International
An economy for peace
By Martin Hoegger. www.hoegger.org We hear every day about the war economy. Is this inevitable? Can we reverse things and talk about an economy of peace? This is the question…
Category: International
Christianity
Patriarch Bartholomew: To remain silent in the face of the cruelty of war is shameful!
"War is always destructive. To remain silent in the face of the cruelty of war is shameful! It is our duty and mission to protect and promote peace. "Blessed are…
Defense
Shooting at two churches, a synagogue on fire and an attack on a police post in Dagestan
A 66-year-old priest, a church guard, a synagogue guard and at least six policemen were killed in a series of armed attacks on two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a…
Europe
The new government in Skopje rejected the deal with Bulgaria
Lawmakers in North Macedonia approved the new nationalist-dominated government of Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, whose party won parliamentary elections in May, riding on voter anger at the slow pace of…
Economy
Mexico: Drought will affect 89.5% of the country’s territory
The area of Mexico affected by drought is expected to increase from "85.58% to 89.58% due to the lack of rain," reports Excélsior. The National Weather Service report attributed this…
Culture
Called to weave relationships of peace. The role of religions
By Martin Hoegger. www.hoegger.org This was the theme of a Round Table as part of the Interreligious Conference organized by the Focolare Movement, in the Roman Hills, beginning of June…
International
Ukraine: Russia launched an “massive” attack on energy infrastructures
Russian armed forces launched an eighth "massive" attack on energy infrastructures in western and southern Ukraine
Economy
The consumption of fossil fuels has reached new heights
The consumption of fossil fuels, but also of energy emissions on a global scale, reached record heights in 2023. That's what the global energy statistics report cited by Reuters says.…
International
The leader of the independence protests in New Caledonia arrested
Police in New Caledonia have arrested the leader of the country's independence protest, Reuters reports. Christian Thane was detained before giving a press conference. Apart from Thane, seven other people…
International
What did Kim Jong Un give Putin?
Among the gifts was a portrait of the Russian leader Vladimir Putin presented his friend Kim Jong Un with a new luxury limousine and other fine gifts. And in return…