How a Tourism Mega Project Threatens Egypt's UNESCO Candidate

How a tourism mega project threatens Egypt's UNESCO candidate

One Greek MEP says Cairo is undermining the very organisation it seeks to lead

How a tourism mega project threatens Egypt's UNESCO candidate - Coptic Solidarity

By Sarantis Michalopoulos – EURACTIV – One Greek MEP says Cairo is undermining the very organisation it seeks to lead Greek politicians make no secret of their opposition to a resort under construction near an ancient Orthodox monastery in Egypt’s Sinai desert. Now there is a new target: Cairo’s candidate to lead the United Nations culture agency, UNESCO. The 6th-century monastery of Saint Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai holds significance …