International
10 Interesting Facts About Fireflies
The firefly is one of the few favorite insects of people. Although most of us would hardly recognize them in daylight, we have all been speechless when we see them…
Category: International
Environment
1000 Euro Fine in Greece for Collecting Shells or Pebbles
Tourist fines in Greece are becoming a central part of travel in 2025. Greek authorities have expanded and strictly enforced regulations to protect their picturesque beaches and ancient sites from…
Economy
Romania begins large-scale cuts in state administration and police
Romania's Development Minister Ceke Atila announced the closure of tens of thousands of positions in local and state administration. In an interview with Antena3 TV, he announced that about 57…
Human Rights
US deports dozens of Russians in one day
US authorities deported between 30 and 60 Russian citizens in one day in the middle of this week, Dmitry Valuev, president of the non-governmental organization Russian America for Democracy in…
Christianity
1925-2025: Past, present, future – three perspectives on the path to Christian unity
By Martin Hoegger On Saturday, 23 August 2025, the bells of Stockholm Cathedral rang out, just as they did in 1925 when bishops, patriarchs and church leaders entered in procession…
Culture
Woody Allen to give lecture at Russian film festival
89-year-old Woody Allen is not wanted in his homeland, the United States, after accusations by his stepdaughter Dylan and his ex-wife Mia Farrow. He lives and works as an exile…
Christianity
Sinai Monastery Crisis: Expelled Rebel Monks Try to Break In Through the Gates
Archbishop Damianos of Sinai has called for the intervention of the Egyptian police to remove the coup plotting monks who were expelled yesterday from the Sinai Monastery but remain outside…
Education
Russian state program “Conversations about important things”
Students to be introduced to ‘heroes of Russia from ancient times to the present day’ Russian schools will devote 32 hours of class time this coming school year to the…
International
Fasting among Muslims – Waiting for Twilight
Fasting is a fundamental part of every world religion and is often accompanied by characteristic ceremonies and practices. The temporary abstinence from certain foods and drinks is supposed to purify…
Economy
Greece introduces 10-hour working day and four-day work week
The Ministry of Labor has presented a major new bill that provides for a 10-hour working day four days a week throughout the year, individual contracts with reduced working hours,…