Category: The European Times

By Fr. Alexander Schmemann 1. In the West, the fall of Constantinople in 1453 was experienced as “a misfortune for the entire Christian faith” (words of Emperor Frederick III from a letter to Pope Nicholas V). Despite centuries of religious division that so often turned into bloody strife, Christendom still retained a sense of its […]

Emilie Louise Flöge was born in 1874 and was undoubtedly the most important woman in Gustav Klimt’s life. In Gustav Klimt’s iconic painting The Kiss, a couple embraces and their gold-leafed robes twirl together in sparkling patterns. Many believe the pair represents Klimt and fashion designer Emilie Flöge, whose decades-long romance spawned bold, all-encompassing creative […]

50 million or 1 in 150 people on the planet is a victim of modern slavery or forced marriage, according to a UN report. The research shows that 10 million more people are subject to forced labor than 5 years ago, mostly in rich countries. Slavery is not unique to poor countries and is a […]

On the occasion of the All-Russian Day of Sobriety, celebrated on September 11, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia reminded the faithful that it is not alcohol that helps a person overcome any temptations, worries and difficulties, but strong faith and surrendering to God’s will. “Beloved in the Lord, Your Grace archpastors, all-honorable fathers, […]

The man convicted of murdering John Lennon outside his Manhattan home in 1980 has had his request for parole denied for the twelfth time, the Associated Press reported. Mark David Chapman, who is 67, appeared before a parole board in late August, authorities in New York said. Chapman fatally shot Lennon on the night of […]

The leadership of the prosecutor’s office held a working meeting with a representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in connection with the upcoming elections for the 48th National Assembly, announced the prosecutor’s office of the Republic of Bulgaria. On 14.09.2022, the Deputy Prosecutor General Daniela Masheva, the spokesperson of the Prosecutor […]

An urgent call for an immediate end to military activity around ZNPP, and inspection of the facility by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Charter for Compassion, Parliament of the World’s Religions, and United Religions Initiative three of the largest international interfaith organizations in the world fully endorse the August 8th and August 11th statements of the Secretary-General of […]

This conclusion was made by researchers at the IAP RAS. According to research co-author Nikolai Ilyin, the magnetic field helps the flora more effectively adjust its physiology to changing conditions and adapt to stressful conditions. For example, the field helps to defend itself, increasing the survival of vegetation in difficult periods for it. This phenomenon […]

The blooming of the calluna in summer in Switzerland marks the beginning of an unusual migration For a few weeks in summer, the hills undergo an amazing transformation. They turn purple because that’s when the caluna plant blooms, they say in a National Geographic video. This colorful spectacle is the source of one of Scotland’s […]

Scientists from the Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin used an electronic typewriter to measure the primary pressure. The function works without the help of additional tools and is more accurate than other reading tests such as compact mirrors and wallets. The smart type, which is also intended for placing the kit, […]