The question is no longer whether Iran posed an imminent threat. It likely never did—at least not in the conventional sense—and this…
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told MEPs that Europe faces a renewed economic test as conflict in the Middle East drives up energy costs,…
What does war look like through the eyes of a child? For those far removed from conflict, it can be hard to…
By Father Nikolay Afanasiev 5. The death, Resurrection and glorification of Christ was a victory over the world: “… take courage, I…
By Father Alexander Men If we think about the role of the Church in the modern world, in society, in the entire…
Africa
The Muslim Brotherhood, whether being designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States, or facing scrutiny and restrictions in France and Austria, is under the spotlight; concern is mounting over its…
The payslip arrives — but the money does not. Days pass, then weeks. Rent is due, bills are stacking up, and your employer stops responding or…
As Hungary heads toward its parliamentary election on 12 April 2026, Viktor Orbán is again campaigning as the defender of…
This text analyzes the controversial US-Israeli strikes on Iran, questioning their legality and the motivations behind them. It contrasts Global…
In 2022, approximately 6,600 emergency cases due to drug use were registered in the national surveillance system. Although there are other calculation methodologies that give a much higher…
Series - Hidden from the Economy
The Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance has officially extended the deadline for introducing mandatory rent payment exclusively through bank transactions. The measure, initially planned for the beginning…
In trying to understand Sudan, and the civil war that has killed up to 150,000 people in the last three…
Europe Can No Longer Defend Article 5(1)(e) of the European Convention on Human Rights
A senior lawyer within the United Nations system is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of archived online posts surfaced in which she mocked and denigrated multiple religious…
Kazakhstan has taken a significant step towards strengthening its ability to operate effectively in a complex and rapidly changing domestic…
Slovenia's liberal leader Robert Golob narrowly wins parliamentary elections, offering relief to EU diplomats. Meanwhile, Italy braces for the outcome…
On April 3, the Holy Synod of the Georgian Church met to discuss the rules by which the three candidates for the patriarchal throne will be nominated, as…
PARIS, France— In a case that has sent ripples of concern through religious communities and civil liberties advocates across France,…
PARIS — In the heart of the French Republic, the century-old bedrock of laïcité—the strict separation of church and state—is…
The OSCE's 2026 report on France praises efforts against antisemitism but criticizes MIVILUDES for lacking transparency. Delegates note that strict secularism often discriminates against minority groups like Scientologists…
Fresh Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday have pushed the Middle East war back to the centre of the global…
At the UN drug commission in Vienna on 9 March 2026, Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered a speech that sharply…
Isaac Hammouch’s new essay on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi approaches the case not only as a shocking murder, but as a revealing test of international power, justice…
You try to pay for groceries or rent — and your card is declined. You check your banking app: your…
You’re on holiday, a work trip, or visiting family abroad — and suddenly something goes wrong. A sharp pain, an…
The payslip arrives — but the money does not. Days pass, then weeks. Rent is due, bills are stacking up, and your employer stops responding or gives vague…
