2024-04-22 04:06
First , Chag SameachOn Sunday, scores of right-wing religiously fanatic Jewish Israelis began to flock to East Jerusalem in preparation for the celebration of Passover bringing with them liv… Read More
Blog Directory > Politics Blogs > Government Blogs > Egyptian Chronicles government Blog >
Egyptian Chronicles Blog
egyptianchronicles.blogspot.com
Tags:
ramadan
gaza
ramadan market
egyptian
arabian audio
red heifers
bahr elbaqar school
women
lanterns
advisory opinion
A news blog about Egypt, its news , its politics, its social affairs as well the Middle east issues and affairs.
2024-04-10 02:55
Happy Eid El-Fitr to the dear readers of the Egyptian Chronicles around the globe especially those who are observing. A very special Happy Eid El-Fitr to the people of Gaza, Sudan, Syria a… Read More
2024-04-09 00:38
Today marks the 54th anniversary of the horrifying Israeli bombing of Bahr El-Baqar school in Egypt’s Sharkia governorate where over 40 people were killed including 30 children and ove… Read More
2024-04-01 02:51
We are in the last tenth days of Ramadan and here we are with the video I filmed before the Holy Month would start from El-Sayeda Zeinab Ramadan Market or as Western Muslims prefer to call i… Read More
2024-03-29 04:37
So, I am sharing this new documentary released and produced by Al-Jazeera Documentary “Stern: The Man, the Gang and the State” Directed by Egyptian documentary filmmaker Hossa… Read More
2024-03-21 04:19
“I will shock you, ask me what is the price of this huge red lantern?” The old vendor at Al-Sayeda Zeinab Ramadan Makeshift market told me. “Shock me” I replied… Read More
2024-03-13 02:57
First, Ramadan Kareem Second, I cannot post the usual Ramadan 1001 Arabian Audio Nights as I have done in the past years and there are two genocides taken on Egypt’s borders whether… Read More
2024-03-09 14:32
I do not know how I missed this, but you must watch the official advisory opinion of the League of Arab States “LAS” at the International Court of Justice “ICJ” on Is… Read More
2024-03-09 01:11
Today marks International Women’s Day and the world celebrates it superficially under slogans of “empowerment” and “gender equality” while women suffer all over… Read More
2024-03-07 02:06
This is the first true Egypt-centric post after weeks of covering the Gaza war. “I will continue covering this war, this post is exceptional.” In case you do not know the Centra… Read More
2024-02-24 02:46
This post was originally intended for Valentine’s Day, as a reminder to a world celebrating love that love also exists in Gaza. The idea began as a plan to share a glimpse of Gaza… Read More
2024-02-22 04:25
Watch the official advisory opinion of Egypt at the International Court of Justice “ICJ” on Israeli violations in Palestine on Wednesday at the Hague Egypt’s statement i… Read More
2024-02-10 04:02
On January 31st, Haaretz, an Israeli publication, released an investigative report uncovering how a local ultra-Orthodox Jewish volunteer group exploited the tragedy of the October 7th attac… Read More
2024-02-03 03:59
Many Palestinians, as well as Arabs, have been asking themselves for nearly five days now: where is little Hind Hamada? Hind Hamada is a 6-year-old girl from Gaza.Her mother let her go with… Read More
2024-02-01 02:11
"Do you want to witness a war crime?" asked a Palestinian man to the young aspiring TV journalist seeking a story with a different humane angle in Northern Gaza during a brief truce in late… Read More
2024-01-29 04:00
The Israeli officials are doing what they had been doing best besides killing and occupying other people’s territories, they are spinning the truth and once again the Western media spr… Read More
2024-01-26 02:41
I do not feel that I have the luxury to write another nostalgic post or another political post about the #Jan25 Revolution. Aside from the fact I already believe that the real revolution sta… Read More
2024-01-23 01:47
On Thursday, the news came from Gaza to the world. The Israeli shelling killed Mohamed El-Dora’s brother. Gamal El-Dora said farewell on Friday to his son Ahmed El-Dora who waskilled t… Read More
2024-01-17 01:19
Sunday marked the 100th day since the start of Israel’s bloodiest war on Gaza. Yes, we are on day 103 but it feels like 102 years for Palestinians in Gaza as well as many Arabs across… Read More
2024-01-09 02:20
This post was intended to be published on the first day of the year, but with the numerous events unfolding in Gaza, Sudan, and Egypt, it became challenging to maintain the schedule.
