Christianity
Was St. Meletius of Antioch ordained by Arians?
Author: Bishop Sylvester of Belgorod For an episode in church history In the context of the controversy over the way in which the Church has received persons ordained in schismatic…
Events
Do you know in which field the Nobel Prize is not awarded?
Each year, the Nobel Prize is awarded to people who have made outstanding contributions in several fields. This is the world's greatest recognition. The awards are given according to the…
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Europe
The Netherlands celebrates 30 years of diplomatic relations with Slovenia and gives a bee house as a present
NETHERLANDS, May 19 - News item | 19-05-2022 | 15:17 - This year we celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations with Slovenia. To mark this, on 20 May – World…
The endangered Owston’s civet (Chrotogale owstoni) living on the edge of extinction ©Klaus Rudloff
Charities
100 endangered animal species now safely stored in UK’s living biobank
Nature’s SAFE celebrates banking 100th species in the Big Freeze Nature’s SAFE, one of Europe’s largest living biobanks for preserving endangered animal species, and home to some of the planet’s…
Economy
Why is China buying Africa?
More than one billion people live in Africa, and the continent is expected to be responsible for more than half of the world's population growth by 2050. According to the…
International
Kovachevski denied that his wife was Bulgarian
Elena Kovachevska has a certificate of Bulgarian origin "I don't know why my wife's background is so interesting. But since it is so important, her father was born in Kumanovo,…
Archeology
Prominent Mexican archaeologist receives Princess of Asturias award
Eduardo Matos Moktesuma led the excavations of the Great Aztec Temple in Mexico City - a remarkable event in the world of archeology Renowned Mexican archaeologist Eduardo Matos Moktesuma, who…
Christianity
President of Bulgaria visited the Bulgarian church communities in Germany
During his three-day visit to the Republic of Germany, the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev also visited the Bulgarian Orthodox church communities in the cities of Berlin…
A panoramic view of Istanbul Bosphprus, Turkey on May 09, 2020. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is almostly empty during a two-day lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Economy
The Russians broke records in property purchases in Turkey
The sales of residential properties in Turkey mark growth with almost 40% on an annual basis in April, according to official data. The current trend continues, despite the high borrowing…
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Editor's choice
MPs and faith leaders discuss at UK Parliament role and value of interfaith
MPs and faith representatives convene at UK Parliament to discuss the Role and Value of Interfaith. The media often portrays religion as a source of contention, war and conflict, but…