Cairo, November 1 - The Grand Egyptian Museum will officially open today near the pyramids of Giza. The monumental $1 billion building, which took more than two decades to build, is set to be the largest museum in the world. With more than 50,000 exhibits, it will surpass even the Louvre in Paris, which houses around 35,000 works. The complex was designed by the Irish firm Heneghan Peng Architects. The triangular glass facade refers to the nearby pyramids. In the spacious atr

Kingston, October 28 - Hurricane Melissa will be the worst to hit Jamaica in a century, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). When it makes landfall today, it is expected to pack winds of up to 300 kilometers per hour and threaten flash floods and landslides. According to the Red Cross, the storm will affect an estimated 1.5 million people in Jamaica. "A catastrophic situation is expected in Jamaica," WMO meteorologist Anne-Claire Fontan said at a press co

Phnom Penh, October 21 - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet opened the airport in the capital Phnom Penh at a ceremony. The new $2 billion air port is expected to attract tourists and foreign investors to the Cambodian capital, the AP reported. Techo International Airport, with three runways, will replace the nearly 70-year-old Phnom Penh International Airport, which has one runway. The complex began operations in September but was officially opened this week. The Cambodian g

Rome, October 15 - The Roman Colosseum will host concerts by major pop stars in the future, announced the director of the archaeological park, Simone Quilici, according to the DPA agency. He wants to open the more than 2,000-year-old monument to personalities such as Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel and Sting. The new director did not give a specific date for the performances, but pointed out that other ancient sites in Rome, such as the Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla

Bratislava, October 13 - Accommodation facilities in Slovakia recorded a record-breaking 808,000 guests in August, mainly due to an increase in the number of accommodated foreigners. However, the number of overnight stays in the second month of the summer school holidays has not yet reached the value of the record year 2019. "August has long been the peak of the year, but for the first time, hotels, guesthouses and campsites recorded more than 800,000 guests. The current figu

Athens, October 11 - Visitors to Athens can now enjoy an unobstructed view of the Parthenon temple while walking along the wide...

Rome, Oct. 10 - For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to the world-famous Colosseum will have the opportunity to walk...

Prague, October 6 - Famous British guitarist, singer and composer Eric Clapton will perform in Prague on May 4 next year. The performance...

Berlin/Munich, October 5 - The Munich Oktoberfest beer festival was visited by 6.5 million people this year, which is less than last...