Date of source: Thursday, May 20, 1999 to Wednesday, May 26, 1999
Disbelief, anger and disappointment best describe the reactions of many NGOs to the draft bill.
Date of source: Thursday, May 20, 1999 to Wednesday, May 26, 1999
A long-awaited draft law that will regulate the activities of some 14,000 registered NGOs was approved on Monday by the People’s Assembly’s Religious and Social Affairs Committee.
Date of source: Thursday, May 20, 1999 to Wednesday, May 26, 1999
The author, an Egyptian Armenian, looks briefly at some Armenian institutions in Egypt.
Date of source: Thursday, May 20, 1999 to Wednesday, May 26, 1999
Vizirs and artisans, skilled craftsmen of states and cities, Egypt’s Armenians have ensured their community’s survival - and kept its history alive.
Date of source: Thursday, May 20, 1999 to Wednesday, May 26, 1999
Since the fall of communism, the Armenians of the diaspora are at liberty to return to their country, yet many are choosing not to. Some claim that it is too early, others that it is too late. The Armenians of Egypt go for a visit and come back, happy to resume the life they have made for...
Date of source: Saturday, May 22, 1999
Mir Qibly is an Egyptian village which lies in the heart of the Qasqam mountain which is near Assiut in Upper Egypt. This is where the Holy Family lived for one hundred and eighty-five days in order to avoid King Herod who was hunting for them.
Date of source: Saturday, May 22, 1999 to Friday, May 28, 1999
The son of one of a former Coptic counselor is accusing a bishop of confiscating his home without any right to do so. The son has filed a lawsuit and is waiting for the court to give its decision.
Date of source: Sunday, May 23, 1999
A reader writes in response to last week’s article asking why the construction of a church building is viewed as an illegal act. And this week the story of a police officer in the Giza Security who usurped a piece of land from a Christian in 1968. He has started to build a mosque on the land so...
Date of source: Saturday, May 22, 1999 to Friday, May 28, 1999
The author expresses his surprise concerning errors made by writers concerning Coptic history. He also points out that Coptic language, culture and civilization is neglected in Egypt and that there are no Egyptian universities offering Coptic Studies as a subject though there are many universities...
Date of source: Thursday, May 20, 1999 to Wednesday, May 26, 1999
The capital of Dakahliya Governorate is recorded in the annals of history through the heroism of its people at the time of the Crusades. In the historical part of the city lies Dar Ibn Lockman, the house where Louis IX, King of France, was imprisoned in 1250 after the seventh Crusade was defeated...