Bulgaria: protests calls for corrupt PM to resign

22 Oct 2020
In response to protests which began on 9 July, Boyko Borisov proposed reforms to the constitution which have been decried by protesters as a means of keeping his government in power until the…

Helping Europe's poor cope with Covid

04 Jun 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic will increase the number of deprived people, and make it harder for those who are already struggling. Often they cannot afford to pay rent or utility bills, keep homes warm…

39 dead in lorry tragedy

25 Oct 2019
On 23 October 39 migrants, including one teenager, were found frozen to death in a refrigerated container (temperature -25C) on an Essex industrial estate. The truck carrying the container entered the UK from…

Bulgaria: Pope urges ‘welcome refugees’

09 May 2019
Bulgaria’s prime minister welcomed Pope Francis when he visited Bulgaria on 5 May, saying it reflects his interest in the peaceful economic development of the Balkans. Francis’ tour included a visit to a…

Bulgaria Revises Proposed Church Restrictions

01 Dec 2018
Bulgaria Revises Proposed Restrictions on Churches Update: After considering laws to halt training, foreign funding, and missionary outreach, the European nation eases its approach. Following an outcry from evangelicals and other faith groups,…

Bulgaria: Draft Law Jeopardizing Religious Freedom

22 Nov 2018
Greetings and blessings from Bulgaria. I’m writing this e-mail with a bit of a sadness since after many of our prayer efforts and political activities, we are heading straight back towards communistic regime…

Bulgaria: freedom of Christians threatened

16 Nov 2018
Christians in Bulgaria are facing the prospect of a new law that will severely restrict the freedoms currently enjoyed. The Religious Denominations Act was presented to parliament on 4 October 2018 and is…