Guide to European Citizen Rights
A clear guide to European citizen rights, from movement and work to healthcare, voting, consular help and what to do when authorities fail.
Germany’s Church Tax Faces Rights Scrutiny
Billions collected through the state for major churches raise new questions about pluralism, minority faiths and public accountability. Germany’s church tax generated…
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Interpretations of the Creation Process
Belief in the creation of the world by God, based on the Bible, encompasses a wide range of theological concepts concerning the…
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Yahweh
Yahweh is the personal name of God in the Old Testament. It conveys the biblical pronunciation of the Hebrew name יהוה –…
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Canaan
Canaan (Hebrew: כְּנַעַן Kəna‘an – “submissive, subject”) was the son of Ham and grandson of Noah (Gen. 9:18). After Ham’s disrespect for…
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8 Reasons Why Your Dog Sneaks Into Your Bed at Night
There’s something especially endearing about the moment when, in the middle of the night, you feel something warm and fuzzy nestle next…
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News
Holidays in Europe Still Carry Hidden Risks
Holidays can unravel fast when travel, rights and public systems fail. What European travellers should check before they leave and while away.
Press Freedom Europe Is Failing a Key Test
Press freedom Europe faces legal pressure, surveillance and political capture. Why the democratic test now lies in enforcement, not rhetoric.
News
More News newsPress Freedom Europe Is Failing a Key Test
Press freedom Europe faces legal pressure, surveillance and political capture. Why the democratic test now lies in enforcement, not rhetoric.
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Religion in Public Life Still Shapes Europe
Religion in public life still shapes Europe through law, schools, protest and policy. The real question is how rights are…
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Economy
More Economy newsIncreased import of personnel in Bulgaria: Issuing visas will take only 3 days for seasonal workers
Bulgaria opens doors to foreign workers under pressure from business and Brussels The Bulgarian labor market is facing an acute…
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Inequalities – the Hidden Norm of Our Economic System?
Series - Hidden from the Economy
Human Rights
More Human Rights news“I Am Not Afraid of the Truth”: An Interview with Konstantin Rudnev from Rawson Prison
Written by Marco Respinti
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URI Europe Regional Assembly, “Sacred Earth, Shared Humanity” and the presentation of the PARTESS-COM project
By BRIDGES team During the URI Europe Regional Assembly, “Sacred Earth, Shared Humanity: URI Europe Responses to Violence and Harm,” held from…
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Bangladesh genocide of 1971 meets the legal definition, and it is past time for the UN to name it
The 1971 genocide in Bangladesh is one of the most brutal, and yet most under‑recognised, mass atrocities of the twentieth century. More than five decades on, the international…
Politics
More Politics newsRussia sees Satanism in Eurovision
People are living in the times of witch burnings, but there's nothing we can do about it if they like…
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What to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe
The keys are back. The room is empty. You have cleaned the flat, sent your new address, and waited for…
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Dancing for Health: How Hungary’s New Health Minister Is Rebranding Politics Through Joy
BUDAPEST — Politics is traditionally a landscape of stiff suits, calculated speeches, and solemn podiums. However, the historic political shift in Hungary has introduced an entirely different rhythm…
Religion
More Religion newsWhat Jesus Probably Ate According to Historical Records
One of the most well-known figures in history is Jesus of Nazareth, who many scholars believe was born between 6…
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Pope Leo XIV Creates AI Working Group and Prepares First Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV has created a Vatican working group on artificial intelligence and will present his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas,…
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Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev) detained in the Czech resort of Karlovy Vary
A message appeared on the official Telegram channel of Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev) that he had been detained by the Czech police in the Czech resort of Karlovy Vary,…
Society
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What to Do If You Have No Written Work Contract in Europe
You start the job because you need the income. The manager says the paperwork will come “next week”. Then your shifts change, your pay is unclear, overtime is…
What to Do If… in Europe
More What to Do If… in Europe newsWhat to Do If Your Employer Doesn’t Pay You in Europe
The payslip arrives — but the money does not. Days pass, then weeks. Rent is due, bills are stacking up,…
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What to Do If Your Bank Account Is Frozen in Europe
You try to pay for groceries or rent — and your card is declined. You check your banking app: your…
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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe
You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen, or maybe you simply left it behind. Whatever…
