As pandemic wilts other industries, Egyptian vineyards flourish
Egyptian grape growers are celebrating a profitable season as the coronavirus pandemic raises demand from European importers.
Egyptian grape growers are singing in happiness as rising demand for their vines is filling their coffers with cash.
Owners of vineyards in Egypt seem to have struck gold this season with growing demand from European importers. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a game-changer for Egyptian growers of not only grapes but also potatoes, citrus and onions.
![Yellow capped new bottles of Turkish liquor of "Yeni Raki" remain packed at a alcohol sales spot in Istanbul March 9, 2005. A Turkish alcohol company on Tuesday ordered the recall of millions of bottles of Turkish liquor as the death toll from a bootleg version of the drink rose to at least 22.[ Galip Yorgancioglu, chief executive of Mey Drinks, said the firm was recalling all 0.7-litre bottles of Tekel brand raki, a popular anise-flavoured drink. Other sizes and brands would remain on shelves. ] - PBEAHUOC](/sites/default/files/styles/article_header/public/almpics/2017/11-1/RTXNAY7.jpg/RTXNAY7.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=UQholvmN)