The Pa… Read More
2024-01-07 03:06
Merry Christmas to all those Celebrating Christmas on 7 January eve around the world above them in Egypt and a very Merry Christmas to the Christians celebrating it in Gaza and the Armenian… Read More
2024-01-05 04:39
South Africa has made history by being the first country to bring Israel, a state often criticized for disregarding numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions, to the International… Read More
2024-01-01 04:13
Happy New Year 2024 I am angry and frustrated. I find myself feeling angry and frustrated because I’ve come to realize that this world once again does not really care for us truly a… Read More
2023-12-31 04:25
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Saturday that the border area known as the "Philadelphi Corridor" or as known in Egypt “Salahudin Corridor” between Gaza and E… Read More
2023-12-29 01:35
Can you imagine the terror of escaping a military bombardment in a densely populated city? This was the reality for Joe Jayyab, a young Palestinian content creator once dubbed “Pa… Read More
2023-12-27 04:00
“If Jesus - Peace be upon him - were to be born today, he would be born under the rubble. In Gaza!” Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem… Read More
2023-12-23 02:36
Many people have asked about the recent updates on the Al-Shifa premature babies in Egypt, and I have great news for you: they are okay, safe, and on the road to recovery from the challenges… Read More
2023-12-07 02:21
Describing the current situation involves recounting how I
was focusing to work on this post on what happened to Deir El-Balah, only to
discover that the Israeli army has committed at… Read More
2023-12-05 01:35
"The stage of risking everything to bring you the news is over, and now the survival stage has started," said Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza on Saturday.
“I brought enough n… Read More
2023-12-01 04:33
Since November 24th, a truce brokered by Qatar and Egypt, with support from the U.S., has been held between the Palestinian factions led by Hamas and Israel. Tuesday marked the fifth day of… Read More
2023-11-24 05:37
When I shared the photo of the premature baby lying alone in an incubator, one eye open and the other injured, little did I anticipate that this image, offering a glimpse into the world of t… Read More
2023-11-22 01:05
In the wake of the 2023 Gaza War, a surge of Arab and Palestinian artists took to the internet to express their solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza through their art. This outpouring of… Read More
2023-11-19 02:58
On Saturday, the Patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued a joint statement declaring their total support and solidarity with the Armenian Patriarchate warning against Isra… Read More
2023-11-16 02:50
After 40 days and nights since the commencement of the Israeli war supported by the West in Gaza, it becomes apparent that the objectives were not solely focused on freeing Israeli captives… Read More
2023-11-13 01:35
The people of Gaza have something to say to the world and you must hear them. They are not those fake people of Gaza with fake terrible accents shown on Israel’s official accounts. A… Read More
2023-11-10 22:54
For the second consecutive day, Israeli forces persist in their attacks on Al-Shifa Hospital, with some units reportedly advancing in the North of Gaza. Israeli army uses white phosphorus wh… Read More
2023-11-10 02:24
Once again, we witness a real-time war crime being committed by the Israeli army, and the world seems indifferent, oblivious, and unresponsive. Just a few hours ago, the Israeli occupation… Read More
2023-11-07 22:55
On Monday, it was announced that Egypt managed to evacuate about 152 of its citizens from Gaza for the first time after 30 days since the start of the Israeli war. The news came as videos… Read More
2023-11-02 02:59
Just as news, videos, and photos emerged from Gaza’s Jabalia Refugee Camp, showing a true war crime before our eyes, another piece of news circulated within the realm of human rights d… Read More
2023-10-30 03:15
The story began with the tragic killing of 24-year-old Hadeel Abu Sada in an Israeli airstrike on Jabalia Refugee Camp on October 16. This devastating event occurred on the very day of her w… Read More
2023-10-25 22:09
"And if they ask you about Gaza...
