Coptic Orthodox Church in Austria celebrated today the first anniversary of the martyrdom of 21 Copts by ISIS in Libya. The celebration included prayers for prosecuted Christian minorities in the Middle East.

After churches in Austria held an open day to teach its visitors about the church and its services, mosques in Austria decided to hold similar celebration to introduce mosques and the Islamic culture to the Austrian citizens.

Islamic Center in Austria denounced sectarianism and bombing of houses of worship in several Arab countries.

Coptic Church in Austria celebrates on January 23 the 16th anniversary of the departure of its founder Father Youhanna of Paramos monastery.

HG Abba Cyril, Bishop of Milan, concluded his pastoral care visit to the Coptic congregation in Austria. He was received by Abba Gebrael, Bishop of Austria and the congregation of the diocese.

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.

The General Union of Egyptians in Austria launched an initiative to support tourism in Egypt, especially in Sharm El-Sheikh that suffers from consequences of the Russian plane crash.

Austrian President Dr. Heinz Fischer receives on Thursday ambassadors of Arab countries in Vienna and representatives of the League of Arab States to discuss ways to solve problems of the Syrian refugees.

Priests and congregation of the Diocese of Austria congratulated His Eminence Bishop Gabriel Bishop of Austria on the anniversary of his ordination as monk, praying to God to support him in the ministry.

HG Abba Abaker, Bishop of Sweden, is currently visiting Vienna for several days. He is going to participate in youth conference.

Mona Dozdar, Arab candidate for the Parliament of Vienna, visited the Coptic Church in Vienna and met with His Eminence Bishop Gabriel, Bishop of Austria. The candidate of Palestinian origin talked about her party that supports equal citizenship and freedoms for all citizens, unlike Freedom party that is known for being hostile for foreigners and Muslims in particular.

Austrian left-wing parties organized a demonstration of about 100.000 to welcome refugees. The demonstration was held next to a train station that several refugees pass by on daily basis.

Syrian refugees in Austria are going to march next Monday in to thank the government for its effort and support to the refugees in Austria after they were expelled from Arabic countries.

Hussam Bazinh, head of the General Union of Egyptians in Austria, expressed his optimism for appointing minister Nabila Makram Abdel-Shaheed, Minister for Migration and Egyptians abroad, assuring that she will offer a lot to help the Egyptians abroad and benefit from them as well.

Rudolf Hundstorfer, Austrian Minister of Social Affairs, Labour and Consumer Protection, is going to meet next Monday with members of the Council of the Arab Austrians Union in Vienna to discuss migration and asylum issues and employment of foreigners.

Abba ِMark Bishop of Paris and northern France, agreed on invitation, which was came to him to visit Austria Diocese from Abba Gabriel Bishop of Austria and related accessories to attend ceremony celebrations of Blessed Virgin Mary's fasting with Austria's Copts.

A large number of the Egyptian community in Austria expressed their happiness about the successful initial tests of the new Suez Canal and the passage of the giant ships with ease, which confirms the success of the project.

Abba Gabriel, Bishop of Austria, headed the prayers in the 40 days memorial service of the 3 deacons who were killed in a car accident while they were on their way to m

Coptic Church in Austria prepares to receive Abba Bavly, general bishop of Cairo, next month. Sources in the church said that his visit will include spiritual meetings and holy masses in several churches.

Austrian Foreign Ministry called to cancel the death penalty against the former president Mohamed Morsi, and reconsider the death sentences.

Egyptian embassy in Vienna received consolation mourners in three Coptic deacons whom were killed in a car accident before entering Germany for a meeting with President al-Sisi.