Author: Athanasios Koutoupas
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The Aleksandrinke: Slovenians in Egypt
In a previous interview with Daily News Egypt, Slovenian ambassador to Egypt Tanja Miskova told the story of the Slovenians who migrated to Egypt in the 20th century in the face of the myriad of wars that plagued the former Yugoslavian countries at the time. To settle in Alexandria, where many of the migrants started to…
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Greek Day celebrates culture, cuisine of Egypt’s Mediterranean neighbour
Greek culture has had a presence in Egypt for centuries, for as long as Greeks have been living in Egypt, particularly in Alexandria. Geographically, Egypt is close to Greece, and both Mediterranean countries have a lot in common. To mark Greek National Day, the Community Services Association (CSA), in cooperation with the Greek Cultural Center…
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2016 a bright year for Egypt’s gymnasts
Egyptian female gymnasts have recently been making leaps and bounds in the competitive arena. This year, Sherine El-Zeiny won gold at the African Gymnastics Championships in the women’s individual all-around competitions. She is part of the national team. At the same tournament, the national girls’ gymnastics team won in the junior teams’ division. In the…
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Chios named one of the best diving sites in Europe
As the Greek summer approaches, an international distinction gives Chios a well-deserved and much needed boost. One of the most beautiful islands of the Aegean, Chios was a travel destination for the conoisseurs, attracting high-profile tourists. As the homeland of many shipping magnates, and a place blessed with the mastique trees that have been central…