Tell them:
In it, there is a martyr
nursed by a martyr
photographed by a martyr
sent off by a martyr
and prayed for by a martyr"… Read More
2023-10-24 02:13
On Saturday, Zamalek SC faced off against Smouha SC in the Egyptian Premiere. In a powerful act of solidarity with the Palestinian people, the Zamalek players ensured that Palestine was fron… Read More
2023-10-21 03:20
For the past 72 hours, the world's attention shifted away from the ongoing situation in Gaza, marked by countless war crimes against its citizens, including the enduring inhuman siege. … Read More
2023-10-19 01:12
In recent days, I've lost count of the distressing scenes I've witnessed in Gaza—lifeless bodies of children and women.
The countless instances of injured women and children have bec… Read More
2023-10-15 03:22
I'm writing this post early on a Saturday morning, feeling truly exhausted, whether from the demands of news coverage or the emotional toll that the news itself takes on a person. "P.S. I am… Read More
2023-10-12 02:12
Why can't I write anything about the war in Palestine? Because it is so damn big, dangerous and changing to the level that I can say that it is from the events that can change the course of… Read More
2023-10-10 01:42
Two weeks ago, US President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said confidently in a public think tank meeting in Washington that the Middle East is quieter today than it ha… Read More
2023-10-07 02:08
I could not update or write anything on the blog for ten days or something because whenever I started on something, another huge thing happened that needed attention. At the same time, I b… Read More
2023-09-27 20:43
Happy Moulid El-Nabi to all Muslims around the globe! Tonight, nearly one billion and a half Muslims around the world celebrate the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This hol… Read More
2023-09-25 23:04
We are now on the road to the Presidential race, as Egypt’s National Elections Authority “NEA” announced the roadmap for the Egyptian Presidential elections on Monday. Acc… Read More
2023-09-25 15:38
If you are an iPhone user, you probably received a notification in the past few hours that you must update your iOS. In fact, if you have an iPhone, iPad, or iWatch, you must update your OS… Read More
2023-09-22 21:35
There is a lot happening in Egypt and the world right now. On Wednesday, two respectable veteran politicians declared their intention to run for the Egyptian presidency, surprising everyone… Read More
2023-09-17 22:50
Do you remember that Presidential candidate who Mohamed Sadat spoke about several months ago!? Do you remember how he said that this presidential candidate is from a military background an… Read More
2023-09-13 01:56
If you think there is a disaster in Derna, think again. This is not just a disaster, it is a catastrophe. A deluge has wiped out nearly 25% of the city, making the rest uninhabitable. This… Read More
2023-09-12 01:27
Libya Needs Our Prayers, Thoughts, and Aid Storm Daniel hit the eastern parts of Libya on Sunday, bringing heavy rains and flooding. The results were horrifying.The heaviest rainfall occurr… Read More
2023-09-11 02:06
Today, on 9/11, we're kicking off the New Ancient Egyptian Year 6246 as per the Gregorian calendar. It's also the start of the Thout month. The Ancient Egyptian calendar had a close connect… Read More
2023-09-09 23:10
Morocco was hit with a deadly 6.8 degrees earthquake on Friday killing in a few moments 2000 according to the latest death toll officially released by Moroccan State TV. According to scien… Read More
2023-09-08 22:15
Hello and welcome back to the Thursday Rants and Rave Podcast. For some reason, the Thursday Rants and Rave Podcast is back for a second season, inshallah. I hope it will be even better tha… Read More
2023-09-03 02:22
When Egyptian media outlets announced that Alexandria-born billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed had passed away and his funeral was held in London on Friday, I was sceptical at first. Mohamed Al-Fay… Read More
2023-09-01 23:20
In another even more interesting turn of events in Lusaka, five Egyptian and one Zambian detainees in the infamous Gold Gate case, who were formally accused of espionage in less than a week… Read More
2023-08-30 02:34
