Christianity
The First Christians in Antioch
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 11. The discontent of the believers in Jerusalem against Peter because of his association with the uncircumcised and the appeasement of...
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Christianity
The Council of Nicaea – 1700 years
By Fr. George Florovsky Nicaea was the city chosen to host the First Ecumenical Council. Constantinople was officially proclaimed only in 330, and at the time of the convocation of...
Christianity
The Apostolic Council in Jerusalem
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts. 15:1. And certain men, which came down from Judea, taught the brethren, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved....
Christianity
The Speech of the Apostle Paul at the Areopagus in Athens
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts 17:1. Having passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. Amphipolis is an Athenian colony, at that time...
Christianity
Paul and Silas in Prison
By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 16. Paul in Lystra, Derbe, and Troas (vv. 1–8), The Vision of the Macedonian and the Journey to Macedonia (vv. 9–11),...
Europe
Getting ready to support wildfire-hit countries during the summer
To prepare for the increased wildfire risk during the upcoming summer months, the EU has put together teams of firefighters and aircraft to help European countries affected by wildfires. To...
ENTERTAINMENT
Eurovision 2025: Music, Politics, and the Final 26 Set Amid Controversy and Spectacle
Basel, Switzerland — The stage is set for Saturday’s grand finale of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. After two nights of glitter, drama, and high-octane performances, 26 countries have qualified...
Europe
Socioeconomic inequalities drive significant gaps in access to mental health care across the European Union
A study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 reveals deep socioeconomic inequalities in reported need for mental health care across the European Union. The research highlights how financial...
Europe
Coordinated activation of the National Escape Clause
Recalling the European Council conclusions on European defence of 6 March 2025, all Member States are committed to the build-up of necessary defence capabilities in the European Union. The reformed...
Europe
European Immunisation Week 2025: EU4Health and Horizon Europe projects protecting the health of people of all ages
European Immunisation Week (EIW) is celebrated alongside World Immunisation Week in the last week of April. Annually, the week highlights the collective action needed to promote the use of vaccines...