discrimination

Hate crimes against Christians have increased exponentially in Europe: Which countries top the list

The number of anti-Christian hate crimes has exponentially increased across Europe, according to the most recent report published by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC). 2,444 such crimes have been identified in 35 European monitored countries, of which 232 were personal attacks. France, the United Kingdom and Germany are at…

Nov 22, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Annual report on intolerance against Christians in Europe draws attention to chilling effect

The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe (OIDAC) released its annual report in the context of the International Day of Tolerance (Nov. 16). It focuses on three main developments of intolerance against Christians in European countries: Anti-Christian hate crimes, self-censorship and negative stereotypes and treatment of Christians in the media. OIDAC provides…

Nov 23, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Roma Liberation Day at Târgu Frumos: “Discrimination hurts, and children should not know this pain”

“Roma Liberation Day” (February 20) was marked last Friday at “Ion Creanga” school in Târgu Frumos with a series of cultural activities, Doxologia reports. Ana Maria Doleanu, inspector for minorities – Iaşi County Inspectorate, explained to those present that “discrimination hurts, and children should not know this pain.” “It is necessary to know the history…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

V European Orthodox-Catholic Forum concludes works in Paris

The V European Orthodox-Catholic Forum held its works in Paris from 9 January to 12 January 2017. His Eminence Iosif, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Southern Europe, represented the Romanian Orthodox Church. The venue of the meeting was Missions Étrangères de Paris. The meeting was co-presided by Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, and…

Jan 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu