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Eastern Europe
Bulgarian school welcomes new child protection law
On Thursday, the Bulgarian government passed a law that forbids the promotion of non-traditional sexualities in schools. Principal Nadya Stoykova is happy with the development.“Schools are there for education, not for promoting the LGBT culture”, Stoykova says in a CNE-interview. “We, as teachers, are not psychologists who should guide the…
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Eastern Europe
How the Russian Orthodox Church will lose its parishes in Estonia
Since the invasion of Ukraine, many Orthodox churches all over Europe have found themselves in a precarious position. Many parishes officially fall under the Moscow Patriarchate and Patriarch Kirill who fervently supports the invasion. And it is hard to severe those ties. Yet, the Russian Orthodox Church in Estonia is…
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Christian Life
For Christians, the Olympics are a great chance to share the Gospel
Many have been watching the Olympics that started in Paris last Friday. From all corners of the world, people travelled to the French capital to join the grand sports event. Christians grab the chance to reach them with the Gospel.Christians are found on the streets of Paris these days to…
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Christian Life
Review – Time to reflect on your real purpose
As Christians, we believe that we should do something for the good of our neighbour. It is a deeply rooted feeling in our faith. But what is our deepest motivation for helping others? It is one of the themes explored by Phil Clarke in his book Falling Night. Alan Swales…
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European Union
Attack on Trump is a warning for Europe, media assess
The world was shocked at the assassination attempt on US President candidate Donald Trump on Saturday. What is the message for Europe? “It is a warning to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to restore dignity and honor to politics.” There was a real chance that Trump's election campaign had ended…
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European Union
At least three countries restrict children's adoption from abroad
Children should grow up with their biological family. That idea is taking root in Europe. And if this is not possible, kids should at least stay within their country and culture of origin. Therefore, international adoption must be abolished, more and more governments decide. In Norway, the government banned adoptions…
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Western Europe
French Parliament starts debate about End of Life bill
French lawmakers have two weeks ahead of intense debate, French media write. The Parliament debates the legalisation of self-determined death in the country. “This parliamentary discussion comes after a very long work launched in February 2022 with the Citizens’ Convention.” Despite the many opinions that have been voiced about the…
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Opinion
Review: How to improve the world? Get married!
How to get rid of society's unhappiness, loneliness, and poverty? Get married, says American author Brad Wilcox. Many of America's biggest problems lie in the failure of marriage, Wilcox argues. Just look at the decreasing fertility rate, which leads to a declining population, or take the increasing number of people…
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European Union
Why students take to the streets to protest against the war in Israel
Students protest against Israel all over Europe. What is behind this wave? Student protests erupted in the United States first. Earlier in May, violent riots broke out at Columbia University. More than 100 students were arrested. This event inspired hundreds of students, all over the world, to demonstrate against Israel.…
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Christian Life
Hirsi Ali regrets damaging Christianity by equating it with Islam
Former atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali regrets the “damage” she's caused to Christianity. In a debate with the well-known atheist Richard Dawkins, she defends her decision to become a believer herself. Hirsi Ali withdraws all her previous statements that all religions, including Christianity, were damaging to the world, she said during…
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