Saturday, 21 January 2017 19:06
Lithuania: preparing for potential Russian invasion
Lithuania has been investing in defence, introducing conscription, and rebuilding a standing army in preparation for the worst. It may have started well before the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency, but has now become a…
Friday, 20 January 2017 09:06
Italy: avalanche engulfs hotel
Rescuers are still hopeful that they will find survivors after an avalanche on Wednesday left at least two people dead and dozens more buried under rubble and snow. Teams worked through the night in the search…
Friday, 13 January 2017 07:12
France: Election frontrunner a Christian
On Wednesday François Fillon, the frontrunner for the French presidential election due to take place in April, bucked tradition by declaring his Christian faith. He was picked as the presidential candidate for the French centre-right Union…
Friday, 13 January 2017 07:10
Europe: cold snap affects the poor, old and helpless
It snowed in southern Albania for the first time in 32 years. The homeless are dying. Most rural areas are cut off by snow. There are temporary power and water outages and army helicopters are distributing…
Saturday, 07 January 2017 02:57
Europe - a hope and refuge
Millions are fleeing from the tyranny of war, famine, and heartache in the largest movement of people since WWII. For most, Europe offers the only hope of safety, and many risk the very real threat of…
Saturday, 07 January 2017 02:55
Portions of a letter from Germany
‘The terror attack on the Christmas market in Berlin has been reported in detail in the media. As well as praying for the bereaved and injured, please pray for the security forces, police, politicians and the…