Kodak Agfa is back to photograph the space and whatever appears in our skies especially in our long summer night. On Tuesday and Wednesday the Earth is having one big Super Blue Moon light… Read More
2023-08-29 18:26
In an unexpected turn of events on Monday, Zambia's Drug
Enforcement Commission (DEC) formally levelled accusations against five
Egyptians and six Zambians, all entangled in the controversy… Read More
2023-08-24 22:20
First of all, Egyptian journalist Karim Asaad who was arrested on Saturday was freed on Sunday. Asaad, a member of the editorial team of the fact-finding platform Matsada2sh in Cai… Read More
2023-08-20 18:30
It is not every day you can see a peacock; thus, I could not waste the opportunity to see that magnificent up and close. As you have known from my post and quick camera tour at the Spring F… Read More
2023-08-19 20:02
There is no doubt that many people in Cairo are now aware of the importance of open-source intelligence (OSINT), at least in the past 72 hours following the unfolding of the private jet that… Read More
2023-08-17 18:51
It's official: Zambia has secured a prominent place among Egypt's most searched words for August and the year 2023 as a whole. Remarkably, this newfound attention has nothing to do with foot… Read More
2023-07-31 23:28
On Monday, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb issued a statement where he expressed his huge welcome to the message he received on Saturday from Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, the di… Read More
2023-07-24 22:24
The Thursday Rant and Rave podcast in Arabic is back with a new season of tales and rants in Arabic. This episode should have been published Friday night, but several issues made me publis… Read More
2023-07-23 00:35
Egypt celebrates the 71st anniversary of the Free Officers Movement on Sunday. I have nothing more to say than what I have said in the past years: that movement proved to be a big failure fo… Read More
2023-07-19 03:13
Happy New Hijri Year to all dears of Egyptian Chronicles around the globe whether Muslims or not.😀Happy New Hijri year 1445 Today is 1 Muharram 1445 Hijri. The Hijri year i… Read More
2023-07-19 02:07
Earlier this Tuesday, Egypt made headlines on social media, but for all the wrong reasons, as usual. Egypt's Musicians Syndicate announced the cancellation of the permit for a concert featur… Read More
2023-07-14 20:23
Historically, the Valley of Ayalon in Palestine, also known as Ajalon, is mentioned in the renowned Amarna letters of ancient Egypt. Specifically, a series of letters were sent by a local ch… Read More
2023-07-09 00:44
Despite the fact that we do not know when they will be held exactly, there have been some interesting updates in the past two weeks that give an indication of how strange and wacky this pres… Read More
2023-07-05 15:43
Usually, the Ministry of Agriculture holds the annual Spring Flowers Fair from March to April. However, this year, the fair was neither held on time nor in its usual location. To the surpri… Read More
2023-06-27 23:19
It is a well-known fact. Eid Al-Fitr is the fish and new clothes for children while Eid Al-Adha is the meat feast. The connection between meat and Eid Al-Adha is clear.Samia Gamal buying a s… Read More
2023-06-27 21:00
I extend my heartfelt wishes for a joyous Eid Adha to all Muslims and people across the globe. May your devotion and sacrifices be blessed abundantly.At this moment, my thoughts are with the… Read More
2023-06-26 17:25
It is not too late to share the list of the Forbes World's Richest Arabs and subsequently the Richest Egyptians. Inshallah, I am planning to make it an annual tradition for Egyptian Chronicl… Read More
2023-06-24 22:24
Last week, the EU organized the seventh Brussels conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”. According to the EU’s official website, this conference is… Read More
2023-06-19 20:36
On Sunday, Al-Wafd Party made an important announcement. Abdel Sanad Yamama, the current leader of the party, has been endorsed by the party's High Committee to run in the upcoming presiden… Read More
2023-06-17 23:43
The Pylos boat tragedy made headlines around the world, especially in Europe. There were protests in Greece in solidarity with the migrants including children who crossed the sea to end up d… Read More
2023-06-13 23:41
