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Watch - egyptians celebrate spring holiday
After a year of political turmoil, Egyptians have been taking some time out to enjoy the "Sham Ennisim" national holiday. It is traditional to head to a park and have a picnic with family and friends. The holiday, which celebrates spring, is marked by people of all religions. "Family and friends go out to the parks and tourist sites to enjoy this wonderful day," said one man in Cairo. Some people marked the day by heading out on a boat trip on the Nile river. "I hope that all days are like this one. I want Egyptians to be united. I wish them peace and I hope that the economy will recover," another man commented. Special foods are prepared for the holiday, including salted and smoked herrings and fermented fish. Coloured eggs are also on the day's celebratory menu. Euronews correspondent Mohammed Shaikhibrahim, in Cairo, said: "Sham Ennisim comes as a breather for Egyptians this year, to escape the atmosphere of political differences and security tension. It's about enjoying the atmosphere and popular dishes that characterise this occasion."
Thu, May 09, 2013
Watch - hollande's year of rattling chains?
François Hollande one year ago was inaugurated in the rain. Many people then took the weather as an omen for the French president. In the months that followed, many felt their doubts came true. Finally, the Socialists were back in the presidential palace -- after 17 years of conservative occupation. The slogan pumping out at the celebration in Place de la Bastille was 'Now's the time for change'. Analyst Frederic Dabi, deputy director at the Ifop polling institute, said the slogan has acquired a bitter edge: "When the French heard 'Now's the time for change', they hoped for a change in their daily lives, about micro-economic questions and social questions and that's where they feel it's going wrong."
Thu, May 09, 2013
Celebrity homes: chris evans comes out on top in $3.5m bidding frenzy
In a fight between Chris Evans and, well, anybody else, you could be forgiven for automatically putting your money on the movie star. And, sure enough, Captain America came out on top in a recent auction for a renovated ranch in the Hollywood Hills.
Wed, May 08, 2013
Watch - spanish and italian leaders hold talks
As both countries strive to recover from recession, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday hosted his Italian counterpart Enrico Letta.
Wed, May 08, 2013
House price growth “fizzles out” in australia
House price growth in Australia has “fizzled out” at the start of 2013, according to new figures. The Housing Industry Association’s latest report shows that existing homes in Australia’s capital cities saw values edge up by just 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of the year.
Wed, May 08, 2013
Us house prices over 10pc higher than 2012
IRVINE, Calif., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading residential property information, analytics and services provider, today released its March CoreLogic HPI® report.
Tue, May 07, 2013
Celebrity homes: to him, to you? Chuckle brother sells all to build greek home
Why the Chuckle Brother’s long face? Because he wants to build a dream home in Greece - but doesn’t have the money. His solution? Sell off any properties he can.
Tue, May 07, 2013
Watch - us real estate is now a seller's market
In the last several years, most areas have been in a buyer's market. However, with inventory at the lowest supply since 2005, chances are most of us are now in a seller's market. ... so what does this mean to you?
Tue, May 07, 2013
China’s housing boom sparks crazy construction
China’s housing boom just keeps on going. As experts increasingly worry about the prospect of a property bubble, construction across the market is giving rise to bigger, bolder buildings - some of which have caused a ripple of attention around the world.
Tue, May 07, 2013
Why rent a serviced office in bangkok?
Over 14 million people live in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Little wonder, then, that it is the capital city of Thailand. But Bangkok is not just big in terms of size: it is big in terms of influence as well, financially, culturally, historically.
Fri, May 03, 2013