Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt is looking to revive its crippled tourism industry by tapping into new markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. During November and December, about 1 million tourists visited Egypt, down 41 percent from 2014 and the lowest number for the peak months since 2005. “The reason for the plummet in tourism […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The Egyptian military has captured a large cache of anti-aircraft weapons delivered by convoys from Sudan and Libya. On Aug. 5, five policemen and four suspected insurgents were killed in a battle on the Matrouh highway, the usual convoy route along the Mediterranean coast. The sources said the insurgents attacked […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt, on the eve of the European season, has reported improved security for tourists in the Sinai Peninsula. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has reported that the European Union determined an improvement in security for its nationals in Sinai. The ministry pointed to a travel alert by Germany that allowed its […]