Coptic church in Austria celebrates the feat of St. Mina the miraculous next Tuesday in his church in Vienna. Sources in the church said that the Coptic people are keen to attend the celebration of the great saint.

Abba Ghobrial, Bishop of Beni Suef, said that the Coptic church will start the Nativity fasting on Wednesday. He added that late masses will be held during the fasting.

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met on Saturday with a US delegation in Cairo to discuss counter-terrorism efforts and continued military relations between the two countries, the Egyptian presidency announced in a statement.

Moscow and Cairo signed an agreement on Thursday for Russia to build a nuclear power plant in Egypt, with Russia extending a loan to Egypt to cover the cost of construction.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has embarked Saturday on a two-country tour includes South Korea and Japan to bolster bilateral cooperation in political, economic and trade fields, Youm7 reported.

The second stage of Egypt's parliamentary elections is expected to be fierce among independent candidates, especially in Cairo and six densely populated Nile Delta governorates, although the turnout is not expected to be high.

Police are taking extra security measures at Edmo village, Minya, after a Muslim farmer was killed by a Coptic Christian farmer after dispute over a piece of land.

Lawyer of Coptic child accused of contempt of Islam said that Maher Fayez can't return home after his release fearing for his life.

The monk Sarabamoun Anba Bishoy said that the Committee of Ministry of Antiquities issued its report on the flood damages in Wadi Natroun Monasterires.

Abba Raphael, general secretary of the holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that the door of the Pope is open to all denominations and religions with great love.

A number of victims of the personal status of the Copts announced they are going to demonstrate next Friday in front of the Great Cathedral of St. Mark in Abbasia to demand legislation that solves their problems.

Pope Twadross, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark, invited the masses of the Copts and the Egyptians to take part in the ongoing parliamentary elections.

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark See, started his weekly sermon on Wednesday by offering his sincere condolences to France for the bloody terrorist attacks last week.

Coptic church in Alexandria celebrated the anniversary of consecration of the first church of St. George. The prayers were headed by Abba Benyamin, Bishop of Menofya, in a church that was built 77 years ago in Ghit el-Enab village west of Alexandria.

In a press conference, a group of activist and public figures launched "Great O Egypt" campaign to encourage tourism in Egypt.

Police announced today the arrest of 29 leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood on charges of attacking police and army. Extra security measures have been taken in Egypt these days and the matter is under investigation.

American Judge "Genin Peru" said that countries of the world have to untie against terrorism after the bloody attacks in Paris. She added that all humans from all backgrounds should struggle against terrorism after more and more innocent people are killed.

Reuters news agency reported that the Russian intelligence services have confirmed that a terrorist bombing attack was behind the fall of the Russian aircraft in Sinai last week. Traces of explosives were found in the wreckage of the plane. The Federal Security Service confirmed that the bomb weighed one kilogram .

Dr. Osama al-Qosi, the Islamic scholar, said that Al-Azhar scholars who work in the Saudi Arabia are behind the spread of Wahhabism and radical thought in Egypt.

Abba Angeles, bishop of North Shoubra, denied rumors that the Coptic Orthodox Church is mobilizing the people to vote in favor of certain candidates.

The Church of St. George in Fayoum celebrated the commemoration of the consecration of the first church of St. George.