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Articles about Egypt, ordered by date. 
Egyptian laughter
In a climate of uncertainty, Maria Golia discovers that laughter can sound hollow.
Egypt's freedom harvest
Rami Zurayk says the Arab uprisings offer a unique chance to embrace food sovereignty.
Letter from Cairo
Love can be tough amid the boredom and despair of a city slum, writes Maria Golia.
The silver screen behind the Spring
Feature films can tell us much about the cultural background to recent events in North Africa and the Middle East. Malcolm Lewis has been watching some of them.
Letter from Cairo: the struggle for a free press
The independent press has gained strength from the revolution, writes Maria Golia.
What is a 'true Egyptian'?
There may be no easy answer, but identity has become an obsession, discovers Maria Golia, among a people in turmoil.
A stitch in time saves...
Maria Golia’s tailor has the currency markets stitched up.
Bearing witness
Maria Golia savours a moment of extraordinary clarity for Egypt.
When people rise up...
As the ripples of rebellion spread through the Arab world, what’s next for democracy?
Cognac and horse sweat
In the name of research, Maria Golia meets a man with an unusual mission.
Letter from Cairo
Maria Golia meets the man with the eyes of a caged god.
Crackdown in Cairo
Egyptian politics heats up over Mubarak succession
The return
An overseas trip lets Maria Golia see her hometown in a new light.
Wealth in abundance
'Make do and mend' is a time-honoured Egyptian talent, discovers Maria Golia.
Hossam Bahgat
Hossam Bahgat is one of Egypt’s most prominent and effective human rights campaigners. He explains why things are getting worse in his country.
Shake and sway
Maria Golia ponders Egypt’s attitude towards sexuality.
A hold-up at the bank
Maria Golia tackles taboos about money in Cairo.
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