Latest news with #SharmElSheikh
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Passenger screams she has 'pain' in her 't**s' as she tries forcibly upgrade her seat before being tied up mid-air
A furious passenger screamed at cabin crew members to upgrade her to business class because she had 'pain in my t**s'. The passenger was on a flight from St Petersburg, Russia, to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and insisted that she needed greater comfort than her economy seat. During her rant, the woman grabbed her breasts and shouted at Aeroflot staff: 'I'm in pain in my butt, I'm in pain in my t**s.' 'I want business class,' she shouted at the Russian crew aboard the six-hour flight. 'But I need a business class because I was working,' she pleaded in the video. Her fury only heightens after they refuse her request and the crew ordered a male passenger to help subdue her. She sinks down and shouts: 'No, no, get out!' while a female voice is heard saying: 'You asked for it.' The 'unruly woman' fought on as she was bundled into an economy class seat and tied up by the male passengers, it was reported by Aviatorshina channel. 'Eyewitnesses said she screamed, not understanding why she wasn't being let into business class.' The report stated: 'The stewardesses first tried to manage on their own, but the brawler wouldn't give in. 'After she was restrained, the violator was moved to the back of the plane and handed over to the police upon arrival.' The incident was on flight SU734 today on an Airbus A330-300. The woman's identity and nationality was not reported. Aeroflot has not commented on the incident.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Zawya
Egypt launches eco-tourism project to transform Bedouin village in Sharm El-Sheikh
Egypt's Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad inaugurated a major eco-tourism development project in the village of El-Gharqana, located within the Nabq Protected Area in Sharm El-Sheikh. The initiative is part of the country's 'Green Sharm' program, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aiming to transform the Red Sea resort into a model of sustainable tourism. The inauguration ceremony was attended by South Sinai Governor Major General Khaled Mubarak, UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Fracassetti, tribal leaders, tourism sector representatives, members of parliament, and local media. Fouad described the project as a milestone in Egypt's environmental agenda, highlighting its integrated approach to sustainable development. 'This initiative aims to enhance the livelihoods of local residents by integrating them into eco-tourism activities, while also preserving the natural resources of Nabq,' she said. The village was redeveloped using eco-friendly architecture and sustainable construction techniques that respect the cultural identity of the Bedouin community, creating an authentic and environmentally sensitive tourist destination. Governor Mubarak praised the strategic partnership with the UNDP, noting that the project reflects Egypt's broader vision of balanced development — one that harmonizes environmental conservation with the needs of local communities. The event included a tour of newly developed housing units, the opening of a handicraft workshop and a local NGO office, and the screening of a documentary chronicling the project's implementation. A panel discussion followed, bringing together government officials, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to explore the future of eco-tourism in Egypt. The El-Gharqana project is seen as a model for replicable sustainable development across other regions, as Egypt seeks to align its tourism and environmental policies with global sustainability goals.
The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Your rights as Middle East conflict escalates with US strikes on Iran
As tensions in the Middle East escalate, holidaymakers have become increasingly concerned about trips they have booked to surrounding countries, such as popular hotspots in Egypt. After Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on 13 June, the two countries have continued to attack one another, while the US got involved over the weekend when President Donald Trump launched strikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities. Egypt has many popular tourist destinations, and while the UK's Foreign Office has warned against travel to some areas of the country, many of the popular tourist destinations are still considered safe to travel to, with holiday companies and airlines continuing to operate in the country. How far is Israel from Egypt? Though Israel directly borders Egypt, most of the country's major cities and tourist destinations are a substantial distance away, and so Egypt has avoided much of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Sharm el-Sheikh is the closest destination, though it is still over two-and-a-half hours' drive away from the nearest border town and over five hours away by road from the area around the Gaza border. Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada and Luxor are even further away. Will my flight to Egypt be disrupted? Cairo Airport appears to be operating its flight schedule as normal, although there have been a handful of cancellations to and from the airport over the weekend, affecting locations such as Amman, Beirut and Baghdad. Hurghada International Airport is also operating as normal, apart from a few long delays. What are my passenger rights? Under air passengers' rights rules, passengers who begin their journeys in the UK or the European Union are entitled to be flown to their destination as soon as possible. If your cancelled flight is covered by UK law, passengers can choose between getting an alternative flight or receiving a refund if their flight is cancelled. If you received less than 14 days' notice of a cancellation, you may also be able to claim compensation. However, this is unlikely if the cancellation was not the airline's fault. What if I have booked a package holiday to Egypt? Package holidays are operating as usual. If you have an upcoming trip booked and want to postpone, get in touch with your tour operator or holiday provider; they may offer some flexibility. However, if not, there are currently no grounds for travellers to expect a refund if they cancel, nor to claim the money back through travel insurance, as the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has not issued a blanket 'avoid all non-essential travel' advisory for Egypt. If FCDO advice changes to advising against all travel, you can cancel a package holiday without penalty for a full refund. Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the FCDO. What is the Foreign Office travel advice for Egypt? The FCDO has issued travel advice for those visiting Egypt concerning the conflict between Iran and Israel. 'Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region,' it said. 'There are reports of military debris falling in various locations. Travel disruptions, including flight cancellations and airspace closures may occur. Demonstrations and protest activity may take place.' It added that travellers should monitor local and international media for the latest information, be vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities. The FCDO also advises against travel in certain areas of Egypt. It advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border and all travel to the North Sinai Governorate. The FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to: The town of El Salloum The northern part of the South Sinai Governorate, beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa road, except for the coastal areas along the west and east of the peninsula. The Ismailiyah Governorate east of the Suez Canal. The area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions, except for a list of areas that can be found here. The Hala'ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid. It does not warn against travel to any of the main tourist destinations in Egypt, including Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria and the two Red Sea resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. The FCDO also warns that 'international borders in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) could close at short notice, including the Taba border crossing between Israel and Egypt'. It advises checking with local authorities and reading Israel's and OPTs' travel advice before crossing or leaving Gaza. 'The Rafah border crossing is currently closed. When re-opened, Israel, Egypt and the authorities in Gaza may determine procedures for who is permitted to cross and when,' it adds. 'Humanitarian aid workers cannot enter or exit Gaza through Egypt at this time.' The Egyptian authorities have said all aid to Gaza must go through the Egyptian Red Crescent. Standard operating procedures can be found on the Logistics Cluster website. The authorities are unlikely to consider requests for humanitarian access made in Egypt at short notice. If you are concerned about friends or family, or need support from the UK government, call the British Embassy in Cairo.
Al Bawaba
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
China evacuates about 800 citizens from Iran, Greece repatriates people from Israel
ALBAWABA - About 800 Chinese citizens were evacuated from Iran since Israel launched military attacks against the country on Friday, June 13, Beijing revealed Wednesday. Also Read Iran uses Fattah-1 missiles for the first time in war with Israel "Currently, 791 Chinese nationals have been relocated from Iran to safe areas," foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in a news conference. Moreover, he added, "More than 1,000 other people are in the process of relocating and withdrawing." On the other hand, Greece said it repatriated 105 citizens and foreign nationals from Israel, the foreign ministry revealed Wednesday, as the Iran-Israel conflict continues to become more serious. "The people repatriated were transported to Athens from Sharm El-Sheikh, in Egypt, onboard C-130 and C-27 Greek air force planes," a statement by the foreign ministry read. Greece added, along with nationals and their families, other people on the flight included citizens of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and the US.
LBCI
16-06-2025
- Business
- LBCI
First flight brings home Lebanese stranded in Sharm El Sheikh amid regional airspace closures
The first Romanian plane carrying Lebanese nationals stranded in Sharm El Sheikh arrived Monday morning at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport. The passengers had been stuck due to recent security developments between Israel and Iran, which led to the closure of airspace in several countries and the suspension of regular airline services. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, under the guidance and coordination of Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny, followed up on the situation with the airline involved and the local tour operator in Lebanon. The airline submitted an urgent request to the Directorate to approve the transport of the stranded passengers via a Romanian airline and to schedule flights to Beirut starting Monday. Preliminary approvals were granted, and the company was instructed to begin the necessary procedures to ensure their transport. Additional similar flights are expected to arrive throughout the day.