Famous Egyptian politician George Ishak (1938-2023) passed away a couple of days ago after a struggle with illness for a couple of weeks. His death is a huge loss for Egypt. Ishak played a… Read More
2023-06-12 00:59
Egypt lost on Sunday its first-ever prima ballerina, Magda Saleh. Many people outside Egypt may be surprised to learn that Egypt has an active national ballet scene that dates back to… Read More
2023-06-07 19:04
The first person to bring up the issue of the upcoming presidential elections in the mainstream media was not former MP Ahmed Tantawy. It was former MP and leader of the Reform and Developm… Read More
2023-06-06 01:07
The identity of the Egyptian policeman who reportedly killed three Israeli soldiers in his pursuit of smugglers has been revealed and confirmed unofficially. His name is Mohamed Salah Ibra… Read More
2023-06-04 18:58
On Saturday morning, an unknown Egyptian policeman killed three Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and injured at least one other. This is what we know for certain. Beyond that, the t… Read More
2023-06-02 00:27
Thursday afternoon Egypt was on a date with one of those Sandstorms that remind Egyptians that there is something called Khamsin storms Egypt is famous for in spring. I was in the street… Read More
2023-05-21 21:54
Earlier Sunday, Arab music fans and subscribers of Spotify and Apple Music found that both music platforms had removed Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf's top hit "Dammi Falastini" (My Blood… Read More
2023-05-19 22:31
Earlier Friday, the Arab leaders as well as their representatives held the 32nd meeting of the Arab summit in Jeddah. To cut things short, nothing is expected to change due to this summit… Read More
2023-05-15 23:21
I never thought I would see an American news website publish such an informative video about the Palestinian Nakba. I recommend that you watch and share this informative short documentary a… Read More
2023-05-13 23:14
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), over 81,000 people have crossed the Sudan-Egypt borders, mainly through the Argeen crossing, with 76,135 of them being Sudanese and 5… Read More
2023-05-09 22:43
Earlier this week, popular Egyptian TV host Amr Adeeb has been wondering on MBC Misr why there is no talk about the upcoming 2024 Presidential elections in Egypt and why there are no preside… Read More
2023-04-26 01:30
The ongoing fight between Sudan’s Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has entered its second week. Here are the latest updates that reveal the struggle of two infamo… Read More
2023-04-22 23:37
Over the past 72 hours, Twitter has been in chaos due to Elon Musk's "4/20" deadline for verified accounts to renew their blue checkmark. Millions of accounts, including prominent figures… Read More
2023-04-21 14:48
Happy Eid to all Muslims and all the people around the globe. Happy Eid to all Muslims whether they started celebrating Eid El-Fitr on Friday or will start celebrating it on Saturday. Yes… Read More
2023-04-20 19:00
Ramadan Karim😀 Welcome to the finale of this year's tale, the Tale of Mando! I hope you've enjoyed this captivating story from the Egyptian state radio's "One Thousand and One Nig… Read More
2023-04-20 03:06
On Wednesday afternoon, as most Egyptians were breaking their fast, a military plane reportedly landed in Cairo carrying the first batch of Egyptian military personnel who returned from Suda… Read More
2023-04-19 19:00
Ramadan Karim😀 As we approach the big finale of Mando's tale, it's important to reflect on the impact this poorly graphic TV series had on Egyptian television. Produced by the Egy… Read More
2023-04-18 19:00
Ramadan Karim😀 You can refresh your memory and see how Mando ended up in his cosmic trip in last night’s episode. Here is tonight's episode, episode no.28 in our tale this Ra… Read More
2023-04-18 00:05
On Monday, Sudan's warlord Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo issued a short statement in English on his official social media accounts, whether on his official Facebook or Twitter account, to the world… Read More
2023-04-17 19:00
Ramadan Karim😀 The Islamic civilization's contribution to the theory of multiverse during its golden age of science in the medieval period is enormous and deserves to be highlighted… Read More
Subscribe to Egyptian Chronicles
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!