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We do it in our daily life – when we cycle to work or go for a swim. We watch and enjoy it live or on TV. Sport is all around us, representing an integral part of the lives of millions of Europeans. Especially so this summer, after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the biggest […]

The recent article, in Le Monde diplomatique concerning the persecution of Falun Gong in China presents a perspective that minimizes the human rights violations faced by its followers. Of addressing the documented abuses against Falun Gong, the author, Timothée de Rauglaudre seems focused on discrediting the movement and downplaying the severity of Chinas crackdown on it.

Scientists from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have identified several polar bear dens while performing grizzly bear research. Polar Bear – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) Dr. Doug Clark (PhD) has crawled into many polar bear dens as a graduate student and in a former job as a park warden. So many, […]

International Energy Net reports that in the first quarter of 2024, China’s electricity generation from wind generators overtook hydropower generation to become the second largest source of electricity, accounting for 11% of the country’s total generation. Bloomberg reports that Chinese solar manufacturer Longi told analysts that the solar industry could see an oversupply “for up […]

On 18 July 2024, the European Court of Human Rights examined nine complaints filed by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia who were subjected to illegal searches, arrests, and convictions because of their religious beliefs. The Russian Federation is obliged to pay 156,000 euros as financial compensation compensation and 4,000 euros in legal costs to Jehovah’s Witnesses. […]

On July 23, 2024, Archdeacon Andrey Kuraev was admitted to the clergy of the Exarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Lithuania in response to his request, according to an official announcement of the Exarchate. Specifically, it says: “Archdeacon Andrei, born in 1963, is a famous theologian and missionary, author of many books and doctor of […]

The Greek police have sent a letter to the Holy Kinotis (the community of representatives of the 20 Athos monasteries that make up the leadership of Mount Athos) asking for assistance in complying with a court order to release the Esphygmen Monastery, which has been held by schismatics for several decades . Kinotis discussed the […]

On July 28th Russian Patriarch Kirill awarded Vladimir Putin with the Church Order “St. Alexander Nevsky – First Class” in St. Petersburg, expressing his satisfaction with the complete agreement between the church and the authorities in Russia, informes Interfax.ru. On the day of the president’s name day, he declared that Putin is “the first truly […]

Paris, July 28, 2024 – In a thrilling display of tennis, Rafael Nadal proved why he’s a hero in the City of Love, overcoming a spirited challenge from Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics to win 1-6, 6-4, 4-6. The victory sets up a mouth-watering encounter with arch-rival Novak Djokovic in the second round, a match that promises […]

Paris 2024 Games – On Friday 26 July, the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 broke out of the stadium to take over the heart of the city for the first time in history. Participating delegations paraded along the Seine in front of hundreds of thousands of people gathered along the banks. Athletes, […]

The Commission has published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report which monitors significant developments and takes stock of the rule of law situation in all EU countries. It shows that the EU is much better prepared to detect, prevent and address emerging challenges than 5 years ago. This means more resilient European democracies, mutual trust in the EU, good functioning […]

The last palace of the Ottoman sultans is called Yıldız Saray (translated as the Stars’ Palace) and today it opens its doors to visitors for the first time. The palace is located on the Yildiz (star) hill in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district and is spread over an area of ​​about 500,000 square meters. Perhaps the most […]

Research by the Institute for Demographic Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) from October 2022 shows that over the past 14 years, the level of religiosity among youth has halved (2008 – 60%; 2021 – 30%). Non-religious young people have quadrupled. 21% of the youth group (from 14 to 29 years old) have […]

The “Kalashnikov” Group has increased its military and civilian production by 50% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, it said in a press release onc. It is in all directions – from the implementation of the volume of military production to the ongoing production of metal burning […]

By Taras Dmytryk, Lviv, Ukraine When we speak of the peace that comes down from heaven, we consider this peace to be the grace of God, given to us by God himself. “My peace I give to you” (John 14:27), says Christ. However, how can we understand other words of Christ: “Do not think that […]

European technology companies are encountering a hurdle, according to a report, from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The report underscores the need for financing to drive innovation and expansion. Maintaining its global technology leadership position is a focus for Europe, and the report stresses that overcoming investment obstacles and enhancing support are vital for nurturing […]

The world community strongly condemned Russia’s shelling of the historical center of Odesa which damaged and disfigured the Orthodox Transfiguration Cathedral. Many Western delegations visited Odesa but only two Western states promised their assistance. By Willy Fautré, director of Human Rights Without Frontiers with Dr Ievgeniia Gidulianova from Odesa HRWF (24.07.2024) – On the night […]

In a bold move to safeguard competition in the burgeoning online food delivery market, the European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into two of Europe’s largest food delivery companies, Delivery Hero and Glovo. This investigation could have significant implications for consumers and workers across the European Economic Area (EEA). What’s happening? The European […]

In 2006, he bought a property in Romania that includes a house, a forest, a meadow as far as the eye can see and a craft workshop Most likely, until now you only associated Transylvania with Count Dracula. It’s time to add to your imagination and include in the picture the new king of Great […]

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) issued a statement condemning Russia’s attack on the Ohmatdet Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. Its chairman at the moment is the archbishop of Thyatira and Great Britain Nikitas (Ecumenical Patriarchate). The text states that “… CEC unequivocally condemns the horrific attack by Russian forces against the Okhmatdet Children’s Hospital in […]