Europe

Italy: controversial outsourcing to Albania delayed

01 Aug 2024
Government-aligned Italian MEPs are defending a plan to detain migrant arrivals in Albania, despite NGOs calling it ‘cruel’. Two Italian-funded migrant reception centres in Albania, part of a five-year agreement, face delays and…

Ukraine: massive drone attack repelled

01 Aug 2024
On 31 July Ukraine repelled one of Russia's most massive attacks since the war began, shooting down 89 Iranian-designed explosive drones and a missile, primarily targeting Kyiv. Despite debris damage to buildings, there…

Ukraine: Sea of Azov Emptied of Russian Warships, Says Ukrainian Navy

26 Jul 2024
Recent Ukrainian attacks in the Black Sea have compelled the Russian navy to rebase its ships, according to the Ukrainian navy. Dmytro Pletenchuk, a Ukrainian navy spokesman, confirmed that no Russian naval vessels…

France1Million - a gift of a million worldwide prayers - for France

26 Jul 2024
As the games commence, a number of Christian ministries, including World Prayer Center are collaborating to invite a gift of one million prayers for France, the safety and success of the games, and…

Balkans / Greece / Ukraine: heatwave causes huge problems

18 Jul 2024
The Balkans, along with much of Europe, are enduring a prolonged heatwave, which has led to the unprecedented drying up of Serbia's Rusanda salt lake. An expert has warned that such heatwaves could…

Germany: coalition finally passes 2025 budget

18 Jul 2024
The German cabinet has at last approved its 2025 budget after months of wrangling, despite a €17 billion shortfall between projected spending and revenue. Finance minister Christian Lindner stated that innovative measures and…

A gift of a million prayers for France

11 Jul 2024
Love France is an initiative by International Prayer Connect and its partners, including the World Prayer Centre in Birmingham, aiming to bless, celebrate, and connect the worldwide Christian church with the Church across…

Ukraine: children’s hospital severely damaged by Russian missile

11 Jul 2024
A Russian cruise missile has struck Okhmatdyt, Ukraine's largest children's hospital, in central Kyiv. The attack caused significant damage, including a collapsed roof that killed two hospital workers and injured 16 people, including…

France: leftist alliance rejects Macron’s calls for coalition after inconclusive election

11 Jul 2024
Emmanuel Macron has urged France's mainstream political forces to form a coalition after the elections resulted in a hung parliament. The New Popular Front, which emerged as the largest bloc with around 190…

France: manoeuvres ahead of second round of elections

05 Jul 2024
Opponents of Marine le Pen’s far-right party National Rally (RN) have intensified efforts to block it from power, with over 200 candidates withdrawing from run-off elections to avoid splitting the anti-RN vote. RN…
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