools being removed

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 - 09:07 GMT

Alexandria is currently witnessing the annual Greater Faida Storm, which is known for heavy rains and runs for around a week starting 13 January.

Egypt rehabilitates 6 slum areas dwelled by 500K citizens in Alexandria

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 - 04:52 GMT

The progress rates range between 95 and 98 percent.

Photos: Moderate rains pour over Alex with start of Christmas storm

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 - 09:22 GMT

Moderate rains poured over Alexandria on Thursday with impeding traffic movement, while shipping and loading operations at the harbors went on normally and regularly.

Egypt's Hisham Kharma to perform two concerts in Cairo & Alexandria in January, 2023

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 - 10:40 GMT

Egypt's Hisham Kharma to perform two concerts in Cairo and Alexandria in January, 2023

Bad weather hits Alexandria, governorate warns citizens against driving in rainy time

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 - 01:00 GMT

The bad weather is expected to last until Saturday.

Photos: Alexandria sees moderate rain, decline in temperature

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 - 09:29 GMT

Alexandria saw moderate rain in many areas and decline in temperatures last night as the Mediterranean governorate is currently witnessing unstable weather conditions.

President Sisi witnesses inauguration of Al Tameer Axis in Alexandria

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 09:08 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday witnessed the inauguration of Admiral Fouad Abou Zikry Axis (formerly known as El Tameer Axis) which extends for 35 km from its intersection with Cairo-Alexandria road until Sidi Krir-Borg el Arab Airport road with nine lanes in each direction.

Egypt's planned New Abou Qir City to be situated on artificial island in Mediterranean

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 - 04:29 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi held Tuesday a meeting with a number of officials on the planned New Abou Qir City.

German Meko A-200 frigate 'Al Aziz' arrives in Alexandria to join Egyptian Navy

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 02:30 GMT

The frigate is one of four, and was built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems at SBN shipyard.

EIB approves 705 million Euros financing sustainable transport, including trams in Alexandria

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 07:57 GMT

As part of the financing, a total of 705 million euros are directed to sustainable transport, including the financing of trams in Alexandria.

In Pics: Alexandria governorate witnesses moderate rains in several areas

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 09:08 GMT

Alexandria governorate witnessed moderate rains in several separate areas on Monday.

French Cultural Center in Alexandria to hold ‘From Coptic to Hieroglyphics’ lecture on Oct. 23

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 02:28 GMT

The lecture will be held in the Seminars Hall of the French Cultural Center in the French language, accompanied by simultaneous translation into Arabic.

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