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29.03.2016

Kremlin: Too early to say when air links with Egypt may resume after A320 highjack

The Kremlin advises one and all to refrain from any conclusions regarding the resumption of Russia’s air links with Egypt before all circumstances of Tuesday’s plane highjack have been cleared up, As Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, making any conclusions about the possibility of…

23.03.2016

Morocco plans to increase the flow of tourists from Russia to 300 thousand people in three years

Morocco plans to increase the number of Russian tourists visiting the country, up to 200-300 thousand in the next three years, the general director of the National Office of Tourism of Morocco Zuiten Abderrafie told. "We know that Morocco is not a mass destination for Russians. But according to statistics,…

17.03.2016

Russia and Egypt agree to resume air links — FM

Russia and Egypt have agreed to address the issue of resuming air links within the tightest deadlines possible on the condition security measures are observed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after a meeting with his visiting Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday. "We touched upon…

14.03.2016

Tour operators expect the resumption of flights to Egypt in the summer

Russian tourists could return to Egypt in the summer of this year, the general director of Intourist Victor Topolkaraev said at a press conference on Wednesday. "We believe that Egypt will be opened by the summer and will be the largest summer destination. Up to 200 thousand people can go there in the…

13.03.2016

Russian Foreign Office advised to refrain visiting high-risk areas in Tunisia

In light of the situation prevailing now in Tunisia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia advised Russian citizens who are now in Tunisia to exercise vigilance and refrain from visiting high-risk areas, including those where the Tunisian authorities are conducting counter terrorist operations.…

09.03.2016

Egyptian foreign minister plans to visit Russia on March 16 — source

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will visit Russia on March 16, a diplomatic source told TASS on Thursday on the sidelines of the Valdai discussion cub. "The date has been set for talks with the Russian side - March 16," the source said. Egyptian Ambassador to Moscow Mohamed al-Badri previously…

13.02.2016

Egypt hopes to resume flight to Russia soon — ambassador

"Russian-Egyptian relations are developing rather fast in all spheres except tourism," Al-Badri told a roundtable on Russian-Egyptian cooperation in different spheres. "You know the reason. We are working on this issue and trying to find a solution that will suit both sides. I hope that air travel (to…

27.01.2016

Russian, Egyptian lawmakers discuss resumption of flights between two countries

The development of tourism between Russia and Egypt and the resumption of flights between the two countries were among the issues discussed during the talks of Russian State Duma speaker Sergey Naryshkin with Egyptian parliamentarians, speaker of Egypt’s House of Representatives (parliament) Ali Abdel…

26.01.2016

Duma speaker: Russia, Egypt interested in restoring tourism relations and resuming flights

Russia and Egypt are interested in restoring tourism relations and resuming flights, Russian State Duma Speaker Sergey Naryshkin told reporters on Monday. "We are, of course, interested in fully restoring economic relations, including tourism and flights between our countries," Naryshkin, who will lead…

02.12.2015

Egyptian ambassador to Russia hopeful Russian aircraft flights to Egypt will be resumed

Egypt's ambassador to Russia Mohammed Al-Badri has expressed hope that flights to Russian aircraft to Egypt will be resumed. He was speaking at a news conference on Tuesday. The diplomat reiterated his deep condolences "on behalf of the Egyptians, Egypt’s leadership, the government to the Russian society,…

25.11.2015

Nearly 90,000 Russians leave Egypt since suspension of air communication

Almost 90,000 Russians have left Egypt since flights to Egypt were suspended, the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry told TASS. The Federal Tourism Agency earlier said the program of getting Russian tourists vacationing on Egyptian resorts out of the country had been completed, adding…

24.11.2015

Aeroflot suspends air service with Egypt from December 1, 2015 to March 27, 2016

Russian top airline Aeroflot suspends flights to and from Egypt from December 1, 2015 to March 27, 2016, the company’s press service reported on Friday. "Given the ban by Rosaviatsia (Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency — TASS) on passenger flights to Egypt since November 6, 2015 Aeroflot has been…

24.11.2015

Russia may ban flights to other countries after Egypt terror attack — PM

After banning flights to Egypt, Russia may impose similar restrictions on other countries, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. "I cannot rule out that in certain conditions, we will have to consider these issues regarding other destinations and other countries but I hope this will not happen,"…

