Author: Athanasios Koutoupas
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Sherif Osman, Rehab Ahmed, Fatma Omar and Shaman Ibrahim win medals at Rio Paralympics
(www.kingfut.com) The 33-year-old broke his own Paralympic and world records on his way to win gold. He lifted 203 kg in the first attempt and 211 kg in his final attempt of the 59 kg competition to win Egypt’s first medal at the 2016 Paralympics, which runs from September 7 to 18. The Egyptian champion…
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Egypt’s first ever solar-generated electricity plant opening this month
On the 25th of September, the plant is set to open and its launch is expected to save up to 600,000 liters of diesel anually, according to CEO Ahmed Zahran. Additionally, it should also aid in avoiding the emission of 1,620 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. The plant, which cost approximately EGP 14m to…
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Seven Network Finally Apologizes for Saying FYROM is Home of Alexander the Great and King Philip II
Following an outpour of major Greek organizations condemning the blunder over the past several weeks, Kerry Stokes AC, Seven Network Chairman, finally responded to the issue in a letter addressed to the Greek Embassy in Australia. “Greece can proudly claim Alexander the Great as one of their own. We apologize. It was not our network’s intention…
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Cypriot Foreign Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh is the Key to the Region
• How was your visit to Egypt last month? It was a very fruitful meeting. I was received by President El-Sisi and the prime minister and we had very friendly, warm talks with the Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. I also visited the Arab League and Secretary-General Ahmed Abou Gheit. Let me say first of all…