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European Union
Warm beginning of WEA general assembly
Not that long ago, Europe was the continent where the missionaries came from. The current picture is different, as we can see that the assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance. Our Bulgarian columnist Vlady Raichinov comes with an impression. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign…
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Christian Life
How an ancient amphitheatre brought the Gospel to life in Bulgaria
How can you bring the message of the Gospel close to modern people in the 21st century? By using modern forms of art, says Vlady Raichinov. In the heart of the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv, a Roman amphitheatre carved into the hillside has stood for two millennia. It was built…
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Christian Life
Christians, fight disinformation about the euro
Bulgarians pay with the Lev. But they will switch to euros soon. In this time of unrest, disinformation, and protest, Christians play a crucial role, says Vlady Raichinov. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. In a small and cozy town in…
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Christian Life
Anelia's hardest struggle was finding a school that accepted her disability
Yvonna and Stoimen live in Sofia, Bulgaria. When they got married, they imagined a small family – two children, maybe a pet, a quiet home. But a different reality awaited them. One child came, then another, and then more. Today, their flat is full of voices, energy, and love. >…
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Christian Life
New calendar in Bulgaria sparked more than just a church split
“Happy New Year!” You probably said and heard that many times about two weeks ago. But did you know that not everybody celebrated the start of 2025 right on January 1? There are some who don't wish each other the best for the new year until January 14. They call…
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Christian Life
How books and coffee connect people in Bulgaria
In the bustling city of Sofia, Bulgaria, coffee shops are plentiful but bookstores increasingly rare. Therefore, “Giraffe” Café-Bookstore stands out, tells Vlady Raichinov. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. “Giraffe” is more than a coffee shop or a bookstore. It is…
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Christian Life
This Bulgarian sports star used the Olympics to testify of his faith
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, did not use his triumph for his own glory but to share his faith. And he is not the only one. On August 9, 2024, Karlos Nasar, a rising star in the weightlifting world, secured a remarkable victory for Bulgaria…
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Christian Life
Look how hard it is for Christians to follow the Bible on money
How to keep the money in your pocket. That is a challenge for young and old, believers and non-believers. But there is help if it gets too difficult, shows Vlady Raichinov in his column from Bulgaria. Tanya Vancheva has two credits with different banks. One is a mortgage for a…
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Christian Life
Column from Bulgaria: Preparing for the European elections with prayer
The EU countries are heading towards the elections in June. Christians have their own responsibility, our columnist Vlady Raichinov says. Hungarian president Victor Orbán's greatest popularity is not in his own country, according to an exclusive *Euronews* poll held in March 2024. He enjoys much higher support and much less…
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Eastern Europe
Is a world without orphans possible?
“Fifteen years ago, we heard of orphaned twins with no chance to be adopted. Immediately we knew that they should be in our family. The process was both challenging and awesome.” This is how Alexandru and Nati Ilie from Romania became adoptive parents. In 2009, as a young family, they…
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