
Europe

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German Pentecostal federation reports 22% membership growth in two years
The Bund Freikirchlicher Pfingstgemeinden, Germany’s Federation of Free Pentecostal Churches, reported a membership increase of more than 22% over the past two years, adding more than 15,000 members across its network of congregations. -
Pastor in Northern Ireland fined for preaching near abortion clinic
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Cross-border Christian speaker platform now available in Switzerland
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Finnish MP Räsänen appeals ‘hate speech’ conviction to European Court of Human Rights
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Richard Dawkins says AI may be conscious, sparking debate among scientists and ethicists
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APPG launches inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities
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Russia damages church building in Ukraine with second bombing
A Russian bomb on April 25 damaged a church building in eastern Ukraine for the second time, the same location where the pastor’s two sons were kidnapped during a service, tortured and killed in 2014. -

From exploitation to freedom—Ilona Miler’s journey of faith and redemption
Christian Daily International’s podcast Faith Without Frontiers returns with its fourth episode, featuring Elona Miler, author of A Woman of Many Names: My Journey from Sexual Exploitation to Freedom. In a deeply personal conversation, Miller reflects on her journey through trafficking, loss, and ultimately, what she describes as a life transformed by faith in Jesus. -

Swiss free churches’ volunteer work valued at hundreds of millions, head of evangelical church association says
Evangelical free churches in Switzerland contribute social services worth hundreds of millions of francs each year, supported by tens of thousands of volunteers, according to findings cited in an interview published by the Swiss evangelical outlet Livenet.ch. -

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
The Church of the Nazarene has launched a new church planting and theological education strategy for the island of Ireland, aiming to strengthen ministry efforts across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. -

Political candidate in UK wins damages for discrimination against him as Christian
The Liberal Democrat party in the United Kingdom this month agreed to pay damages of at least £250,000 ($337,250) to former BBC journalist David Campanale for unlawful discrimination against him for his Christian beliefs. -

UK church to appeal ban on street preaching
A church in England will launch an appeal on Friday (May 1) after authorities issued a ban to the entire congregation on preaching in a city center.
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