
Europe

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Press freedom groups warn of rising surveillance, attacks on journalists on World Press Freedom Day
The International Federation of Journalists warned of worsening conditions for media workers worldwide as the global community marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3, citing increased violence, surveillance and technological threats that it says are undermining the public’s access to reliable information. -
Church of the Nazarene launches Ireland Partnership to support church planting, ministry
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Political candidate in UK wins damages for discrimination against him as Christian
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UK church to appeal ban on street preaching
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Christian refugee advocate criticizes recent BBC report on false asylum claims in UK
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Pew study finds Catholics losing members through switching while Protestants gain in some regions
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Spanish evangelical group adopts church planting strategy targeting 100 new congregations by 2036
Leaders of a Spanish evangelical church federation have approved a long-term church planting strategy aimed at establishing 100 new congregations across Spain over the next decade, with a particular focus on regions that currently have little or no evangelical presence. -

Charges dismissed against grandmother in abortion clinic buffer zone case in Scotland
A judge in Scotland cleared a 75-year-old grandmother of criminal charges Monday (April 27) after her arrest for standing in an abortion clinic “buffer zone” with a sign offering “consensual conversation.” -

King Charles III tells US Congress 'the Christian faith is a firm anchor' amid global uncertainty
King Charles III told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, April 28, that Christian faith, democratic tradition and a shared commitment to peace remain central to the alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States as both nations face growing global instability.  -

Germany reports record postwar birth deficit in 2025 as population decline deepens
Germany’s population recorded its largest natural decline in the postwar era in 2025, driven by a historic gap between births and deaths, according to the Federal Statistical Office. -

CEOs of persecution ministries launch joint prayer effort, emphasize unity at global consultation
Senior leaders of Christian ministries serving persecuted believers have begun a new joint prayer initiative, bringing together chief executives from multiple organizations in a move aimed at strengthening cooperation across the sector. -

Reviewing the shocking exposé into pornography dictators and profiteers
A 2025 book investigating the power behind the commercialization of pornography argue that "people don’t use pornography: it uses us. And you don’t have to watch it to be one of its victims." This review affirms the authors' critique of pornography and those who control it as a dangerously powerful, globalized industry that is (re)shaping desire, relationships, and social norms. Followers of Jesus need to guard ourselves against this attack on our relationships and our souls. -

Council of Europe body underreports anti-Christian attacks, ECLJ says
The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) this month criticized the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for underreporting attacks against Christians in Europe.
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