11.11.2015

Russian tour operators already lost $10 million since Egypt flight suspension

Russian tour operators have already lost $10 million since Egypt flights were suspended on Friday, November 6, the Association of Russian Tour Operators vice president Dmitry Gorin told Russian News Service radio station on Monday. "Tour operators are in a very difficult situation now. Apart from paying…

11.11.2015

Audit of Egypt airport security may take at least 2 weeks — tourist association

Audit of security at Egypt’s airports will take Russian experts at least two weeks, and after that flights to Egypt may be resumed, deputy head of Russia’s Association of Tourist Operators Dmitry Gorin said on air of the Russian News Service radio on Monday. "At least two weeks are necessary to reconfirm…

09.11.2015

With departures of the Russian and British tourists, Egypt will lose up to 70% of the tourist traffic

Egyptian travel market will lose up to 70% of tourist traffic due to the decision of Russia and Great Britain to stop flying into the country, according to the newspaper "Al-Ahram" referring to the statement by a member of the advisory board to the Minister of Tourism of Egypt Mohamed Youssef. Mohammed…

09.11.2015

Tour operators have sold about 140 thousand tours to Egypt with departures until March 2016

Russian tour operators sold till March 2016 about 140 thousand tours to Egypt, the press secretary of the Russian Union of Travel Industry Irina Tyurina reported. "We interviewed the main operations on the destination to find out the number of sold tours, and then determined the overall figure taking…

09.11.2015

The Ministry of Tourism in Egypt has stopped the country's campaign in Russia until the investigation of the accident is completed

The Ministry of Tourism in Egypt has stopped the country's campaign in Russia and five other countries - the main suppliers of tourists until the completion of the investigation of the collapse of the A321 airliner, on Monday Dailynewsegypt.com said. Minister of Tourism launched a campaign last week…

09.11.2015

About 11,000 Russian tourists evacuated from Egypt last 24 hours - deputy PM

Over the past 24 hours, about 11,000 Russian tourists were evacuated from Egypt, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich told reporters on Sunday. "Today, the number will be even higher," he said. "Today will be the hottest day in this aspect." "Clearly, on weekdays there are fewer flights, and the next…

09.11.2015

Second plane brings to Moscow from Egypt luggage of Russian tourists

The second Russian Emergencies Ministry plane carrying luggage of Russian tourists has arrived in Moscow from Egypt, the ministry’s press service told TASS. "The ministry’s Ilyushin Il-76 from Hurghada has landed at the Vnukovo airport," the press service said. "It carries about 30 tonnes of luggage…

Kremlin: Too early to say when air links with Egypt may resume after A320 highjack

Morocco plans to increase the flow of tourists from Russia to 300 thousand people in three years

Russia and Egypt agree to resume air links — FM

Tour operators expect the resumption of flights to Egypt in the summer

Russian Foreign Office advised to refrain visiting high-risk areas in Tunisia

Egyptian foreign minister plans to visit Russia on March 16 — source

Egypt hopes to resume flight to Russia soon — ambassador

Russian, Egyptian lawmakers discuss resumption of flights between two countries

Duma speaker: Russia, Egypt interested in restoring tourism relations and resuming flights

Egyptian ambassador to Russia hopeful Russian aircraft flights to Egypt will be resumed

Nearly 90,000 Russians leave Egypt since suspension of air communication

Aeroflot suspends air service with Egypt from December 1, 2015 to March 27, 2016

Russia may ban flights to other countries after Egypt terror attack — PM

Russian tour operators already lost $10 million since Egypt flight suspension

Audit of Egypt airport security may take at least 2 weeks — tourist association

With departures of the Russian and British tourists, Egypt will lose up to 70% of the tourist traffic

Tour operators have sold about 140 thousand tours to Egypt with departures until March 2016

The Ministry of Tourism in Egypt has stopped the country's campaign in Russia until the investigation of the accident is completed

About 11,000 Russian tourists evacuated from Egypt last 24 hours - deputy PM

Second plane brings to Moscow from Egypt luggage of Russian tourists

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