Date of source: Monday, August 4, 2008
The author comments on the political atmosphere in Egypt, how it has been shaped throughout the past few decades, and how this interpretation of Egyptian history may inadvertently be increasing sectarian strife
Date of source: Sunday, April 27, 2008
The article reports on the April 6 protest of workers of the industrial city of al-Mahallah al-Kubrá over the increase of prices.
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2008
The author refers to a fact that only seven Coptic footballers have played in the Egyptian league throughout the past 10 years. He then wonders why Egyptian clubs tend not to admit Coptic footballers.
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2008
The author reports on the rejection of building a church in Beni Suef city on pleas that the construction site is opposite to a mosque.
Date of source: Saturday, April 19, 2008
The article reviews clashes that took place between security forces and protesters of the city of al-Mahallah al-Kubrá on April 6 and 7.
Date of source: Monday, April 7, 2008
After selling a church to a Muslim businessman, the Greek Orthodox Church is negotiating its return. The new owner failed to sell the church to any of the Christian denominations in Egypt. While the Greek Orthodox Church asserts that it is prohibited by law to change the function of the church...
Date of source: Monday, April 7, 2008
Two authors write about the Greek Catholic cemetery in Old Cairo, describing it as a remarkable museum that contains precious materials and works of art.
Date of source: Saturday, April 5, 2008 to Friday, April 11, 2008
The Egyptian press continues to concentrate on the current controversy surrounding the second marriage of Coptic divorcees and the Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling in this regard that obliges Pope Shenouda III to give Coptic divorcees who have obtained a divorce by a court ruling permission to...
Date of source: Monday, April 7, 2008
Copts of the southern city of Assiut have sent a letter to the president complaining about the promotion of a sectarian figure of the ruling National Democratic Party, Muhammad ‘Abd al-Muhsin Sālih, who has been accused of proselytizing a number of Christian families.
Date of source: Sunday, June 8, 2008
While the uproar in the wake of the first attack against the Abū Fānā monastery continues, monks were again attacked and stoned by people from the tribal communities. Heated discussions and debates on the issue are still being reported in the media. Muslims accuse the monks of killing a young man...