Tag: Fayoum

EgyptPolitics

Fayoum residents deny sectarian strife

Residents of Saresena deny reports of clashes escalating into attack on church

Basil El-Dabh Basil El-Dabh
The vigil was called for by the MYU because of the string of attacks on Copts and their places of worship over the past two years. (AFP PHOTO)
EgyptPolitics

Mob tears down Christian social centre in Fayoum

Village priest says police did nothing and turned up three hours after…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein
The ancient Qasr Qarun Abdel-Rahman Sherief
Culture

The mysteries of Qarun Lake

The many myths, even if they are fictitious, definitely add extra glamour…

Fady Salah Fady Salah
Train collision
EgyptPolitics

Egypt’s wrecked railways

Minister of transportation may resign

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam
Crowds gather at the scene of a train collision in Fayoum. (PHOTO BY MOHAMED OMAR)
EgyptPolitics

Fatal train crash in Fayoum

Collision raises concerns about the condition of Egypt’s trains

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam
The protesters were demanding contracts and permanent employment. (file photo) Hassan Ibrahim / DNE
EgyptPolitics

Fayoum protesters released

Teachers in Fayoum accused of breaking into the governorate building

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha
The restaurant at Zad Al Mosafer ecolodge, Fayoum Rachel Adams / DNE
Tourism

After the revolution: story of a social enterprise

Abdo Gobeer's commitment to his ecolodge helps create a place of peaceful…

Rachel Adams Rachel Adams
Fossilised whale skeletons, Wadi Al Hittan, Fayoum Governorate Rachel Adams / DNE
Tourism

Fabulous Fayoum: the art of natural history

Relaxing and reflecting in the natural beauty and artistic atmosphere of Lake…

Rachel Adams Rachel Adams