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Woman buys McDonald's in Egypt but price of meal leaves her gobsmacked
McDonalds
Suzanna was gobsmacked when she ordered a McDonald's in Egypt. She admitted the cost of the meal left her taken aback as it can be very different when you're abroad
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Heartbroken mother facing new obstacle in four year battle to get two abducted kids back
Egypt
The courts in Egypt have ruled that the Mandy Kelly's sons were taken by their father illegally while the family were on holiday in his native country four years ago
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Mysterious deaths all trace back to contact with Tutankhamun's tomb
Egypt
As the anniversary of Tutankhamun's tomb unveiling approaches, we examine the mysterious deaths and misfortunes that befell those connected to the discovery
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Helen McEntee to travel to Egypt and Jordan this week for series of bilateral engagements
Helen McEntee
The Minister will also undertake a visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza
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Irish mum vents anger after eight trips to Egypt to try to find abducted children
Egypt
Mandy Kelly has not seen or heard from her young sons since they were snatched by their father while on holiday in Cairo in March, 2022
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Egypt coach crash: Two people killed and over 30 injured after bus and truck collide
Egypt
The Department of Foreign Affairs has been contacted for comment after it emerged tourists were on board the coach when it crashed
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Bible bombshell as previously unexplored area reveals evidence of huge battle
Egypt
Researchers have discovered evidence which suggests one of the great Biblical kings was defeated by a huge Egyptian army as the mysterious 'Area X' is explored
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Remains of 'priest and magician' for ancient Egyptian goddess found in incredible burial tomb
Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the 'incredible' discovery of the tomb, located in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, which was once the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis
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Cleopatra's lost tomb breakthrough as 'miracle' tunnel found underneath Egypt temple
Egypt
A tunnel has been discovered under the Taposiris Magna temple in Egypt that is being described as a 'geometric miracle' and could lead to a maze of tombs on the site
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People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy detained in Egypt on March to Gaza
Paul Murphy
The party has suggested that the Egyptian authorities have confiscated their passports and are “attempting to get Paul and the other marchers to board a bus for deportation.”
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New Covid strain symptoms are 'different' from usual as Irish told to stay at home if unwell
Coronavirus Ireland
New Covid strain, NB.1.8.1, has been confirmed in Ireland and the HSE is urging anyone with symptoms to stay at home until 48 hours after they have passed.
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Ireland's Next Top Model opens up about next heartfelt venture after world competition
Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model
Kristine Subrovska has just returned from Egypt where she competed in The World’s Next Top Model
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New Covid variant with strange symptoms confirmed in Ireland as experts warn it spreads fast
Coronavirus Ireland
A new Covid variant with unusual symptoms, NB.1.8.1, has been confirmed in Ireland, with health experts warning it's spreading rapidly worldwide.
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Model boss set to travel to Egypt to represent Ireland in Top Model of the World competition
Egypt
Latvian-born Kristine Subrovska owns Dublin-based The Model Method
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Chilling mystery of 3,500 Egyptian mummy locked in 'scream' finally solved
Egypt
The "screaming woman" was mummified during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt - and her terrifying expression has captivated archaeologists for decades
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Tourist submarine sinks with at least six feared dead and many more injured in Egypt
Egypt
The submarine, named Sindbad, was carrying about 44 passengers of different nationalities during a sea trip to inspect the coral reefs underwater in the Red Sea.
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'Seconds from disaster.' Pilot suspended as packed flight to holiday hotspot narrowly avoids mountain
Travel
An EasyJet flight from the UK was carrying 190 passengers and crew when the plane almost crashed into a mountain while flying to an Egyptian holiday resort
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Irish mother wins legal battle against mother in law for custody of two sons abducted in Egypt
In the News
Mandy Kelly hasn’t seen her two young boys Zayn, five, and Kareem, three in over two years
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Irish person on board capsized tourist yacht in Egypt 'OK'
Department of Foreign Affairs
The Sea Story, which was carrying tourists from Ireland, US, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Finland, Slovakia, Spain and the UK, capsized in the Red Sea on Monday
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Egypt tourist boat Sea Story sinks in Red Sea as alarm grows for Irish feared missing
Drowning Tragedies
According to local Egyptian media, Irish tourists were on board
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Mum a step closer to being reunited with Irish sons abducted by Egyptian father - but nightmare continues
Egypt
Exclusive: A mediator acting on behalf of Mandy has told the Irish Mirror that Mandy has won custody in the Egyptian courts
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Taoiseach vows to support safe return of two young Irish boys abducted by Egyptian father
Louth
Mandy Kelly hasn’t seen her two young children Zayn, 5, and Kareem, 3, in over two years. Both are Irish born citizens
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Graham Rowntree was an England and Leicester Tigers megastar - but he is clear on who the best rugby supporters in the world are
Munster Rugby
Hundreds of the 'Brave and the Faithful' have overcome serious travel disruption to back their team
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Post-mortem on 223-year-old skeleton identifies cause of death
Science
The deceased perished after being hoisted aloft for four hours on a stake that had been inserted into his anus with a mallet, a new study has found
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