Christianity
A joint statement of Syrian patriarchs
On March 8, the three patriarchs of the Christian churches in Syria - the Siro-Yakobite Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, the Orthodox Antioch Patriarch John X and the Melkite (Catholic Uniate)…
Christianity
TASS reported a “prevented assassination attempt” against Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov)
The Russian state news agency TASS reported end of february a “thwarted terrorist act against Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov) of Simferopol and Crimea.” Two of his students, graduates of the Sretensky…
International
From Jail, Öcalan Shuts Down His PKK
The outlawed Kurdish militant group PKK announced a ceasefire with Turkey on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a landmark call by detained PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan for the group to…
Archeology
Ancient Biblical City in Jordan Holds King David’s Secret
An Iron Age settlement known as Mahanaim was part of the Kingdom of Israel (late 10th to late 8th century BCE), and an archaeological team believes it has identified the…
Culture
Bulgaria hosts of the session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
The Bulgarian government approved funding in the amount of up to 1,890,000 leva to ensure activities related to the organization of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee…
Christianity
Russian Church Transfers Karlovy Vary Church to Hungary to Secure Ownership
The resort town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, traditionally popular with Russian tourists, is known for its thermal springs and colonnades. However, it has recently been receiving increasing…
Europe
The sudden withdrawal of the EU Equal Treatment Directive is a step backward that would harm many years of positive work
No matter, how we look at it, this withdrawal would have an impact on Marginalized Communities. It also reflects the challenges of achieving consensus on sensitive issues within the EU.…
News
The State of Minority Rights in Bangladesh: A Critical Review of Human Rights Violations
Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) hosted a high-level event at the European Parliament, shedding light on the severe and systematic human rights violations faced by minorities in Bangladesh. The discussion…
Christianity
Patriarch Theodore in Kenya again speaks about the schism created by the “church from the North”
The Patriarch of Alexandria Theodore II celebrated his name day in Kenya, where on February 17 he celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church of “St. Macarius of Egypt” at…
Culture
“Museums change lives! Trapholt really does!”: Significant expansion of Trapholt on the way
Press release 20.02.25 With full funding secured, Trapholt is facing a major expansion and transformation that will future-proof the museum and provide visitors with even more experiences. Thanks to support…