Don't light that cigarette
In the past 20 years, campaigns against cigarette smoking and legal recourse against tobacco companies have surged.But in Egypt, where smoking is a way of life, one presiding judge decided…
Report finds Islamophobia rife in Europe
Further integration efforts need to be stepped upCAIRO: Muslims in Europe are more likely to be stuck in lower paying jobs, live in poorer neighborhoods and have lower school grades…
12th century BC carving may hold the secret of Karnak Temple
CAIRO: Egypt announced Sunday the discovery of a carving dating back to the 12th century BC which could hold the key to valuable information on Karnak Temple, the largest ancient…
Why pay more, if you can pay less?
Traders at the decades-old Balaa used-clothes market are anxious about their futureCAIRO: This is not just any second-hand clothes flea market. It's a market with an edge, attracting film stars,…
Business-savvy farmers boost exports and high-end crops
CAIRO: You just can t be a successful farmer these days in Egypt without having business skills, a fax machine, and a computer. El Shams project, which has introduced all…
Lebanon is making history, potentially
It is easy to get so entangled in the day-to-day dynamics of events in Lebanon that one loses sight of the truly new and potentially historic developments that are taking…
Walid Moallem defends a 'noble peace' with Israel
What positions would Syria take if it entered a dialogue with the United States about Iraq and other Middle East issues? I put that question Thursday to Walid Moallem, Syria's…
Resolving the Middle East's crises needs integrated efforts
The distinct layers of Middle East conflict - Israel-Arab, the future of the Lebanese state, the disintegration of Iraq, the Iranian nuclear program as well as the burden of socio-economic…
A Week of Escalations: The Muslim Brotherhood and the Al Azhar demo
Last week witnessed a dramatic escalation of events between students affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and the security apparatus in Egypt. The week started with an irresponsible and isolated…
How great thou art: A feast for the senses
Some of the top picks selected by The Daily Star EgyptGiven the staggering amount of art on display at the 10th Cairo International Biennale, navigating your way through the dozens…
