Andorra: On the brink of Europe's next crisis
The tiny principality of Andorra nestling in the foothills of the Pyrenees between France and Spain has been rocked by allegations of money laundering in its oversized banking sector. Andorra conjures up images of medieval churches and duty-free shopping. However, in the last three weeks the state has been gripped…
Albania: Challenges for Prayer
Evangelicals are in a transition phase in Albania. The frenetic activity of the 1990s has been replaced with more strategic ministry and consolidation. There are fewer long-term missionaries now than in the initial rush after the country opened up; more committed workers are needed. National leadership is developing and growing,…
Turkey: Man attacks church with Molotov cocktail
A man attacked a church in the Kadıköy district of İstanbul with a Molotov cocktail on Tuesday, setting the building's door on fire. In a video purporting to show the attack, the man is seen shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is great) and ‘Revenge will be taken for Al-Aqsa Mosque’ as…
Romania: Prime minister's prosecution?
Romania's parliament has refused to lift prime minister Victor Ponta's immunity from prosecution after he was questioned by Romania's powerful DNA anti-corruption agency last Friday on suspicion of forgery, tax evasion and money laundering. Mr Ponta, who has come under pressure to resign, said he would stay on to prevent…
