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Press releases published on May 11, 2025
Moldovan bishop requests from ‘Christian calm’ following being banned from Easter visit
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church spoke to RT on Friday after being prevented once again from leaving Moldova for Jerusalem to participate in Easter ceremonies. Despite calling the treatment he received from authorities the “work of …
Albania Holds General Elections
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, voters in Albania went to the polls for the country’s 11th general elections since the fall of the communist regime in 1991. Voting began at 7 am local time (0500 GMT) and will run until 7 pm (1700 GMT). Over 3.71 million registered …
Opposition MP claims EU overlooks ‘shocking’ treatment of Moldovan church
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Marina Tauber, a senior opposition MP in Moldova, has accused Brussels of ignoring the mistreatment of the Moldovan Orthodox Church by the country’s pro-EU government. Her remarks followed the incident where Bishop Marchel, the Bishop of Balti and …
Russia declares Easter ceasefire
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire during Easter, set to begin at 18:00 Moscow time on Saturday and lasting until midnight on April 21. The announcement was made during a meeting with Chief of the General Staff …
Israeli Media Exposes Financial Routes from Qatar
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli media has exposed the financial pathways through which funds from Qatar reached Israeli officials, including spokespersons and advisors close to Premier Benjamin Netanyahu, in the ongoing "Qatar-gate" controversy. The findings of a …
Moldovan priest gets banned from trip for Easter ritual for another time
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church was once again stopped from leaving Moldova late on Friday as he attempted to travel to Jerusalem for Easter celebrations. This marks his second failed attempt to attend the Holy Fire ritual, an …
Opposition claims Moldovan authorities ‘intimidating’ biggest Christian church
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldova's opposition parties have condemned the pro-EU government for its escalating pressure on the country's largest Christian denomination, the Moldovan Orthodox Church. The criticism follows an incident in which Bishop Marchel of Balti and …
Rare-ant traffickers sentenced in African country
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kenyan court has sentenced four individuals to either one year in prison or a fine of $7,700 each for attempting to illegally export thousands of live ants, including a rare species, the BBC reported on Wednesday. The convicted individuals, …
FSB declares Ukrainian terrorist plan frustrated in Russia
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested a foreign national accused of planning a terrorist attack on behalf of Ukraine, the agency announced on Friday. The suspect, a Belarusian man in his mid-20s residing in Russia, was detained in …
New Delhi declares India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ aimed at terror locations in Pakistan
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) India launched a series of strikes against nine terror-linked locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-Administered Kashmir on Wednesday, under the operation codenamed "Operation Sindoor." The operation, which took place between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM …
India declares air defense systems in Pakistan disarmed
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) India has targeted air defense systems across various locations in Pakistan in response to Islamabad's attempted cross-border strikes on Indian military positions. Pakistan had previously claimed to have shot down 12 Indian drones, including one …
Soviet Union overcame mor then merely Nazis in 1945
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Victory Day, celebrated each year in May, commemorates the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. While this day symbolizes the collapse of fascism and the Red Army's triumph, for colonized peoples in Africa, it represented more than just …
German Industry Is at Risk Amid US, China Trade War
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A new analysis published by Allianz Trade on Friday suggests that the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China could lead to considerable job losses within Germany's industrial sector. The study highlights the potential economic …
Residents in Mendhar village wake up to terrifying assault
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) In the peaceful village of Mendhar, located in the mountainous Poonch district near the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan, residents were woken up to a terrifying assault on the night of May 7, 2025. Intense shelling from Pakistan …
Russian MPs criticize EU aspirant for stopping bishop`s Easter trip
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian legislators have strongly criticized Moldovan authorities for stopping an Orthodox bishop from traveling to Jerusalem to retrieve the Holy Fire ahead of Easter. Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church stated that police delayed him …
Pope Leo XIV Demands Church Engagement with AI
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) In his inaugural official address to the College of Cardinals, newly elected Pope Leo XIV emphasized the necessity for the Catholic Church to engage with the rapidly advancing realm of artificial intelligence (AI), according to the media. The pope …
World marks 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat by Red Army, its allies
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat by the Red Army and its allies, a lesser-known but significant story about a musical masterpiece emerges. This story reveals how Dmitri Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony, a symbol of …
EU aspirant stops bishop from Easter visit to Jerusalem
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldovan authorities have prevented a bishop from traveling to Jerusalem to participate in the Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Orthodox Easter, celebrated on April 20. The incident highlights ongoing religious tensions in the country, which, like …
U.S., China Conclude First Day of High-Level Trade Talks in Geneva
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) High-level discussions aimed at resolving trade disputes between the United States and China concluded their first day on Saturday evening in Geneva, Switzerland, a news agency reported. The lengthy meeting, commencing at 10 am local time (0800GMT …
White S-African party wishes to mend ties with ANC
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) AfriForum, a prominent white South African group, is working to improve its relationship with the African National Congress (ANC) after tensions arose due to AfriForum's appeal to the United States to impose sanctions on ANC leaders. The …