Heritage

Egyptian real estate developer M squared has extended its title sponsorship of the Saqqara Half Marathon for a third consecutive year, as the event introduces a 21-kilometre distance for the first time. The fifth edition, organized by The TriFactory, is set for Friday, 13 February 2026, expecting around 2,000 runners from over 60 nationalities.

1. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The water level in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has risen by four metres since 2022, endangering its unique alkaline ecology and submerging ancient temples. This development prompted the Bombay High Court to take suo motu notice in late January. Experts attribute the rise to human-made water structures and heavy monsoons.

An old mansion in Cojímar, built in the 1930s, is being saved from decay through a cultural project led by an Italian organization and a Cuban center. The house, which has functioned as a school and office over the decades, will now host activities for local children and artists. Last Sunday, a free children's book was launched, drawing the community with entertainment and art.

24. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Egypt's Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hano delivered 13 maps, 22 documents, and 43 historical agreements to Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty after their restoration by the National Library and Archives. The handover marks the completion of the first and second phases of a restoration project for documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates. These items date back to the Khedivial and Royal eras.