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Russian jet crash raises fears of impact on Christmas tourism
Egypt

Russian jet crash raises fears of impact on Christmas tourism

The fatal crash of a Russian passenger jet in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula has raised concerns on the inflow of tourists…
Millions celebrate Christmas at home due to bad weather
Egypt

Millions celebrate Christmas at home due to bad weather

Millions of citizens could not leave their homes on the Christmas holiday due to bad weather and heavy rainfall in…
President’s surprise Christmas mass walk-in unprecedented
Egypt

President’s surprise Christmas mass walk-in unprecedented

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday became the first Egyptian leader since 1968 to attend a Christmas mass as Egypt’s…
Orthodox church maintains ban on pilgrimage to Israel-occupied Jerusalem
Egypt

Orthodox church maintains ban on pilgrimage to Israel-occupied Jerusalem

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church reiterated on Monday it rejects pilgrimage to Jerusalem until the holy city is free from Israeli…
Ten differences between the celebrations of 25 December and 7 January
Egypt

Ten differences between the celebrations of 25 December and 7 January

The reason Christians in the West celebrate Christmas on 25 December while Egypt’s Coptic Christians celebrate on 7 January is…
Egyptian churches prepare for Christmas celebrations
Egypt

Egyptian churches prepare for Christmas celebrations

Egyptian churches are preparing for Christmas Mass amid tight security measures.Church sources said visitors were instructed to leave churches immediately…
Santa Claus impersonator arrested in Jordan
Egypt

Santa Claus impersonator arrested in Jordan

Security authorities in Jordan have reportedly arrested a man dressed as Santa Claus while he was distributing toys on the…
Seven Brotherhood ‘supporters’ referred to prosecution over planned Christmas attacks
Egypt

Seven Brotherhood ‘supporters’ referred to prosecution over planned Christmas attacks

Seven Muslim Brotherhood "supporters" were referred to the prosecution on Thursday in Upper Egypt's Minya governorate, on charges of planning…
Catholics to celebrate Christmas Thursday evening amid tight security
Egypt

Catholics to celebrate Christmas Thursday evening amid tight security

Christmas masses will be held at Catholic churches in Egypt on Thursday evening, amid tight security measures by the Interior…
Christmas lights up ruined district in Syria’s Homs
Life & Style

Christmas lights up ruined district in Syria’s Homs

A brightly coloured Christmas tree stands amid the ruins of the Syrian city of Homs, restoring some hope for Christians…
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