Egyptian Armenian community institutions re-open

PanARMENIAN.Net - After the troubling events in Egypt which took aback the local Armenian community, matters are starting to get back to normal within all local Armenian clubs and institutions.

During the recent events, none of the community institutions was affected with any damages, whether churches, schools, clubs or cemeteries except from some broken windows at the Kalousdian school, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Egypt said on its website.

HMEM Nubar Cairo, which was open throughout the past few days’ events during non-curfew hours, has had its Sunday lunch back to service on February 6. The same for HMEM Nubar Alex, which according to Dr. Garbis Tossounian was open for all club members to gather as usual on this day of the week. HMEM Ararat, St. Therese and HMEM Gamk also had their doors open during non curfew hours.

AGBU Cairo offices will re-open on February 7 and all January’s social welfare, monthly pensions and medicare beneficiaries will soon be able to collect their dues.

The situation is the same for all Armenian institutions of Cairo and Alexandria, all trying to serve and attend to the local community members each in its own way and capability.