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Top pictures posted on Instagram by amateur photographers in Christmas
Egypt’s Christians to celebrate Christmas amid heavy security presence
President congratulates expat celebrators, wishing new year brings more safety, stability to Egypt
Al Azhar’s Grand Imam visits Coptic Cathedral to pay tribute to Pope Tawadros II on Christmas season
Lawsuit filed against Salafi cleric Yasser Borhami for posting edict prohibiting Muslims from congratulating Copts on Christmas
Interior Minister meets security chiefs to safeguard New Year’s Eve, Christmas celebrations
Tawfik asserted ministry’s keenness to maintain protection, stability
Britain's Queen: Christmas message 'needed more than ever'
Interior ministry on high alert in preparation for New Year’s Eve, Christmas celebrations
Ministry killed eight alleged Hasm members for planning attacks against Copts during Noel celebrations
Posh Bloom’s Christmas Bazar brings out holiday spirit with charity twist
Event organised by former Miss Egypt Yara Naoum to be one of biggest bazars in Cairo
Heart attack risk highest on Christmas Eve, study says
Our beautiful planet: Christmas Island’s red crabs on the march
Mama Noel comes back to Cairo streets in 2018
Goal is to convey positive image of Egypt, says Egyptian Mama Noel
Coterique launches Christmas pop-up shop in Gouna
With the year nearing its end, relentless plans away from the capital start to take shape and form. While few might head to the desert for an offline spiritual retreat, others would take the opposite direction with an urban vacation at none other than Gouna. Abu Tig Marina has already started celebrating by harbouring a …
Despite security threats, Egyptians celebrate Christmas
The streets of Cairo warmly celebrated Christmas spirit with Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations, lights, and definitely Santa Claus. With Christmas’s most famous songs in the background, the dazzling spirit of Christmas fills people’s heart with joy and warmth. The streets of Egypt’s posh neighbourhoods started preparing for the celebratory season staring in early December. New …
More than 200,000 policemen to secure Christmas celebrations
All security departments on high alert
Berlin 24/7: Looking for the Christmas spirit in the city
Who has the biggest Christmas tree
By the time Advent begins, Christmas trees are already set up in German city centers.
EGAEIF aims to increase pasta exports during Christmas
The company will establish a new production line of “Spaghetti” with investments of $6m
Copts celebrate Christmas traditions despite fears
Despite an abundance of stress and fear that naturally followed the aftermath of the attack on St. Peter and St. Paul church last month, Egyptian Coptic Christians held their Christmas in peace on 7 January. Creating a heavy security presence, churches were surrounded with police and central security forces. For some main churches, like Mar …
Defence Minister, high ranking army officials visit Egypt’s main Coptic Cathedral
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria expressed deep gratitude to the army for the rapid renovation of the bombed church
In Cartoon: No one is here
The Egypt edition: ‘Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is…’
Millions of people around the globe celebrate Christmas on 25 December. They decorate Christmas trees, exchange gifts with family members and friends, and decorate their houses with red and green. Although not shy of the Christmas spirit, Egypt celebrates this time of the year a little differently. But 2016, with its economic woes and heavy …
In Cartoon: Christmas gifts for Russia
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Four local brands to check before Christmas Eve
Red Sea Hotels occupancy to increase to 60% during Christmas: officials
Tourism has suffered greatly since the Russian aeroplane crash in 2015
Merkel on Berlin Xmas market tragedy: ‘We must assume this was a terrorist attack’
The German chancellor has said the deadly truck attack on a Berlin Christmas market was likely an act of terrorism
Hotels start subdued Christmas preparations amid weak bookings
Sector frustrated about low occupancy rates
Shooting stars: What we know and still need to find out about the Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower is as regular as clockwork. It peaks August 12, same as last year. This time we can expect to see twice as many shooting stars, perhaps even a “double peak.” But there’s loads we don’t know.
Summer Santa Claus convention brings Christmas cheer to Denmark
Christmas is still six months away, but Santa Clauses around the world are already combing their beards and pulling on their boots.
In Video: Coptic Christmas Eve mass
Video by Asmaa Gamal and Ahmed Hendawy Edit by Omar Korashi
Why we should all get to know the ‘Novy God’
‘Novy God,’ the celebration of the Russian New Year, is often mistaken for Christmas. But a new initiative invites people to really get to know what’s behind the holiday and its traditions.
Pentagon: US carried out Christmas Day airstrikes on ‘Islamic State’
Washington has said it carried out a string of airstrikes in Syria and Iraq over the holiday. The move comes as the US and its international allies ramp up the fight against the “Islamic State.”