Christianity
The Role of the Church in the Modern World
By Father Alexander Men If we think about the role of the Church in the modern world, in society, in the entire Soviet Union, or at least where the majority…
Christianity
“The World” in the Holy Scripture (part 1)
By Father Nikolay Afanasiev 1. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”…
News
From Recognition to Mutual Understanding: A Gulf Strategy for Stability in an Age of Escalation
When missiles fly or shipping lanes are threatened in the Gulf, the consequences are no longer confined to the region. Within hours, energy markets react, insurance premiums spike, and supply…
science-technology
Rethinking space junk in an age of satellite overload
For decades, we have been littering space with decommissioned satellites and rocket parts orbiting our planet. Now this space debris poses a growing threat to the satellites and spacecraft we rely…
America
War, legality, and silence: Europe and the U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran
This text analyzes the controversial US-Israeli strikes on Iran, questioning their legality and the motivations behind them. It contrasts Global South condemnation with Europe's restrained response, attributed to strategic dependence…
science-technology
At Brussels’ EU science fair, children sketch new inventions and eavesdrop on bacteria
A lecture hall explodes with sound as the electronic dance hit I Like to Move It by Reel 2 Real blasts through the speakers. A class of 11-year-olds in fluorescent…
science-technology
Squeezing more from arthritis drugs to help patients live better
Over the past two decades, a wave of new drug treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has allowed many people to live free from pain, joint swelling and long-term disability. But…
Europe
Denmark’s 2026 election and the normalisation of exclusion is a turning point for Democracy
Denmark’s 2026 election marked a troubling shift as anti-Islam rhetoric moved to the political center. Mainstream parties failed to challenge exclusionary narratives, legitimizing them while minority representation remained critically low.…
science-technology
An arms race over disinformation: using AI to detect AI
Last winter, as Christmas markets opened across Europe, social media was flooded with alarming videos. Posts claimed that radical Islamists were “invading” Christmas markets. One clip appeared to show people…
Christianity
Singular and Plural for the Holy Trinity in Holy Scripture
By Nikolaos Sotiropoulo Even in the Old Testament, God gave a foretaste of His trinity According to us, the Orthodox, but also according to Roman Catholics and almost all Protestants,…