Author: Athanasios Koutoupas
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Egypt to increase visa fees for incoming tourists by 140%
Tourists will have to pay $60 for their entry visa to Egypt, compared to the previous $25 for single entry and $70 for multiple entry visas, Egyptian airport officials said. They also added that banks and travel and tour agencies have received notifications from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the new price, which will…
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Mostafa el-Abbadi, Champion of Alexandria’s Resurrected Library, Dies at 88
Mostafa A. H. el-Abbadi, a Cambridge-educated historian of Greco-Roman antiquity and the soft-spoken visionary behind the revival of the Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt, died on Feb. 13 in Alexandria. He was 88. His daughter, Dr. Mohga el-Abbadi, said the cause was heart failure. Professor Abbadi’s dream of a new library — a modern…
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Antetokounmpo: ‘Whatever I do, I have Greece behind me’
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a smile on his face the entire weekend at NBA All-Star in New Orleans. From the moment the Bucks’ forward walked into his media availability session on Friday, he was astounded at the reception he received. “This is amazing. I gotta take a picture of this before we start,” Antetokounmpo said as…
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An ancient Egyptian mystery draws tourists to King Ramses II statue
Ancient Egyptians were known for their scientific excellence and genius, especially in the fields of astronomy, sculpture and construction. For instance, the three pyramids are considered among the Seven Wonders of the World. Pharaonic arts and antiquities still hide secrets that no scientists have managed to explain or understand. Every year, a Pharaonic miracle has been happening for 33…